Leading Executives in Art Galleries and Framing Stores
Larry Gagosian
Founder & Owner. , Gagosian
Founder who built the world’s largest contemporary gallery network, now spanning the U.S., Europe and Asia; synonymous with museum‑scale shows and top‑tier artists.
David Zwirner
Founder. , David Zwirner Gallery
Powerhouse dealer credited with expanding a transatlantic gallery into a multihub platform representing 70+ leading artists.
Marc Glimcher
Chief Executive Officer. , Pace Gallery
Steered Pace’s global growth while championing digital initiatives and major artist estates.
Iwan Wirth
President & Co‑Founder. , Hauser & Wirth
Co‑founder who helped turn a Swiss gallery into a global force blending world‑class exhibitions with hospitality projects; the gallery appointed its first global CEO in 2021 to work alongside the founding presidents.
Emmanuel Perrotin
Founder. , Perrotin
Opened his first gallery at 21; now leads a multi‑city program representing global stars and expanding into new markets.
Jay Jopling
Founder & CEO. , White Cube
Key YBA‑era tastemaker who scaled White Cube from a single St James’s room to a transcontinental gallery brand.
Alex Logsdail
Chief Executive Officer. , Lisson Gallery
Second‑generation leader credited with global expansion and a strong minimal/conceptual roster.
Paula Cooper
Owner & Founder. , Paula Cooper Gallery
Pioneering New York dealer whose gallery helped define SoHo/Chelsea scenes and championed conceptual and minimal art.
Rachel Lehmann
Co‑Founder. , Lehmann Maupin
Co‑founded one of the first global galleries to center diverse, experimental voices across the U.S., Europe and Asia.
Victoria Miro
Founder. , Victoria Miro
London/Venice gallerist celebrated for a discerning, artist‑first program; marked 40 years in 2025.
Marian Goodman
Founder. , Marian Goodman Gallery
Legendary dealer who introduced major European artists to U.S. audiences and continues to guide a partner‑led flagship spanning New York, Paris and Los Angeles.
Jeffrey Deitch
Owner & Director. , Jeffrey Deitch (New York & Los Angeles)
Veteran curator‑dealer known for ambitious, cross‑disciplinary shows and energizing the L.A. scene with museum‑scale exhibitions.
David Boone
Chief Executive Officer. , The Michaels Companies
Retail veteran appointed in 2025 to lead North America’s largest creative and custom framing destination (includes Artistree manufacturing).
Robert (Bob) Buchsbaum
Chief Executive Officer. , Blick Art Materials
Long‑time chief executive of one of the U.S.’s largest art supply retailers, including custom framing services nationwide.
David Green
Chief Executive Officer. , Hobby Lobby
Founder‑CEO of the 1,000+ store crafts chain whose custom framing departments serve mass‑market demand across the U.S.
Dan Regenold
Chief Executive Officer & Founder. , Frame USA
Entrepreneur who built a made‑in‑USA frame manufacturer and e‑commerce wholesaler/retailer with deep community giving.
Dara Deshe Segal
Founder & Chief Executive Officer. , Simply Framed
DTC framing pioneer credited with simplifying mail‑in and digital‑to‑print custom framing for consumers and artists.
Brian Harper
Chief Executive Officer. , Fastframe USA (Franchise)
Heads one of the longest‑running custom‑framing franchise systems in the U.S., focused on same‑day service at local stores.
Jane M. Boyce
President, Large‑Scale Optical (Tru Vue). , Tru Vue (Apogee Enterprises)
Leader of the industry’s flagship glazing brand (Museum Glass, Optium Museum Acrylic) supplying conservation‑grade glass and acrylic to framers and museums worldwide.
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