Foley Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Manhattan, New York City, owned by Michael Foley.[1][2][3] It moved from the Chelsea neighborhood to the Lower East Side in 2014.[4] Among the artists it represents are Joseph Desler Costa, Wyatt Gallery, Sage Sohier, Martin Klimas, Simon Schubert, Henry Leutwyler and Ina Jang. It previously showed work by Rosalind Solomon, Polixeni Papapetrou, Rachell Sumpter and Hank Willis Thomas.[5][6]

Background

Michael Foley opened Foley Gallery in 2004.[7] Years prior, he began art dealing by invitation of Frish Brandt, the former director, (now president)[8] of Fraenkel Gallery.[9] While under Brandt's direction, he became friendly with photographers Richard Misrach, Adam Fuss, and Hiroshi Sugimoto.[9] The gallery exhibited art from represented artist Simon Schubert during Volta Art Fair in 2015[10] and 2018.[11] Sherri Littlefield joined it as director in 2016.

Book launches

In November 2016, Document, by Henry Leutwyler published by Steidl was released at Foley Gallery. Other book launches have included Jewish Treasures of the Caribbean, by Wyatt Gallery[12][13][14] and Circadian Landscape by Jessica Antola.[15]

References

  1. ^ "School of Visual Arts | SVA | New York City Faculty". www.sva.edu. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  2. ^ "Gallerist Michael Foley on the Value of a Master's Degree (Sponsored) - Feature Shoot". Feature Shoot. October 11, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  3. ^ "2014 Emerging Photography Juror: Michael Foley". Feature Shoot Emerging Photography Awards. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  4. ^ "Foley Gallery Opens New Space at 59 Orchard St. | The Lo-Down : News from the Lower East Side". The Lo-Down : News from the Lower East Side. November 12, 2014. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  5. ^ "50C:9-367-9, Wyatt Gallery and Hank Willis Thomas | Artspace.com". Artspace. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  6. ^ ARC. "Foley Gallery presents 'SUBTEXT' by Wyatt Gallery". arcthemagazine.com. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  7. ^ "Shoot! Interview: Michael Foley - PhotoShelter Blog". PhotoShelter Blog. April 16, 2008. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  8. ^ "Frish Brandt Appointed President of Fraenkel Gallery | Fraenkel Gallery". Fraenkel Gallery. April 21, 2015. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  9. ^ a b "In Pursuit of an MFA: Hangin' with Foley". International Center of Photography. February 23, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  10. ^ "Simon Schubert: VOLTA NY". ny.voltashow.com. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  11. ^ "Simon Schubert: VOLTA NY". ny.voltashow.com. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  12. ^ "Wyatt Gallery launches new book". The Trinidad Guardian Newspaper. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  13. ^ "Book Talk at Foley Gallery". Jewish Treasures of The Caribbean. February 8, 2017. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  14. ^ "Jewish Treasures of the Caribbean 36 Works by Award-Winning Photographer Wyatt Gallery at the Gershman Y". philadelphiafreepress.com. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  15. ^ "Jessica Antola – Circadian Landscape – NYC book release event | Giant Artists". www.giantartists.com. Retrieved April 20, 2018.

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