GNYP Gallery
Charlottenburg
Art gallery founded in 2015 that transformed a traditional white cube into a home-like exhibition space with vintage furniture. Features emerging contemporary artists alongside curated shows of established names, with a focus on global diversity.
Origins
Founded in 2015 by art advisor Marta Gnyp and psychiatrist-turned-collector Giovanni Springmeier, this gallery emerged from an existing art advisory practice. The founders' diverse backgrounds - combining business acumen with psychoanalytical insight - shape its distinctive approach.
Space & Concept
- Deliberate departure from the conventional white cube gallery aesthetic
- Integration of vintage design furniture and comfortable seating areas
- Museum-home hybrid environment encouraging prolonged art engagement
Programming Focus
- Emphasis on emerging artists from Europe, USA, Africa and Asia
- Historical exhibitions featuring established artists like Wojciech Fangor
- Documentation-rich shows incorporating archival materials
Curatorial Approach
- Programming reflects contemporary Zeitgeist
- Balance between emerging talent development and historical contextualization
- Multi-disciplinary presentation spanning painting, sculpture and other media
Exhibition Format
- Regular rotation of contemporary shows
- Contextual presentations with comprehensive documentation
- Integration of social media and digital platforms for broader accessibility