David Mirvish | |
|---|---|
 Mirvish in 2004 | |
| Born | August 29, 1944 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | Theatrical producer, Business owner, Art collector |
| Spouse |
Audrey Mirvish (m. 1967) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Ed Mirvish, Anne Macklin |
| 8th Chancellor of the University of Guelph | |
| In office February 13, 2012 – c. 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Pamela Wallin |
| Succeeded by | Martha Billes |
David Mirvish, CM OOnt (born August 29, 1944) is a Canadian theatre producer, impresario, and art collector. He owns and operates Toronto-based theatrical production company Mirvish Productions, which he founded with his father in 1986.[1] He has also produced and presented several productions on Broadway and in London's West End.
Mirvish is also a prominent art collector, having amassed a large collection of Canadian and international works, including from renowned artists Frank Stella and Jules Olitski.[2] Between 1963 and 1978, he owned and ran an art gallery and museum, David Mirvish Gallery.[3] He also owned an independent bookstore specializing in art and design between 1974 and 2009.[4]
- ^ Morrow, Martin (1 October 2013). "Celebrating 50 years of the Mirvish vision". The Globe & Mail. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ Warnica, Richard (17 December 2013). "How did David Mirvish end up in the decade's most shocking art forgery scandal?". Canadian Business. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
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