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Joe Hage, Art World Power Broker, Sponsors Major Hepworth Show

exhibition · 2026-06-11

Joe Hage, the founder of Heni art services and notable manager for artists like Damien Hirst and Gerhard Richter, is gaining recognition. During a recent podcast appearance, Hirst hailed Hage as his most significant influence. Currently, Hage is the main sponsor of the upcoming exhibition "The Joseph Hage Aaronson & Bremen Exhibition: Hepworth in Colour," showcasing the work of Barbara Hepworth at the Courtauld Gallery in London. The exhibition is set to run from June 12 to September 6, with sponsorship from Joseph Hage Aaronson & Bremen LLP, indicating Hage's transition to a more visible public presence in the art world.

Key facts

  • Joe Hage is the founder of Heni art services.
  • Hage manages Damien Hirst, Gerhard Richter, and the Francis Bacon estate.
  • Hirst mentioned Hage on the podcast Waldy and Bendy’s Adventures in Art in March.
  • Hage is backing a Barbara Hepworth exhibition at the Courtauld Gallery in London.
  • The exhibition is titled The Joseph Hage Aaronson & Bremen Exhibition: Hepworth in Colour.
  • The exhibition runs from 12 June to 6 September.
  • Joseph Hage Aaronson & Bremen LLP (JHAB) is an elite dispute resolution and advisory law firm based in London.
  • Hage has historically kept a low profile but is now taking a more public role.

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  • London
  • United Kingdom

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