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Monday, April 27
David Zwirner to Spotlight Los Angeles Galleries Through Platform Initiative
David Zwirner, one of the world’s biggest galleries, has announced the launch of Platform: Los Angeles, an online viewing room that will feature 13 Los Angeles–based galleries, which will each present works by a single artist from their programs. The galleries participating in the initiative are Commonwealth and Council, François Ghebaly, Night Gallery, Hannah Hoffman, Jenny’s, Kristina Kite, Château Shatto, Nonaka-Hill, O-Town House, Park View / Paul Soto, Parker Gallery, The Pit, and Wilding Cran Gallery. This is the third edition of the Platform series introduced in March, which currently includes Platform: New York and Platform: London, all three of which will be live on David Zwirner’s website starting on May 1.
New Initiative by Hauser & Wirth Showcases Art by Gallery Staff
Through its new platform “Homegrown,” Hauser & Wirth gallery is selling artworks created by staffers and their family members in bi-weekly exhibitions. Proceeds from the sales will go to the artists, with 10 percent of the funds directed to the World Health Organization’s Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund. Works on view, which are collected for the exhibitions through an open call, include paintings, drawings, sculptures, videos, and more.
Magnum Photos Donates $1 M. to Doctors Without Borders
The international photography cooperative Magnum Photos announced via Instagram today that it would give $1 million to the nonprofit Doctors Without Borders to support its Covid-19 response. The funds were raised by way of the recent Magnum Square Print Sale, titled “Turning Points.”
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