{{short description|American gallery director}} {{Notability|1=Biographies|date=August 2023}} thumb|Maupin in 2018 '''David Maupin''' is an American art dealer.
With Rachel Lehmann, he opened the '''Lehmann Maupin''' gallery in SoHo, Manhattan, in October 1996.<ref>[http://www.lehmannmaupin.com/gallery About Us], Lehmann Maupin</ref> Before opening Lehmann Maupin, Maupin was the director of Metro Pictures.<ref>Colacello, Bob, "Letter from SoHo: Avant Guardians", ''Vanity Fair'', December 1998, p. 182.</ref>
==Early life and education== Born in California, Maupin studied art history at the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Pennsylvania.<ref>[https://perfectearthazuero.org/staff/david-maupin/ David Maupin]{{Dead link|date=September 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}, Azuero Earth Project</ref> He studied in Florence during his university year abroad and completed an internship at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice.<ref name=":0">James Imam (9 April 2024), [https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/04/09/lehmann-maupin-to-debut-latest-seasonal-space-in-milan Lehmann Maupin to debut latest seasonal space in Milan] ''The Art Newspaper''.</ref>
==Lehmann Maupin gallery== ===History=== Lehmann Maupin gallery has organized and curated exhibitions for international contemporary artists working in all media. The gallery has given a number of artists their first one-person exhibitions in New York City, including Kutluğ Ataman, Tracey Emin, Anya Gallaccio, Shirazeh Houshiary, Do-Ho Suh, and Adriana Varejão.{{citation needed|date=November 2018}} In addition, the gallery has exposed emerging talents, such as Suling Wang, Teresita Fernández, and the Japanese artist Mr., through exhibitions at the gallery and participations in select art fairs.{{citation needed|date=November 2018}}
The gallery's first raw, plywood-panelled space in Chelsea was designed by Rem Koolhaas in 1996.<ref>Julie V. Iovine (September 19, 1996), [https://www.nytimes.com/1996/09/19/garden/size-is-in-the-eye-of-the-architect.html "Size Is in the Eye of the Architect"] ''The New York Times''.</ref> It was a {{Convert|3500|sqft|adj=on}} storefront gallery located at 39 Greene Street (near Grand Street).<ref name=Choy>Yoko Choy (March 15, 2013), [http://www.wallpaper.com/art/oma-designs-lehmann-maupins-first-hong-kong-gallery/6403 "OMA designs Lehmann Maupin's first Hong Kong gallery"] ''Wallpaper''.</ref> In September 2002 the gallery moved to a bigger space, also located in Chelsea. A second New York gallery at 201 Chrystie Street opened in November 2007.<ref>MacSweeney, Eve, "the new new thing", ''Vogue'', December 2007.</ref> In 2013, Koolhaas designed a {{Convert|105|m2|adj=on}} gallery space in the historic Pedder Building in Hong Kong. The inaugural exhibition featured Korean artist Lee Bul.<ref name=Choy />
Ahead of the inaugural Art Basel Hong Kong in 2013, Maupin joined the fair's selection committee.<ref>Georgina Adam (October 5, 2012), [https://www.ft.com/content/891acdec-0d38-11e2-97a1-00144feabdc0 The Art Market: Movers and fakers] ''The New York Times''.</ref>
Lehmann Maupin launched its first Seoul outpost in the city's Sogyeok-dong neighbourhood in 2017, making it one of the first international galleries to establish a permanent space in South Korea. After four years, the gallery moved to a larger gallery in the Hannam-dong area.<ref name=":1">Anny Shaw (November 18, 2021), [https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2021/11/18/lehmann-maupin-seoul-new-space Lehmann Maupin gallery to move to larger space in Seoul’s Hannam-dong district, home to K-pop artists and movie stars] ''The Art Newspaper''.</ref>
Lehmann Maupin's current three-story gallery space, designed by Peter Marino, opened in Chelsea in September 2018. Shortly after, the gallery inaugurated its nearly {{convert|2000|sqft|m2|abbr=off}} black box space for film screenings.<ref>Laura van Straaten (October 25, 2018), [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/arts/art-galleries-add-amenities.html A Gallery by Any Other Name, Size and Shape?] ''The New York Times''.</ref>
