Galerie van de Loo Projekte

In 1957, a vibrant spark ignited Munich’s art scene. Galerie van de Loo first opened its doors. Otto van de Loo, the gallery’s founder, showcased the German Informel movement. He displayed works by artists like Emil Schumacher and Hans Platschek. The Galerie van de Loo quickly became a haven for avant-garde expression. It challenged traditional artistic norms. European expressive movements found a home within the gallery’s walls. Artists like Antonio Saura, Antoni Tàpies, and Asger Jorn were introduced to Munich. Some even made their German debut thanks to Galerie van de Loo. The gallery fostered lively discussions. Artists debated painting, art trends, and cultural politics. In the 1980s, a new generation of painters emerged. Hans Matthäus Bachmayer, Gunter Damisch, and Miriam Cahn joined the gallery’s roster. After forty years, Otto van de Loo concluded his gallery work in 1997. His daughter, Marie-Josée van de Loo, carried the torch. She opened her own gallery in 1998. She expanded the program while continuing to collaborate with artists from her father’s gallery. She participated in prestigious art fairs like Art Cologne and Art Basel. In autumn 2010, Galerie van de Loo Projekte opened in Munich’s Kunstareal. This new space, opposite the Pinakothek der Moderne, marked a shift. The focus moved from solo exhibitions towards project-based work. The Galerie van de Loo Projekte connected its own program with external positions. They hosted annual “Rencontres” to facilitate this exchange. Today, Galerie van de Loo Projekte continues its legacy. It promotes larger publications, research, and exhibition projects. It also collaborates with artists. Together they develop unique projects in external spaces. The spirit of Otto van de Loo lives on. His commitment to art as an existential expression resonates within these walls.