Bruno Bischofberger, Influential Art Dealer and Basquiat Backer, Passes Away at 86
Bruno Bischofberger, a prominent Swiss art dealer known for his role in promoting Neo Expressionism and American artists in Europe, has died at the age of 86. Bischofberger was instrumental in the careers of artists like Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat. He opened his first galleries in Zurich and St. Moritz in the 1960s and was a key figure in the art world, known for his innovative exhibitions and collaborations. His gallery was among the first to showcase American Pop Art in Europe, and he played a significant role in the careers of many renowned artists.