In 2019, Lehmann Maupin launched operations London<ref>Annie Armstrong (March 18, 2019), [https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/lehmann-maupin-gallery-to-open-london-office-with-isabella-kairis-icoz-as-senior-director-12159/ Lehmann Maupin Gallery to Open London Office, with Isabella Kairis Icoz as Senior Director] ''ARTnews''.</ref> before opening a {{convert|730|sqft|m2|abbr=off}} space in the South Kensington district in 2020.<ref>Tessa Solomon (August 26, 2020), [https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/lehmann-maupin-london-expansion-1234569264/ Lehmann Maupin Expands to London in Spite of Pandemic Fears] ''ARTnews''.</ref>
In addition, the gallery has had seasonal spaces in Aspen, Beijing, Palm Beach (2020),<ref>Claira Selvin (27 October 2020), [https://www.artnews.com/art-news/market/lehmann-maupin-palm-beach-space-1234575176/ Lehmann Maupin to Open Seasonal Exhibition Space in Palm Beach] ''ARTnews''.</ref> Taipei (2021)<ref>Daniel Cassady (14 May 2021), [https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2021/05/14/lehmann-maupin-opens-a-summer-popup-in-taipei-expanding-further-into-the-spirited-asian-market Lehmann Maupin opens a summer popup in Taipei, expanding further into the spirited Asian market] ''The Art Newspaper''.</ref> and Milan (2024).<ref name=":0" />
===Artists=== Lehmann Maupin represents numerous living artists, including: * Hernan Bas<ref name=":0" /> * Loriel Beltrán (since 2023)<ref name=":2">Maximilíano Durón (14 February 2023), [https://www.artnews.com/art-news/market/loriel-beltran-lehmann-maupin-representation-1234657377/ Ahead of Frieze LA, Lehmann Maupin Takes on Loriel Beltrán, Abstract Artist on the Rise] ''ARTnews''.</ref> * McArthur Binion<ref name=":2" /> * Dominic Chambers (since 2021)<ref>Tessa Solomon (November 11, 2021), [https://www.artnews.com/art-news/artists/dominic-chambers-lehmann-maupin-gallery-representation-1234609766/ Dominic Chambers, Fast-Rising Figurative Painter, Heads to Lehmann Maupin] ''ARTnews''.</ref> * Billy Childish<ref name="observer.com"/> * Mary Corse<ref name="observer.com"/> * Mandy El-Sayegh (since 2019)<ref>Annie Armstrong (April 11, 2019), [https://www.artnews.com/art-news/market/lehmann-maupin-now-represents-mandy-el-sayegh-12347/ Lehmann Maupin Now Represents Mandy El-Sayegh] ''ARTnews''.</ref> * Tracey Emin * Gilbert & George<ref name="Parra, Jamie 2008"/> * Todd Gray<ref name=":0" /> * Shirazeh Houshiary<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lehmannmaupin.com/artists/shirazeh-houshiary|title = Shirazeh Houshiary - Artists - Lehmann Maupin}}</ref> * Kim Yun Shin<ref name=":0" /> * Catherine Opie (since 2015)<ref name="observer.com"/> * Tony Oursler<ref name="Parra, Jamie 2008"/> * Helen Pashgian (since 2019)<ref>Annie Armstrong (February 14, 2019), [https://www.artnews.com/art-news/market/lehmann-maupin-represents-helen-pashgian-11902/ Lehmann Maupin Now Represents L.A.-Based 'Light and Space' Artist Helen Pashgian] ''ARTnews''.</ref> * Lari Pittman (since 2019)<ref>Annie Armstrong (April 3, 2019), [https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/lari-pittman-represented-lehmann-maupin-12285/ Lari Pittman Is Now Represented by Lehmann Maupin] ''ARTnews''.</ref> * Alex Prager<ref name="observer.com"/> * David Salle<ref>Alex Greenberger (20 April 2023), [https://www.artnews.com/art-news/market/gladstone-gallery-to-represent-painter-david-salle-poaching-him-from-a-blue-chip-competitor-1234664835/ Gladstone Gallery to Represent Painter David Salle, Poaching Him from a Blue-Chip Competitor] ''ARTnews''.</ref> * Sung Neung Kyung (since 2023)<ref>Maximilíano Durón (16 March 2023), [https://www.artnews.com/art-news/market/lehmann-maupin-represents-sung-neung-kyung-1234661299/ Lehmann Maupin Now Represents Sung Neung Kyung, Key Figure of Korea’s Avant-Garde] ''ARTnews''.</ref> * Do Ho Suh<ref name=":1" /> * Patrick Van Caeckenbergh (since 2014)<ref>Alanna Martinez (September 11, 2014), [http://observer.com/2014/09/belgian-artist-patrick-van-caeckenbergh-joins-lehmann-maupin/ Belgian Artist Patrick Van Caeckenbergh Joins Lehmann Maupin] ''The New York Observer''.