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The Galerie KK was founded by Klaus Kiefer on May 8, 1983. It focuses on contemporary figurative painting and in particular on the direction of critical realism beyond the mainstream and the purely decorative. Among the artists from the very beginning were Johannes Grützke, co-founder and best-known representative of the “School of New Magnificence”, and the French artist and writer Roland Topor. Today, around 15 artists are still part of the permanent program.    

For almost 42 years, the gallery was located on Rüttenscheider Straße (known as “Rü”) in the heart of Rüttenscheid, Essen's liveliest district with numerous restaurants and stores, just a few minutes' walk from the Folkwang Museum, Philharmonie and Aalto Theater.  From January 2025, it will continue to operate as a depot gallery not far from its old location. It will continue to participate in art fairs (including Art Karlsruhe) and cooperate with art associations, municipal galleries and museums.

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