Felix Eckardt
Photo: Mark Seelen
Felix Eckardt, born in 1975 near Hamburg, combines traditional techniques with a distinctive painterly style that vividly captures nature, urban life, light, and atmosphere. His works move between realistic scenes and dreamlike moments—characterized by bold color compositions and a keen sensitivity to emotional depth.
Eckardt studied painting and illustration at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences and furthered his studies at the Universidad Complutense in Madrid. International study and work stays, including in London and New York, broadened his perspective and deeply influenced his artistic language.
His works have been shown in numerous solo and group exhibitions both nationally and internationally—in Hamburg, Frankfurt, Berlin, Zurich, and at major international art fairs such as Art Karlsruhe and Kunst Zürich. His paintings enjoy a prominent position in the contemporary art scene.
In addition to his exhibition activities, he has published several monographic art books—most recently the widely acclaimed Lichtarbeit (2022), featuring literary contributions by renowned authors such as Eva Menasse, Claudia Schumacher, Leif Randt, and Bernd Ulrich.
In 2020, DIE ZEIT published numerous paintings by Eckardt as part of the Dekameron Project. German media outlets including ZDF, NDR, Sat.1, and Phoenix have featured his work—establishing his position as a contemporary painter with a distinctive style. His paintings are held in numerous private collections and continue to captivate an international audience.
His Hamburg studio also serves as a cultural hub for concerts and painting events, which enjoy great popularity.
Exhibitions
Solo exhibitions
2012 – 2025 Bilder des Jahres
(Atelier Felix Eckardt)2022 “Lichtarbeit” Galerie Gudberg Nerger
2022 “Lichtarbeit” Kunsthaus Marne
2019 “Leben eins” Kunsthaus Marne
2018 Galerie Gudberg Nerger (Urban Vibes)
2015 aba (C. Schmid, F. Eckardt, because of love) Palma
2014 Ply (C. Schmid, F. Eckardt,
projekt 1)2013 Hypo Vereinsbank (München)
2012 Galerie im Elysee (Powercities)
2006-2009 Galerie Gardy Wiechern Hamburg
2006 Literaturhaus Hamburg
2004/2005 Galerie Wille Brass Hamburg
Joint exhibitions (a selection)
2024 Kunsthaus Marne (Ins Blaue)
2024 Galerie Samuelis Baumgarte
2021 Kunsthaus Marne (Dickicht und Lichtung)
2021 15 Quadrat, Versteigerung Christies und Galerie Schimming
2020 und 2021 Galerie Gudberg Nerger
2020 Kunsthaus Marne (Instant Karma)
2019 Positions Berlin (Galerie Gudberg Nerger)
2018 Fabrik der Künste Hamburg (BBK - position)
2017 Kunsthalle Frankfurt(Eyes wide open)
2017 Kunsthaus Hamburg (BBK Hamburg)
2011 - 2015 Art Karlsruhe
(Barbara von Stechow)2011/2014 Kunst Zürich
(Barbara von Stechow)2013 Fabrik der Künste (Buchillustratoren)
2013 Galerien im Kontorhausviertel
(G. Molitoris)2011 -2014 in der Galerie
Barbara von Stechow2012 Salon der Gegenwart (Hamburg)
2011 Artfair Köln
(Barbara von Stechow)2011 Galerie Anne Moerchen
2009 Galerie Burg
(Norddeutsche Realisten)2008 Kunstmuseum Walter, Augsburg
2008 Hamburger Rathaus, Hamburger Illustratoren
2007 - 2009 Galerie Gardy Wiechern Hamburg
Publications
Bibliography
“Felix Eckardt", Lichtarbeit”
Tom R. Schulz, Claudia Schumacher, Bernd Ulrich, Eva Menasse, Tala Mohajeri, Leif Randt und Karen Köhler.
Gudberg Nerger 2022
Felix Eckardt in der ZEIT
10 Gemälde über 10 Wochen im Rahmen des Decamaron - Projekts. 2020
“Felix Eckardt", Works 2014-2018”
(Tania Kibermanis,Tom R. Schulz)Verlag Gudberg-Nerger, Hamburg 2018 kaufen→
„eckardt“ (Tom R. Schulz, Martin Tschechne) Verlag Gudberg, Hamburg 2014, kaufen→
„projekt1“ (Christine Schmid, Felix Eckardt) im Eigenverlag, Hamburg 2014
„paintings“ (Felix Eckardt) Eigenverlag, Hamburg 2011, kaufen