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Hauser & Wirth is a Swiss contemporary and modern art gallery.

Key Information

History

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Hauser & Wirth was founded in 1992 in Zurich by Iwan Wirth, Manuela Wirth, and Ursula Hauser,[1][2] who were joined in 2000 by co-president Marc Payot.[3] In 2020, Ewan Venters was appointed as the first CEO of Hauser & Wirth.[4] Mirella Roma took over the position of CEO in 2024.[5]

The gallery represents over 80 artists and artists' estates, including Frank Bowling,[6] Mark Bradford,[7] Stefan Brüggemann,[8] George Condo,[9] Roni Horn,[10] Rashid Johnson,[11] Paul McCarthy,[12] Christina Quarles, Pipilotti Rist,[13] Lorna Simpson,[14] Uman,[15] and Avery Singer,[16] and is responsible for artist estates and foundations including the Estate of Philip Guston,[17] Louise Bourgeois,[18] and the Jack Whitten Estate.[19]

Locations and exhibitions

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Hauser & Wirth has spaces in Europe (Zurich (3 locations), London, Somerset, Gstaad, St. Moritz, Basel, Paris, Menorca, Chillida Leku and Monaco), Asia (Hong Kong) and North America (Manhattan (3 locations), Los Angeles and West Hollywood).[20][21] They previously had a gallery in Southampton, New York.

Location history

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Garden area at Hauser & Wirth, downtown Los Angeles

When the gallery was founded in 1992, it was initially operated from Iwan Wirth's Zurich apartment.[10] The first permanent venue opened in the former Löwenbräu building that became Hauser & Wirth Zürich in 1996,[22] followed by a London branch in an Edward Lutyens-designed former bank on Piccadilly in 2003.[23] In 2013, the gallery opened a space at the former Roxy disco and skating rink in New York.[24] In 2014 the gallery renovated Durslade Farm, a collection of farm buildings in rural Somerset, to create Hauser & Wirth Somerset.[25] The gallery also restored a 100,000 sq. ft. former flour mill, the Globe Mills complex, in downtown Los Angeles in 2016.[26] In 2018, Hauser & Wirth downtown Los Angeles was awarded the Los Angeles Conservancy's Chair's Award.[27]

A rose sculpture at Hauser & Wirth, downtown Los Angeles

In spring 2020, Hauser & Wirth opened its first purpose-built gallery space at 542 West 22nd Street in New York's West Chelsea art district, designed by Selldorf Architects.[3] In July 2021, the gallery opened an art center on Illa del Rei, Menorca, after a conservation project overseen by Paris-based architect Luis Laplace,[28] repurposing existing historic buildings on the island.[29] The gallery was awarded the Best Social Responsibility Initiative by the Government of the Balearic Islands in September 2021,[30] listed as one of the '2022 Works of Wonder' by the international editors of Architectural Digest[31] and named 'Best Art Destination' in the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2022.[29] In 2021 Hauser & Wirth acquired the Thomas Goode building at 19 South Audley Street in Mayfair to create a new flagship gallery in London joining its Savile Row space.[32]

In June 2022 the gallery announced the opening of a new space in Paris. Luis Laplace was appointed to oversee renovations of the location, a 19th-century hôtel particulier.[33]

In February 2023, the gallery opened a West Hollywood, California space with an exhibition by artist George Condo.[34][35][36]

In July 2025, Hauser & Wirth announced plans to open a location in Palo Alto, California in Spring 2026.[37]

In December 2025, Hauser & Wirth announced plans to open a location in Palermo, Italy in 2030.[38]

Exhibitions

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Since 1992, Hauser & Wirth has mounted exhibitions internationally, including:

