Inside the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art 70th Anniversary Gala
In her speech, newly appointed director Anne Helmreich emphasized the center’s role in safeguarding the diverse stories that define American art.
Leo Castelli
Leo Castelli (1907–1999) was an influential Italian-American art dealer, celebrated for his pivotal role in promoting American contemporary art in the postwar era. Born in Trieste, Italy, Castelli moved to New York City where he opened his gallery in 1957. His gallery became a hub for groundbreaking artists such as Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Andy Warhol, and later, Roy Lichtenstein and Donald Judd, among others. Castelli is credited with developing the modern art market system, introducing a new way of supporting artists through stipends and fostering their careers with a global perspective.
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A Quartet of Career-Spanning Joan Mitchell Paintings Could Realize $50M at Auction
The four works will lead Sotheby's Contemporary Evening Auction in New York next month.
Pop Art Pioneer James Rosenquist’s Vibrant Prints Are Headed for the Auction Block
While lesser-known than contemporaries like Andy Warhol, Rosenquist remains one of the celebrated icons of the Pop Art movement.
