An unauthorized documentary about mega-gallerist Larry Gagosian is in the works, directed by Barry Avrich, who previously helmed the Netflix hit "Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art." Titled "Shadow Man: Inside The Secret World of Larry Gagosian," the film promises to feature former employees and artists sharing insider stories about Gagosian's empire. Avrich has a track record of documentaries on high-profile figures, including Lew Wasserman and Harvey Weinstein.
The documentary matters because Larry Gagosian is one of the most powerful and secretive figures in the contemporary art world, with a global network of 18 galleries and a client list that includes billionaires like David Geffen, Steve Cohen, and Leon Black. An unauthorized exposé could reveal previously undisclosed dynamics of his business practices and relationships with artists, potentially reshaping public perception of the art market's inner workings.