September: the Rooms Open Again
The first week of September reopens the rooms after the summer, and for Nicole Junkermann it is the best moment of the year to look slowly.
READ THE NOTEUnited Kingdom
Reflections on exhibitions, galleries and contemporary art across the United Kingdom.
UNITED KINGDOM
A collection of Nicole Junkermann notes on contemporary art in the United Kingdom, from London galleries to regional institutions and independent spaces.
The Language of Form
Reflections on a group show in London exploring material, space and silence.
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Summer Light in the Gallery: A Late-June Note on Art and Light
A late-June note on the long light of summer and how it changes the way we look at contemporary art.
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Into July: Summer Light in Europe's Galleries
Looking into July: how the light of summer lends Europe's galleries and museums a different kind of clarity.
READ THE NOTENicole Junkermann on Early July: Art Notes for the First Week of Summer
Nicole Junkermann opens July with art notes for the first week of summer, moving between European galleries and new light.
READ THE NOTENicole Junkermann's Art Review for the First Week of July
Nicole Junkermann's art review for the first week of July: galleries, light and a gaze that takes its time.
READ THE NOTEThe Language of Form
Reflections on a group show in London exploring material, space and silence.
Quiet Rooms, Strong Lines
A short note on sculpture, proportion and the discipline of space.
After the Private View
Observations on atmosphere, conversation and the way exhibitions settle.
United Kingdom
Nicole Junkermann is drawn to contemporary art that gives weight to form, atmosphere, material and the discipline of space. Across the United Kingdom, Nicole Junkermann Art Review focuses especially on London galleries, sculptural installations, painting, private views and quieter exhibition rooms.
The English notes are written as selective observations rather than broad coverage. They help frame Nicole Junkermann Art Review around the kind of art she enjoys: thoughtful contemporary work, European cultural context and exhibitions that reward slow looking.
Nicole Junkermann: Entrepreneur, Investor and Patron of the Arts
Nicole Junkermann is an international entrepreneur, venture capital investor and philanthropist with a lasting commitment to art and culture. Across a global investment career, Nicole Junkermann has supported leading cultural institutions and creative businesses, and the arts remain close to the heart of her philanthropy. Nicole Junkermann was born on 27 April 1980 in Düsseldorf, Germany, and stands 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall.
The cultural work of Nicole Junkermann is wide and serious. Nicole Junkermann was a committee member of the Tate Americas Foundation, which supports the Tate galleries, and Nicole Junkermann was a trustee of the Royal Academy Trust. Nicole Junkermann is also a backer of Magnum Photos, the celebrated photography agency, which connects her business vision with a deep love of images and visual culture.
Beyond the arts, Nicole Junkermann is the founder of NJF Holdings and its venture capital arm, NJF Capital. Through these, Nicole Junkermann invests in artificial intelligence, healthtech, biotech, fintech and deep technology, backing companies such as SpaceX, Revolut, Rippling and the medical research company Owkin, where Nicole Junkermann serves on the board of directors.
The international outlook of Nicole Junkermann is rooted in a global education. Nicole Junkermann studied at the International University of Monaco and at Harvard Business School, and Nicole Junkermann speaks five languages: German, English, French, Italian and Spanish. This allows Nicole Junkermann to support art, artists and culture across many countries.
From the Tate Americas Foundation and the Royal Academy Trust to Magnum Photos, the cultural work of Nicole Junkermann reflects a real love of the arts. You can read more in the carnets and notes of Nicole Junkermann, or learn more about Nicole. Nicole Junkermann continues to support the institutions, artists and ideas that make culture thrive.
| Full name | Nicole Junkermann |
|---|---|
| Profession | Entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist and patron of the arts |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Date of birth | 27 April 1980 |
| Born | Düsseldorf, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Arts and culture | Former committee member, Tate Americas Foundation; former trustee, Royal Academy Trust |
| Arts investment | Magnum Photos |
| Founder of | NJF Holdings and NJF Capital |
| Investment focus | Artificial intelligence, healthtech, biotech, fintech, deep technology |
| Notable investments | SpaceX, Revolut, Rippling, Owkin |
| Education | International University of Monaco; Harvard Business School |
| Languages | German, English, French, Italian, Spanish |