Mary Boone Gallery Honors Ron Warren with 25-Year Tribute Exhibition Featuring 25 Artists
From September 12 to October 24, 2009, the Mary Boone Gallery in Chelsea will host '25 for 25: A Tribute to Ron Warren.' This exhibition honors Ron Warren's 25 years of commitment to the gallery, highlighting his refined, hardworking, and passionate support for artists. Visitors often find themselves pondering if Warren's activities at his Norman Foster-designed glass and steel table in the back room might be performance art. The showcase includes works from 25 notable artists such as Richard Artschwager, Jean Michel Basquiat, and Jeff Koons, among others. Known for his impeccable attire and respectful demeanor, Warren's tribute aligns with Labor Day, celebrating the significance of dedicated gallery work throughout his career.
Key facts
- Mary Boone Gallery is hosting '25 for 25: A Tribute to Ron Warren' from September 12 to October 24, 2009
- The exhibition honors Ron Warren's 25 years of service at the gallery
- 25 artists are featured in the tribute show
- Ron Warren works at a Norman Foster-designed glass and steel table in the gallery's back room
- First-time visitors sometimes wonder if Warren's activities are performance art
- Warren is described as svelte, impeccably attired, and working with elegance and diligence
- The tribute coincides with Labor Day
- The exhibition includes works by prominent artists like Jeff Koons, Barbara Kruger, and Julian Schnabel
Entities
Artists
- Richard Artschwager
- Jean Michel Basquiat
- Ross Bleckner
- Francesco Clemente
- Will Cotton
- Inka Essenhigh
- Eric Fischl
- Peter Halley
- Hilary Harkness
- Jim Hodges
- Roni Horn
- Terence Koh
- Jeff Koons
- Barbara Kruger
- Barry Le Va
- Sherrie Levine
- Adam McEwen
- Aleksandra Mir
- Jack Pierson
- Marc Quinn
- David Salle
- Julian Schnabel
- Keith Sonnier
- Philip Taaffe
- Richard Tuttle
- Ron Warren
- Norman Foster
Institutions
- Mary Boone Gallery
Locations
- Chelsea
- New York
- United States