New York Gallerist Paul Kasmin Dies After Long Illness
Paul Kasmin, a prominent New York gallerist, has passed away after battling a long illness. Born in 1960 to John Kasmin, a renowned British art dealer, he established his first gallery in SoHo in 1989. He later became a key figure in Chelsea, where his gallery now boasts three locations, including a rooftop sculpture garden with views of the High Line. His gallery represents contemporary artists like Roxy Paine, Mark Ryden, Bosco Sodi, and Bernar Venet, while also managing estates of art legends like Constantin Brancusi and Lee Krasner. Aside from his gallery, he was known for his portrait photography that captured New York's vibrant art community. The gallery will continue its operations after his death.
Key facts
- Paul Kasmin died in 2020
- He was born in 1960
- He was the son of British art dealer John Kasmin
- He opened his first New York gallery in SoHo in 1989
- He was an early dealer in Chelsea
- Kasmin Gallery operates three sites in Chelsea with a rooftop sculpture garden
- The gallery represents artists including Roxy Paine, Mark Ryden, Bosco Sodi, Bernar Venet
- The gallery manages estates of Constantin Brancusi, William N. Copley, Max Ernst, Barry Flanagan, Robert Indiana, Lee Krasner, Robert Motherwell
- Kasmin practiced portrait photography of the New York art scene
- He suffered a long illness before his death
- The gallery will continue operating
Entities
Artists
- Paul Kasmin
- John Kasmin
- Roxy Paine
- Mark Ryden
- Bosco Sodi
- Bernar Venet
- Constantin Brancusi
- William N. Copley
- Max Ernst
- Barry Flanagan
- Robert Indiana
- Lee Krasner
- Robert Motherwell
Institutions
- Kasmin Gallery
Locations
- New York
- United States
- SoHo
- Chelsea
- High Line