Markus Dochantschi's 'studioMDA: Space for Art' Redefines the Architecture of Looking
The inaugural monograph of Markus Dochantschi, the founder of studioMDA in New York, titled 'studioMDA: Space for Art,' has been released by Hatje Cantz. After more than 20 years of significant contributions to commercial galleries and exhibitions, Dochantschi launched studioMDA in 2002, following his tenure at Zaha Hadid Architects. His design philosophy prioritizes transparency and natural light, evident in projects ranging from intimate spaces to the New York headquarters of Phillips. The book comprises three sections: galleries, exhibitions, and art fair booths, delving into the notion of Raumgefühl. It features projects for Marian Goodman, Kasmin, Lisson, and Phillips, along with dialogues with artists and curators that emphasize Dochantschi's collaborative architectural perspective in art.
Key facts
- Markus Dochantschi's first monograph, 'studioMDA: Space for Art,' is published by Hatje Cantz.
- StudioMDA was founded in 2002, after Dochantschi led Zaha Hadid Architects' office on the Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art.
- The book is organized into three chapters: galleries, exhibitions, and art fair booths.
- Dochantschi advocates for transparency, using natural light and open sightlines to make galleries less intimidating.
- StudioMDA's adaptive reuse projects preserve historic features like cast-iron columns and exposed brick.
- The studio has designed spaces for Marian Goodman, Kasmin, Lisson, and Phillips' New York headquarters.
- Exhibition collaborations include artists Sarah Morris, Lee Bae, Jorinde Voigt, and Tomokazu Matsuyama.
- More than forty galleries in New York have been designed by studioMDA.
Entities
Artists
- Markus Dochantschi
- Zaha Hadid
- Sarah Morris
- Lee Bae
- Jorinde Voigt
- Tomokazu Matsuyama
- Walton Ford
- Joel Shapiro
- Ellen Phelan
- Roland Halbe
Institutions
- studioMDA
- Hatje Cantz
- Zaha Hadid Architects
- Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art
- Phillips
- Marian Goodman Gallery
- Kasmin Gallery
- Lisson Gallery
- Art Basel
- Ellen Phelan Foundation
- Artists Rights Society (ARS)
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Chelsea
- Tribeca