Andrea Rosen Shifts Focus to Co-Represent Felix Gonzalez-Torres Estate, Closes New York Gallery
Andrea Rosen announced via a personally signed email on February 22, 2017, that she will close her permanent New York gallery space and cease representing living artists. Her new focus will be co-representing the estate of Felix Gonzalez-Torres alongside David Zwirner Gallery, with Rosen serving as the estate's executor. This partnership with David Zwirner Gallery prompted Rosen to reconsider her entire business model, leading to this significant shift. Rosen expressed profound admiration for Gonzalez-Torres's ability to create universal, transformative works that remain perpetually relevant. The decision frees her to contemplate her broader responsibilities within the art world and society. Artists previously represented by her gallery included David Altmejd, Josephine Meckseper, Michael Raedecker, and Ryan Trecartin.
Key facts
- Andrea Rosen announced the closure of her permanent New York gallery space.
- She will no longer represent living artists.
- The announcement was made on February 22, 2017, via a personally signed email.
- Rosen will co-represent the estate of Felix Gonzalez-Torres with David Zwirner Gallery.
- Andrea Rosen is the executor of the Felix Gonzalez-Torres estate.
- The partnership with David Zwirner Gallery inspired a wider change to her business model.
- Rosen expressed admiration for Gonzalez-Torres's universal and transformative work.
- Previously represented artists included David Altmejd, Josephine Meckseper, Michael Raedecker, and Ryan Trecartin.
Entities
Artists
- Andrea Rosen
- Felix Gonzalez-Torres
- David Altmejd
- Josephine Meckseper
- Michael Raedecker
- Ryan Trecartin
Institutions
- David Zwirner Gallery
Locations
- New York
- United States