Jeffrey Deitch (pronounced DIE-tch; [1 ] born July 9, 1952) is an American art dealer and curator. He is best known for his gallery Deitch Projects (1996–2010) and curating groundbreaking exhibitions such as Lives (1975) and Post Human (1992…
He championed Jeff Koons, Keith Haring and other artists early in their careers. Five decades into his own, the dealer, gallerist and curator is still scouting “communities of talent” for the next big thing.
Donatien Grau: How did Deitch Projects come about? Jeffrey Deitch: I begin my book on Deitch Projects with the line, "Deitch Projects was not meant to be an art
As the reality of Deitch’s appointment to MOCA sinks in, let’s take a step back and look at his role as a street art advocate. Was he the prophet for the scene or just one of many fans?