Baker Artist Portfolios

Alex Kondner (b. 1967, United States) is an American painter whose work explores themes of identity, memory, and perception through a distinctive mix of abstraction and figuration. Active in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. art scenes, Kondner’s early career began in the 2000s as part of a collective of young artists exhibiting at the Paul Art & Design Gallery in Baltimore. His innovative use of materials, including beeswax, sand, and mirrors, creates a tactile quality that challenges the viewer to engage with both the physical and conceptual aspects of his work. Text, an integral element in his practice, functions as a narrative thread, inviting layers of meaning and interpretation.

Kondner's career has extended well beyond the United States, with international exhibitions in Paris, New York, and Miami. He showed at Gallery Loft in Paris alongside Sofie Danant and at Lions Wier Gallery in New York, further establishing his presence in global art communities. His involvement with Art Basel in Miami from 1992 to 1995 marked a significant chapter in his career, connecting his work to a broader international audience. These exhibitions solidified his place within the evolving discourse of contemporary art.

In addition to his exhibitions, Kondner’s contributions are recognized in global art market databases such as Artprice, where his work continues to attract attention from both collectors and institutions. His 2010 group exhibition at the Hamiltonian Gallery in Washington, D.C., alongside artists Linda Hesh and Ian MacLean Davis, further cemented his reputation as a distinctive voice in contemporary painting. With each new work, Kondner challenges the boundaries of painting, creating a space where memory, time, and personal history intersect.