David Kordansky Gallery is an art gallery established in Los Angeles's Chinatown neighborhood in 2003.
History The gallery was founded by David Kordansky, a former conceptual and performance artist, in a space on Bernard Street in L.A.’s Chinatown neighborhood.Maximilíano Durón (6 May 2022), L.A. Dealer David Kordansky Realizes a Years-Old Dream: Opening in New York ARTnews. In 2008, the gallery opened its main location in Culver City and, in 2014, expanded to Los Angeles's Mid-City district where it tripled its size to more than 20,000 square feet.Jessica Gelt (11 September 2014), David Kordansky Gallery to open on La Brea with Rashid Johnson show Los Angeles Times. The space was designed by architecture firm WHY and includes two large galleries as well as offices, a library and gardens.Jessica Gelt (11 September 2014), David Kordansky Gallery to open on La Brea with Rashid Johnson show Los Angeles Times.
In 2022, the gallery opened a new space in New York City.
David Kordansky Gallery has responded publicly to the Black Lives Matter movement and represents artists from diverse backgrounds.
Artists David Kordansky Gallery represents living artists, including: Huma Bhabha (since 2018)Maximilíano Durón (7 November 2018), David Kordansky Gallery Now Represents Huma Bhabha and Lauren Halsey ARTnews. Lucy Bull (since 2021)Maximilíano Durón (6 May 2022), L.A. Dealer David Kordansky Realizes a Years-Old Dream: Opening in New York ARTnews. Aaron CurryAndrew Russeth (15 April 2014), David Kordansky Will Move to 20,000-Square-Foot Space in Los Angeles’s South La Brea Corridor Observer. Fred Eversley (since 2018)Maximilíano Durón (26 September 2018), David Kordansky Now Reps Fred Eversley ARTnews. Derek Fordjour (since 2021)Tessa Solomon (1 February 2021), Derek Fordjour, Fast-Rising Painter, Gets L.A. Gallery Representation at David Kordansky ARTnews. Guan Xiao (since 2022)Tessa Solomon (12 April 2022), Guan Xiao, Artist With an Eye On Our Hyper-Online Lives, Joins David Kordansky Gallery ARTnews. Raul GuerreroMaximilíano Durón (6 May 2022), L.A. Dealer David Kordansky Realizes a Years-Old Dream: Opening in New York ARTnews. Jenna Gribbon (since 2022)Angelica Villa (14 November 2022), Jenna Gribbon, Painter of Intimate Portraits, Joins David Kordansky ARTnews. Lauren Halsey (since 2018)Maximilíano Durón (7 November 2018), David Kordansky Gallery Now Represents Huma Bhabha and Lauren Halsey ARTnews. Shara Hughes (since 2023)Dodie Kazanjian (1 September 2023), Shara Hughes Is Uncovering New Ground In Landscape Painting Vogue. Rashid JohnsonAndrew Russeth (15 April 2014), David Kordansky Will Move to 20,000-Square-Foot Space in Los Angeles’s South La Brea Corridor Observer. Tala Madani Sam McKinniss (since 2023)Alex Greenberger (9 November 2023), Painter Sam McKinniss Joins David Kordansky Gallery After JTT’s Closure ARTnews. Odili Donald Odita (since 2022)Maximilíano Durón (2 June 2022), Odili Donald Odita, Painter of Dynamic Abstractions, Joins David Kordansky Gallery ARTnews. Maia Cruz Palileo (since 2024)Maximilíano Durón (12 March 2024), David Kordansky Gallery Takes on Rising Painter Maia Cruz Palileo ARTnews. Hilary Pecis (since 2021)Angelica Villa (20 September 2021), With Her Market Ascending, Hilary Pecis Joins Los Angeles’s David Kordansky Gallery ARTnews. Adam Pendleton (since 2020)Melanie Gerlis (March 27, 2020), Art markets find high-tech ways to reach buyers Financial Times. Mai-Thu PerretAndrew Russeth (15 April 2014), David Kordansky Will Move to 20,000-Square-Foot Space in Los Angeles’s South La Brea Corridor Observer. Linda Stark (since 2019)Annie Armstrong (30 April 2019), David Kordansky Gallery Now Represents Linda Stark ARTnews. Richard Tuttle Mary WeatherfordAndrew Russeth (15 April 2014), David Kordansky Will Move to 20,000-Square-Foot Space in Los Angeles’s South La Brea Corridor Observer. Jonas Wood (since 2011)Christopher Bagley (31 August 2021) In David Kordansky and Mindy Shapero’s Home, Art Always Comes First W. Lesley Vance (since 2003)Christopher Bagley (31 August 2021) In David Kordansky and Mindy Shapero’s Home, Art Always Comes First W.
In addition, the gallery manages various artist estates, including: Francisco (Chico) da Silva Martha Diamond (since 2023)Maximilíano Durón (21 September 2023), David Kordansky Gallery Now Represents Martha Diamond, Painter of Striking Views of New York City ARTnews. Sam Gilliam (since 2019)Alex Greenberger (29 July 2019), Pace Gallery Now Represents Pioneering Painter Sam Gilliam ARTnews. Tom of Finland John Wesley Betty Woodman
In the past, the gallery has worked with the following artists and estates: Harold AncartAngelica Villa (11 July 2022), Harold Ancart, Painter of Abstract Vistas, Joins Gagosian After Departing David Zwirner ARTnews. Elad LassryAndrew Russeth (15 April 2014), David Kordansky Will Move to 20,000-Square-Foot Space in Los Angeles’s South La Brea Corridor Observer. Simone Leigh (2019)Alex Greenberger (17 January 2020), Simone Leigh, Sculptor with a Focus on ‘Black Female Subjectivity,’ Heads to Hauser & Wirth ARTnews.
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