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Eileen Harris Norton Celebrates 50 Years of Collecting with Exhibition at Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles

exhibition · 2026-03-19

An exhibition titled 'Destiny Is a Rose' is currently on view at Hauser & Wirth's Downtown Los Angeles gallery, showcasing the collection of Eileen Harris Norton. The presentation marks five decades since her initial art purchase in 1976 and features over 80 works by artists including Mark Bradford, Kerry James Marshall, and Betye Saar. The show is organized chronologically, tracing Norton's focus from local California artists to a global perspective with a sustained emphasis on artists of African descent. A fully illustrated catalogue accompanies the exhibition.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Destiny Is a Rose' celebrates 50 years of collecting by Eileen Harris Norton
  • Show features over 80 works including pieces by Mark Bradford, Kerry James Marshall, and David Hammons
  • Exhibition is on view at Hauser & Wirth Downtown Los Angeles and includes a published catalogue

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  • Los Angeles
  • California
  • Venice, California

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