Lucas Zwirner

Lucas Zwirner is a New York–based art business executive and the Chief Commercial Officer of David Zwirner Gallery, a leading international contemporary art gallery. He plays a key role in gallery brand development, cultural media, and commercial innovation.

Zwirner leads David Zwirner Books, the gallery’s award-winning art publishing imprint known for the Ekphrasis series, artist interviews, and critical essays. He also created and hosted Dialoges: The David Zwirner Podcast, a top arts podcast known for thoughtful episodes, featuring artists, writers, and cultural leaders. With a background in literary translation and a degree in Philosophy and Comparative Literature from Yale, Zwirner brings a scholarly lens to his creative work. He co-founded Platform, a curated online art marketplace, where he continues to expand access to emerging artists and online art acquisition.

Zwirner’s leadership in contemporary art reflects a deep commitment to creative business development, international gallery strategy, and building meaningful connections between audiences and visual culture.