In Tribeca, a Pillar of Cape Town's Artistic Community Finds New Ground

""We're much more experienced within the American market now," Julian says."

""LA was experimental," Trevyn adds. "What's exciting about New York is that it feels permanent.""

""In a moment when the market feels cautious and risk-averse, there is something powerful about arriving in New York with fresh energy, new ideas, and a program that is both confident and considered," says Andrea Delph-Dorcely."

""The residency emphasizes research, independent work, and knowledge exchange-but without the requirement of producing work for an exhibition or presentation, as is common for many programs.""

Southern Guild, co-founded by Trevyn and Julian McGowan, is opening a new gallery in Tribeca, New York, after previously operating in Los Angeles. The couple gained valuable insights from their LA experience, which they describe as experimental. The new gallery aims to bring fresh energy and confidence to the New York art scene, especially during a cautious market period. Their approach includes fostering a community of cross-disciplinary artists and emphasizing research and knowledge exchange through their residency program in Cape Town.

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