Marianne Boesky Gallery facts for kids

Marianne Boesky Gallery is an art gallery that shows amazing modern art. You can find it in New York City, in a neighborhood called Chelsea. There is also a location in Aspen, Colorado. The gallery started in 1996. Marianne Boesky herself opened it. It features famous artists like Frank Stella and also newer, exciting artists. The gallery has two exhibition spaces in New York City and one in Aspen.

Gallery History

Marianne Boesky started her own art gallery in 1996. It was first located in a part of New York City called Soho. She helped introduce many artists to the art world. Some of these artists include Lisa Yuskavage, Takashi Murakami, and Yoshitomo Nara.

From 2000 to 2005, the gallery had a space in Chelsea. This area is known for having many art galleries. In 2006, Marianne Boesky Gallery built a new, large building for its main location. It was designed by architect Deborah Berke.

The gallery also had other locations over the years. From 2010 to 2016, it had a space on East 64th Street. In 2014, it opened another spot in the Lower East Side. This space closed in 2016 to make the main Chelsea location even bigger. In 2017, Marianne Boesky opened a new gallery in Aspen, Colorado. This building was designed by architect Annabelle Selldorf.

Artists and Artworks

Marianne Boesky Gallery shows art by many living artists. This means they work directly with artists who are still creating art today. Some of these artists include:

The gallery also looks after the art of "artist estates." This means they help manage and show the artworks of artists who have passed away. This helps keep their art famous and remembered. Some of these artists include:

• Jennifer Bartlett
• Maria Lai
• Salvatore Scarpitta
• Takashi Murakami
• Lisa Yuskavage