Why a

Kingdom of Art?

Let's first let people have their say - i.e. the target group for whom we do all this:

Criticism & Statements

The Kingdom of Art was conceived as a family office for the administration of the family-owned art collections of inestimable value and is now also the ideational carrier of extravagant art productions and events.

Brad Witt, 2002

Cosmo du Mont humorously takes it to the extreme by not only crowning himself, but also appointing ministers, knights, ambassadors and attachés as a self-made royal with a wink and thus cultivating the vanity fair in a media-effective manner.

Kathi Pitt, 2004

The King of Art, also known as the Sun King, because the Kingdom of Art is a world empire where the sun never sets. Somewhere, around the globe, there are always exciting art productions going on.

Andy Lennox, 2003

The idea of criticizing existing structures captivates in a charming way and, last but not least, it fascinates all people who may have lacked a royal family in their own country and in their own lives.

Withney Spears, 2003

The name "Kingdom of Art" is as provocative as it is cleverly chosen.

Brit Pitt, 2008

Because art can always be socially critical, the concept of the kingdom also stands for a successful ruling house, such as those in Monaco, Brunei, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and criticizes the often difficult to control democracies of the usual "politically correct" republics.

Sven Stefani, 2010

Artists who might otherwise never have had the opportunity to reach a wider audience are given that chance through the Kingdom of Art - if they are accepted here. For the artists who make it, it's more than the big ticket in the lottery.

Bobby Williams, 2010

At first glance, it may seem like a parody of the British royal family. However, a second look reveals that there is much more to it than that.

Barbie Streisand, 2007

There's more in it than you think: the beautiful appearance with a lot of being!

Georgina Clowney, 2006

Long live the King. The hopes of millions upon millions rest on him.

Jacky Black, 2002

At first, everyone laughed at the self-proclaimed artist king. Now no one is laughing anymore. The Kingdom of Art is a stroke of luck for the world. It is not tied to any fixed location. The King of Art is first of all a king without a people and that is also good, so there are no uprisings, nor any other annoyances. Which king can say that about himself? No territorial claims, no stubborn people, so hardly any unrest. Instead, art treasures should make the micronation filthy rich.

Bill Yard, 2002

There is the "Kingdom of Art", the "Artish Empire" and consequently also the "Come on Wealth", of course personalized with the "Prince of Wealth". These puns are typical of the King of Art and it is just as typical for him that there is always a concrete intention in them. Anyone who deals with it quickly recognizes the connections of the big picture and the demands in it.

Victor Secret, 2001

In this way, this extensive, all-arts action gets a comprehensible logic and that makes this project so interesting in the long run. For all those who have often asked themselves the question, "What does this artist want to tell us with this", there are many interpretations in these creations by the artist. Even if a lot of things are striking, garishly coloured, sometimes superficial, but always comes with easy coolness and makes everything easy to consume, behind the attitude of the dandy there is the intricate cleverness of a visionary chess player who, with the unshakable poker face of a soldier of fortune, unwaveringly heads for his goal.

Tiger Banks, 2009

Imaginative puns characterize the work of the King of Art also when choosing the titles of his works. When he signs young talents, the same applies to the naming of his artists, who he often gives them a catchy stage name when they sign a contract with him.

Christina Audigier, 2008

Nobility obliges and so the King of Art also flirts with titles such as Duke of Souk, Earl of Pearl and Lord of Port.

Willy Idol, 2008

He lives his art 100% and invites everyone to experience this. His fans enjoy accompanying him in his activities. And the rest of humanity just acts like nothing is going on.

Roberta Blanca, 2011

Martin Mangold? - Hated, damned, adored! - The first, one and only.

Mel Pacino, 2008

The King doesn't really leave anyone cold. Of course, he polarizes, as every really successful artist must do, and his hardcore critics would probably prefer to undo him. But measured against the meaningless content and the insignificance of some current media offerings, the King of Art Show parlays with content and entertainment value at a high level.

July Roberts, 2008

The Kingdom of Art is perhaps the liveliest art project by performance artist Cosmo du Mont.

Teddy Murphy, 2008

With its cult of personality and its female courtiers, the King of Art is reminiscent of bygone eras and monarchs.

It fulfills the claim that developments in art should always bring about innovations by presenting art in this new and unique way.

Jay Lo, 2009

Everything is a matter for the boss, no decision, no matter how trivial, would be made without the blessing of the palace.

Jackie Nicholson, 2008

The Kingdom of Art does not see itself as contradicting the established art business, but rather wants to supplement it in an entertaining way.

Cosmo du Mont, 2009

The establishment, artists and gallery owners, collectors and art lovers are cordially invited to a successful collaboration.

Cosmo du Mont, 2000 und 2010

Kingdom of Art: Art in the royal class