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Unleash the mysteries of a century-old art revolution as Sotheby’s latest Insight Report on Surrealism unveils why this bold movement continues to captivate the market.

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Contessa Gallery will open a new space in the South Fork region town of Southampton, allowing the gallery to continue to expand its presence in the region

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31ST 2023 | 6-9 PM

Exhibition Dates: 
August 17th thru September 17th, 2023

Meet the Artist Alexi Torres Opening Receptions:
August 17th | 6 to 8 PM
August 18th | 6 to 8 PM

Internationally praised for bridging the distance between street and contemporary art. A prodigy in his own right and held in high regard by collectors with works that can be seen across the globe. His is an artist you may want to keep your eye on. We managed to catch up with him shortly after his Art Miami solo exhibition with Contessa Gallery.

COSTA RICAN’S MONUMENTAL SCULPTURAL WORKS TRANSFORM DOWNTOWN MIAMI PARK INTO OUTDOOR MUSEUM

JIMENEZ DEREDIA EXHIBITION, MIAMI, FL

The city of Miami will host the exhibition of 14 monumental sculptures titled “Jiménez Deredia in Miami, A Bridge of Light” from October 12, 2022 through March 31, 2023 at Maurice A. Ferré Park. Contessa Gallery is thrilled to be a part of this incredible opportunity for private and public collectors, art consultants, and museums to acquire Deredia's sculptures in the US and worldwide.

Please contact Steve Hartman, (216) 956-2825 for additional information.

Tucked at the end of the ever-so-European feeling Via Encantada off of Worth Ave in Palm Beach is the captivating Contessa Art Gallery. The gallery is the mastermind of Steven C. Hartman, who also serves as President of the Fine Art Dealers Association of America. The presidency is an endorsement of the acumen of this outstanding dealer and art world luminary.

The coin, stamp, and baseball card collections of Steve Hartman's childhood led to his eventual obsession with wine and art - the latter of which has transformed the one time Wall Streeter into the internationally renowned curator and owner of Contessa Gallery. Founded in 1999, Contessa Gallery has locations in Palm Beach and Cleveland, with a strong clientele extending beyond both regions, reaching many parts of the globe.

To consider Contessa as simply another gallery would be a great understatement and disservice. Not only is Contessa amassing a stable of the world's greatest contemporary artists while receiving regular praise at shows and fairs, but the gallery proudly owns an inventory of works from a variety of artists, unbound to period or genre. Works from Rembrandt, Picasso, Andy Warhol, Robert Indiana, Chuck Close, Louise Nevelson, Aristide Maillol, Auguste Rodin, and Mr. Brainwash illustrate the range of artwork at their disposal.