Hamburg gallerist Jenny Falckenberg dies unexpectedly at 45

Jenny Falckenberg, a prominent Hamburg gallerist and art agent, died unexpectedly at age 45. Her family confirmed to the German Press Agency in Hamburg that she passed away in her sleep on Sunday. The daughter of renowned art collector Harald Falckenberg, who died in 2023, she was considered one of Germany's most important art agents. Her father's collection has been part of Hamburg's Deichtorhallen since 2011. Falckenberg was known for creating platforms for both established and emerging artists with what her family described as a fine sense for art and people. She leaves behind two adult sons. Numerous celebrities mourned her on Instagram, including Hamburg actress Sandra Quadflieg and presenters Jochen Schropp and Nova Meierhenrich, who expressed shock at her sudden death. Her family's statement called her a defining personality of Hamburg's contemporary art scene and beyond, noting her ability to stage art as a living, connective experience.