  • 'Alexander Calder. Mobiles and Gouaches' / 'Joan Miró. Sculptures and Paintings' in Zurich (1992)[39]
  • The installation of Roth Bar at Dieter Roth's solo exhibition at the Zurich gallery in 1997[40]
  • 'David Hammons' at Hauser & Wirth Zürich (2003);[41] *a presentation of works from the Onnasch Collection at Hauser & Wirth London and New York, 18th Street (2013)[42]
  • The inaugural exhibition at Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles: 'Revolution in the Making: Abstract Sculpture by Women, 1947 – 2016' (2016)[43]
  • 'Schwitters Miró Arp' at Hauser & Wirth London (2016)[44]
  • 'Louise Bourgeois & Pablo Picasso: Anatomies of Desire' at Hauser & Wirth Zürich (2019);[45]
  • Hauser & Wirth Menorca's inaugural exhibition 'Mark Bradford. Masses and Movements' (2021).[46]

Publishers

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Hauser & Wirth's publishing activity extends back to 1992[47] and consists of monographs, artists' books, historic exhibition catalogues, collections of artists' writings and catalogues raisonnés.[48] These include 'Eva Hesse Diaries',[49] 'Louise Bourgeois & Pablo Picasso: Anatomies of Desire',[50] and the re-release of the first Marcel Duchamp monograph and catalogue raisonné in 2021.[51]

In June 2019, Hauser & Wirth Publishers opened a stand-alone headquarters and bookshop in the historic center of Zurich, Switzerland.[52] The Zurich headquarters occupies the former home of the Oprecht & Helbling bookshop and the Europa Verlag publishing house.[53]

In 2019, the Hauser & Wirth Publishers' book Dubuffet and the City: People, Place, and Urban Space by Sophie Berrebi received the Richard Schlagman Art Book Awards for art history and best book design.[54] 'Alexander Calder: From the Stony River to the Sky', designed by Atelier Dyakova, received the 2020 German Design Award.[55] In 2021, 'Marcel Duchamp' was named one of the best art books of the year by the New York Times,[56] ARTnews,[57] and Wallpaper*.[58]

In September 2018, Hauser & Wirth announced plans for a quarterly art magazine called Ursula[59] (after their co-founder Ursula Hauser) with Randy Kennedy as executive editor.[60]  Its first issue was published in December 2018.

Partnerships and learning

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Hauser & Wirth Somerset began an artist-in-residence program in 2013 inviting artists to spend an extended period of time living and working in Bruton.[61] Previous artists-in-residence include Pipilotti Rist,[61] Bharti Kher,[25] Mark Wallinger,[62] Rashid Johnson,[63] Martin Creed,[64] Henry Taylor,[65] and Thomas J Price.[66]

Hauser & Wirth collaborates with local educational institution Cal State LA, and in 2019, Cal State LA's television, film, and media studies department received a one-million dollar grant from the gallery.[67] Hauser & Wirth has partnered with CalArts and the Bath School of Art and Design, Bath Spa University (UK) on an annual MFA residency exchange program at its Los Angeles and Somerset galleries, which launched in 2017.[68]

Since 2020, Hauser & Wirth has collaborated with Hunter College, hosting exhibitions of artists' work enrolled in the school's MFA Program in Studio Art both online and at Hauser & Wirth New York,[69] as well as with the South London Gallery.[70] In October 2020, the gallery brought together more than 100 artists for 'Artists For New York' to support several local museums and organizations that had been profoundly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.[71]

In Somerset, the gallery formed Arthaus for young people who are interested in learning more about art and architecture.[25] Hauser & Wirth launched The Gustav Metzger Foundation Scholarship in 2021, partnering with Dartington Arts School by supporting a student on the 'Arts and Place' MA course.[72] Also in 2021, Hauser & Wirth Menorca launched its first Education Lab during its inaugural exhibition with Mark Bradford.[22] The artist led an art education residency with students from l'Escola d'Art de Menorca.[73]

