Michael Martensen

Michael Martensen, born Michael Kratz, is a renowned German painter. He was inspired to become interested in architecture and art at a very early age by his grandfather Walter Kratz, a well-known architect.

His uncle Benno Hauber, a respected German artist, also played an important role in Martensen's artistic development. Even in his early childhood, Hauber inspired him to paint and encouraged his creative abilities.

Martensen decided to pursue his passion for painting and studied painting with Prof. Hanes Beier and Prof. Dr. Markus Lüpertz. During his studies he expanded his technical skills and developed his own style.

Martensen's works are characterized by their vibrant colors and expressive brushstrokes. His paintings are often abstract and show a deep emotional connection to nature and the human condition. Through his art, he seeks to encourage viewers to reflect on their own existence and connect with the world around them.

Martensen has already taken part in numerous exhibitions at home and abroad and his works have been presented in renowned galleries. His work has also won various awards and can be found in private collections around the world.

As an established artist, Martensen is also committed to promoting young ...

Despite his impressive career in the media branch, Michael Martensen has always considered himself an artist. Because of hisgraphic talents and craftsmanship, painting and sculpting have remained his unabated passion. Orawing from a wide spectrum of themes and subjects.,

Single exhibition:

2024 INC ART FAIR Hamburg

2012
ART Innsbruck Kunstmesse / Innsbrucker Messehalle A - Innsbruck, Österreich
2012
Kultusministerium München / Kultusministerium München - München, Deutschland
2011
Galleria D’Arte Spazio6 / Verona - Verona, Italien
2008
55. Kunstausstellung Bayrischzell / Bayrischzell - Bayrischzell, Deutschland
2007
Einzellausstellung Schloß Mattsee / Schloß Mattsee, Salzburg - Mattsee, Österreich
2006
Einzellausstellung Landratsamt, Erding / Landratsamt Erding - Erding, Deutschland

Group exhibition:
2019
MEISTERKLASSE Markus Lüpertz / Regierung von Oberbayern - München, Deutschland
2011
Galerie Wilson Szyb / Galerie Wilson Szyb - Kattowice, Polen
2010
Kavernen Salzburg „Breitengrad“ 27 Künstler stellen aus / Kavernen, Salzburg - Salzburg, Österreich
2009
12.Internationale Kunstmesse / Salzburg International Art Fair - Salzburg, Österreich
2007
Gruppenausstellung Kunstdünger / Sudhaus Valley - Valley, Deutschland
2007
Gruppenausstellung Schloß Mattsee, Salzburg / Schloß Mattsee - Mattsee, Österreich
2006
Gruppenausstellung BBK München– Galerie der Künstler / Galerie der Künstler München - München, Deutschland
2005
Einzelausstellung in Erding im Städtischen Kulturraum „Frauenkircherl“ / Erding - E...