HdM Gallery Opens New Space for 15th Anniversary

The Beijing gallery presented works by artists including Spencer Sweeney, Mao Yan, and Manuel Mathieu in a group show marking the occasion.

This year marks the 15th anniversary of HdM GALLERY, which was founded in Beijing by Hadrien de Montferrand with the support of Laurent Dassault and Olivier Hervet. To celebrate the anniversary, HdM GALLERY launched a new space in Beijing and a new show: 15 Years Anniversary Exhibition (12 December 2023–24 February 2024).

We moved on from our 400-square-metre gallery in the 798 Art District in Beijing, which has been our working home for the last 15 years, hosting our exhibitions, projects, and cultural activities. Driven by the ambition of better supporting our artists and adding to the gallery's portfolio, we have opened a new larger space, which spans over 700 square metres.

The new space, also located in the 798 Art District, has been designed by Sybarite architects, who have extensive knowledge of China's luxury retail infrastructure. Our collaboration with Sybarite aims to rethink the way an art gallery is designed. The new space embraces the concept of preserving the existing features whilst subtly injecting newness.

This key exhibition provided a snapshot of the gallery's current programme, highlighting the dialogues, correspondences, and distinctions between the members of its diverse community of artists. Since its establishment, the gallery has been dedicated to supporting and developing artists' careers.

Although this exhibition did not showcase works by artists in the 'Older Generation Creators' section from the three sequential exhibitions titled History in the Making: 20 Years Chinese Paintings from 1950–1970 we have held, these artists have played a great role in shaping the gallery's programme and public recognition. Soon the public will be able to admire more works of this period at HdM GALLERY.