Formation Gallery is located in the heart of Vesterbro, Copenhagen, and is dedicated to presenting and developing contemporary art by primarily emerging Danish and international artists. The gallery operates as a dynamic platform for artistic practices that engage with materiality, perception, spatial awareness, and narrative structures, often working in the subtle tension between the sensuous and the conceptual.
Presenting 7–8 exhibitions annually, Formation approaches each project with a strong curatorial framework. Exhibitions are conceived not merely as presentations, but as carefully constructed spatial dialogues in which works are activated through the viewer’s movement and physical presence. The gallery works across media – including painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, and site-responsive practices and places particular emphasis on artists who experiment with materials and expand the boundaries of their own visual language.
Formation Gallery is the sister space to Format Artspace (est. 2013), which focuses specifically on works on paper, editions, and smaller-scale sculptural works. Together, the two spaces form a complementary platform that allows both experimental, large-scale gestures and more intimate formats to unfold within a cohesive curatorial vision.
Through its exhibition programme, participation in international art fairs, and collaborations with institutions, companies and independent curators, Formation seeks to build sustainable artistic trajectories and meaningful cross-cultural dialogue.
Anne Riber
Formation Gallery and Format Artspace are owned and directed by Anne Riber, who holds an MA in Modern Culture and brings more than 20 years of experience from Danish and international art institutions, festivals, and galleries.
Anne Riber works closely and long-term with the artists she represents. Her approach combines curatorial sensitivity with strategic development: she is deeply engaged in supporting artistic processes, building sustainable careers, and creating meaningful connections between artists, collectors, institutions, and international partners.
With a strong foundation in the Danish contemporary art scene and an active international outlook, she works across exhibitions, art fairs, institutional collaborations, and cross-disciplinary projects. Her practice as a gallerist is driven by a commitment to nurturing artistic integrity while fostering visibility and professional growth, creating exhibitions and artistic platforms that leave a lasting impact.