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Dave: All My Relations

Theaster Gates

980 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10075, United States

Mar 26, 2026 — May 2, 2026

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Maison Margiela Opens "Tabi: Collectors Exhibition" in Chengdu, China
Maison Margiela has launched the “Tabi: Collectors Exhibition” at The Third Avenue Art Museum in Chengdu, China, running from April 9 to April 13, 202…
exhibitionsApr 11, 2026
Who Do Chicago’s Art Fairs Serve?
Expo Chicago and its satellite fairs serve as a complex barometer for the Midwestern arts ecosystem, highlighting both the successes of local represen…
exhibitionsApr 10, 2026
Obama Presidential Center Announces Final Cohort of Commissions Ahead of June Opening, Including María Magdalena Campos-Pons, Jeffrey Gibson, Lorna Simpson
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago has unveiled its final cohort of artist commissions ahead of its scheduled opening in June. This group includ…
newsApr 10, 2026
Expo Chicago’s local focus pays off as Midwestern collectors, institutions buoy sales
The latest edition of Expo Chicago has reinforced its reputation as a curator-centric fair, with more than half of its booths dedicated to curated or …
marketApr 10, 2026
Guggenheim Museum Appoints Melissa Chiu as Next Director
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum has appointed Melissa Chiu as its new director, effective September 1. Chiu joins the New York flagship after a 12-ye…
peopleApr 9, 2026
Obama Presidential Center announces new work by Jeffrey Gibson, Rashid Johnson, Lorna Simpson.
The Obama Foundation has unveiled the final group of artists commissioned to create site-specific works for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. …
newsApr 9, 2026
Chicago’s Obama Presidential Center has art at its core
The Obama Presidential Center is set to open on Chicago’s South Side on June 19, 2026. The $850m institution, designed by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Ar…
exhibitionsApr 9, 2026
Outgoing MCA Chicago Director Madeleine Grynsztejn Offers the Consummate Insider’s Guide to the Windy City
newsApr 8, 2026
HOSOO to Present “Glorious Robe,” a Collaborative Exhibition with Theaster Gates
Kyoto-based textile house HOSOO has announced a collaborative exhibition with American artist Theaster Gates titled “Glorious Robe,” scheduled to run …
exhibitionsApr 7, 2026
The Art Diary April 2026 – Revd Jonathan Evens
The April 2026 Art Diary highlights a global trend of exhibitions exploring the intersection of spirituality, art, and the environment. Key highlights…
exhibitionsApr 7, 2026
Open call for nominations: exhibition and prize
Artes Mundi has officially opened nominations for its 12th edition, inviting the global art community to propose artists for the prestigious biennial …
newsApr 7, 2026
A Midwest Frieze: Kate Sierzputowski Takes the Reigns as Director of Expo Chicago From Founder Tony Karman
Kate Sierzputowski has officially stepped into the role of Director at Expo Chicago, succeeding longtime founder Tony Karman following the fair's acqu…
peopleApr 6, 2026
Local Resort Reportedly Pays $45 M. for Rauschenberg’s Famed Captiva Island Property
South Seas, a resort on Florida's Captiva Island, has purchased Robert Rauschenberg's 22-acre property, including his studio and beachfront, for $45 m…
newsApr 3, 2026
Nine Lessons on My Path From Engagement to Leadership
The article is an excerpt from the forthcoming field resource 'Curating Engagement,' featuring a first-person reflection by an arts professional. The …
cultureApr 2, 2026
Guillaume Cerutti Departs Pinault Collection, Rediscovered Napoleon Hat on View, and More: Morning Links for March 27, 2026
Guillaume Cerutti has been dismissed from his role as president of the Pinault Collection, the vast private art collection of French billionaire Franç…
peopleMar 27, 2026
Theaster Gates gifts David Drake pot from his collection to enslaved ceramicist’s descendants
Artist Theaster Gates has gifted a 19th-century ceramic vessel by the enslaved potter David Drake, known as Dave the Potter, to Drake's descendants. T…
restitutionMar 26, 2026
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Past Exhibitions15

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Theaster Gates: Unto Thee

Theaster Gates

5550 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA

Feb 22, 2026

White Cube

Theaster Gates | And Other Paintings

THEASTER GATES, Theaster Gates

7 Rue Charlot, 75003 Paris, France

Mar 6, 2026 — Apr 4, 2026

Gray

OH, YOU’VE GOT TO COME BACK TO THE CITY

Theaster Gates

2044 West Carroll Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612

Oct 16, 2025 — Jan 14, 2026

smARThistory

Theaster Gates - African Still Life #3: A Tribute to Patric McCoy and Marva Jolly

