Artist Jonathan Grossmalerman expresses desire to leave gallery for Hauser & Wirth in 2013 opinion piece
In May 2013, artist Jonathan Grossmalerman revealed in an ArtReview opinion article that he is ending his decade-long association with gallery owner Maximilian Bingeweary due to creative disagreements. He explained that his latest series of large-scale artworks does not align with the gallery's resources, recalling a 2011 event where three staff members were injured by his piece 'Titties 3' (2010, oil on lead, 900 x 1800 cm). Grossmalerman is optimistic that Hauser & Wirth's New York location can showcase his seven-painting collection 'Clit Swell!', for which his assistant Neal has constructed a model. He expressed disappointment with Bingeweary, despite their friendship, and is currently waiting for a proposal from Hauser & Wirth.
Key facts
- Jonathan Grossmalerman published an opinion piece in ArtReview's May 2013 issue
- The artist has been represented by Maximilian Bingeweary's gallery for ten years
- Grossmalerman's 2011 exhibition involved an incident where three art handlers were injured by 'Titties 3' (2010)
- The artist has created a new seven-painting suite titled 'Clit Swell!'
- Three of Grossmalerman's gallery colleagues have already been recruited by Hauser & Wirth
- Grossmalerman's assistant Neal created a maquette of the paintings in Hauser & Wirth's New York space
- The artist criticizes other major galleries including Gagosian and David Zwirner
- Grossmalerman expresses strong negative feelings toward his current gallerist Maximilian Bingeweary
Entities
Artists
- Jonathan Grossmalerman
- Maximilian Bingeweary
- Neal
Institutions
- ArtReview
- Hauser & Wirth
- Gagosian
- David Zwirner
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Chelsea
- Yorkshire