The Facts
Hauser & Wirth announced representation of Paris-based artist Nathanaëlle Herbelin, in collaboration with Xavier Hufkens. Born in 1989 in Tel Aviv, Herbelin paints portraits, interiors, and landscapes that explore themes of home, memory, and belonging. Her work will appear in 'A New Life Force' at MICAS (Malta International Contemporary Art Space) from October 10, 2026 to January 31, 2027, and in 'This must be the Place: Artists for Whitechapel Gallery' opening October 7, 2026 in London. Her first Hauser & Wirth exhibition is planned for Los Angeles in 2027. She received the Matsutani Prize in 2019 and has had solo shows at the Musée d'Orsay, Paris (2024) and elsewhere.
The Signal
The co-representation with Xavier Hufkens strengthens Herbelin's market position and signals Hauser & Wirth's commitment to emotionally resonant figurative painting, aligning her with artists like Nicole Eisenman and Louise Bourgeois. For collectors, the partnership expands her institutional presence and visibility, with upcoming exhibitions in Malta, London, and Los Angeles likely to boost demand. Her painting's humanistic focus and visible pentimenti give her a distinctive voice in today's contemporary art scene.
- Artists: Nathanaëlle Herbelin
- People: Marc Payot
- Galleries: Hauser & Wirth, Xavier Hufkens
- Museums: MICAS, Whitechapel Gallery
- Locations: Paris, Los Angeles, London, Malta
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