Gallerists in time of Covid-19

For the inaugural episode of Art Basel's first Zoom series, Global Director Marc Spiegler speaks to four gallerists about the pandemic's impact on the industry

The impact of Covid-19 on galleries is like nothing in living memory. Many have had to shut for weeks, furlough staff, and postpone most of their projects. At the same time, the pandemic has forced galleries to rethink their operations and develop new initiatives.

In this inaugural online panel discussion, Art Basel’s Global Director Marc Spiegler speaks to four gallerists about how they have faced these challenges and imagine the new art world that will emerge from the pandemic.

Panelists:

Lorraine Kiang Malingue, co-founder, Edouard Malingue Gallery, Hong Kong, Shanghai 
José Kuri, co-founder, kurimanzutto, Mexico City, New York City
Emanuel Layr, founder, Galerie Emanuel Layr, Vienna, Rome
Lisa Spellman, founder, 303 Gallery, New York City

Broadcast on May 7, 2020.