Marking a pivotal moment in its storied history, Marian Goodman Gallery unveils its new Tribeca headquarters and inaugural exhibition, "Your Patience Is Appreciated." Opened on October 26th, the exhibition transforms the restored Grosvenor Building into a compelling curation of historically significant contemporary art.
The exhibition running through December 14th presents approximately 75 works across three meticulously renovated floors of the 385 Broadway location. With contributions from 50 artists and estates, spanning multiple generations and diverse practices, the show's scope encompasses new and recent installations, sound and video works, sculptures, and paintings. It serves as a celebration of the gallery's storied history and as a declaration of its present influence.
Philipp Kaiser, the gallery's President and Partner, explains that the show's intriguing title speaks to "notions of expectations that come with moments of change” and also “underlines the conceptual and temporal complexities of our artists' practices, implicitly requiring patience and purpose.” This temporal aspect is particularly fitting for a gallery that has spent nearly five decades championing critical thought and artistic integrity.
Equally significant is the historic transformation of the Grosvenor Building by studioMDA. The 35,000-square-foot space masterfully preserves the 1875 structure's industrial character—from its cast-iron façade to its exposed brick walls—while incorporating contemporary amenities essential for a modern gallery. The renovation creates expansive, light-filled exhibition spaces with ceilings soaring up to sixteen feet, alongside intimate viewing rooms, a library, and archive facilities.
The Tribeca opening marks a significant evolution for Marian Goodman Gallery, which has grown from its origins as a pioneer in introducing European artists to American audiences to become a truly global enterprise with spaces in Paris and Los Angeles. The new headquarters represents the first time in nearly a decade that the gallery's full roster of artists will be presented simultaneously, offering what Managing Partner Rose Lord describes as "an unusual opportunity to explore the points of personal, aesthetic, and creative connection that have flourished" among represented artists.
Works by Tacita Dean, Steve McQueen, Julie Mehretu, and Danh Vo, among others, are prominently displayed. A dedicated film program will run continuously throughout the exhibition's duration, rotating five different works daily, underlining the gallery's enduring commitment to time-based and experimental media.
As the art world continues its evolution, this new chapter for Marian Goodman Gallery demonstrates how an institution can honor its heritage while embracing the future. The patience invoked by the exhibition's title proves prescient—a contemplative pause before what promises to be a new chapter for contemporary art.
