Esther Schipper
Esther Schipper is a leading gallery for contemporary art with locations in Berlin, Paris, and Seoul. It promotes innovative projects, supports artists, and focuses on sustainable practices. The gallery provides a dedicated environment for creative experiments and international dialogue.
About Esther Schipper
editEsther Schipper is a leading gallery for contemporary art with locations in Berlin, Paris, and Seoul. The gallery represents over 48 artists and estates and is known for its groundbreaking exhibitions of international artists. Since its founding in 1989, Esther Schipper has created a platform that allows artists to present innovative projects that explore new territories and initiate significant conceptual developments.
Key Products and Services
editThe gallery primarily operates in the primary market and represents its artists at all major international art fairs. Esther Schipper offers a wide range of media, from established artists to newly discovered talents. The gallery specializes in supporting institutional projects and developing markets for radically experimental and time-based works.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of Esther Schipper is to create a committed and discursive environment that serves as a place for experimentation. The gallery promotes close collaboration with artists to design exhibitions that challenge the traditional notion of art presentations. The values of the gallery are based on innovation, support for artists, and the promotion of an international dialogue in the art world.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editEsther Schipper is committed to sustainable practices in the art world. The gallery collaborates with leading architectural firms to create environmentally friendly and innovative exhibition spaces. The new locations in Seoul and Paris are examples of integrating sustainability into architecture, focusing on the use of renewable materials and energy-efficient designs.
History and Development
editThe gallery was founded by Esther Schipper in Cologne and has since developed into an international player in the art scene. In the 1990s, the gallery moved its headquarters to Berlin to meet the growing demands of its ambitious exhibition projects. With the acquisition of the Johnen Gallery in 2015, Esther Schipper significantly expanded its program and integrated artists working in a variety of artistic practices.
International Presence
editIn addition to the main locations in Berlin, Paris, and Seoul, Esther Schipper has representatives in Barcelona, Beijing, London, New York, Monaco/Nice, and Taipei. This international presence allows the gallery to support its artists worldwide and expand its reach in the global art scene.
Esther Schipper remains a central player in the contemporary art world, distinguished by its innovative exhibitions and commitment to promoting artists and sustainable practices.