George Condo Returns to Hauser & Wirth Representation

American artist George Condo has resumed worldwide representation with Hauser & Wirth, marking a return to the mega-gallery after a year apart. This renewed partnership was announced alongside plans for two significant exhibitions at Hauser & Wirth's Paris and Palo Alto locations scheduled for 2027. The move signifies a continuation of Condo's relationship with the gallery, which previously represented him for six years before his departure.

Condo's decision to return to Hauser & Wirth comes less than a year after he moved to Sprüth Magers and Skarstedt. He will, however, maintain his ongoing relationship with Sprüth Magers, whose gallerist, Monika Sprüth, first showcased Condo's work in 1984. Specific curatorial details for the upcoming 2027 exhibitions are still forthcoming, but the gallery has indicated that they will feature a blend of historical and new works, aiming to illustrate the evolution of Condo's artistic practice and its connections to the cultural heritage of each city.

In a statement, Condo expressed his enduring affection for Paris, describing his relationship with the city as "endlessly self-renewing" and highlighting its deep artistic and literary traditions. He also conveyed his keen interest in Palo Alto, noting his curiosity about bringing new art to a location synonymous with technological innovation. Condo's return to Hauser & Wirth follows a highly successful 2025 career survey at the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, which garnered international acclaim. Marc Payot, president of Hauser & Wirth, described Condo as a "true pioneer" with a unique ability to merge historical and contemporary elements into a novel artistic language, anticipating that the upcoming exhibitions will be "dazzling."