David Zwirner to Represent Robert Therrien Estate Globally
David Zwirner has revealed that it will exclusively represent the Estate of Robert Therrien worldwide, a move that follows the artist's prominent retrospective at The Broad. The gallery intends to organize future exhibitions and initiatives aimed at enhancing global recognition of Therrien's art. Born in Chicago in 1947 and later residing in Los Angeles, Therrien was celebrated for transforming ordinary items into monumental forms. His Downtown Los Angeles studio, constructed in 1990, remains preserved. His works have been showcased at institutions such as LACMA, Tate Modern, Kunstmuseum Basel, MOCA Los Angeles, and Denver Art Museum, and are included in collections at MoMA, Whitney Museum, Centre Pompidou, and The Met.
Key facts
- David Zwirner now represents the Robert Therrien Estate globally.
- The announcement follows Therrien's retrospective at The Broad, which featured over 120 works.
- Therrien was known for enlarging everyday objects like tables and chairs.
- He was born in Chicago in 1947 and based in Los Angeles.
- His studio, designed and built in 1990, remains intact.
- Major exhibitions include LACMA, Tate Modern, Kunstmuseum Basel, MOCA Los Angeles, and Denver Art Museum.
- Works are held in MoMA, Whitney Museum, Centre Pompidou, and The Met.
- David Zwirner plans future exhibitions and programming for Therrien's legacy.
Entities
Artists
- Robert Therrien
Institutions
- David Zwirner
- The Broad
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Tate Modern
- Kunstmuseum Basel
- Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles
- Denver Art Museum
- Museum of Modern Art
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Centre Pompidou
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Locations
- Chicago
- Los Angeles
- Downtown Los Angeles
- United States