Bildhalle is a gallery dedicated to classic and contemporary photography and photo-based art. The gallery represents a highly curated selection of artists from around the world with a strong focus on photography of the second half of the 20th century and contemporary artistic positions of the 21st century. In addition to showcasing internationally established artists, Bildhalle’s ambitious program provides space for innovative young and upcoming artists who are pushing the boundaries of the medium of photography, creating a crossover to photo-based art and introducing new initiatives to the discourse.
Founded in 2013 by Mirjam Cavegn in Zurich, Bildhalle has rapidly become one of the most respected galleries for photography in Switzerland and throughout Europe; it has consolidated its strong position in the European market, having opened a gallery space in the Museum Quarter of Amsterdam in 2020. In 2023, Bildhalle opened another space in Zurich – Bildhalle Showroom. The spacious two-storey venue is dedicated to iconic and previously undisplayed works from the Bildhalle portfolio and brings more dynamism and flexibility to exhibition activities. In addition to up to 12 solo and group shows a year, the gallery participates in international art fairs, such as Paris Photo, Photo London, Art Rotterdam, Photofairs New York, Aipad New York and Unseen Amsterdam.
Bildhalle has placed work in numerous important private and public collections, maintains long-standing partnerships with estates and partner galleries and is a member of the Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD). The gallery offers art consulting for private individuals and institutions and works with internationally renowned curators and authors.
Another cornerstone of the gallery is the publishing house "Edition Bildhalle", which conceives and produces high-quality photo books inspired by the ideas and works of the gallery’s artists and in collaboration with authors, art historians and journalists. The books are available internationally in museum shops, independent bookstores, online and in the gallery.
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TEAM BILDHALLE ZURICH
Mirjam CavegnFounder & Ownerm.cavegn@bildhalle.chJulia BonatoDirector & COOj.bonato@bildhalle.chAndreas CavegnCommunications & Fairsa.cavegn@bildhalle.chMilena GasserGallery Manager Zurichm.gasser@bildhalle.chMelissa BarthArt Registrarm.barth@bildhalle.chMaya JungGallery Assistant Zurichm.jung@bildhalle.chEva Jordà ChordàGallery Assistant Zuriche.jorda@bildhalle.chLea DresslerIntern ZurichTEAM BILDHALLE AMSTERDAM
Christiane HoefertDirector Amsterdamc.hoefert@bildhalle.nlCameron LahrGallery Manager Amsterdamc.lahr@bildhalle.nlValérie GoversGallery Manager Amsterdamv.govers@bildhalle.nlPablo SanchezArt Handling Amsterdamp.sanchez@bildhalle.nl
Join our team!ARTIST SUBMISSIONS
Bildhalle is currently not accepting artists' submissions and cannot be held responsible for any unsolicited materials shared with the gallery.
As of July 2023 Bildhalle complies with the Gallery Fair Practice Code as specified by the Nederlandse Galerie Associatie:
1. The gallery records in writing the relationship between the gallery and the artist, including agreements regarding the duration of the partnership, prices and any applicable discounts. Other matters that may be recorded in this document include: monitoring and evaluation of the agreements, both parties' targets (e.g. in terms of international exposure), the relationship with a second gallery, agreements concerning the handling of any discounts, commissions from third parties, or the settlement of other expenses such as for transport, photography, insurance or the construction of an exhibition. Model contracts are available on the Dutch Gallery Association (NGA) website.
2. The artist remains the owner of their work until the full amount is paid to the gallery, with the exception of secondary trading. This also applies in the event of gallery bankruptcy.
3. The gallery shall transfer the full artist's share of the selling price agreed with the customer within 60 days following the sale of the artist's work, and provide the artist with the buyer's name, contact details, and a copy of the invoice.
4. Unsold artworks in consignment with the gallery shall always be returned to the artist within a month, when requested by the artist.
5. The relationship between galleries may involve an element of competition, but it must always be underpinned by loyalty to the best interests of the artist, especially in situations where multiple galleries represent the same artist. If a gallery exclusively represents an artist and another gallery wishes to collaborate on an exhibition, all parties must establish written agreements outlining the terms and conditions for the exhibition to proceed (refer to the appendix for a sample contract provided by the NGA).
6. The gallery is expected to demonstrate expertise and professionalism, consistently upholding a high standard of professional competence.
7. The gallery assures the authenticity of the artworks it sells. If, however, it is determined, by an acknowledged independent party, that a work is inauthentic, the gallery will accept the return of the artwork and reimburse the customer for the amount paid.
8. The gallery states its objectives, program, working method, and features its roster of artists on its website.
9. The gallery is expected to comply with the Fair Practice Code (fairpracticecode.nl), which includes reassurance against inappropriate behaviour at the gallery and elsewhere.
