Gagosian Roma Celebrates 10 Years with Andreas Gursky Exhibition
Gagosian's Rome gallery marks its tenth anniversary with an exhibition of German photographer Andreas Gursky, featuring his Bangkok series (2011) and Ocean VI (2010). Director Pepi Marchetti Franchi reflects on the gallery's impact on the Italian art scene, noting 46 exhibitions over the decade with artists like Cy Twombly, Anselm Kiefer, Francesco Vezzoli, Davide Balula, Cindy Sherman, Damien Hirst, Richard Serra, and Ed Ruscha. The oval-shaped space, renovated by the late architect Firouz Galdo, has been a key factor in the gallery's success. Marchetti Franchi comments on the resilience of the global art market, citing record prices at recent New York auctions, including the $450 million Salvator Mundi attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. She emphasizes the gallery's strong ties with Rome and Italy, and expresses optimism about the future.
Key facts
- Gagosian Roma celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2017.
- The anniversary exhibition features Andreas Gursky's Bangkok series (2011) and Ocean VI (2010).
- The gallery has presented 46 exhibitions over ten years.
- Artists exhibited include Cy Twombly, Anselm Kiefer, Francesco Vezzoli, Davide Balula, Cindy Sherman, Damien Hirst, Richard Serra, and Ed Ruscha.
- The gallery space is an oval-shaped room in a 1921 building renovated by architect Firouz Galdo.
- Pepi Marchetti Franchi is the director of Gagosian Roma.
- The gallery opened in Rome before Paris or Hong Kong, driven by Larry Gagosian's interest in Rome's historical value.
- Marchetti Franchi notes the global art market's strength, citing the $450 million sale of Salvator Mundi at a contemporary art auction.
Entities
Artists
- Andreas Gursky
- Cy Twombly
- Anselm Kiefer
- Francesco Vezzoli
- Davide Balula
- Cindy Sherman
- Damien Hirst
- Richard Serra
- Ed Ruscha
- Leonardo da Vinci
Institutions
- Gagosian Gallery
- Gagosian Roma
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Bangkok
- Thailand
- Atlantic Ocean
- Paris
- Hong Kong
- New York