Marian Goodman, Influential Art Dealer and Gallery Founder, Dies at 97
Marian Goodman, a trailblazing art dealer, passed away at the age of 97 on January 22. She embarked on her career after completing her graduate studies at Columbia University in 1963, where she was the only female student in her cohort. In 1965, she co-founded Multiples, Inc., which created affordable art editions featuring renowned artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. In 1977, Goodman launched the Marian Goodman Gallery in New York, showcasing Marcel Broodhaers at its opening. The gallery supported European artists, including Steve McQueen and Julie Mehretu, and expanded to Paris in 1995, London from 2014 to 2022, and Los Angeles in 2023. In 2013, she received the Légion of Honor. She is survived by her children, Amy and Michael.
Key facts
- Marian Goodman died on January 22 at age 97
- She co-founded Multiples, Inc. in 1965, producing editions by artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein
- She founded Marian Goodman Gallery in New York in 1977 with an exhibition by Marcel Broodhaers
- The gallery represented artists including Steve McQueen, Julie Mehretu, and previously Gerhard Richter and Anselm Kiefer
- Goodman expanded the gallery to Paris in 1995, London from 2014-2022, Los Angeles in 2023, and Tribeca in 2024
- She received the Légion of Honor in 2013 and Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters in 2023
- Goodman emphasized a long-term, sustainable approach to artists' careers
- Leadership of the gallery now rests with four partners
Entities
Artists
- Marian Goodman
- Robert Indiana
- Roy Lichtenstein
- Richard Hamilton
- Andy Warhol
- Marcel Broodhaers
- Steve McQueen
- Julie Mehretu
- An-My Lê
- Yang Fudong
- Gerhard Richter
- William Kentridge
- Anselm Kiefer
- Amy Goodman-Kiefer
- Michael Goodman
Institutions
- Columbia University
- Multiples, Inc.
- Marian Goodman Gallery
- The New Yorker
- Independent Curators International
- French Ministry of Culture
- ArtAsiaPacific
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Paris
- France
- London
- United Kingdom
- Los Angeles
- Tribeca
- SoHo