Vito Schnabel

Vito Schnabel

art dealer / curator 

interview by SVEN SCHUMANN
portrait by THEO WENNER

 

At the young age of 26, Vito Schnabel has made a name for himself as a serious dealer of art. By representing artists like Terence Koh, René Ricard and the much-hyped Bruce High Quality Foundation, Vito has managed to win some of the biggest collectors as his clients — all without having a traditional gallery space. Of course, growing up as the son of famed artist and filmmaker Julian Schnabel has opened a few doors, but without ambition, business sense, and an eye for talent, Vito would not have the reputation that he has today. The most interesting thing about him is that he is transforming the approach to art dealership by being an independent curator, with no gallery to his name. In February 2013 he will curate a show…