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Pace Gallery Expands in Asia and Adds Key Artists Under Glimcher Leadership

institutional · 2026-04-20

Pace Gallery, led by Marc and Arne Glimcher, has significantly expanded its Asian presence with a new Seoul location and plans for a second Hong Kong gallery opening next year, bringing its total to 12 spaces worldwide. In New York, the gallery secured representation of the Tony Smith estate, complementing its existing relationship with Smith's daughter Kiki, and added contemporary painter Loie Hollowell to its roster. A major non-commercial exhibition of Jean Dubuffet's work was presented in London, commemorating 50 years since the artist joined the gallery. Concurrently, David Hockney attracted large audiences at Tate Britain and the Centre Pompidou, while Julian Schnabel's prolific output since rejoining Pace last year has sparked discussion about a potential artistic resurgence. These strategic moves underscore Pace's dual focus on geographic expansion and strengthening its artist representation across generations.

Key facts

  • Pace Gallery opened a new space in Seoul
  • A second Hong Kong location is planned for next year
  • The gallery will operate 12 spaces globally after expansion
  • Pace now represents the estate of Tony Smith
  • Loie Hollowell joined Pace's artist roster
  • A Jean Dubuffet exhibition was staged in London
  • David Hockney exhibitions drew crowds at Tate Britain and Centre Pompidou
  • Julian Schnabel rejoined Pace Gallery last year

Entities

Artists

  • Marc Glimcher
  • Arne Glimcher
  • Tony Smith
  • Kiki Smith
  • Loie Hollowell
  • Jean Dubuffet
  • David Hockney
  • Julian Schnabel
  • Georgia O'Keeffe

Institutions

  • Pace Gallery
  • Vice
  • Artnet.com
  • Tate Britain
  • Centre Pompidou

Locations

  • Seoul
  • Hong Kong
  • New York
  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • France

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