BEVERLY HILLS, CA AND NEW YORK, NY.- Harrison Tenzer has joined leading global talent, entertainment, sports and advisory company UTA as senior director of UTA Fine Arts and UTA Artist Space. He will be based in New York City and report to Arthur Lewis, Partner & Creative Director of UTA Fine Arts and UTA Artist Space. Tenzer’s hiring is the next step in the long-term expansion strategy for UTA Fine Arts, which includes enhanced geographical and client service capabilities.
“I have long admired Arthur’s bold approach and I’m excited to join his talented team,” said Tenzer. “UTA’s artist-first mentality and embrace of innovation feels like the perfect culture fit for me. My aim is to tap into the extensive network of departments under the UTA umbrella to help artists realize their grandest ambitions.”
“Bringing Harrison on board marks a pivotal moment in UTA Fine Arts’ evolution,” said Lewis. “His extensive experience and innovative mindset perfectly align with our commitment to pushing boundaries. With his leadership, we’ll elevate our work creating lasting connections and new opportunities for the artists we admire.”
Tenzer is a seasoned artworld professional with 12 years of experience, most recently as the Vice President, Head of Digital Strategy at Sotheby’s New York office. Previously, he was a Specialist in Contemporary Art at Sotheby’s and spearheaded the firm’s online sales initiative, which saw 30x growth in overall sales during his seven year tenure. Notably, he facilitated the digital sales strategy for renowned collectors and estates like Douglas S. Cramer, Tommy Hilfiger, Edward Albee, Ginny Williams, Hester Diamond, and Joseph H. Hirschhorn. Additionally, Tenzer worked with the Keith Haring Foundation to orchestrate a sale of Haring's personal art collection to benefit The LGBT Center in New York. He also provided strategic market advice to the estate of artist Rammellzee, collaborating with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston on a major exhibition. Before Sotheby's, Tenzer held various roles at Christie's and served as a Fine Art specialist at Wright auction house. He also co-founded Brooklyn Rail Curatorial Projects, curating diverse exhibitions in the United States and maintains his own art practice with a studio in Bushwick.
UTA unites ideas, opportunities and talent. The company represents some of the world's most iconic, barrier-breaking artists, creators and changemakers—from actors, athletes, authors and musicians to writers, gamers and digital influencers. One of the most influential companies in global entertainment, UTA's business spans talent representation, content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world's biggest brands. Affiliated companies include Digital Brand Architects, KLUTCH Sports Group, Curtis Brown Group and MediaLink. UTA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York and London.
