Profil

Founded in 1986 by Armin Sprotte, Falkenstern Fine Art opened its first gallery at 584–588 Broadway in SoHo, New York, presenting contemporary art from Europe, China, and the USA. The vibrant New York art scene of the 1980s—shaped by influential figures such as Ileana Sonnabend and Leo Castelli—provided a unique backdrop for the gallery’s early years.

In 1991, Falkenstern Fine Art returned to Europe, establishing a new space on the island of Madeira. Situated in Bauhaus-inspired premises perched 55 meters above the Atlantic Ocean, the gallery continued its commitment to presenting outstanding contemporary art.

Since 2006, Gallery Falkenstern Fine Art has been located in the converted studio of the German painter Siegward Sprotte (1913–2004) in Kampen, Alte Dorfstraße, on the island of Sylt. Here, the gallery’s focus has encompassed contemporary art from Europe, the USA, China, and India, alongside the estate of Siegward Sprotte. During his lifetime, Sprotte transformed his Kampen studio into a cosmopolitan meeting place, hosting studio talks, welcoming friends and colleagues from around the world, and fostering a vibrant artistic exchange—a tradition that continues today through exhibitions, lectures, and concerts.

In 2025, Falkenstern Fine Art established its new main residence in Potsdam, on a family-owned property near Park Sanssouci, once held by Siegward Sprotte’s parents.
This move represents both a return to family roots and a forward-looking gesture. Reflecting Sprotte’s affinity for nature and commitment to sustainability, the new buildings are constructed as energy-efficient, carbon-neutral passive houses, equipped with photovoltaic systems and designed according to the newest sustainable architectural principles.

Today, Gallery Falkenstern Fine Art complements the estate of Siegward Sprotte with a carefully curated selection of contemporary art. The international recognition of Sprotte’s oeuvre has been strengthened through exhibitions at renowned institutions such as the Pushkin Museum (1989), the Gulbenkian Museum (1993), the Shanghai Art Museum (1996), and the Wuhan Art Museum (2011).

„Art is not a substitute, it is a vital necessity.“.
Siegward Sprotte

Founded in 1986 by Armin Sprotte, Falkenstern Fine Art opened its first gallery at 584–588 Broadway in SoHo, New York, presenting contemporary art from Europe, China, and the USA. The vibrant New York art scene of the 1980s—shaped by influential figures such as Ileana Sonnabend and Leo Castelli—provided a unique backdrop for the gallery’s early years.

In 1991, Falkenstern Fine Art returned to Europe, establishing a new space on the island of Madeira. Situated in Bauhaus-inspired premises perched 55 meters above the Atlantic Ocean, the gallery continued its commitment to presenting outstanding contemporary art.

Since 2006, Gallery Falkenstern Fine Art has been located in the converted studio of the German painter Siegward Sprotte (1913–2004) in Kampen, Alte Dorfstraße, on the island of Sylt. Here, the gallery’s focus has encompassed contemporary art from Europe, the USA, China, and India, alongside the estate of Siegward Sprotte. During his lifetime, Sprotte transformed his Kampen studio into a cosmopolitan meeting place, hosting studio talks, welcoming friends and colleagues from around the world, and fostering a vibrant artistic exchange—a tradition that continues today through exhibitions, lectures, and concerts.

In 2025, Falkenstern Fine Art established its new main residence in Potsdam, on a family-owned property near Park Sanssouci, once held by Siegward Sprotte’s parents.
This move represents both a return to family roots and a forward-looking gesture. Reflecting Sprotte’s affinity for nature and commitment to sustainability, the new buildings are constructed as energy-efficient, carbon-neutral passive houses, equipped with photovoltaic systems and designed according to the newest sustainable architectural principles.

Today, Gallery Falkenstern Fine Art complements the estate of Siegward Sprotte with a carefully curated selection of contemporary art. The international recognition of Sprotte’s oeuvre has been strengthened through exhibitions at renowned institutions such as the Pushkin Museum (1989), the Gulbenkian Museum (1993), the Shanghai Art Museum (1996), and the Wuhan Art Museum (2011).

„Art is not a substitute, it is a vital necessity.“.
Siegward Sprotte