Acme Gallery in Los Angeles announces closure after 22 years
Artnews reports that Acme Gallery in Los Angeles is set to permanently shut down after 22 years. Founded in 1994 by Robert Gunderman and Randy Sommer in Santa Monica, the gallery later moved to Wilshire Boulevard before finally establishing itself in Elysian Valley in 2016. The last exhibitions feature pieces by Heather Rasmussen and Tomory Dodge, which can be seen until June 10. Over the years, Acme has showcased a diverse range of artists, including Kai Althoff and Kristin Baker. This closure marks a significant moment in the contemporary art scene of Los Angeles.
Key facts
- Acme Gallery in Los Angeles is closing after 22 years
- The gallery was founded in 1994 in Santa Monica
- Founders were Robert Gunderman and Randy Sommer
- Gallery moved to Wilshire Boulevard before relocating to Elysian Valley in 2016
- Final exhibitions feature Heather Rasmussen and Tomory Dodge
- Final exhibitions run until June 10
- Gallery represents 24 artists including Kai Althoff and Jennifer Steinkamp
- Closure was reported by Artnews
Entities
Artists
- Kai Althoff
- Kristin Baker
- Miles Coolidge
- Daniel Cummings
- Tomory Dodge
- Tony Feher
- Carlee Fernandez
- Natalie Frank
- Iva Gueroguieva
- Kevin Hanley
- Michael Henry
- Hayden
- Matt Merkel Hess
- Bill Jensen
- Kurt Kauper
- Aaron Morse
- Michael Norton
- Dario Robleto
- Julian Rogers
- Brian Nudo Rosch
- Lisa Sanditz
- Jennifer Steinkamp
- Neal Tait
- Amir Zaki
- Heather Rasmussen
- Robert Gunderman
- Randy Sommer
Institutions
- Acme Gallery
- Artnews
Locations
- Los Angeles
- Santa Monica
- Wilshire Boulevard
- Elysian Valley
- United States