PaceWildenstein Dissolves After 17 Years, Pace Gallery Regains Independence
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