Art World Twins: Haas Brothers, Jiménez, Lukachers, Napoleone & Pramma Speak
In the latest issue of CULTURED magazine, the resident twin delves into the artistic realm of twins by interviewing four pairs of creative siblings. Featured are the Haas Brothers, artists Nikolai and Simon; photographers Elliot and Erick Jiménez, who have captured stars like Bad Bunny and Karol G; Julia and Katherine Lukacher, who work at David Zwirner—Julia as Global Head of Communications and Katherine as Director of Secondary Market Online Sales; and collector Valeria Napoleone, alongside designer Stefania Pramma, known for her handbags and jewelry. The Haas Brothers are set to unveil a solo exhibition at the Blanton Museum of Art in Austin, Texas, on September 27. The discussions highlight the influence of twinship on creativity and personal identity.
Key facts
- CULTURED magazine published a feature on twins in the art world on August 17, 2026.
- The Haas Brothers (Nikolai and Simon) will open a solo show at the Blanton Museum of Art in Austin, Texas on September 27.
- Elliot and Erick Jiménez are identical twin photographers based in Miami and New York, with Cuban heritage.
- Julia Lukacher is Global Head of Communications at David Zwirner; Katherine Lukacher is Director of Secondary Market Online Sales at David Zwirner.
- Valeria Napoleone is a London-based collector and founder of the Valeria Napoleone XX initiative.
- Stefania Pramma is an accessories designer based in New York with her Pramma handbag and jewelry line.
- The Jiménez twins have shot talent including Bad Bunny and Karol G.
- The Haas Brothers' studio once employed three other twins.
- The Lukacher sisters grew up with an art historian father and a mother in historic preservation.
- Elliot Jiménez once used his brother Erick's health insurance after ending up in the hospital.
Entities
Artists
- Nikolai Haas
- Simon Haas
- Elliot Jiménez
- Erick Jiménez
- Julia Lukacher
- Katherine Lukacher
- Valeria Napoleone
- Stefania Pramma
- Gordon Matta-Clark
- Bad Bunny
- Karol G
- Hayley Mills
Institutions
- CULTURED
- David Zwirner
- Blanton Museum of Art
- Pérez Art Museum Miami
- Spinello Projects
- SculptureCenter
- Contemporary Arts Society
- Phillips
- Studio Voltaire
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Miami
- Austin
- Texas
- London
- United Kingdom
- Los Angeles
- Cuba