In November 2022, Iwan Wirth announced the gallery's first online auction, "Art for Better", which supported the humanitarian aid programs of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.[74] The gallery raised $4,585,000 (USD), with all proceeds going to support UNHCR.[75] All of the twelve offered lots were sold at the auction and were donated by gallery artists Rita Ackermann, Larry Bell, Frank Bowling, George Condo, Martin Creed, Estate Günther Förg, Rashid Johnson, Glenn Ligon, Angel Otero, Thomas J Price, Avery Singer and Anj Smith.[75]

Sustainability

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In March 2021, Hauser & Wirth appointed a full-time Head of Environmental Sustainability to work on the gallery's climate action plan and commitment to halve the gallery's carbon emissions by 2030.[76] In 2021, the gallery began to calculate the carbon produced by exhibitions and fairs using this data to set carbon budgets to achieve a commitment to the Paris agreement of 50% reduction.[77] In addition, Hauser & Wirth has enrolled in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), to measure, track and monitor reductions.[78] An exhibition of Gustav Metzger at Hauser & Wirth Somerset in 2021 is the first show to have a Climate Impact Report (CIR) published on the artist-led sustainability platform Artists Commit.[79]

Hauser & Wirth is a patron of the Gallery Climate Coalition (GCC) and also supports Art to Acres, an initiative for artists, gallerists and collectors with a mission to support large-scale land conservation, launching fundraising prints with artists such as Jenny Holzer in 2020.[80] In 2021, the gallery partnered with the Menorca Preservation Fund upon the opening of the gallery in Menorca, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.[73]

In 2023, Hauser & Wirth unveiled its new collective impact initiative through a collaboration with Nicola Vassell of co-representation of Uman.[81]

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Hauser & Wirth is a leading international gallery founded in 1992 in , , by , Manuela Wirth, and Ursula Hauser, specializing in the representation of modern and ists and estates. The gallery has grown significantly since its inception, with Marc Payot joining as partner and president in 2000, and the current leadership comprising , Manuela Wirth, and Marc Payot as presidents. It now operates over a dozen spaces worldwide, including multiple locations in (such as Wooster Street, 18th Street, and 22nd Street), , West Hollywood, , , , (UK), , , , , , and , with a new space planned in , scheduled to open in spring 2026. Hauser & Wirth represents more than 90 artists and estates, featuring prominent figures such as , , , , Mike Kelley, Jason Rhoades, , and David Smith, and has become known for its innovative programming, including initiatives since 2013 at its location and extensive education labs across sites that engaged over 170,000 visitors through more than 1,000 tours and events in 2024. Additionally, the gallery maintains Hauser & Wirth Publishers, with offices in New York and Zurich, producing artist monographs, catalogs, and the biannual Ursula magazine to support scholarly discourse in .

History

Founding

Hauser & Wirth was established in 1992 in , , marking the beginning of one of the world's leading galleries. The gallery was founded by , his wife Manuela Wirth, and Ursula Hauser, who provided crucial financial backing and shared a passion for art collecting. Iwan and Manuela, both Swiss art enthusiasts with backgrounds in the field, had met while working at other Zurich galleries, and Ursula, Manuela's mother, brought her extensive private collection of modern and works to support the venture. From its inception, Hauser & Wirth focused on representing and exhibiting modern and contemporary artists, emphasizing high-quality presentations of and living practitioners. The founders aimed to create a space that bridged historical with emerging contemporary voices, drawing from Ursula Hauser's longstanding interest in 20th-century masters. This dual emphasis allowed the gallery to build a reputation for thoughtful curation that connected artistic lineages, starting with works that highlighted innovative movements in and abstraction. The inaugural exhibition, held in the first-floor apartment of an villa in central , opened in 1992 and featured mobiles and gouaches by alongside sculptures and paintings by . This debut showcased the gallery's commitment to pioneers whose kinetic and abstract forms influenced subsequent generations, setting a tone for interdisciplinary and historically informed displays. The intimate setting of the apartment underscored the founders' grassroots approach, transforming a residential space into a dynamic venue for art discovery. Marc Payot later joined as partner and president in 2000, aiding early growth.