Theaster Gates

Sep 23, 2025 — Dec 22, 2025

White Cube

1965: Malcolm in Winter: A Translation Exercise

Theaster Gates

144-152 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3TQ

Feb 7, 2025 — Apr 6, 2025

Gagosian

Black Mystic

Theaster Gates

555 W 24th St, New York, NY 10011, United States

Apr 13, 2024 — Jun 29, 2024

Gagosian

Theaster Gates: Vestment

Theaster Gates

980 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10075, United States

Nov 12, 2022 — Dec 23, 2022

Gagosian

ASHEN

Theaster Gates

Jun 13, 2022 — Jul 30, 2022

Gray

How to Sell Hardware

Theaster Gates

875 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3800, Chicago, IL 60611

May 28, 2021 — Jul 31, 2021

Gagosian

Theaster Gates: Black Vessel

Theaster Gates

980 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10075, United States

Oct 10, 2020 — Jan 8, 2021

Gray

Theaster Gates Every Square Needs a Circle

Theaster Gates

875 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3800, Chicago, IL 60611

Apr 4, 2019 — Jun 29, 2019

Gray

Theaster Gates Heavy Sketches

Theaster Gates

875 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3800, Chicago, IL 60611

Sep 30, 2016 — Nov 20, 2016

Atlantean Art Gallery

Theaster Gates: How to Build a House Museum

Theaster Gates

317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4, Canada

Jul 21, 2016 — Oct 19, 2016

Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)

Theaster Gates: How to Build a House Museum

Theaster Gates

317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4, Canada

Jul 21, 2016 — Oct 19, 2016

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Retreat Curated by Theaster Gates

Theaster Gates

875 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3800, Chicago, IL 60611

Aug 22, 2014 — Oct 10, 2014

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Art Fair Appearances3

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Frieze Los Angeles — Los Angeles
2024
The Armory Show — New York
2024
Art Basel Miami Beach — Miami Beach
2023
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Exhibition
Theaster Gates: Unto Thee
newspaper
News
Maison Margiela Opens "Tabi: Collectors Exhibition" in Chengdu, China
Apr 11, 2026
newspaper
News
Who Do Chicago’s Art Fairs Serve?
Apr 10, 2026
newspaper
News
Expo Chicago’s local focus pays off as Midwestern collectors, institutions buoy sales
Apr 10, 2026
newspaper
News
Obama Presidential Center Announces Final Cohort of Commissions Ahead of June Opening, Including María Magdalena Campos-Pons, Jeffrey Gibson, Lorna Simpson
Apr 10, 2026
newspaper
News
Obama Presidential Center announces new work by Jeffrey Gibson, Rashid Johnson, Lorna Simpson.
Apr 9, 2026
newspaper
News
Guggenheim Museum Appoints Melissa Chiu as Next Director
Apr 9, 2026
newspaper
News
Chicago’s Obama Presidential Center has art at its core
Apr 9, 2026
newspaper
News
Outgoing MCA Chicago Director Madeleine Grynsztejn Offers the Consummate Insider’s Guide to the Windy City
Apr 8, 2026
newspaper
News
HOSOO to Present “Glorious Robe,” a Collaborative Exhibition with Theaster Gates
Apr 7, 2026
newspaper
News
The Art Diary April 2026 – Revd Jonathan Evens
Apr 7, 2026
newspaper
News
Open call for nominations: exhibition and prize
Apr 7, 2026
newspaper
News
A Midwest Frieze: Kate Sierzputowski Takes the Reigns as Director of Expo Chicago From Founder Tony Karman
Apr 6, 2026
newspaper
News
Local Resort Reportedly Pays $45 M. for Rauschenberg’s Famed Captiva Island Property
Apr 3, 2026
newspaper
News
Nine Lessons on My Path From Engagement to Leadership
Apr 2, 2026
newspaper
News
Guillaume Cerutti Departs Pinault Collection, Rediscovered Napoleon Hat on View, and More: Morning Links for March 27, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
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Exhibition
Dave: All My Relations
Mar 26, 2026
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Exhibition
Dave: All My Relations
Mar 26, 2026
newspaper
News
Theaster Gates gifts David Drake pot from his collection to enslaved ceramicist’s descendants
Mar 26, 2026
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Exhibition
Theaster Gates | And Other Paintings
Mar 6, 2026