"Beginning in the 1960s, he established art galleries in Zurich and St. Moritz in Switzerland. He brought American Pop Artists to Swiss audiences, including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Claes Oldenburg, and more. In the 1970s and '80s, he promoted Neo-Expressionist artists such as Julian Schnabel and George Condo."
"“Bischofberger was far more than just an art dealer; he was a brilliant artist in his own right, a visionary, a pioneer, a teacher and a patron of the arts,” a statement released by his gallery read. “Without him, the art history of the second half of the 20th century would have been written differently.”"
"He was an editor of High Performance magazine, which featured thousands of artists, including Nancy Buchanan, Carolee Schneemann, and Paul McCarthy during its 20-year run. He also worked in ceramics, performance art, and mail art."
"The self-taught artist made abstract paintings that were romantic and unpredictable, childlike and dark. He was a founding member and drummer for the rhythm-and-blues band the Flowerpots, who opened for acts like the Who, and a master carpenter."
Beginning in the 1960s, a Swiss art figure established galleries in Zurich and St. Moritz. The galleries brought American Pop artists to Swiss audiences, including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Claes Oldenburg. In the 1970s and 1980s, the same figure promoted Neo-Expressionist artists such as Julian Schnabel and George Condo. The figure was described as more than an art dealer, serving as a visionary, pioneer, teacher, and patron. He edited High Performance magazine for about 20 years, featuring thousands of performance artists. He also worked in ceramics, performance art, and mail art. He created romantic, unpredictable abstract paintings and was a drummer and carpenter.
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