Karsten Schubert (12 August 1961 – 30 July 2019) was a German art dealer and publisher working in London.

Career

Before opening his own gallery, Schubert worked at the Lisson Gallery.

Karsten Schubert London

Schubert ran Karsten Schubert London, initially in collaboration, and with the backing of, Richard Salmon, from 1986 to 1991. His first exhibition was of the sculptor Alison Wilding, that he continued to show until his death. The gallery quickly came to represent many of the YBA artists and several non-British artists. In addition to the exhibition programme the gallery also contributed to the publication of a series of catalogues and books which offered an overview of the YBA scene.

The gallery relocated from Charlotte Street to smaller premises in Foley Street, continuing its exhibition and publishing programme. Rachel Whiteread's 1996 departure from the gallery (to Anthony d'Offay)

Personal life

In 2015, Schubert was diagnosed with medullary thyroid cancer. In July 2019, he died aged 57 from the disease.

  • The Curator's Egg. London: Ridinghouse, 2000.
  • About Carl Andre. London: Ridinghouse, 2008. Edited by Paula Feldman, Alistair Rider, Karsten Schubert.
  • Robert Ryman: Critical Texts Since 1967. London: Ridinghouse, 2009. Edited by Vittorio Colaizzi and Karsten Schubert.
  • Bridget Riley: Complete Prints. London: Ridinghouse, 2012. Edited by Karsten Schubert.
  • Room 225–6. London: Ridinghouse, 2015. His first novel, set in London.

References

  • Ridinghouse website