Meet the Collectors: Jon Shirley and Kim Richter Shirley
The couple made headlines last year when they donated their prized Calder collection, estimated to be worth $200 million, to the Seattle Art Museum.
Robert Mnuchin
Robert Mnuchin, born in 1933, has wielded substantial influence in both the financial and art worlds. He embarked on a career at Goldman Sachs, eventually rising to the position of head of the trading and arbitrage division before departing in 1990 to pivot towards the realm of art. Mnuchin co-founded L&M Arts, later rebranded as Mnuchin Gallery, situated in the illustrious Upper East Side of New York City. His gallery has showcased a slew of noteworthy artists, including David Hammons, Donald Judd, and Willem de Kooning. Mnuchin is not just a curator, but also an art collector, possessing a sharp eye for notable pieces, often gravitating towards modern, post-war, and contemporary works. His connections and expertise effortlessly bridge the finance and art worlds, rendering him a distinctive figure in both sectors.
News About Robert Mnuchin
Christie’s Expected to Break Arshile Gorky’s Auction Record With a $20M Sale
"The finest Gorky to ever appear at auction."
Abstract Expressionism in Three Dimensions: John Chamberlain at Mnuchin Gallery
John Chamberlain: Five Decades + highlights the sculptor’s artistic evolution and commitment to experimentation.
