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Gagosian Reopens 980 Madison With Duchamp Readymades on April 25

The show tests how museum‑caliber Duchamp works move through a commercial gallery.

Overview

  • Gagosian, which announced the plan Monday, opens a rebuilt ground‑floor space on April 25 with Marcel Duchamp readymades timed to MoMA’s new retrospective.
  • The exhibition features 1964 replicas authorized by the artist with dealer Arturo Schwarz, including Fountain and Bicycle Wheel.
  • The gallery says its 1964 Bicycle Wheel is the only surviving example not held by a major museum.
  • A spokesperson declined to say whether the works are for sale or on loan, a reminder that top‑tier historical shows often blur the line between exhibitions and potential deals.
  • The move marks a restart at 980 Madison after the gallery lost much of its longtime footprint to Bloomberg Philanthropies, returning to a building that also hosted a Duchamp show in 1965.