How Hauser & Wirth Took Over N.Y.C.'s Museums This Spring
Briefly

This month, leading New York museums have hosted major exhibitions celebrating contemporary artists such as Amy Sherald, Jack Whitten, and Rashid Johnson, with a notable emphasis on the influence of the Swiss gallery Hauser & Wirth. Their artists have achieved disproportionate visibility in the art scene, comprising nearly 25% of solo exhibitions since 2019. The prevalence of Hauser & Wirth artists highlights a shift where powerful commercial galleries impact museum programming, underscoring their growing role in the contemporary art ecosystem during this season, dubbed 'Hauser spring.'
This month saw the Whitney Museum and other institutions hosting major exhibitions featuring artists like Amy Sherald and Jack Whitten, indicative of the influence of Hauser & Wirth.
Hauser & Wirth's dominance in New York's museum exhibitions is evident, with their artists making up nearly 25% of solo exhibitions since 2019, showcasing their significant market power.
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