Expansion and leadership

Following its establishment in Zurich, Hauser & Wirth began a phase of significant expansion under strengthened leadership. In 2000, Marc Payot joined as Partner and President, marking a pivotal moment that facilitated the gallery's international outreach and operational scaling from its Swiss base. Throughout the and into the , the gallery pursued steady international growth, establishing a presence in key global art markets while significantly broadening its roster, reflecting a deliberate strategy to champion both established and emerging talents central to . This period of development continued with further leadership enhancements to support the gallery's evolving scale. In 2020, Ewan Venters was appointed , effective January 2021, bringing expertise from luxury retail to drive strategic initiatives amid rapid globalization. The gallery celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022 with an interactive digital experience highlighting its history and growth. In September 2024, Mirella Roma succeeded as ; a 27-year veteran and Partner since 2020, she now collaborates closely with the founding Presidents—Iwan Wirth, Manuela Wirth, and Marc Payot—to oversee operations across the expanded network.

Locations

Current locations

Hauser & Wirth maintains a network of galleries across , , and , with a total of 19 operational spaces as of 2025, emphasizing of historic and integration with local contexts. In , the gallery's origins trace to , where it was founded in 1992 and established its first permanent venue at Limmatstrasse in 1996 within the renovated former , a sprawling that supports large-scale installations. A second Zurich site at Rämistrasse, opened in July 2020, operates by appointment in the city's cultural district, focusing on private viewings near the publishers' headquarters. The third location on , launched in 2021, occupies a central retail space for focused presentations of modern masters. Additional Swiss venues include the alpine in , opened in 2018 and dedicated to seasonal, appointment-only exhibitions amid the ; the winter-focused space in , which debuted in December 2018 and features a recreated Roth Bar for immersive artist projects; and the gallery, inaugurated in June 2024 in a historic building to coincide with , highlighting post-war European art. In the , Hauser & Wirth's gallery opened in 2003 in a Grade II-listed Edwardian building designed by Sir on , blending historic elegance with contemporary displays. The site, established in 2014 on a restored 18th-century farmstead in rural , integrates art with landscape through expansive gardens, artist residencies, and educational programs, transforming derelict barns into a multifaceted arts center. France and Monaco host sophisticated urban outposts: the Paris gallery, opened in October 2023 in a 19th-century Haussmannian mansion near the Champs-Élysées, emphasizes immersive solo shows in neoclassical interiors; while the Monaco space, launched in June 2021, functions as a private viewing room in a luxury setting overlooking the harbor, catering to high-end collectors. In , the Menorca art center on Isla del Rey, a former island in Mahón harbor, opened in July 2021 as a seasonal venue repurposing military barracks for site-specific installations amid Mediterranean scenery. The gallery also operates Chillida Leku, a and park in Hernani dedicated to the works of , which reopened in April 2019. Hauser & Wirth's Asian presence centers on , where the gallery debuted in March 2018 and relocated to a new street-level space at 8 Queen's Road Central in January 2024 to engage the dynamic urban art market. In the United States, the New York program spans three sites: the inaugural space at 32 East 69th Street on the , opened in September 2010 in a for intimate estate exhibitions; the Chelsea flagship at 542 West 22nd Street, a purpose-built 2019 structure by Selldorf Architects designed for monumental works; and additional Chelsea venues at 18th Street (opened 2023) and Wooster Street (opened 2024), focusing on emerging and mid-career artists in adaptive industrial lofts. The gallery, opened in March 2016 in the refurbished Globe Mills complex within the Downtown Arts District, spans 116,000 square feet across historic warehouses for multidisciplinary programming. Complementing this, the West Hollywood location debuted in February 2023 on , a compact modernist space tailored for West Coast dialogues and emerging talents.

