A gallery’s first presentation at one of the world’s most important fairs is a threshold, both for the gallery and for the artists it shows. Istanbul gallery The Pill crosses that threshold at Art Basel Paris, with Cem Örgen in its presentation.
The Pill’s first presentation at Art Basel Paris
The Pill puts Cem Örgen forward in its first Art Basel Paris presentation. A first participation in a major fair is read as the moment a gallery opens up to an international collector network. For the artist, too, it is a chance to meet a new audience.
Through a collector’s eyes: A new-generation artist, a young gallery
Our view: a young gallery and a new-generation artist meeting in the same fair booth opens an interesting window for early-stage collectors. In such moments, looking at the artist’s earlier exhibitions and the continuity of the gallery’s programme says more than a single presentation.
What should go on the watch list?
For Cem Örgen, the things to follow are the gallery’s post-fair exhibition programme, the artist’s new work and institutional invitations. That no gallery from Türkiye appears on this year’s Frieze London list makes first presentations in Paris like this one all the more valuable for local galleries. This article is not investment advice.
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