Morán Morán
Morán Morán is a contemporary art gallery in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, United States. It was founded in 2008 as OHWOW[1] by Al Moran,[2] and was later renamed. The gallery began as an alliance of artists and curators, presenting various exhibitions, happenings,[3] and publications[4] before evolving into what it is today.
About[]
Morán Morán exhibits work in a variety of media including: painting, drawing, installation, video, photography and sculpture.
Previous group exhibitions have featured work by artists including Rita Ackermann, Tauba Auerbach, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Peter Coffin, Dan Colen, Harmony Korine, Nate Lowman, Ryan McGinley, Mariah Robertson, Amanda Ross-Ho, Shinique Smith, Dash Snow, and Jessica Stockholder.
As of spring 2011, Morán Morán opened a gallery location in Los Angeles, designed by New York City architect Rafael de Cárdenas.[5]
Founded in 2012, Know Wave (operating out of New York City, Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo) is an international community platform that promotes expression through music, interviews, publications, and happenings.[6]
Former partner resigned from the gallery in February 2018 after multiple accusations of inappropriate sexual behavior towards women.[7] At this time, the gallery's name was changed from Morán Bondaroff to Morán Morán.
Artists[]
The gallery program currently includes:
- Diana Al-Hadid
- Daniel Arsham
- Brian Belott
- Charlie Billingham
- Keltie Ferris
- Michael Genovese
- Luis Gispert
- Bendix Harms
- George Herms
- Terence Koh
- Eric N. Mack
- Robert Mapplethorpe
- Anders Ruhwald
- Jacolby Satterwhite
- David Benjamin Sherry
- Lucien Smith
- Agathe Snow
- Willie Stewart
- Torey Thornton
- Kon Trubkovich
- Nick van Woert
References[]
- ^ Zara, Janelle. "For the Former OHWOW Gallery’s First Outing, a Provocative Show", The New York Times, September 5, 2015.
- ^ Artsy Editors. "Talking L.A. with OHWOW Gallery Founder Al Moran", Artsy, 10 April 2013. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
- ^ Ortfed, John. Curating a Downtown Scene The New York Times, November 17, 2010.
- ^ Maine, Stephen. Untitled Photographs by Tim Barber Art in America, December, 2011.
- ^ Goldstein, Andrew M. OHWOW Gallery Goes West, Expanding to Los Angeles Art Info, March 23, 2011.
- ^ "iD Magazine Know Wave". iD. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
- ^ "Art Dealer Aaron Bondaroff Resigns From His LA Gallery Amid Accusations of Inappropriate Sexual Behavior". Artnet. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
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Coordinates: 34°05′17″N 118°22′36″W / 34.088014°N 118.376737°W
- Art galleries in Los Angeles
- Contemporary art galleries in the United States
- Art galleries established in 2008
- 2008 establishments in the United States