Alexander Berggruen

Alexander Berggruen is the owner of Alexander Berggruen, an art gallery established in 2019 located on the Upper East Side of New York City.2 As a third-generation member of the Berggruen family, he carries on his family's legacy in the art world.1

Background and Education

Alexander was born in San Francisco and educated at Yale University.1 Despite his family's deep roots in the art world, he initially pursued other career paths before ultimately entering the art business.

Professional Experience

Before opening his own gallery, Alexander had a diverse professional background:

1. He worked at financial firms like BlackRock.12
2. He held positions at tech companies, including Google and ArtBinder.12
3. Most notably, he spent five years at Christie's auction house in New York from 2014 to early 2019.2

At Christie's, Alexander progressed from a junior specialist to Associate Vice President and Head of the Day Sale, Afternoon Session in the Post-War & Contemporary Art department.2

Alexander Berggruen Gallery

In 2019, Alexander decided to embark on his own venture by opening Alexander Berggruen gallery.12 The gallery focuses on:

• 20th century and contemporary art
• American and European post-World War II movements
• Various art styles including Abstract Expressionism, Color Field, Pop, Minimalism, Conceptual Art, and Contemporary2

The gallery offers paintings, drawings, sculptures, and limited edition prints, as well as conducting private sales.2

Alexander Berggruen's decision to open his own gallery represents a continuation of his family's significant presence in the art world, while also forging his own path in the industry.