THE Hauser & Wirth Gallery is launching a new exhibition, Homegrown with artworks by worldwide gallery staff and their families. The proceeds from this bi-weekly exhibition will go to the participating artists, with 10% to COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund of the World Health Organisation.
Theo Niderost Untitled (Arashiyama), from the series In the gaze of the Kutabuk, 2012.
Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth
As with many galleries and art institutions, many of the staff members are also practicing artists. During a time when the Art industry is in a state of turmoil due to COVID-19, it is important to support artists from all backgrounds. The new platform will be dedicated to the sale of artworks by the gallery’s staff, immediate family members and free lancers.
As a purely online showcase of works by artists from all regions where the gallery has locations. From an open call, the artworks span a range of medias, including painting, drawings, photography, sculpture and video works.
Mike Taylor Easter, 2020. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth
As part of the #artforbetter, Hauser & Wirth’s ongoing charitable initiative, the series will release 10-15 artists every two weeks from May 9 to July 18 with prices ranging from 100-20,000 USD. The series will highlight artists from across the globe, including Sarasota, Los Angeles, New York, Berlin, Bruton, London, and Zurich.
by Rosie Fitter
The first release will go live on the Hauser&Wirth website, on Saturday 9 May at 11 am EST / 3 pm GMT.
Donate to the Solidarity Response Fund here