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Galerie Max Hetzler
Tiergarten
Influential contemporary art gallery housed in former industrial spaces. Founded in 1974, pioneered early exhibitions of Kippenberger and Oehlen. Now spans multiple locations in Berlin, Paris and London, known for museum-quality shows and supporting ambitious art projects.
Overview
Established contemporary art gallery operating from multiple converted industrial spaces. The main Berlin location occupies the historic Mercatorhöfe complex, a former Federal Printing Office, featuring soaring ceilings and a distinctive mezzanine with circular viewing path.
Historical Significance
- Founded 1974 in Stuttgart
- First gallery to exhibit Martin Kippenberger and Albert Oehlen (1981)
- Key supporter of emerging German and American artists in 1980s
- Instrumental in funding Jeff Koons' Celebration series
Architecture & Space
- Large-scale exhibition halls adapted from industrial architecture
- Technical specifications preserve historical features while meeting museum display standards
- Mezzanine level creates unique viewing perspectives
- Multiple gallery spaces across Berlin enable diverse programming
Programming
- Museum-quality contemporary art exhibitions
- Balance of established artists and emerging talents
- Management of significant artist estates
- Support for complex art fabrication projects
Current Configuration
- Main space: Potsdamer Straße 77-87 (opened 2021)
- Additional Berlin locations in Charlottenburg
- International presence in Paris (since 2014) and London (since 2018)
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