Get Acquainted with the Versatile Art Dealer, Mirek Klabal

The tale of Mirek Klabal is an amazing story thatsays "that is what makes a good friend,
can only happen in America. Mirek Klabal startedsomebody who is there for you when times are
out as a boy in Prague, dreaming about the worldtough." Mirek Klabal is very interested in making
of art. Even at a young age Mirek Klabal had asure his friends and family are taken care of.
passion for art. As a kid Mirek Klabal was alwaysMirek Klabal always makes time for friends and
reading art books and going to art museums.family. Mirek Klabal likes to have big friends and
Mirek Klabal studied art in college and told hisfamily gatherings at his house in Greenwich. The
parents that he would find a way to make artbarbeque and cocktails parties that he hosts at his
pay off for him. Boy did Mirek Klabal make goodhouse are legendary.
on that promise. Mirek Klabal is one of the world'sMirek Klabal is an outdoor enthusiast; Mirek Klabal
most prominent art dealers. Mirek Klabal'slikes to take trips to the country in his free time.
expertise is routinely sought out all over theWhen Mirek Klabal goes to the country he likes to
world. That sometimes makes Mirek Klabal's travelramble barefoot throughout the land. Mirek Klabal
schedule hectic. Mirek Klabal has clients on everyreally enjoys when he travels to various horse
continent which is an amazing feat, and it speaksfarms. Mirek Klabal likes all art; he has a fancy for
volumes about the level of service Mirek Klabalthe modern masters but also has a vast collection
provides for his clients.of various pictures of American landscapes. Mirek
Mirek Klabal is living the American dream. MirekKlabal shows the essential mood of a country
Klabal is a living a lifestyle that people see inscene in the various farm scene paintings that he
movies. Mirek Klabal has obtained all the finerkeeps for his children. Mirek Klabal's fascination
things in life. Every day Mirek Klabal drives towith the wild and grand aspects of nature is
office in a fancy sports car. Mirek Klabal's office isevident. Mirek Klabal besides liking the modern
the most stunning gallery in the land. Mirek Klabalmasters the most, respects The "Hudson River
has elegantly combined two apartments to formSchool". Mirek Klabal says Americans look at the
an amazing gallery. Mirek Klabal has custom madelandscapes in the painting as backgrounds in their
floor and lighting. The gallery called MK Fine Arts isown backyard, the wilderness is a symbol of
a thing of beauty. Mirek Klabal says his galleryAmerica's unspoiled national character. Mirek Klabal
makes him feel happy and productive. Mirek lovesloves nature and is fighting for conservation in his
the hustle and bustle of making deals and acquiringnative Connecticut. Mirek Klabal likes to go apple
"one of a kind" paintings. Mirek wouldn't trade hispicking in the fall with his wife.
job for any other in the world. Mirek Klabal'sMirek Klabal is a very charitable man; Mirek Klabal
company is called MK Fine Arts. The gallery is sofeels that you must be give back to society.
modern looking and minimalist it is a true delight toMirek Klabal is very active in various charity
set foot in there. There is nothing else like it.organizations. Mirek has a few favorite charities.
When you walk into the gallery you are engulfedMirek Klabal's favorite charity which he gives not
by the soft music that is playing and all the fineonly his money but his time is Seeds of Peace.
paintings that you see. Mirek Klabal has a hugeSeeds of Peace is dedicated to empowering
inventory of paintings. The artists that Mirek Klabalyoung leaders from regions of conflict with the
collects for his own personal collection are: Marcleadership skills required to advance reconciliation
Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Vincent Vanand coexistence. Over the last decade, Seeds of
Gogh, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, Edgar Degas,Peace has intensified its impact, dramatically
Wassily Kandinsky, Gustav, Klimt, Joan Miro, Henriincreasing the number of participants, represented
Matise, and Jackson Pollack.nations and programs. Seeds of Peace has
Mirek Klabal is so happy that he made his dreamsfocused primarily on bringing Arab and Israeli
come true in America. Mirek spends theteenagers together before fear; mistrust and
weekends at his compound in leafy Greenwich,prejudice blind them from seeing the human face
Connecticut, where Mirek Klabal mingles with theof their enemy. Seeds of Peace goes beyond
upper crest of society. Now days Connecticut isinternational agreements and treaties. It reverses
surrounded by the hedge fund billionaires. Mirekthe legacy of hatred by nurturing lasting
Klabal lives next to all these new potentialfriendships that become the basis for mutual
customers. Mirek Klabal hopes the hedge fundunderstanding and respect. By training these
boom continues as Mirek Klabal says "Hey theyyoung leaders in conflict resolution skills, Seeds of
pay lots of commission, they want the art theyPeace helps them become the seeds from which
want and I facilitate their art transactions." Mirekan enduring peace will grow. Mirek Klabal spends a
Klabal loves living in Greenwich; he says it is sogreat deal of time donating money and raising
close to the city but so far away. Mirek lives tomoney for this charity.
