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David Zwirner Books Publishes Children's Guide to Art World

publication · 2026-04-27

David Zwirner Books, the publishing arm of the German art dealer's gallery empire, will release 'Making a Great Exhibition' in September 2021. The children's book, aimed at ages 3 to 7, explains the art world's professions through colorful illustrations. Written by Doro Globus, CEO of David Zwirner Books, and illustrator Rose Black, the volume covers artists, curators, lighting designers, and the journey from studio to museum. It marks the publisher's first title for a non-specialist audience, distributed internationally by Simon & Schuster and Thames & Hudson. The book follows Black's earlier collaboration on 'A History of Pictures for Children' with David Hockney and Martin Gayford.

Key facts

  • Book titled 'Making a Great Exhibition'
  • Published by David Zwirner Books
  • Release date: September 2021
  • Target audience: children aged 3 to 7
  • Authors: Doro Globus and Rose Black
  • Distributors: Simon & Schuster and Thames & Hudson
  • First David Zwirner Books title for general audience
  • Illustrated guide to art world professions

Entities

Artists

  • David Hockney
  • Martin Gayford
  • Rose Black

Institutions

  • David Zwirner Books
  • Simon & Schuster
  • Thames & Hudson
  • Artribune

Locations

  • New York
  • London
  • Paris
  • Hong Kong

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