Biography
the Agency was established in 1996 as an independent commercial space with a programmatic and curatorial approach from the outset. In 2001 the gallery won 1st Prize at Art Basel Statements. The gallery continued its focus on curated exhibitions with a keen interest in global and socio-political art strategies. Through extensive experience in working with contemporary art production, theAgency has become a multi-dimensional platform with longterm sustainability. In order to serve the continued advancement of visual culture taking considered risks with young positions, ephemeral artforms and curatorial experimentation are core competencies.
the Agency is renowned for realising London premieres or early shows with artists such as Douglas Gordon, Zoe Leonard, Ken Lum, Thaddeus Strode and Peter Zimmermann as well as more historical positions by Mary Beth Edelson (* 1933), Paul McCarthy (* 1945), Theresa Hak Kyung Cha (* 1951-82) and Franco Vaccari (* 1935) and Man Ray 1890 -1976).
