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Iwan and Manuela Wirth Lead ArtReview Power 100, Highlighting Global Art World Shifts

publication · 2026-04-20

Iwan and Manuela Wirth, the co-presidents of Hauser & Wirth, have claimed the top position on ArtReview's 2023 Power 100 list, a notable achievement as it marks the first time in 14 years that art dealers have secured this rank. Their impact extends beyond art sales to immersive lifestyle experiences, with Hauser & Wirth Somerset having launched last year and the upcoming opening of Hauser Wirth & Schimmel in Los Angeles scheduled for March 2024, under the direction of Paul Schimmel, which will offer educational initiatives and showcase prominent artists. The November-published list also features diverse global figures, including Koyo Kouoh at 73, Christine Tohme at 74, and newcomers Bose Krishnamachari and Riyas Komu at 86.

Key facts

  • Iwan and Manuela Wirth are number one in ArtReview's Power 100 list
  • The Wirths are only the second art dealers to top the list in 14 years
  • Larry Gagosian was number one in 2004 and 2010, and is number 6 this year
  • Hauser & Wirth Somerset opened last year near Bruton as a multi-purpose art center
  • Hauser Wirth & Schimmel opens in Los Angeles in March with Paul Schimmel as director
  • The Los Angeles space is 9,300 square meters and will have educational programs
  • The Power 100 list was compiled by a 16-member international jury
  • The November issue of ArtReview with the full list is available from today

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Locations

  • Zürich
  • Switzerland
  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • New York
  • United States
  • Bruton
  • Los Angeles
  • Cameroon
  • Lebanon
  • South Korea
  • India
  • South Africa
  • Bangladesh

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