JAEGERS ART FOUNDATION

Collect. Preserve. Share.

Hermann Nitsch, Pour painting, dispersion on canvas, 1960, 107 × 138 cm © Hermann Nitsch, Bildrecht Vienna, Manfred Thumberger

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.

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.

Xenia Hausner, Cage People, oil on Dibond, 2014, 260 × 350 cm © Studio Hausner, Bildrecht Vienna, Stefan Liewehr

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.

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Thomas Schauerte
PD Dr. Thomas Schauerte
Board Member of JAEGERS art foundation.
PD Dr Thomas Schauerte was born in Aachen in 1967 and studied art history, modern history and Christian archaeology in Berlin and Erlangen, graduating in 1996 with his thesis on Albrecht Altdorfer. In 1999, he obtained his PhD in Berlin with his thesis on Albrecht Dürer's “Arch for Maximilian I”. He worked at the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, among other institutions, served as a research curator in Osnabrück and Halle, and performed postdoctoral research in Wolfenbüttel. Since 2001, he has held numerous teaching posts at various universities. From 2009 to 2019, he headed the Albrecht Dürer’s House, the Nuremberg’s City Museum, and the City of Nuremberg’s Art Collections. Since 2019, he has been director of the Museums of Aschaffenburg. Dr Schauerte is regarded as an international expert on Albrecht Dürer and early modern art and curates exhibitions in these areas. He has also published numerous works on these topics. In 2024, he completed his habilitation at the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart with his Thesis on the Asam Church in Munich.
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Michael Karrer
Mag. Michael Karrer, MBA
Board Member of JAEGERS art foundation.
Michael Karrer is recognised as a leading authority on the work of Hermann Nitsch. He founded the Nitsch Foundation and served as director of the Nitsch Museum from 2012 to 2024. As editor of the Nitsch monograph and long-standing curator of the artist, he realised more than fifteen solo exhibitions with Hermann Nitsch in national and international museums. Since 2025, he has been a sworn and court-certified expert for modern art after 1945, with a focus on performance art. Michael Karrer is an entrepreneur, editor, and art collector.
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Lukas Feichtner
Lukas Feichtner
Board Member of JAEGERS art foundation.
Lukas Feichtner is a Vienna-based gallerist who has been a fixture of the contemporary art scene since the 1990s. His gallery is defined by a rigorous program centered on contemporary painting, bridging the gap between Austrian perspectives and the international stage. Renowned for a discerning eye and a deep commitment to long-term artist development, Feichtner also serves as a strategic advisor for both private and institutional collections.
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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

Get in touch with JAEGERS art foundation and stay connected

office@jaegers-artfoundation.org

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