WHO WE ARE.
Apanage unleashes collective wonder.
We handpick visionary artists and shape moments of pure creative energy, transforming urban screens into stages for cultural awakening.
From our first edition in Berlin to a synchronized global movement, we create connections that resonate. A decentralized pulse of possibility for everyone with a creative voice.
Together, we move further than alone.
APANAGE is a cultural movement reclaiming visibility for art through public space, digital presence and cultural moments.
Installation view, Lenny Bartholomäus, APANAGE DAYS, August 1–2, 2025, Berlin. Digital Billboard Activation. © Lenny Bartholomäus. Photo: timelapseworlds
Apanage traces back to medieval and early modern France. Originally, it referred to the inheritance or privilege granted to younger sons of the king — beyond the line of succession — as a means of provision. This royal “fief” consisted of lands, revenues, and special rights that remained formally the property of the crown but were administered in practice by the apanaged prince.
The apanage system aimed to secure dynastic loyalty by ensuring a livelihood for the second-born without dividing the kingdom. At the same time, central authority remained intact, because the apanaged prince exercised his powers only within the bounds of royal prerogative.
Over time, the term shifted metaphorically to denote any form of privilege or exclusive stewardship entrusted to an individual. In cultural contexts, “apanage” came to describe rights of tenure and use for art collections, institutions, or creative projects.
For Apanage as a curatorial platform, this legacy means we adopt the role of modern stewards—empowering artists to shape public space in collaboration with forward-thinking partners, and through them, enriching society as a whole.
APANAGE GALLERY
Stages its own exhibitions, curates each Apanage Days edition, produces artist-led programs, facilitates bespoke collaborations, and provides the operational framework for every project.
APANAGE DAYS
Two days, one city, a curated program that flows seamlessly between physical and digital, connecting artists to audiences far beyond one location.
APANAGE NIGHT
An exclusive VIP industry gathering where artists, curators, collectors, and partners connect, celebrate, and exchange insights.
APANAGE GLOBAL
A single, synchronized day across all continents, uniting public screens worldwide in a shared canvas for culture.
APANAGE FOUNDATION
Supports artists and partners through grant programs, strategic alliances, and collaborations, ensuring sustainable, long-term impact.
“Not Your Grandfather’s Art. But It Deserves To Be.”
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