“A lot of artists are involved with fabrication. Artists today are making more objects and many of them need the participation of a dealer in order to facilitate and provide support for projects. So that has changed. But I don't know if what it means to be an artist has really changed. I hope that it hasn't.” IfsKnowsNeedsMeanTodayArtistOrderSupportObjectsChangedInvolvedProjectsParticipationDealerFacilitateFabrication Author:Larry Gagosian
“I think functioning as a business manager can be a hindrance to having a real dialogue with the artist. I do think that artists need good lawyers and accountants, because they're dealing with serious money. But an artist who stands behind a manager? That's a little different. I think that can be a bad buffer.” ThinkingNeedsLittlesDifferentRealArtistBehindsSeriousLawyerDialogueManagersAccountantsHindranceGood Lawyer Author:Larry Gagosian
“For me, collecting is sort of a natural extension of being an art dealer, because if you don't want to collect the artist, then you probably shouldn't be representing them.” IfsWantArtArtistNaturalExtensionsCollectingRepresentingDealer Author:Larry Gagosian
“Professionally, what comes first is representing the artist.Whether they're alive or dead.” FirstsArtistAliveRepresenting Author:Larry Gagosian
“The so-called "secondary market" has also always been something that I'm comfortable with. I'm not a dealer who turns his nose up at that part of the business. I'm an art dealer - my primary responsibility is to represent the artist.” ArtArtistTurnsResponsibilityComfortablePrimariesNosesDealer Author:Larry Gagosian
“Working with younger artists kind of tests your judgment. You're not always right, but when you are, it's exciting.” KindArtistJudgmentTestsExciting Author:Larry Gagosian
“I don't think you can tell somebody how they should collect. I think it's just about being turned on by art.At the end of the day, some people just kind of get it. They don't all get it in the same way or get the same artists, but it's a journey that excites them.” PeopleThinkingWayShouldKindArtEndsArtistJourneyThe End Of The Day Author:Larry Gagosian
“When a collector says, "You've got to educate me," or "What's a good investment?" then I don't know what to say. I have no idea. Let's face it, I'm probably going to recommend artists that I represent.” KnowsIdeasFacesArtistInvestmentNo IdeaEducateCollectors Author:Larry Gagosian