play tennis and golf. Unfortunately he has been soMirek Klabal is involved with a charity called the
busy his tennis and golf game are not where heChildren of Henry Street Settlement Mirek Klabal
wants them to be. That is the story with mostwas honored with a beautiful plaque from the
successful businessmen like Mirek Klabal. They areChildren of Henry Street Settlement for giving a
driven by their passion and in Mirek's case thatdonation enabling inner city kids the opportunity to
passion is art. Art is the essence of Mirek Klabal.spend time at a lake side retreat. Mirek Klabal said
Mirek is friends with all the famous tennis players"It gave me great pleasure to do this, I was so
from his native Czech Republic. During the UShappy after I saw how it benefited the kids."
open you find Mirek Klabal entertaining players,Henry Street Settlement delivers a wide range of
hosting players and watching tennis. Mirek Klabalsocial service and arts programming to more than
always finds time out of his hectic schedule to100,000 New Yorkers each year. Distinguished by
watch the US Open from his court side seat. Hea profound connection to its neighbors, a
counts many professional tennis players friendswillingness to address new problems with swift
such as:and innovative solutions, and a strong record of
Thomas Berdych, a professional tennis playeraccomplishment, Henry Street challenges the
from the Czech Republic. He turned professional ineffects of urban poverty by helping families
2002. Tall and lanky, he is known for his powerfulachieve better lives for themselves and their
ground strokes which are created with little effortchildren.
but his shots can be quite erratic at times. HisMirek Klabal is also involved in the annual American
biggest career win came at the 2004 AthensHeart Association walk in Cape Code, MA. Mirek
Olympics where he defeated World No. 1 RogerKlabal says it is important to try when possible to
Federer. At the 2005 Paris Masters he won firstcontribute to fighting such a debilitating disease.
career ATP Masters Series title. En route to theThe American heart association helps fight against
final he beat Jiří Novák, 2nd seedheart disease and stroke. Over 1 million people die
Guillermo Coria, 13th seed Juan Carlos Ferrero, 7theach year from cardiovascular disease. Mirek
seed Gaston Gaudio, 8th seed Radekencourages people to have a healthier lifestyle to
Stěpánek, and 6th seed Ivanmitigate the risks of heart disease. Mirek Klabal
Ljubičić.says "Better lifestyle habits can help you reduce
Other notable highlights of his 2005 seasonyour risk for heart attack. This charity does great
included upsetting No. 2 seed Rafael Nadal in thework and I am glad to do my part."
first round of the Cincinnati Masters, reaching theMirek Klabal is involved with the Riverview School.
final of the Swedish Open, and the semifinals inMirek Klabal and his family are actively involved in
Washington DC.this charity. The last few years Mirek Klabal has
In 2006, he reached his first grass court final atbeen one of the sponsors of the Gala Benefit
the Gerry Weber Open, falling to World No. 1Village of Drams. This past year the proceeds
Roger Federer (0-6, 7-6, 2-6). Another highlight offrom the Benefit went to enhance the
his year was his victory over Rafael Nadal at thetechnological capacity in the campus and to
Rogers Masters, beating the World No. 2 6-1, 3-6,support the Secondary School dormitory
6-2.construction project. The Riverview School is an
In October, Berdych reached his second ATP finalindependent coeducation residential school that
of 2006 in Mumbai. However, he was beaten byprovides a caring community for adolescents and
Dmitry Tursunov 6-3 4-6 7-6(5). In the ATPyoung adults with complex language, learning and
Masters Series tournament in Madrid, Berdychcognitive disabilities. The school is committed to
upset former World No.1 Andy Roddick 7-6(7) 6-3developing student competence and confidence in
to reach the quarter finals. He then defeatedacademic, social, and independent living skills.