</ref> * Cecilia Vicuña<ref>Tessa Solomon (June 23, 2022), [https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/following-venice-biennale-triumph-renowned-artist-cecilia-vicuna-joins-xavier-hufkens-gallery-1234632600/ Following Venice Biennale Triumph, Renowned Artist Cecilia Vicuña Joins Xavier Hufkens Gallery] ''ARTnews''.</ref> * Nari Ward<ref name="observer.com"/> * Billie Zangewa (since 2020)<ref>Maximilíano Durón (May 6, 2020), [https://www.artnews.com/art-news/market/billie-zangewa-lehmann-maupin-gallery-representation-1202686130/ Billie Zangewa, One of Africa's Most Closely Watched Artists, Gets New York Gallery Representation] ''ARTnews''.</ref> * Anna Park (since 2025)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rabb |first=Maxwell |date=March 24, 2025 |title=Anna Park becomes the youngest artist on Lehmann Maupin’s gallery roster. |url=https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-anna-park-youngest-artist-lehmann-maupins-gallery-roster |website=Artsy}}</ref>
In addition, the gallery manages various artist estates, including: * Ashley Bickerton<ref name="Parra, Jamie 2008">Parra, Jamie, "Rachel Lehmann", ''Whitewall Magazine'', Fall 2008.</ref> * Heidi Bucher<ref name=":2" />
Artists with whom the gallery has worked in the past include: * Lee Bul (–2025)<ref name="observer.com">Alanna Martinez (April 24, 2015), [https://observer.com/2015/04/photographer-catherine-opie-joins-lehmann-maupin-gallery/ Photographer Catherine Opie Joins Lehmann Maupin Gallery] ''The New York Observer''.</ref><ref>Maximilìano Duròn (19 March 2025), [South Korean Sculptor Lee Bul Joins Hauser & Wirth] ''The New York Observer''.</ref>
==Personal life== Maupin's partner is Stefano Tonchi, the editor-in-chief of the magazine ''W'';<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.condenast.com/brands/w/editor|title = Conde Nast Editor-n-chief bio of Stefano Tonchi|accessdate = 18 December 2015|website = Conde Nast|url-status = dead|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20151222122957/http://www.condenast.com/brands/w/editor|archivedate = 22 December 2015}}</ref> they met in 1987 when Maupin was studying in Florence.<ref name="Ben Widdicombe 2014">Ben Widdicombe (May 9, 2014), [https://observer.com/2014/05/w-magazines-stefano-tonchi-is-making-art-and-fashion-a-hot-mix/ Gatekeeper: W Magazine's Stefano Tonchi is Making Art and Fashion a Hot Mix] ''The New York Observer''.</ref> The couple has twin daughters.<ref name="architecturaldigest.com">Holly Brubach (April 19, 2019), [https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/inside-a-new-york-familys-annabelle-selldorf-designed-residence Inside a New York Family's Annabelle Selldorf-Designed Residence] ''Architectural Digest''.</ref> Since 2011, the family has been residing at Osborne Apartments,<ref>Elise Knutsen (August 18, 2011), [https://observer.com/2011/08/stefano-tonchi-and-david-maupins-twins-can-have-their-own-rooms-in-the-osbourne/ Manhattan Transfers: Stefano Tonchi and David Maupin's Twins Can Have Their Own Rooms in the Osbourne] ''The New York Observer''.</ref> in a space designed by Annabelle Selldorf.<ref name="architecturaldigest.com"/> They also maintain a weekend house in Bridgehampton.<ref>Kim Velsey (December 21, 2012), [https://observer.com/2012/12/art-world-hamptons-house-swap-puts-david-maupin-in-janelle-rearings-old-place/ Manhattan Transfers: Art World Hamptons House Swap Puts David Maupin in Janelle Reiring's Old Place] ''The New York Observer''.</ref><ref name="Ben Widdicombe 2014"/><ref name="nytimes.com">Robin Pogrebin (August 12, 2016), [https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/14/nyregion/how-david-maupin-an-art-dealer-spends-his-sundays.html How David Maupin, an Art Dealer, Spends His Sundays] ''The New York Times''.</ref>
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==External links== *{{Official website|www.lehmannmaupin.com}} *[https://ocula.com/art-galleries/lehmann-maupin/ Lehmann Maupin Gallery on Ocula]
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