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Born into a family of art and antique dealers, Patrick Berko has always had a passion for the 19th century Academic, Realist, Orientalist and Romantic Schools of painting and for the ‘Belle Epoque’ period of the early 20th century. With his wife, Viviane, Patrick Berko has opened several galleries – in Knokke-Le Zoute (1976), Paris (1978), Brussels (1983), Antwerp (1984), Tokyo (1989 ) and New York (1987). Patrick and Viviane Berko specialize in quality Belgian painting and, assisted for several years now by their children, Irina and Maximin Berko, love to share their passion – in their galleries in Knokke-Le-Zoute and, since October 2008, in Shanghai – with enthusiasts and collectors from all over the world, They regularly participate in the most prestigious of art fairs, including Brussels, Paris, Maastricht, Palm Beach, Monaco, Moscow, London and Shanghai. They have also published a number of art books and dictionaries, including the “Berko” – the 'Dictionary of Belgian Painters born between 1750 and 1875', the 'Dictionary of Belgian and Dutch Flower Painters born between 1750 and 1880', and the 'Dictionary of Belgian and Dutch Animal Painters born between 1750 and 1880'. Patrick and Viviane have also written a dozen monographs, including 'Fernand Toussaint', 'Georges Lemmers', 'Paul Mathieu', 'Paul Leduc', 'Caroline Stiénon du Pré', and 'Georges Rogy'. |