Thomas Erben began his professional involvement in the art world in 1989, as a private dealer focusing on contemporary American art. In 1993, Lorraine O’Grady’s show “Photo Images 1980-91” was the first exhibition organized in his private space, eventually leading to the opening of Thomas Erben Gallery, first located on Broome Street in SoHo. The inaugural exhibition in September of 1996 was an installation by now internationally recognized artist Senga Nengudi.
Over the years, the gallery has ...