Johann König
Johann König is a prominent German gallerist known for his influential role in the contemporary art scene. He founded the König Galerie in Berlin, which has become a significant platform for both established and emerging artists. With a keen eye for talent, König has been instrumental in shaping the careers of many contemporary artists and has participated in numerous art fairs and exhibitions globally. Recently, he made headlines by suing an author over a passage in a MeToo-related book in which he claims to be identified.
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Johann König is a Berlin gallery owner who sought to ban Christoph Peters' novel.
Antje Rávik Strubels zweiter Metoo-Roman "Der Einfluss der Fasane": Kritik - Kultur
Germany· 2025-03-18
Johann König believes he is being portrayed in Christoph Peters' book and argues that his personality rights are violated.
Johann König scheitert vorerst mit dem Verbotsantrag gegen Christoph Peters
Switzerland· 2025-03-06
Johann König is involved in a legal case regarding the prohibition of a novel.
Gericht weist Klage von Galerist Johann König auf Verbot eines Romans ab - Literatur
Austria· 2025-02-26Johann König believes he has recognized himself in a novel and wants to have it banned.
Sieg für die Kunstfreiheit: Galerist König scheitert vor Gericht gegen Peters-Roman - KulturGermany· 2025-02-26
Johann König believes he has recognized himself in a novel and wants to have it banned.
Sieg für die Kunstfreiheit - KulturGermany· 2025-02-25Johann König is a well-known Berlin gallery owner accused of sexual misconduct in relation to Christoph Peters' novel.
Christoph Peters' Roman droht ein VerbotSwitzerland· 2025-02-13
Johann König is a Berlin gallerist who is legally challenging the publication of a novel in which he believes he is portrayed.
Johann König vs. Christoph Peters: Wie weit weg von der Wirklichkeit muss Literatur sein? - KulturGermany· 2025-02-11
Johann König is suing an author because he recognizes himself in a MeToo book.
Galerist Johann König klagt Autor, weil er sich in MeToo-Buch erkennt - LiteraturAustria· 2025-02-10Johann König is suing an author because he recognizes himself in a MeToo book.
Galerist Johann König klagt Autor, weil er sich in MeToo-Buch erkennt - LiteraturAustria· 2025-02-10