Planned expansions

In July 2025, Hauser & Wirth announced plans to open a new gallery in Palo Alto, California, scheduled for spring 2026. The 2,600-square-foot space will occupy a historic early-1900s post office building at 201–225 Hamilton Avenue in downtown Palo Alto, near Stanford University, featuring exhibition areas and a bookshop. This expansion extends the gallery's West Coast footprint beyond its existing Los Angeles and West Hollywood locations, aiming to engage the Bay Area's cultural community and collectors. Strategically, the Palo Alto outpost targets Silicon Valley's affluent tech entrepreneurs and their growing interest in , fostering intersections between technology and artistic practice. No other gallery locations beyond current operations have been announced as of late 2025.

Exhibitions and represented artists

Notable exhibitions

Hauser & Wirth's exhibition programming has consistently balanced presentations of modern masters with innovative works by contemporary artists, often through ambitious, curatorially driven surveys that foster new scholarship and interdisciplinary dialogue. This approach is exemplified in group shows like "Modern Masters" (2024, ), which showcased masterpieces by artists such as , Hans Arp, and , underscoring the gallery's commitment to historical depth alongside current practices. A pivotal early milestone was "Revolution in the Making: Abstract Sculpture by Women, 1947–2016," the inaugural exhibition at Hauser Wirth & Schimmel in , on view from March 13 to September 4, 2016. Co-curated by Paul Schimmel and Jenni Sorkin, the show featured 34 artists including , , and , highlighting underrepresented contributions to abstract sculpture and drawing critical acclaim for its feminist perspective on . In recent years, the gallery has expanded its programming to include public-facing events that engage broader communities. On September 20, 2025, Hauser & Wirth participated in The Big Draw Festival with "," a collaborative initiative across five locations—, , , , and New York—featuring artist-led workshops and drawing activities inspired by connectivity and creativity. Just weeks later, on October 4, 2025, the gallery co-hosted the "Sustainability in Action 2025" symposium in New York with , gathering artists, scientists, and policymakers to discuss environmental solutions in the arts, aligning with Hauser & Wirth's growing emphasis on themes.

Represented artists

Hauser & Wirth represents over 90 artists and estates, encompassing a wide spectrum of modern and contemporary practices. The roster includes prominent figures such as , known for her explorations of memory and emotion through and installation; Frank Bowling, a pioneer in abstract painting with a focus on color and materiality; and Pipilotti Rist, whose video and multimedia works address themes of nature, technology, and femininity. Other key artists include Alexander Calder, Mark Bradford, Rashid Johnson, and Sonia Boyce, reflecting the gallery's commitment to both historical estates and emerging voices. The gallery's artist representation has evolved significantly since its founding in 1992, initially emphasizing modern masters like Alexander Calder's kinetic sculptures and estates of postwar artists such as and . Over time, it has broadened to incorporate a more diverse array of contemporary practitioners, including international talents like and Nairy Baghramian, as well as initiatives to welcome new artists annually, such as and in recent years. This expansion mirrors the gallery's global growth, integrating artists from various cultural backgrounds and mediums to foster interdisciplinary dialogues. Through exclusive and collaborative representation models, Hauser & Wirth has profoundly influenced the careers of its artists by providing organizational support, facilitating large-scale projects, and enabling access to international exhibitions and markets. For instance, the gallery's "collective impact" initiative allows joint representation with smaller galleries for select emerging artists under 45, enhancing their visibility while maintaining tailored career development. This approach has contributed to major milestones, such as national pavilion representations at the for artists like and .

