Ridinghouse was founded in 1995 as a
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book publisher
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specialising in
art
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Company history
Ridinghouse was established by
Karsten Schubert (with Charles Asprey and Thomas Dane) as a stand-alone publisher alongside its founders' gallery activities. The company publishes art writing and criticism, art history, and individual artists' work and specific projects. Since 2005, the company's list has grown and now produces from 14 to 16 publications annually.
Ridinghouse has published books in association with
Whitechapel Gallery,
Arnolfini, Thames & Hudson, Galerie Max Hetzler,
Art Monthly,
Tel Aviv Museum of Art,
Haus der Kunst,
Leeds Art Gallery,
Kettle's Yard,
The Photographers' Gallery,
Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris and the
J. Paul Getty Museum.
Notable published artists include
Bridget Riley,
John Stezaker,
Richard Deacon,
Glenn Ligon,
Mel Bochner,
Gillian Wearing,
Anya Gallaccio
Anya Gallaccio (born 1963) is a Scottish artist, who creates site-specific, minimalist installations and often works with organic matter (including chocolate, sugar, flowers and ice).
Her use of organic materials results in natural processe ...
,
Fred Wilson,
Michael Landy and
Alison Wilding. Selected writers include
Dave Hickey,
Michael Bracewell, Brian Dillon,
Briony Fer, Mark Godfrey,
David Campany
David Campany (born 8 October 1967) is a British writer, curator, artist and educator, working mainly with photography. He has written and edited books; contributed essays and reviews to other books, journals, magazines and websites; curated pho ...
,
Dawn Adès and
Penelope Curtis.
Distributor
Ridinghouse's publications are distributed by
Cornerhouse in the UK and Europe, and by RAM Publications + Distribution, Inc. in
North America
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Companies established in 1995