Horst Kordes, born in 1958 near Linz in Austria, is one of the best-known artists of Mixed Pop Art.

As the son of a housewife and a cook, his artistic talents were recognized and encouraged by his family at an early age. At the age of 16 he met Friedensreich Hundertwasser in Austria. The subsequent collaboration shaped and inspired Horst Kordes. After study trips through France, Italy and Germany, Horst Kordes found his artistic home in Düsseldorf.

Horst Kordes travels to many countries around the world with his works. China was one of his great inspirations, and other countries also influenced his work in order to be able to live out his artistic freedom.

Horst Korde's works are positioned between figuration and abstraction. Intellectual and spiritual creativity can be found in all of his works. For the artist, each color has a symbolic power that creates a magical bond between sender and receiver. Horst Kordes says about his studio: "The studio where I paint is the space of meditation and peace". His works, which are exhibited worldwide, show a dynamic of their own, in which the viewer discovers and reflects on himself.

"My goal is to stimulate the imagination, to see the world in colour, to tell stories with my pictures, so that you rediscover the child in you."

Horst Kordes has previously exhibited with artists Romero Brito and James Rizzi and his work has been shown and is on permanent display in many venues around the world, such as: B. in the Museum of Contemporary Art in Beijing, at the world-famous art fair Art Basel Miami, at the CAR media art fair in Essen, Zeche Zollverein, in the Steigenberger Hotel Düsseldorf and Petersberg, to name just a few. His works also hang in many private collections of internationally renowned personalities.

In addition, Horst Kordes and his wife Karina are involved in charitable organizations worldwide. Horst Kordes has donated time, artwork and resources to more than 250 charities and charity projects, raising a large sum for people and animals in need.