Thaddaeus Ropac to Open Fifth Gallery in London's Mayfair

Thaddaeus Ropac, one of the fastest-growing galleries of recent years, is set to open a new space in London's Mayfair district, joining a roster of international heavyweights including David Zwirner, Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, and Pace. The gallery, which represents blue-chip artists such as Georg Baselitz, Tony Cragg, and Alex Katz, will establish its fifth location—adding to existing spaces in Austria and two in Paris (one in the Marais and a large venue in Pantin). While the gallery remains tight-lipped about the opening date and exact location, British press reports suggest the space may be the current premises of prominent antiques dealer Mallett on Dover Street. The expansion comes amid London's continued appeal as a global art hub, despite the looming Brexit referendum, with polls by The Guardian showing 52% support for leaving the EU.