Publishing

Monographs and catalogues

Hauser & Wirth Publishers was established in 1992, concurrent with the founding of the gallery, to produce scholarly books on modern and that complement its exhibition program. The imprint's output includes monographs, artists' , exhibition catalogues, and collections of artists' writings, emphasizing in-depth research and archival material to document artists' practices. Under the leadership of Dr. Michaela Unterdörfer since 2005, the publisher has grown to release over 20 titles annually, often featuring high-quality reproductions and original essays tied to gallery shows. A cornerstone of the publishing program is its focus on monographs dedicated to artists represented by the gallery, such as that on , whose Diaries—a comprehensive collection of her personal writings from 1955 to 1970—was published in 2016, offering intimate insights into her creative process. Other notable monographs include works on artists like and , which explore overlooked aspects of their oeuvres through newly accessible archives. The publisher specializes in exhibition-accompanying catalogues raisonnés, providing exhaustive visual and scholarly documentation of artists' bodies of work. Examples include the digital of Franz Kline's oil paintings from 1950 to 1962, which catalogs 257 works with detailed and , and the comprehensive study of Fabio Mauri's oeuvre encompassing over 3,600 entries, with its digital edition launched in October 2025 and a print edition forthcoming in 2026. These publications prioritize conceptual depth over exhaustive listings, often incorporating interdisciplinary perspectives to contextualize the artists' contributions. Hauser & Wirth titles are distributed globally through established international art book networks, including Distributed Art Publishers (D.A.P.), Thames & Hudson, Interart, and Buchhandlung Walther , ensuring wide accessibility in stores, independent bookshops, and online platforms.

Bookshop and awards

In June 2019, Hauser & Wirth opened its publishers' headquarters in , featuring a dedicated bookshop at Rämistrasse 5 that served as a retail extension of the gallery's program until its permanent closure. The bookshop offered the full range of Hauser & Wirth titles, functioning as a local hub for artists and communities by hosting events and fostering engagement with literature. Integrated with the adjacent gallery spaces, it complemented visitor experiences by providing immediate access to exhibition-related publications, supporting educational sales through desk copies for instructors and starter kits for academic institutions. The gallery's publishing efforts have earned notable accolades for design and scholarship. In 2019, Dubuffet and the City: People, Place, and Urban Space by Sophie Berrebi won the inaugural Richard Schlagman Art Book Award for best contribution to art history and overall best book design, recognizing its innovative exploration of the artist's urban themes. The following year, Alexander Calder: From the Stony River to the Sky, designed by Atelier Dyakova, received the German Design Award in the Books and Calendars category for its elegant presentation of the sculptor's life and work. Hauser & Wirth has expanded its publishing scope to encompass editions, including artist-signed and prints that bridge commercial retail with collectible objects. These editions, available through the gallery's shop and select locations, enhance to exclusive content while aligning with the broader program of monographs and catalogues.

Partnerships and education

Institutional collaborations

Hauser & Wirth has engaged in several formal partnerships with educational institutions to provide financial and programmatic support for art curricula. In 2019, the gallery awarded a $1 million grant to (Cal State LA) to bolster diversity in its undergraduate Television, Film and Media Studies department, supporting the department's initiatives, including funding for the 2017-launched course titled "Community Impact Media", providing equipment and mentorship opportunities over five years. The gallery maintains ongoing collaborations with the (CalArts) and to enhance through artist exchanges, workshops, and educational labs. With CalArts, Hauser & Wirth supports curriculum integration via residency programs and performance collaborations that expose students to professional art practices. Similarly, the partnership with Bath Spa University includes the 2024 Education Lab initiative, "Open Art School," which offers curriculum-aligned workshops and access to gallery resources for art students. In humanitarian efforts, Hauser & Wirth partnered with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, for the 2022 "Art for Better" online auction, where works donated by represented artists raised $4.585 million to fund global aid programs. Looking ahead, Hauser & Wirth has collaborated with Emerson Collective on events such as the 2025 Sustainability in Action symposium in New York City, which convened artists and leaders to discuss environmental initiatives.

