Brett Gorvy Leaves Christie’s to Pursue Gallery Life, Jeff Koons Made a Snowboard

Christie’s head of contemporary Brett Gorvey is leaving the auction world to join forces with art dealer Dominique Lévy.

Tulips: Koons and Christie's International Head of Post-War and Contemporary Art Brett Gorvy.
Tulips: Koons and Christie’s International Head of Post-War and Contemporary Art Brett Gorvy. Getty Images

Christie’s head of contemporary Brett Gorvey is leaving the auction world to join forces with art dealer Dominique Lévy. (New York Times)

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Brett Gorvy Leaves Christie’s to Pursue Gallery Life, Jeff Koons Made a Snowboard