Richard Gluckman: The Architect Behind Iconic Museum Spaces

Richard Gluckman, architect of museum spaces including two New York Gagosian Gallery locations, celebrated 40 years of practice in 2017. His firm Gluckman Tang, with Dana Tang since 2015, is currently working on the Zhejiang University Museum of Art and Archaeology (ZUMAA) in Hangzhou and the Korman Center at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Gluckman emphasizes collaboration with directors, curators, artists, and collectors, viewing architecture as a frame for art. Early work with Dan Flavin and Richard Serra shaped his approach: Flavin taught respect for context, while Serra influenced his use of mathematical formulas. In 2014, Gluckman Tang completed the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum expansion, increasing exhibition space by 60%. The firm also participated in the Prado Museum expansion competition, won by Norman Foster. Gluckman believes future museums must be inclusive, flexible, and serve as incubators for new art forms.