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Bruno Franz Bischofberger was a prominent Swiss art dealer and collector, born on January 1, 1940, in Zürich. He studied art history, archaeology, and ethnography at the University of Zurich, furthering his education at universities in Bonn and Munich. In 1963, he opened his first gallery, City-Galerie, in Zürich. Bischofberger became a pivotal figure in the art world, particularly known for his early support and promotion of American Pop Art. His gallery hosted significant exhibitions featuring artists such as Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, Andy Warhol, and Jasper Johns. During the 1970s, he expanded his focus to include Minimalism, Land Art, and Conceptual Art, representing artists like Sol LeWitt, Donald Judd, and Joseph Kosuth. Bischofberger played a crucial role in the careers of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol. He became Basquiat's main dealer worldwide from 1982 until the artist's death in 1988 and was instrumental in introducing Basquiat to Warhol, fostering their notable artistic collaboration. Bischofberger's gallery relocated to Männedorf in 2013, where it continued to showcase significant contemporary art. He also promoted Swiss culture through unique gallery advertisements featuring traditional Swiss life on the back covers of art magazines. Bruno Bischofberger died on May 9, 2026, at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential gallerists of his generation.