Rafael Nadal 6-3 7-6(6) to reach the semi finals.Mirek Klabal also supports the ARC which is a
Berdych is now not well-liked by Spanish fans forgrassroots volunteer organization that works to
his altercation with Spanish sensation Rafael Nadalimprove the lives of people with special needs.
in Madrid, in which the partisan crowd jeeredMirek Klabal says "I just want to make a
Berdych during points and Berdych for hushing thedifference".
crowd after he won the match 6-3 7-6. BerdychMany people believe that even the rich lack
never found his rhythm in his semi final matchsecurity of who they are and what they have
against Fernando Gonzalez as he slumped to a 6-3accomplished. To be taken seriously in our society
6-1 defeat.these days it is not enough to have money. To
Berdych failed to defend his Paris Masters titlebe a major player in society you must navigate
after he lost to Dominik Hrbaty 6-4 1-6 6-2 in thethe art world. This is where Mirek Klabal comes
quarter finals. In earlier rounds, Tomas defeatedinto play. Mirek Klabal is the dealer to the stars.
Olivier Rochus 6-7 6-4 6-2 and Robby Ginepri 6-3Mirek Klabal sells art to wealthy families, famous
6-3.celebrities, governments and anybody with an eye
Tomas Zib is a male tennis player from the Czechand wallet for art. But as Mirek Klabal says don't
Republic. He reached a career high ranking of 51 inforget your checkbook, as good art is not cheap.
2005, and is ranked #70 in the world as ofSpending $10 million dollars for a painting from
January 16, 2006. Zib has earned more thanMirek Klabal is not uncommon. Mirek Klabal says
$975,000 in prize money, and plays right-handed.when the newly rich buy art they value art as a
Mirek Klabal loves when his tennis player friendspassionless commodity to conquer and control.
come in to New York. He feels as though it is hisMirek Klabal says this is one of the main reasons
obligation to host them. It gives Mirek Klabal greatfor the rapid increase in the price of art in the last
pleasure and extreme nationalistic pride of hisfew years. There has been a recent rise in the
native Czech Republic to see the tennis sceneprice of art because the global economy has been
evolving in the Czech Republic. Mirek Klabal feels itdoing well. Mirek Klabal says between, the Russian
is his civic duty to look at for the players andoligarchs, Indian entrepreneurs, Chinese
assist them in any way possible. Mirek Klabal isbusinessman, and hedge fund billionaires.
influential in raising the profile of his tennis playerOver the past thirty years Mirek Klabal has been
friends in the US.in the art business. Mirek Klabal is credited with
Mirek Klabal says growing up in Eastern Europe hebeing a pioneer in the art world. Mirek Klabal
could never have imagined that he would live howoperated art partnerships for purposes of
he lives currently. Mirek Klabal says doing businessinvesting in art before it was in vogue. Mirek Klabal
in Eastern Europe is so difficult because there ishas traveled the world in pursuit of art business
so much red tape and greatly enjoys theopportunities and for the love of art. Mirek Klabal
transparency of working in America. Mirek Klabalco-developed many art shows in the last 20
hardly ever goes back to Eastern Europe. Mirekyears. The art shows that Mirek Klabal has
Klabal says New York is his home! Mirek Klabalproduced are from world famous artists such:
says he loves the energy of New York. MirekChallgal, Picasso, Monet and Warhol. Mirek Klabal
Klabal says there is so much creative energy, andaggressively pursues the challenges associated
New York has such a great vibe. That vibe iswith making art available to kids in the inner cities.
what makes New York City the best place onI will leave with this note, Mirek Klabal, is a
earth to live.passionate, articulate, caring and giving man who
Mirek Klabal has great friends and they havetreats every day as a gift. Did I forget to
stood by him through thick and thin. Mirek Klabalmention he is an art dealer extraordinaire?