ULAY FOUNDATION

Established in the Netherlands in 2014 by the artist himself, ULAY Foundation is dedicated to preserving and promoting the historically unique oeuvre and legacy of the legendary artist, ULAY. Operating between ULAY's two cherished cities, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Ljubljana, Slovenia, the Foundation embodies the spirit of his creative journey 1 and multifaceted artistic practice.  

Mission and Activities

Led by custodian Lena Pislak, the Foundation meticulously archives and contextualizes ULAY's groundbreaking work in performance art, photography, and beyond. It facilitates scholarly discourse through research, publications, and educational initiatives. The Foundation also actively organizes exhibitions and produces catalogues to ensure that ULAY's artistic contributions endure and reach a wide audience.

Collaborations and Partnerships

ULAY Foundation collaborates with esteemed galleries internationally, including SPURS Gallery in Beijing, China, and Charim Gallery in Vienna to foster international dialogue and appreciation for ULAY's artistry, ensuring his work is exhibited and contextualized within diverse cultural contexts.

Furthermore, the ULAY Foundation maintains a close relationship with the Abramović Institute, reflecting a shared commitment to preserving the artistic legacies of both ULAY and Marina Abramović. This collaboration ensures the continued appreciation and study of their influential collaborative works, which shaped the landscape of performance art.

Representation

ULAY is represented by SPURS Gallery in Beijing, China and Charim Galerie in Vienna, Austria.

Advisory Board

The Foundation benefits from the guidance of a distinguished advisory board, including Tevž Logar, Independent Curator, Editor, and Advisor; Jose Klap, Consultant, Co-founder & Creative Director of ZOO magazine; Hana Ostan Ožbolt, Curator and Writer; Remy Chavannes, Lawyer, Partner at Brinkhof; Amelia Jones, Robert A. Day Professor and Vice Dean at USC Roski School of Art & Design; Matthias Ulrich, Curator, Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt; and Cees de Boer, Freelance Curator and Art Critic. The board also includes Adelina von Fürstenberg, Curator, Founder of Centre d’Art Contemporain of Geneva; Christian Lund, Festival Director, Louisiana Literature & Co-editor at Louisiana Channel; Dominic Johnson, Art historian, Professor of Performance and Visual Culture; Laurens Kasteleijn, Managing Director of Art Law Services; Kumru Eren, Museum Director, Borusan Contemporary; Mitra Khorasheh, Owner/Director, Signs and Symbols Gallery; Sophia Yadong Hao, Director & Principal Curator, Cooper Gallery; Ali Akay, Writer, Curator, and Professor; Tobias Berger, Head of Arts, Tai Kwun, Centre for Heritage and Arts; and Rosa Lux, Co-founder of WE.ARE Institute for contemporary Art Production.

Friends of the ULAY Foundation

ULAY Foundation also has a "Friends of the ULAY Foundation" program, which provides opportunities for individuals to support the Foundation's mission and engage with ULAY's legacy.