JAEGERS ART FOUNDATION
Collect. Preserve. Share.
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
Taking Responsibility.
Creating Impact.
Passion.
The foundation’s mission is to support initiatives of societal relevance sustainably and with a view to the future. It creates and supports cultural projects of selected artists to preserve artistic heritage.
At the heart of the foundation’s work lies the conviction that sustainable development emerges where commitment, expertise, and responsibility meet. The foundation serves as a platform for ideas and collaboration and offers targeted promotion of the arts. A passion for art is what drives all our activities.
Mission & Purpose
Taking responsibility for art. Creating a cultural impact. Shaping the future through passion.
Values
Guided by values, independence, and a commitment to cultural relevance.
Origin
The foundation emerges from a private collection and a long-standing involvement in modern art.
Hermann Nitsch, Poured painting, dispersion on canvas, 1960, 107 × 138 cm © Hermann Nitsch, Bildrecht Vienna, Manfred Thumberger
PROJECTS
Exhibitions. Activities. Cooperations.
Exhibition Jesuitenkirche
Aschaffenburg
31.07.–25.10.2026
Permanent loan to Christian Schad Museum Aschaffenburg
From November 2026
Exhibition Wiener Aktionismus Museum Vienna
25.03.–05.07.2026
Permanent loan to Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum Bratislava
Since April 2026
Exhibition Jesuitenkirche Aschaffenburg
22.11.2021–27.02.2022
Xenia Hausner, Cage people, oil on dibond, 2014, 260 × 350 cm © Studio Hausner, Bildrecht Vienna, Stefan Liewehr
THE FOUNDER
DR. GUNTHER JAEGERS
Founder of JAEGERS art foundation.
Preserving Artistic Heritage
A Personal Commitment with Long-Term Perspective
The foundation was established by Dr. Gunther Jaegers. Guided by a deep sense of duty for art, he set out to create a sustainable foundation that would extend beyond individual engagement and endure over time.
At its core lies the intention to actively shape cultural, scientific, and social development and to provide meaningful inspiration for future generations. The foundation reflects a personal conviction that has been translated into lasting action.
Three Questions for the Founder
What motivated you to establish the foundation?
The decision to establish the foundation emerged from the desire to assume responsibility in a structured and sustainable way. Supporting individual projects is valuable, but a foundation has the potential to create continuity, reliability, and long-term impact.
Which values are particularly important to you?
Transparency, quality, and sustainability underpin the foundation’s work. The goal is not short-term visibility, but rather lasting relevance and meaningful contributions.
What do you envision for the future of the foundation?
The foundation should continue to grow, foster new partnerships, and serve as a platform for dialogue. Its aim is to create an impact that extends well beyond the present day.
Hermann Nitsch, Colour scale, oil crayon on cardboard, 2019, 200 × 300 cm © Hermann Nitsch, Bildrecht Vienna, photographer: Peter Franc
BOARD MEMBERS
Competence. Integrity.
Commitment.
The founder established a sustainable structure that would extend beyond the engagement of individuals. United by expertise and passion, the board guides the foundation with a shared sense of responsibility.
COLLECTION
Preservation of cultural Heritage
What began as one person’s passion for collecting art now thrives in the foundation through expertise, collaboration, and cultural sensibility. The Foundation collects and preserves significant bodies of work from key periods, alongside selected masterpieces, building distinctive values defined by quality rather than quantity.
CONTACT