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Ebony L. Haynes Named Global Head of Curatorial Projects at David Zwirner

institutional · 2026-04-24

Ebony L. Haynes, who transformed Tribeca into a gallery hub with 52 Walker, has been appointed global head of curatorial projects for David Zwirner. She opened 52 Walker in 2021 as the mega-gallery's downtown spinoff. In her new role, she oversees curatorial initiatives across Zwirner's international network. Haynes remains committed to ambitious, often impractical exhibitions. In a Q&A, she cited Koyo Kouoh's Venice Biennale as a highlight she looks forward to. She also named Rick Rubin as a surprising influence and said she feels most at home in Tobago. The announcement coincides with her inclusion in the 2026 CULT100 list.

Key facts

  • Ebony L. Haynes is global head of curatorial projects for David Zwirner.
  • She opened 52 Walker in Tribeca in 2021 as a David Zwirner spinoff.
  • Haynes helped turn Tribeca into New York's most exciting gallery district.
  • She remains committed to ambitious, often impractical shows.
  • She looks forward to Koyo Kouoh's Venice Biennale.
  • She named Rick Rubin as a surprising influence.
  • She feels most at home in Tobago.
  • She is a 2026 CULT100 honoree.

Entities

Artists

  • Ebony L. Haynes
  • Koyo Kouoh
  • Rick Rubin
  • John Waters
  • George Clooney

Institutions

  • 52 Walker
  • David Zwirner
  • Venice Biennale
  • CULT100

Locations

  • Tribeca
  • New York
  • Tobago
  • Venice

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