London gallerist Karsten Schubert, pivotal YBA champion, dies at 58
Karsten Schubert, a prominent gallerist from London known for championing the Young British Artists, has passed away at the age of 58. Originally from Germany, he launched his first gallery on Charlotte Street in April 1987, featuring a solo show by Alison Wilding. Schubert played a crucial role in shaping the British art landscape during the late 1980s and early 1990s, highlighting talents from Goldsmiths College such as Liam Gillick and Rachel Whiteread. After his gallery closed in 1996 due to financial difficulties, he shifted his focus to private dealings. In 2007, he reopened a new gallery on Lower John Street. Additionally, Schubert co-founded Ridinghouse in 1995 and wrote several notable books, including The Curator's Egg (2000) and Room 225-6 (2015).
Key facts
- Karsten Schubert died at age 58
- He opened his first London gallery in April 1987
- The gallery's inaugural show featured Alison Wilding
- Schubert championed YBAs and artists from Goldsmiths College
- He exhibited artists including Liam Gillick, Gary Hume, and Rachel Whiteread
- Michael Landy staged Closing Down Sale at the gallery in 1992
- Schubert's gallery closed in 1996 due to recession
- He returned to galleristing in 2007 with a new London space
- Schubert co-founded Ridinghouse publishers in 1995
- He authored books including The Curator's Egg and Room 225-6
Entities
Artists
- Karsten Schubert
- Alison Wilding
- Liam Gillick
- Gary Hume
- Rachel Whiteread
- Anja Gallacio
- Michael Landy
- Gerhard Richter
- Gunther Forg
- Georg Herold
- Dan Flavin
- Ed Ruscha
- Bridget Riley
- Rose English
- Ann-Marie James
- Tess Jaray
- Dave Hickey
- Michael Bracewell
- Brian Dillon
- Briony Fer
- Dawn Adès
- Penelope Curtis
- Daniel McLean
Institutions
- Goldsmiths College
- Ridinghouse
- Claridge's Hotel
Locations
- London
- Germany
- Charlotte Street
- Lower John Street