Educational and residency programs

Hauser & Wirth has operated an program at its location since 2013, providing immersive opportunities for artists, curators, and writers to engage with the rural environment and develop new work. The program has facilitated over 50 residencies, with early participants including and the collaborative duo Björn & Oddur Roth in 2013, who used the space as a "home-away-from-home" to explore landscape-inspired projects. More recent residents, such as Michaela Yearwood-Dan, have continued this tradition, allowing represented artists to experiment freely while leaving traces of their practice for future participants. The gallery's learning initiatives encompass workshops, school outreach, and interactive programs designed to connect diverse audiences with across its global locations. These efforts include artist-led talks, seminars, and hands-on sessions tailored for primary schools, colleges, and universities, fostering dialogue between students and artworks. Since 2021, Hauser & Wirth has established 14 Education Labs in collaboration with local schools and community groups, such as the one inspired by in in 2024, where participants explore exhibition themes through creative activities. In 2024 alone, the gallery hosted over 500 such learning activities worldwide, emphasizing accessibility for all ages and abilities. Integration with represented artists forms a core element of these programs, enabling mentorship through residencies and educational events that bridge professional practice and public engagement. For instance, artists like have led mentorship-focused discussions, such as the 2023 "Painters on Painting" series in New York, where emerging talents interact directly with established figures. This approach extends to , including workshops announced in October 2025 through new three-year partnerships (2025–2028) with UK institutions like the Royal Drawing School, along with Gray’s School of Art and , to support an annual Drawing Festival starting in 2025 and teaching fellowships across gallery sites, and with for "ROCK PAPER SCISSORS" workshops for children aged 7–11 beginning in 2025.

Sustainability

Environmental initiatives

In 2021, Hauser & Wirth appointed Cliodhna Murphy as its first Global Head of Environmental to oversee the gallery's operational efforts in reducing environmental impact across its international locations. This role has since expanded to include leadership in industry-wide initiatives, such as Murphy's appointment as a of the Gallery Climate Coalition in 2025, reflecting the gallery's commitment to collaborative sustainability guidelines for the art sector. Hauser & Wirth supports the Gallery Climate Coalition (GCC), an international organization providing environmental best practices for galleries, and achieved 'Active Member' status in 2023 by implementing recommended measures like sustainable shipping and energy use. Additionally, the gallery partners with the Preservation Fund, a non-profit focused on local conservation efforts including sea preservation, , and projects, particularly in relation to its Menorca site on Illa del Rei. At its location, a renovated 18th-century farmstead in , Hauser & Wirth has integrated eco-friendly building practices, including the use of reclaimed materials in structures like the farm shop and transitions to and LED lighting throughout the site to minimize operational footprint. These site-specific actions emphasize conservation and integration with the surrounding , aligning with the gallery's broader programmatic focus on . In 2025, Hauser & Wirth co-hosted the "Sustainability in Action" symposium on October 4 in with , featuring roundtable discussions on topics such as food and land relationships, the environmental influence on artistic practices, and innovative materials through and . Moderated by Dr. , the event included speakers like , , and Sara Zewde, alongside creative demonstrations from initiatives such as Shellworks and the NYU Seed Library, aiming to foster industry collaboration and solution-oriented dialogue on .

Emission goals and commitments

Hauser & Wirth has committed to reducing its by at least 50 percent by 2030, measured against a 2019 baseline. This target encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions across the gallery's global operations, including freight, business travel, and exhibition construction. To date, the gallery has achieved an 18 percent reduction in emissions since establishing this goal. The commitment aligns with the Paris Climate Agreement of the and is structured in line with the (SBTi). Hauser & Wirth enrolled in the SBTi in 2022 to scientifically validate and guide its reduction pathway, enabling systematic measurement, tracking, and monitoring of progress toward net-zero emissions by 2050. As a patron and active member of the Gallery Climate Coalition (GCC) since 2020, the gallery further ties its pledges to sector-wide standards, collaborating on standardized and reduction strategies for the international . For transparency and accountability, Hauser & Wirth employs independent auditing by firms such as ERM for its annual emissions inventories and has implemented exhibition-specific carbon budgets since , refined through partnerships like the Carbon Accounting Company. These frameworks support ongoing reporting of sustainability progress, with public climate impact reports released for select exhibitions to demonstrate alignment with broader environmental targets. Long-term, the gallery's pledges extend to supporting protection through contributions to Strategic Climate Funds, reinforcing its role in art sector decarbonization efforts.

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