Gagosian Endorses Hillary Clinton with Benefit Auction
Larry Gagosian, the world's most powerful gallerist, has endorsed Hillary Clinton for the 2016 US presidential election, organizing a benefit auction titled 'Art for Hillary Auction 2016' on September 12 at his Chelsea space on West 21st Street. The event aims to raise funds for Clinton's campaign, with donated works by Jeff Koons, Sarah Sze, Chuck Close, and Barbara Kruger. Gagosian previously supported Republican Mitt Romney in 2012 with a $5,000 donation. Clinton is expected to be absent due to a commitment in Paris, with her daughter Chelsea Clinton representing her. The auction is highly exclusive and details remain confidential.
Key facts
- Larry Gagosian endorses Hillary Clinton for 2016 US presidential election.
- Gagosian organizes 'Art for Hillary Auction 2016' on September 12 at his Chelsea gallery on West 21st Street.
- Artists donating works include Jeff Koons, Sarah Sze, Chuck Close, and Barbara Kruger.
- Gagosian previously donated $5,000 to Republican candidate Mitt Romney in 2012.
- Hillary Clinton will not attend the auction due to a prior engagement in Paris.
- Chelsea Clinton is expected to represent her mother at the event.
- The auction is highly exclusive and details are kept confidential.
- The event aims to raise funds for Clinton's presidential campaign.
Entities
Artists
- Larry Gagosian
- Jeff Koons
- Sarah Sze
- Chuck Close
- Barbara Kruger
- Mitt Romney
- Hillary Clinton
- Chelsea Clinton
Institutions
- Gagosian Gallery
- Art for Hillary Auction 2016
- ARTnews
Locations
- New York City
- Chelsea
- West 21st Street
- Paris
- United States