Painters Take the Wheel as The Street Rewrites Gagosian’s Farewell
A painter’s eye, not a dealer’s, is steering the final act at Gagosian’s storied Madison Avenue space. Scottish artist Peter Doig, newly independent after decades with Michael Werner Gallery, is curating "The Street"—a show inspired by Balthus’s enigmatic 1933 painting. This isn’t just a tribute: Doig’s lineup, including Bacon, Rothko, de Chirico, and Beckmann, explores the pulse of city life, labor, and the built world, with Balthus’s original on loan from MoMA anchoring the narrative. The exhibition also debuts fresh works by Doig, blending his vision with those of artists he admires for their inventiveness. As Gagosian prepares to hand over the keys to Bloomberg Philanthropies, this painter-led curation offers a rare inside-out view of artistic influence—reminding us that sometimes, the most revealing perspectives come from those who create, not just those who sell.
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