New York City wins again, being chosen as the home city of a new Hauser and Wirth contemporary art gallery. Hauser and Wirth already has prestigious showrooms in both London and Zurich, and their newest addition will be located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Slated to open in September, it is sure to draw a crowd from among the modern art purveyors of the Big Apple.

Hauser and Wirth displays the works of over thirty emerging contemporary artists, including the famed Louise Bourgois, who currently resides in New York City. Ms. Bourgois has pieces on display in numerous museums around the world, so her involvement in the new Hauser and Wirth gallery opening can only be seen as a boost to the publicity of the event. Surely her name and reputation alone can be expected to draw art followers. Added to the plethora of other artists showcased in the gallery, the opening in September should be a truly gala event.

One has to wonder what other local New York galleries are planning in relation to this new opening. Competition exists even among the elite in the art world, so it will be interesting to see the effect of this new gallery opening on the existing galleries in the area. If you are in or near the Big Apple, it will be an event worth attending!