Which fairs would you suggest for young experimental galleries?
New Art Dealers Art Fair (NADA) serves as a solid entry point but I would caution new galleries against rushing into art fairs due to the financial risks involved. It’s easy to deplete a significant portion of your annual budget through these endeavours.
My advice to new galleries is to approach art fairs with caution. Take the time to visit the fairs, network with established individuals in the field, and seek out plenty of advice. Building relationships and gaining insights from those with a proven track record can be invaluable in navigating the complexities of art fair participation. I think it’s also important to know who the people advising the fairs are.
Do you enjoy visiting shows yourself? Any recent favourites?
I see alot of art and still enjoy looking at exhibitions. Over the past 4 years, I’ve been more interested in downtown galleries like Reena Spaulings, Jenny’s, Lomex, Derosia, Lubov and Bridget Donahue. Their programming consistently inspires me to elevate my gallery’s programming and rethink my curatorial approach.
A recent show I really enjoyed was Jon Rafman & Parker Ito “Poets, Gamblers, Fools” at Lubov.
Running a gallery in a competitive city like New York must have its challenges. What are your thoughts on that?
I would say the positives outweigh the negatives on running a gallery in New York City. It’s taken a lot of time but I’ve learned to enjoy the journey and focus on the unique experiences and relationships this city offers. It’s sometimes challenging but ultimately fulfilling. I view the competitive nature of this business as a positive as it forces me to be creative both in how I see future exhibitions at my space and growing my gallery and its artists
I’ve noticed you focus mainly on solo shows. Do you ever do group shows?
While No Gallery’s main focus is solo presentations, group shows are occasionally organised, usually during the summer or as special events to collaborate with artists outside our roster of represented artists.
What are your next steps and upcoming exhibitions?
We have a lineup of solo shows for 2024 and are preparing for upcoming art fairs with NADA NY and The Armory. Additionally, we’re considering curatorial ventures abroad, possibly in Japan. The exhibitions coming up are solo presentations with Todd Lim, Ben Werther and Allan Garnder.