The Facts
Hauser & Wirth confirmed the death of artist Mary Heilmann, who was born in 1940 and died in 2026. Heilmann was celebrated for her bold, colorful abstract paintings and ceramics that bridged East Coast and West Coast art movements. Separately, the gallery announced it will open a new location in Palo Alto, California, and will mount two major exhibitions with artist George Condo in Paris and Palo Alto in 2027.
The Signal
Heilmann's death marks the loss of a pioneering figure who influenced generations of painters with her intuitive, improvisational approach. Her representation by Hauser & Wirth since 2014 elevated her market standing, with her works held by major institutions including the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum. The gallery's expansion into Palo Alto and the Condo exhibitions signal continued investment in the Bay Area art scene and in established artists with strong institutional followings.
- Artists: Mary Heilmann, George Condo
- People: Mary Heilmann, George Condo
- Galleries: Hauser & Wirth
- Locations: Palo Alto, Paris
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