When I came to Berlin from London in 1991 after studying, I immersed myself in a lively, unconventional art scene that really inspired me. In the mid-90s I became a member of the circle of friends on the recommendation of Erich Marx. After the untimely death of Männe Stober, Peter Raue felt it was a matter close to his heart to found a circle for young members. I had the great pleasure of running this on a voluntary basis until I moved to Düsseldorf.

From 2001, I worked as a manager in sponsoring and fundraising for the NRW Art Collection for 10 years. Inspired by the Berlin model, I became actively involved in founding a young support group. I have been advising cultural institutions and companies for over 18 years and creating long-term collaborations. I am grateful to be able to get actively involved again after 20 years.