James Henry Simon was a Berlin entrepreneur of the Wilhelmine Era. He was a patron of museums in Berlin, a conversational partner of Kaiser Wilhelm II., and the founder and financier of numerous charitable institutions. He is considered to be one of the most important art patrons of his time.

Kurz Gestaltung designed a catalogue (hardcover, 160 S.) for Berlin auction house, Villa Grisebach, in honour of art patron James Simon. Published by Prestel Verlag, 2006.