Berlin Gallerist Barbara Weiss Dies at 56
Barbara Weiss, a well-known gallerist from Berlin, has died, as reported by her family. In 1992, she launched her gallery on Postdamer Strasse, eventually moving it to the Kreuzberg district. Throughout her career, Weiss showcased distinguished artists such as Thomas Bayrle, Geta Brătescu, Maria Eichhorn, Ayşe Erkmen, Harun Farocki, and Mai-Thu Perret. She held degrees in art history and philosophy and was married to curator Kasper König. Over the span of more than twenty years, her gallery became a vital hub for contemporary art in Berlin.
Key facts
- Barbara Weiss died
- Her family announced the death
- She was born in 1960
- She died in 2016
- She studied art history and philosophy
- She founded her gallery in 1992
- The gallery was originally on Postdamer Strasse in Berlin
- The gallery moved to Berlin's Kreutzberg district
- She represented Thomas Bayrle
- She represented Geta Brătescu
- She represented Maria Eichhorn
- She represented Ayşe Erkmen
- She represented Harun Farocki
- She represented Mai-Thu Perret
- She was married to Kasper König
Entities
Artists
- Thomas Bayrle
- Geta Brătescu
- Maria Eichhorn
- Ayşe Erkmen
- Harun Farocki
- Mai-Thu Perret
- Barbara Weiss
- Kasper König
Institutions
- Barbara Weiss Gallery
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Postdamer Strasse
- Kreutzberg