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PaceWildenstein Dissolves After 17 Years, Pace Gallery Regains Independence

institutional · 2026-05-01

Pace Gallery is celebrating its 50th anniversary and reestablishing its autonomy following the conclusion of its 17-year partnership with PaceWildenstein in April 2010. On April 18 at 3 PM, a commemorative event at Cooper Union paid tribute to Nancy Spero, a pioneering feminist artist. The gathering featured esteemed speakers such as Benjamin Buchloh and Kiki Smith, among others. Furthermore, the seventh iteration of a diverse art competition has wrapped up, with accolades presented by both a jury and popular vote, highlighting the ongoing commitment to inclusivity in the art community.

Key facts

  • PaceWildenstein partnership dissolved amicably after 17 years.
  • Dissolution announced in April 2010.
  • Pace Gallery regains independence and celebrates its 50th year.
  • The two companies will continue to pursue business opportunities together.
  • Cooper Union held a commemoration for Nancy Spero on April 18 at 3pm.
  • Speakers included Benjamin Buchloh, Donna De Salvo, Christopher Lyon, Bartomeu Marí, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Kiki Smith, Robert Storr, and Nora York.
  • An egalitarian art competition in its seventh year concluded with jury and public prizes.
  • The competition was featured in November 2009 listings.

Entities

Artists

  • Nancy Spero
  • Kiki Smith

Institutions

  • PaceWildenstein
  • Pace Gallery
  • Cooper Union

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