WENTRUP Gallery is an important platform for contemporary art in Berlin, which has been presenting international artists since 2004. With a dialogue-oriented approach, the gallery promotes sustainable art practices and cultural diversity at several locations, including Venice and Hamburg.
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The WENTRUP Gallery, founded in 2004 in Berlin, is a central figure in the international art scene. Established by Jan Wentrup, the gallery was initially conceived as a response to the young, diverse, and international art scene in Berlin. Since 2009, the gallery has been jointly run by Jan and his wife Tina Wentrup. Over the years, the gallery has relocated several times, from a converted horse stable to a former couture factory building in Kreuzberg and finally to a listed brick building in the style of New Objectivity from the 1920s. Additionally, the gallery opened further locations, including WENTRUP II in Charlottenburg, WENTRUP AM FEENTEICH in Hamburg, and most recently WENTRUP VENEZIA in Venice[1][2][5].
The gallery's portfolio includes a diverse group of 20 cross-disciplinary and trans-generational artists of global origin. These artists have participated in numerous internationally renowned museum exhibitions, including the Venice Biennial, documenta, Sharjah Biennial, Whitney Biennial, and many more. The gallery regularly presents exhibitions in architecturally remarkable locations, such as the current branch in Venice, which is housed in a historic building that previously served as the studio of Italian fashion designer Giuliana Camerino[1][4].
The WENTRUP Gallery is committed to promoting an open and dialogue-oriented approach in the art world. Jan and Tina Wentrup emphasize the importance of personal dialogue between artists, the team, collectors, curators, and the audience. They strive for artworks to stand autonomously and for themselves, allowing viewers to engage personally with the works. The gallery also advocates for deceleration in the hectic art world by taking the time to have good conversations and realize exceptional projects[2][5].
The Wentrups place great importance on the long-term placement of artworks in collections and a sustainable strategic development. They criticize the tendency of the art market to approach the fashion industry and emphasize that artists should not be objectified. Instead, they focus on a loving and respectful treatment of artists and their works. By opening locations in historic and architecturally remarkable buildings, they also promote the preservation and appreciation of cultural and architectural diversity[2][5].
The gallery regularly participates in international art fairs such as Art Basel, Art Basel Miami Beach, Art Basel Hong Kong, Art Cologne, and The Armory Show. This presence underscores its significance in the global art scene and allows artists to gain broad international attention[1].
