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About this place
Galerie Knoell Bäumleingasse is the second Basel space of the art dealer Carlo Knoell, housed in the Erasmushaus at Bäumleingasse 18 in the Old Town, a short walk from the cathedral square.
What is Galerie Knoell?
Carlo Knoell, son of the Basel picture framer Thomas Knoell, opened the gallery in 2011. It trades mainly in twentieth-century art on the secondary market and looks after the estates of Swiss and neighbouring-country artists, including Méret Oppenheim and Verena Loewensberg. Its focus includes Constructive art with names such as Max Bill, Karl Gerstner and Georges Vantongerloo. The gallery's own website also lists Per Kirkeby, Markus Lüpertz, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Piet Mondrian.
What is the Bäumleingasse space?
Exhibitions in the Erasmushaus began in the summer of 2011. For years it served as the gallery's second address next to its main premises at Luftgässlein 4. Today it is the base for inventory and estate management.
What changed in 2024?
In January 2024 Hauser & Wirth took over the lease on the Luftgässlein 4 premises and hired Carlo Knoell as a senior director. Galerie Knoell AG stopped staging exhibitions and attending fairs, but kept the Bäumleingasse 18 space and continues to manage its holdings. Hauser & Wirth states that it did not buy the gallery or take on its artist representations.
How do you get there, and when should you go?
Bäumleingasse sits in central Basel, within walking distance of Münsterplatz and Barfüsserplatz. From the main railway station, a tram towards the Old Town or a walk of about fifteen minutes gets you there. Online listings give conflicting opening hours and some are out of date, so contact the gallery before you go: phone +41 61 692 29 88, email [email protected]. With the exhibition programme ended, an appointment is the safest option.
What else is nearby?
The Old Town makes a good base for a full day on foot. Other galleries are close by, and in fine weather the Rhine embankment is a short stroll away. Basel is one of Switzerland's leading art cities, and every June it hosts the Art Basel fair.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly is the gallery? At Bäumleingasse 18, 4051 Basel, in the Erasmushaus.
Does it still hold exhibitions? No. Since 2024 Galerie Knoell AG has not run exhibitions or fair appearances. It manages its inventory and artists' estates.
Who founded it? Carlo Knoell, in 2011. He is now a senior director at Hauser & Wirth.
How can I arrange a visit? Call +41 61 692 29 88 or write to [email protected].
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