Panel Discussion - Egon Schiele: Portraits on Paper

Omer Tiroche Gallery, 21 Conduit St, W1S 2XP 18 February 2025 
Omer Tiroche Gallery, 21 Conduit St, W1S 2XP 6 - 8pm
To coincide with our upcoming exhibition, Egon Schiele: Portraits on Paper, we invite you to a compelling panel discussion exploring Schiele’s radical approach to portraiture, his obsessive self-scrutiny, and the psychological intensity of his work. The panel will examine themes of Schiele's artistry, identity, the body, and artistic expression, as well as his lasting influence on contemporary art.
 
 

Panelists:

William Stockler
William Stockler is a London-based retired solicitor. He has studied and engaged with Schiele’s paintings, watercolours and drawings since 1973, developing a deep personal understanding of the artist’s work.

Danielle Knafo, Ph.D.
Danielle Knafo, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, professor, and author who lives and works in New York. She has written and lectured on the psychology of art, the creative process, and the aesthetic response. Professor Knafo has a special interest in artists’ self portraiture and their use of the body in their art. She is the author of Egon Schiele’s Self-Portraits: The Creation of a Self and In Her Own Image: Women’s Self-Representation in Twentieth Century Art.

Moderator:

Astrid Bernadotte
Astrid Bernadotte is an art dealer and partner at Omer Tiroche Gallery in London. She has worked in the art market for 15 years, beginning her career at Sotheby’s in 2010 before moving into the primary and secondary markets with leading dealers and galleries. She joined Omer Tiroche Gallery in 2017 as a Director and became a Partner in 2023. Astrid oversees sales, business development, and the gallery’s overall management.