Leon Weinstein

Leon Weinstein is a prominent figure in the contemporary art world and the President of Weinstein Art Management, Inc., based in Los Angeles, California.12 With a diverse background spanning theater, business, and art, Weinstein has established himself as a respected art consultant and manager.

Career and Background

Early Career::

• Worked at Lenfilm Studio in St. Petersburg, Russia before emigrating from the USSR
• Served in the Israeli Army from 1975-1977
• Artistic director of the Tel Aviv Educational Theater for Children and Youth from 1977 to 1984
• Staged plays for children in New York, including two at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (1984-1986)2

Business and Art Management::

• Relocated to Los Angeles in 1986
• Managed an international marketing and import/export business in the 1990s
• Co-founded Weinstein Art Management in 1999-20002

Current Role

As President of Weinstein Art Management, Inc., Leon Weinstein:

• Represents visual artists from around the world
• Publishes limited edition prints
• Produces Fayums, a new art form
• Showcases groundbreaking artists and facilitates significant art acquisitions12

Expertise

Weinstein is known for:

• His rich background in art collection and curation
• An eye for emerging talent and innovative art movements
• Expertise spanning various genres of modern and contemporary art1

Additional Pursuits

Since 2007, Weinstein has been active in political life in the United States:

• Writes articles and conducts seminars on capitalism vs. socialism
• Published a political action-adventure novel "Looking for Hugh: The Capitalist guidebook" in 2010
• Authored "Capitalism 101: The Tea Party Principles" in 20112

Education

• Holds an MA in Theater from Saint Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts (1970-1973)2

Leon Weinstein, together with Gulnara Weinstein, has significantly contributed to the vibrancy and diversity of the contemporary art scene in Los Angeles and beyond through their work at Weinstein Art Management.1