About the Team
The strength of any venture lies in the expertise and passion of its team. Each member brings a unique perspective, blending decades of experience in the arts, technology, cultural management, and high-stakes project execution. From working with world-renowned artists and curating groundbreaking collections to leading ventures at the intersection of technology and art, our team is uniquely positioned to navigate the complexities of the global art market:
Christian Bauer has been a successful art and project manager for over 35 years. He worked for “Luna Luna” (https://lunaluna.com), a project that involved many renowned painters such as Haring, Basquiat, Lichtenstein, Hockney, Dali and others. He has worked for brands and organizations like Daimler, Porsche, Red Bull, FIFA, IKEA, the UN, the German Government and many more. Originally an IT expert, he was an early pioneer in computer graphics and artificial intelligence, was managing a Start-up in Silicon Valley in the 90s and got thereby known to many of the founders and leading entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. He managed special projects like the successful final presentation of the German bid for 2006 FIFA Worldcup, the largest sportsevent worldwide. Regarding art authentication he has developed an intensive working relationship and cooperation with Prof. Ugail, one of today’s leading AI art forensics experts. More at: https://chrisbauer.com
Matthias Adensamer is a distinguished Art Advisor, deeply entrenched in the art world, with a special focus on advising and trading valuable paintings, including ancient masterpieces and works by Kandinsky and Volkov. Born and educated in Vienna, Matthias began his career as a violinist, performing across Europe, Russia, and the Far East, and co-founding the Vienna-based Razumovsky-Quartett. Beyond his musical accomplishments, Matthias has proven his expertise in cultural management and project management, notably at Stift Heiligenkreuz, managing the “CHANT” series to great acclaim with top labels like Deutsche Grammophon. His profound knowledge of antique stringed instruments also marks him as a leading expert in their evaluation and sale. Since marrying into the Kandinsky family, Matthias has been pivotal in organizing prestigious auctions, particularly of painter Volkov’s works at Sotheby’s London, showcasing his significant expertise in the high-stakes art market. His career reflects a commitment to artistic excellence and leadership in the cultural sector.
Christian Rhomberg, CEO KEE CLUB International – 10 years private gallery “97” in Hong Kong and 18 years Private Members Club in Hong Kong & Shanghai with various art collaborations with all major international art galleries, luxury companies and international and Chinese Auction Houses including the Preview of Christies international Spring Auction with SF Bacon, Matisse, Renoir, Monet, Chagall – collaborations with Lorenzo Rudolf – Founder of Art Basel & Miami, Magnus Renfrey – Hong Kong Art/Art Basel HK; Events with Hong Kong Land, Centres of Central, Bulgari, HERMES, Dunhill, Vacheron Constantin, Ferrari Motors Shanghai, Lois Vuitton, Fringe Club, China Club, American Express, Christie’s, Cathay Pacific, Philip Morris; organization of Private Collection Shows of Georg and Mary Bloch with 95 prominent works of: Picasso, Henri Moore, Giacometti, Hepworth, Degas, Dubuffet, Calder, Miro, Jean Arp, Ju Ming; 2015-18 conceptualization of a premium ART Sculpture Park with James Turell, Antony Gormely, Charles Jenks and Kengo Kuma;
René Loho has lived in New York, Vienna and Hong Kong. With over 30 years’ experience in Art, he is specialized in Private Sales with proficiency in Modern Art and Pop Art. In 1989 René moved to NYC and started to work for MAZUR STUDIOS N.Y. Soon after, he himself represented the most successful artist and album cover designer Ruby Mazur. In 1992, he founded Mazur Studios Vienna and managed the opening of an art gallery in Vienna, Austria. Featuring Ruby’s works in Vienna had brought a much-needed taste of the States over to Europe. He is the founder and owner of THE HONG KONG ART LIMTED, managed and created Art Collections for Private collectors in China and is advisor to FO’s and Art Projects around the Middle East and Asia. HKArt will focus their Sales Campaign towards the successful generation of Tech Billionaire Modern Art Collectors in China, India and the US.
This is our core team, a dedicated group of experts who drive our vision forward. In addition to this core, we actively collaborate with a network of esteemed professionals from the art world, including highly regarded figures in art curation, authentication, and the broader art business.