Julia Stoschek's Berlin Foundation Faces Closure Due to Rent Hike, Expands Online Collection
According to Welt, Julia Stoschek's private foundation in Berlin faces potential closure due to substantial rent hikes imposed by her landlord after renovations to the building's facade. The collector has made 63 film and video pieces by 21 artists available for free on the Julia Stoschek Collection website, featuring works from John Bock, Monica Bonvicini, Keren Cytter, and others. Since its opening in 2016, her Berlin venue on Leipziger Strasse has showcased solo exhibitions by artists like Arthur Jafa and Ian Cheng. Stoschek intends to further share her 860-piece collection from 282 artists online, despite the temporary closures of both galleries due to COVID-19. She mentioned on social media that important discussions are underway, suggesting the closure is not yet definitive.
Key facts
- Julia Stoschek's Berlin private foundation may close due to rent increases
- The landlord requested higher rent after facade renovations
- The Berlin arts space opened in 2016 on Leipziger Strasse
- 63 film and video works by 21 artists are now free online
- Stoschek owns 860 works by 282 artists
- Both Berlin and Düsseldorf spaces are temporarily closed due to COVID-19
- Stoschek plans to make more of her collection available online
- She stated on social media that crucial conversations are ongoing
Entities
Artists
- Julia Stoschek
- Arthur Jafa
- Ian Cheng
- John Bock
- Monica Bonvicini
- Keren Cytter
- Jen DeNike
- Nathalie Djurberg
- Hans Berg
- Cao Fei
- Fischli & Weiss
- Kate Gilmore
- Christian Jankowski
- Lutz Mommartz
- Elizabeth Price
- Wolfgang Tillmans
- Tobias Zielony
Institutions
- Julia Stoschek Collection
- Welt
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Leipziger Strasse
- Düsseldorf