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Johannes B. Kerner was born in 1964 in Bonn. He first became widely known as a sports presenter for Sat.1’s football magazine ran, where he appeared on camera from 1992 to 1997. In 1998, Johannes B. Kerner moved to ZDF and hosted das aktuelle Sportstudio for 11 years, as well as football international matches, European and World Championships, and the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. In the same year, he received his own eponymous show on the network, where he interviewed celebrities and non-celebrities four times a week. Until 2008, he also hosted ZDF’s major annual review program Menschen. To this day, Johannes B. Kerner hosts major ZDF television shows such as Quiz-Champion, Ein Herz für Kinder, die große Terra-X Show, and the prestigious Magenta Talk format BestBesetzung. He also presented the 2020 UEFA European Football Championship, the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and most recently, the UEFA Euro 2024 for Magenta TV. Johannes B. Kerner has been honored with numerous awards, including the Bambi, the Goldene Kamera, and the German Television Award. For his social commitment, he received the Federal Cross of Merit on Ribbon in 2006 and the Federal Cross of Merit 1st Class in 2022. In 2011, he co-founded the Becker-Kerner Foundation with Britta Becker-Kerner to promote youth, culture, and sports. He is also a member of the Supervisory Board of the German Sports Aid Foundation (Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe). He lives in Hamburg.

Jürgen Klopp was born on 16 June 1967 in Stuttgart and grew up in Glatten in the Black Forest. After his active football career, including at FSV Mainz 05, he made a seamless transition from player to head coach at the same club in 2001. Klopp established Mainz in the Bundesliga and quickly became known for his passionate manner and tactical skills. in 2008, he took over Borussia Dortmund, with whom he won two German championships (2011, 2012) as well as the DFB Cup and a place in the 2013 Champions League final. His style of play with high pressing and tempo football characterised an era. in 2015, Klopp moved to Liverpool FC in the Premier League. There, he led the club to the Champions League title in 2019 and the first English championship in 30 years in 2020. Klopp is known for his charismatic personality, his emotional style of play and his closeness to players and fans. In addition to his sporting successes, he is socially committed and takes a clear stance on social issues. Over the course of his career, he has received numerous honours, including FIFA World Coach. he ended his time at Liverpool FC in 2024. Klopp is considered one of the most influential football coaches of his generation. Since 1 January 2025, Jürgen Klopp has held the position of Head of Global Soccer at the Red Bull Group, where he provides strategic advice to the international network of Red Bull clubs (including RB Leipzig, Salzburg, New York Red Bulls, Bragantino) and is responsible for scouting and training coaches.

Ispasion Show Productions is a dance company known worldwide for its impressive creativity and graceful beauty. The main mission of the artists is to create unforgettable stage experiences that evoke emotions and captivate the audience.

Dance in its various forms is the central focus. Neo-Flamenco and Neo-Tango, Spanish and contemporary dance, as well as ballet, combine with cutting-edge stage technology and avant-garde visual effects to create a top-tier show.

The artists of the company are talented dancers with diverse backgrounds. They are admired not only for their flawless technique but also for their breathtaking interpretations and expressive stage presence.

Greg Taro is a Spanish-German artist, songwriter, and singer from Berlin. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with artists and producers such as Alvaro Soler, Nina Chuba, Topic, Gabry Ponte, Zoe Wees, and FAST BOY. Thanks to his bilingual abilities, Greg has written successful songs in three languages and across various genres including pop, EDM, and Latin music. Under the artist name Nethy Aber, he also releases music and is currently conquering the Spanish charts with Exotica by Gabry Ponte.

Among his recent successes is Germany's Eurovision entry for 2024, Always on the Run by Isaak. In February 2025, Greg embarked on his Happy Sad Boy Acoustic Tour. He is currently working with artists and producers such as Nasri Atweh (Justin Bieber, MAGIC, Shakira), Steve Aoki, Chris James (Jimin, BTS, Apache 207), Norma Jean Martine, Alex Beitzke (James Arthur), Zoe Wees, and Ely Oaks.

Photo credit: Paula Koring

"Every beginning has its magic," wrote Hermann Hesse. When the Commeter Art Gallery opened in 1821 on Johannisstraße, it was the first business of its kind in Hamburg. The founders, Ernst Georg Harzen and Johann Matthias Commeter, significantly shaped the city's art scene and left a lasting legacy with 30,000 engravings and drawings that founded the Kupferstichkabinett at the Kunsthalle. In 1847, Wilhelm Becker and Christian Meyer took over the gallery, which was further developed by Wilhelm Suhr in 1878 and moved to a magnificent Art Nouveau building in 1908. Suhr Junior led the gallery into the modern era, showcasing Munch, Nolde, and other Expressionists, becoming a key address for modern art. In 1952, Andreas Suhr took over, followed by his daughter Hella Suhr. Today, Carola Persiehl, a descendant of the founders, runs the gallery and features contemporary artists such as Jochen Hein, Maria Ikonomopoulou, and Klaus Schweier. In 2007, she co-founded the sister gallery Persiehl & Heine, specializing in contemporary photography. The gallery’s legacy of art enthusiasm and business acumen continues to thrive.

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When the Commeter Art Gallery established its first location on Johannisstraße in 1821, it was the first business of its kind in Hamburg. Founding fathers Ernst Georg Harzen and Matthias Commeter played a significant role in shaping Hamburg's art scene. Today, the gallery remains a prominent institution in the city's art world. Over the decades, it has consistently been led by family members with a keen sense and passion for art. Since 1997, Carola Persiehl, whose great-great-grandfather took over the gallery, has managed the business. Under her leadership, the gallery has firmly established itself at the center of contemporary art. She follows a principle that has always been crucial to the gallery’s success: "You must fall in love with a painting to recommend it," she says about her work. A passion for art and business acumen, combined with the idealistic yet pragmatic belief that good, true, and beautiful things have their price, forms the legacy of Harzen and Commeter. This legacy has endured through the changing tides of history, providing the solid foundation for the art pieces that continue to be discovered at the Commeter Gallery today and in the future.