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Hauser & Wirth is a prominent Swiss contemporary and modern art gallery founded in 1992 in Zurich by Iwan Wirth, Manuela Wirth, and Ursula Hauser. The gallery has expanded into a global family business with locations in major cities such as Hong Kong, London, New York, and Los Angeles. It represents over 90 artists and estates, including notable figures like Louise Bourgeois and Philip Guston, and manages several important artist estates and foundations. The gallery is dedicated to promoting artists and organizing exhibitions, including museum-quality retrospectives and thematic shows. It emphasizes art education, conservation, and sustainability initiatives, while also restoring historic buildings to create vibrant art spaces. Hauser & Wirth engages with collectors, museums, curators, and the public, fostering a dynamic dialogue around contemporary and modern art through its ambitious programming and community involvement.

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