Larry Gagosian
Art dealer listed in Epstein's black book
Art dealer and owner of the Gagosian Gallery who appeared in Epstein's black book. One of the most prominent art dealers in the world. No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein have been made.
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Larry Gagosian appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
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Background
Larry Gagosian is an American art dealer widely regarded as one of the most influential and powerful figures in the contemporary art world. He is the founder and owner of the Gagosian Gallery, which operates multiple locations worldwide and represents some of the most prominent artists and estates in the art market. His gallery has been a fixture of elite social circles in New York, Los Angeles, and internationally for decades.
Gagosian's social prominence places him at the intersection of the entertainment, finance, and art worlds. Documentary evidence shows him as a regular presence at high-profile social events including annual Oscar-week art openings, film festival gatherings, and charity galas. He is repeatedly documented alongside major figures in entertainment, media, finance, and politics at these events.
No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Jeffrey Epstein have been made against Gagosian in any of the provided documents. His appearance in the documentary record is entirely in the context of overlapping elite social circles.
Epstein Connection
Larry Gagosian's connection to the Epstein case is limited to three categories of evidence: (1) his listing in Epstein's black book with five phone numbers; (2) his appearance on the same guest/invitation lists as Epstein, most notably the New York Observer 25th Anniversary event in March 2013; and (3) his incidental mention in emails found in Epstein's possession, primarily social diary-style correspondence from publicist Peggy Siegal describing celebrity events. There is no documentary evidence of any direct personal relationship, financial dealings, or communications between Gagosian and Epstein. His name surfaces in documents largely because both moved in overlapping high-society circles in New York and Los Angeles.
Key Allegations(2)
Listed in Jeffrey Epstein's black book with 5 phone numbers
documentedNamed in a Michael Wolff email as a 'big name on the horizon' in the context of #MeToo-era discussions, without any specific allegation stated
allegedLegal Status
Gagosian appears in Epstein-related document collections solely as a social figure listed in Epstein's black book and mentioned in emails found in Epstein's files. No legal proceedings, charges, or investigations related to the Epstein case have been documented against him.
Key Relationships(7)
Both appeared on the invitation list for the New York Observer 25th Anniversary event on March 14, 2013, and Gagosian was listed in Epstein's black book with 5 phone numbers (d-24889, d-26499, d-26813, d-28414, d-27780)
Publicist Peggy Siegal's social diary emails, found in Epstein's files, repeatedly mention Gagosian at Oscar-week events, art openings, and celebrity gatherings (d-15141, d-22793, d-27558, d-37117, d-14504)
Gagosian and Graydon Carter co-appear in 23 shared documents describing overlapping high-society and entertainment events (d-33533, d-35702, d-22168, d-25262)
Gagosian and Harvey Weinstein appear at the same Oscar-week and celebrity events in 16 shared documents (d-14504, d-36609, d-35956, d-22069)
Both Gagosian and Donald Trump appear on the New York Observer 25th Anniversary invitation list and are mentioned in the same social event descriptions across 13 shared documents (d-24889, d-26499, d-26813, d-27780)
Bill Clinton had lunch at Larry Gagosian's home in Holmby Hills during the 2012 Oscar season, while Clinton was in town for a United4Humanity gala (d-20010, d-26405)
Peter Brant and Gagosian are mentioned together in connection with Cannes festival logistics, with Owen Wilson reportedly arriving on Gagosian's plane (d-28861, kaggle-ho-012742)
Timeline(7 events)
Gagosian's girlfriend Shala Monroque mentioned as present on the set of Oliver Stone's 'Wall Street 2' in emails sent to Jeffrey Epstein by publicist Peggy Siegal
Attended a party hosted by Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg with Shala Monroque, alongside numerous celebrities and Governor Jerry Brown
Bill Clinton had lunch at Gagosian's home in Holmby Hills during Oscar week, while in town for a United4Humanity gala at Sony Studios
Listed among invitees to the New York Observer 25th Anniversary event at the Four Seasons Restaurant, NYC, alongside Jeffrey Epstein, Jared Kushner, Michael Bloomberg, Donald Trump, and other prominent figures
Named in internal email as potential nominee for Metropolitan Opera Opening Night Gala on September 22, 2014
Hosted annual Oscar-week art opening described as 'always a hot ticket' where serious collectors attended and paintings were reportedly sold quickly
Named in Michael Wolff email as a 'big name on the horizon' in the context of #MeToo-era discussions, without any specific allegation
At a Glance
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1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 5 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
Activity Timeline
External Cross-Check
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Offshore Connections (1)
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Gagosian - Larry
Document Mentions
Email Mentions (5)
Fwd: INVITE NY OBSERVER 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Begin forwarded message: From: Subject: INVITE NY OBSERVER 25TH ANNIVERSARY Date: March 7, 2013 7:31:14 AM EST 1 Dear Mr. Jeffrey Epstein Jared K
INVITE NY OBSERVER 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Dear Mr. Jeffrey Epstein Jared Kushner, New York's youngest powerhouse publisher, is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the New York Observer on Thu
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And they won't be the last. My buddy, Lorin Stein, who runs the Paris Review--the Paris Review for god's sake!--just went down. The 80-year-old father
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And they won't be the last. My buddy, Lorin Stein, who runs the Paris Review--the Paris Review for god's sake!--just went down. The 80-year-old father
INVITE THE NY OBSERVER 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Dear Mr. Jeffrey EpsteinJared Kushner, New York's youngest powerhouse publisher, is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the New York Observer on Thurs
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