A urinal signed R. Mutt, a bicycle wheel on a stool and the rest of Duchamp's readymades changed what art could be, and Gagosian has gathered the whole famous set in one ground-floor room. They are the 1964 editions made with Arturo Schwarz, shown in the same Madison Avenue building where those editions first appeared in America. After one extension, the run ends this weekend, so go now.
What to expect
A focused presentation of everyday objects Duchamp declared art, each on its own plinth or wall. Six early Rauschenberg works from the Cy Twombly Foundation are in the same building, so it is a two-show stop that takes under an hour.
Good to know
- Take the 6 train to 77th Street and walk to Madison Avenue at 76th.
- The gallery does not open on the final day of the weekend, so plan an earlier visit.
- A quick stop that pairs easily with Independent 20th Century at the Breuer a block away.
- Great for art-history fans and first-timers who know Fountain from textbooks.
Common questions
When does the Duchamp show close?
Gagosian lists it as extended through Sep 26, 2026.
Are these the original readymades?
They are the 1964 editions made with gallerist Arturo Schwarz.