Galerie Ernst Hilger, Vienna

Galerie Ernst Hilger, Vienna

Galerie Ernst Hilger, established in 1971 in Vienna's 1st district, serves as a representation platform for a diverse range of artists, including Erró and Mel Ramos. It also showcases prominent figures of Austrian modernism from the 1960s onwards and key representatives of major international art movements of the 20th century. The gallery's collection spans from the works of Pablo Picasso and Jean Dubuffet to Pop Art luminaries like Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, and even extends to Narrative Figuration.

In 2009, the HilgerBROTKunsthalle was inaugurated to further extend and solidify collaborations with international exhibition venues and museums. This 800m² space functions as the gallery's experimental ground for curatorial projects, exerting influence and providing support to all participating partners.

Hilger NEXT serves as an assembly point for emerging artists from progressive countries, offering them a platform to showcase their work. Both HilgerBROTKunsthalle and Hilger NEXT, situated in Vienna's 10th district, have gained recognition through the participation of their artists in significant international exhibitions and biennales in recent years.

Galerie Ernst Hilger is known for its exceptional collection of classical and post-1945 modern art, both international and Austrian. The gallery is known for its high-level art negotiations and its innovative approach to bridging the realms of science and art. Through their graphic art editions, they have succeeded in inspiring many art enthusiasts to become collectors. Numerous artists, including Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Georg Eisler, Mel Ramos, Hans Staudacher, and Alfred Hrdlicka, have had enduring associations with the gallery located on Vienna's Dorotheergasse.

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Sight Name: Galerie Ernst Hilger
Sight Location: Vienna, Austria (See walking tours in Vienna)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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