Lehmann Maupin at Circolo Mlano

Inaugura la stagione di Lehmann Maupi da Circolo.

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Lehmann Maupin to Open New Seasonal Space in Milan this Spring
Led by Partner Jessica Kreps, Lehmann Maupin Milan will be housed at Circolo: the gallery will stage a group exhibition featuring
new works by Hernan Bas, Mandy El-Sayegh, Todd Gray, Alex Prager, and Nari Ward.
Concurrently, Nari Ward will have a major retrospective at HangarBicocca, marking the artist’s first solo museum show in Europe,
and Kim Yun Shin will participate in
Foreigners Everywhere, the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia

Lehmann Maupin announces its new seasonal space in Milan,
opening April 12, timed to the opening of both Miart and Salone
del Mobile, and ahead of the 60th Venice Biennale Foreigners
Everywhere, which will include gallery artist Kim Yun Shin. This
space marks the gallery’s first physical location in Italy and
follows the success of recent pop-ups in Aspen, Palm Beach,
Taipei, and Beijing.
Lehmann Maupin Milan will be housed at Circolo, a non-profit
organization spearheaded by Nicole Saikalis Bay, located on 48
Via della Spiga, near Giardini Indro Montanelli. The exhibition
will be on view through June 21, with a group presentation
featuring gallery artists Hernan Bas, Loriel Beltrán, Mandy El-
Sayegh, Todd Gray, Alex Prager, and Nari Ward. Nearby, Ward’s
retrospective exhibition is on view at Pirelli HangarBicocca
through July 28, 2024.
Throughout its 28 year history, Lehmann Maupin has
established deep roots across Europe—through its artists
who live in the region, including Shirazeh Houshiary, Gilbert
& George, Kader Attia, and Chantal Joffe, international
exhibitions like the Venice Biennale, participation in art fairs
including Art Basel and Frieze London, and most recently,
through the opening of Lehmann Maupin London in 2020,
which marked the gallery’s first permanent exhibition space
in Europe. Last year, Isabella Icoz was promoted to Partner,
overseeing the London gallery and its European activities. In
the coming months, Lehmann Maupin will launch a new pop-
up location on Cork Street, strategically positioned in the
heart of Mayfair.
Rachel Lehmann, co-founder of Lehmann Maupin, reflects on
the significance of Milan in the art world, stating, “Milan holds
a unique position in the arts and culture industry. It’s known
for its constant reinvention of design and contemporary art,
and it has quickly evolved into a dynamic cultural hub with a
fast growing economy. The city is home to many significant
museums and private collections, which is a draw for a global
audience of collectors, curators, and fellow galleries alike. Our
decision to open a pop-up space in Milan aligned first and
foremost with the needs of our artists and our commitment to
always looking for new avenues to introduce wider audiences
to our rich program.”
The gallery’s Milan space will be spearheaded by gallery partner
Jessica Kreps, who states, “Our new pop-up space in Milan is
a testament to our commitment to engage with diverse global
art scenes and introduce our artists to new geographies. This
venture in collaboration with Nicole Saikalis Bay will allow us to
present several of our artists in Italy for the first time, including
Venezuelan-American artist Loriel Beltrán and London-based
artist Mandy El-Sayegh, as well as highlight new works by
artists with major museum shows this year, like Nari Ward and
Hernan Bas. The city’s proximity to Venice was also a natural
factor in our decision making—we want to capitalize on this
special moment in the art world.”
The space will feature a group exhibition of new works by
international artists from our program. Highlights include:
a room-sized presentation of new works by Nari Ward; a
new painting by Miami-based artist Hernan Bas, whose solo
exhibition is currently on view at The Bass Museum, Miami;
new works by Mandy El-Sayegh, who recently published her
first monograph in partnership with Black Dog Publishers; new
works by Loriel Beltrán, Billy Childish, and Alex Prager; plus
works from new series by Catherine Opie and Todd Gray, who
completed residencies at the American Academy in Rome in
2021 and 2023, respectively.
In addition to the new pop-up space, Lehmann Maupin
celebrates its artists’ activity across Italy, including: Nari
Ward’s retrospective exhibition at Pirelli HangarBicocca, Milan;
and Kim Yun Shin’s participation in Foreigners Everywhere,
the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia
curated by Adriano Pedrosa.

LEHMANN MAUPIN
Rachel Lehmann and David Maupin co-founded Lehmann
Maupin in 1996 in New York. Since inception, Lehmann Maupin
has served as a leading contemporary art gallery with locations
in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. For over 25 years, Lehmann Maupin
has been instrumental in introducing international artists in new
geographies and building long-lasting curatorial relationships.
Known for championing diverse voices, the gallery’s program
proudly features artists whose work challenges notions of iden-
tity and shapes international culture. Today, the gallery has per-
manent locations in New York, Seoul, and London, as well as
team members based in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, and
Palm Beach. In the past year with growing opportunities in new
markets, the gallery has opened seasonal spaces in Aspen, Palm
Beach, Taipei, and Beijing.
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CIRCOLO
Circolo is a non-profit art platform, created by art collectors
Nicole Saikalis Bay and Matteo Bay, for emerging and
established artists to showcase their works, connect with
like-minded individuals, and gain exposure within the wider
art community. Circolo is a community of art lovers, artists,
curators, and creatives who are passionate about pushing
the boundaries of contemporary art and exploring new frontiers.
In addition to its exhibitions, Circolo hosts a program of events
and talks that provide opportunities for visitors to engage with
the art community, learn about contemporary art practices,
and participate in the creative process. Circolo encourages
critical thinking across disciplines by providing a space to
work and exhibit, an environment to create, and a space for
the development of ideas. Taking inspiration from Nicole
Saikalis Bay’s impactful work as a charity patron, consultant, and
collector, Circolo is now one of the expressions of the Saikalis
Bay Foundation, in the heart of Milan