The article discusses the complexities faced by art dealers, highlighting a panel discussion featuring Alexander Shulan and other notable figures in the New York art scene. Shulan shares insights on how as his gallery, Lomex, became more successful, he spent more time with collectors, which created internal conflicts with his commitment to artists. The conversation showcases the nuanced role of an art dealer beyond just selling art, emphasizing the need for balance in relationships with both artists and collectors.
As his gallery has become more successful, Shulan said, he has moved from "really spending all [his] time with artists" to "often" spending time with collectors. Navigating this, he added, results "in a kind of internal conflict in the creative machinations of exhibition production."
I spent the first four or five years spending very little time with collectors except at art fairs, occasionally having dinner with them or talking to them about my programme," he says. Engaging more intensively has not only helped commercially but also deepened his understanding.
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