New York Gallerists and Artists Sign Climate Letter

A group of New York gallery staff and artists have published an open letter acknowledging the climate crisis and committing to sustainable practices. The letter, released on Earth Day (April 22) and recently updated, is signed by staff from David Zwirner, Gladstone Gallery, Charles Moffett, James Cohan, and Andrea Rosen, as well as artists Anicka Yi, Tauba Auerbach, Carol Bove, Marilyn Minter, and Mika Rottenberg. The signatories recognize that returning to pre-pandemic 'normalcy' would mean returning to an environmental crisis. They also note that the climate crisis intersects with structural injustices including racial, economic, and labor inequalities. The letter outlines commitments to assess galleries' climate impact, promote sustainability in interactions with colleagues and clients, and publicly list names to demonstrate shared commitment. The initiative aims to create a new climate-conscious gallery model, starting with reducing pollution and environmental impact from their activities.