For Jack Shainman, Growth Is About Keeping Up With Artist Ambition
"If you can find a way to always return to what makes your artists’ practice grow, you’ll continually find that the art system stays true to the art itself."
Jack Shainman Gallery
Jack Shainman Gallery was founded by Jack Shainman in 1984 in Washington, D.C., before relocating to New York City in 1985. The gallery focuses on contemporary art with an emphasis on artists from Africa, the African diaspora, and other underrepresented regions. Artists such as Nick Cave, Kerry James Marshall, and El Anatsui have seen their careers flourish through the gallery’s support. Jack Shainman Gallery’s dedication to diversity and global perspectives has made it a pivotal institution in the New York art world, inspiring other galleries to embrace similar commitments. Read more about Galleries.
Observer’s Guide to the Must-See Gallery Shows Now On in New York
It's worth braving the city's freezing temperatures to catch these exhibitions.
Auction News: Christie’s Record-Setting 21st Evening Sale and Phillips’ Ups and Downs
Christie's wrapped up an intense week of auctions with an active 21st Century Evening Sale that closed with a $106.5 million total.
