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