Ordovas to Present First Exhibition on Gallerist Erica Brausen in London

The Ordovas gallery is set to present its first exhibition honoring Erica Brausen (1908–1992), a key post-war gallerist and the founder of the Hanover Gallery located in Mayfair, London. This exhibition will take place from 9 October to 11 December 2026. Originally from Germany, Brausen moved to Paris in the 1930s and escaped to London in 1937, just before World War II. She played a vital role in the evolution of post-war contemporary art, becoming the first gallerist to elevate Francis Bacon's status, who acknowledged her exceptional eye for art. The Hanover Gallery supported both British and global talents, such as Lucian Freud, Richard Hamilton, Eduardo Paolozzi, Alberto Giacometti, Germaine Richier, and Niki de Saint Phalle. Brausen's influence significantly reshaped London's cultural scene in the years after her arrival, making this exhibition the first to honor her contributions to contemporary art in post-war London.