Unauthorized Documentary on Larry Gagosian in Production
Currently in production is an unauthorized documentary called "Shadow Man: Inside The Secret World of Larry Gagosian," helmed by director Barry Avrich. This film seeks to uncover the hidden narratives of the Gagosian empire, with a number of former employees and artists eager to share their experiences. Page Six of the New York Post was the first to report on the project, noting that a spokesperson for the gallery had only recently learned about the documentary. At 81, Larry Gagosian has expanded his gallery network from selling posters on the streets of Los Angeles to 18 locations globally, including New York, Beverly Hills, Paris, and Hong Kong, representing over 110 artists like Francis Bacon and Jeff Koons. Avrich has previously directed art documentaries such as "Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art" (2020) and "Blurred Lines: Inside the Art World" (2017).
Key facts
- Documentary titled 'Shadow Man: Inside The Secret World of Larry Gagosian' is in production
- Directed by Barry Avrich
- Unauthorized project confirmed by Avrich via email to ARTnews
- First reported by Page Six of the New York Post
- Former employees and artists are sharing stories
- Gagosian gallery spokesperson was unaware until recently
- Larry Gagosian is 81 years old
- Gagosian empire includes 18 locations worldwide and over 110 artists
- Avrich previously directed 'Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art' (2020) and 'Blurred Lines: Inside the Art World' (2017)
Entities
Artists
- Larry Gagosian
- Barry Avrich
- Francis Bacon
- Jeff Koons
- Takashi Murakami
- Pablo Picasso
- Richard Serra
- Cy Twombly
- Christopher Wool
- Marina Abramović
- Damien Hirst
Institutions
- Gagosian Gallery
- ARTnews
- New York Post
- Page Six
- Knoedler & Co.
Locations
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Beverly Hills
- Paris
- Hong Kong
- United States
- France
- China
Sources
- Artslife —