Art world figure, Jerry Gogosian, announces plan to shut down his popular Instagram account: 'I am no longer interested.'
In a surprising turn of events, Hilde Lynn Helphenstein, the creator of the popular Instagram account Jerry Gogosian, has announced that she is winding down the account. The account, known for its acerbic commentary on the art market, has amassed a significant following of 151,000 since its inception in 2018.
Helphenstein initially ran the account anonymously, but revealed her identity in 2020. Prior to managing Jerry Gogosian, she had run her own gallery in Los Angeles.
The account has been a platform for Helphenstein to opine on various matters related to the art market, including auction records, artist representation, and her experiences at art fairs. She has also been vocal about her opinions on prominent figures in the industry, including mocking dealer Larry Gagosian.
However, the reason behind Helphenstein's decision to shut down the account remains unclear. In an Instagram post, she mentioned having too many projects and being uncentered, but did not detail what those projects were. As of the current date, there is no publicly available or direct explanation from Helphenstein about this decision.
Helphenstein's tenure on the account was not without controversy. In 2020, she mocked the name of a Sotheby's auctioneer, leading to accusations of xenophobia. She later apologized, admitting the joke was made "in poor taste."
Despite the account's closure, Helphenstein's influence in the art world continues to grow. In 2022, she curated a sale at Sotheby's, and in 2024, she signed with the talent agency UTA.
As the art world eagerly awaits Helphenstein's next move, the legacy of Jerry Gogosian will undoubtedly continue to be felt.
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- Hilde Lynn Helphenstein, the art world's acerbic commentator, ran the popular Instagram account Jerry Gogosian, known for its critique of the art market.
- After revealing her identity in 2020, Helphenstein used the platform to express her opinions on a variety of art-related topics, including auction records, artist representation, and her experiences at art fairs.
- Despite the controversy surrounding some of her posts, Helphenstein's influence in the art market and social media grew, leading to her curating a sale at Sotheby's in 2022 and signing with talent agency UTA in 2024.
- Although Helphenstein closed Jerry Gogosian in 2021, citing numerous projects and feelings of being uncentered, her impact on the art world continues to resonate.
- As entertainment and the art world eagerly await Helphenstein's next move, the legacy of Jerry Gogosian remains a significant part of the art market discourse on social media.
