NICHOLAS THOMPSON GALLERY INTERVIEWED IN NAVA’S FUTURE CONTEMPORARY Q&A

https://visualarts.net.au/news-opinion/2017/q-future-contemporary/

Is this your first year at Sydney Contemporary and what kind of work will you be presenting?

Nicholas Thompson, Nicholas Thompson Gallery, Melbourne: This is my second year at Sydney Contemporary. I am presenting a solo exhibition of new paintings by Alun Leach-Jones. The exhibition is significant as it coincides with the artist’s eightieth year and the fiftieth anniversary of his first exhibition in Sydney. The exhibition catalogue includes a commissioned essay by Sasha Grishin AM.

 

 

 

How did you decide on which artist/s to present at art fairs?

Nicholas Thompson, Nicholas Thompson Gallery: I really like to present solo exhibitions at art fairs. I think this maintains the integrity of the gallery exhibition format, you can curate a show that would otherwise be experienced in an art gallery context. I’ve found this also stays in people’s memories in an otherwise overwhelming environment. It’s easier to associate one artist with one gallery when you’ve been looking at art for hours on end!

The gallery represents a broad cross section of generations, which has had a positive critical response. I think there is a senior generation of artists who are often overlooked in contemporary discourse and it is a real privilege to be able to work with these significant practioners who have made important contributions to the visual arts in Australia. In addition to Alun Leach-Jones I also represent Suzanne Archer, Gordon Shepherdson, John Firth-Smith, Wendy Stavrianos and Bruno Leti.

As a young gallery on the rise what are the opportunities presenting at art fairs offers?

Nicholas Thompson, Nicholas Thompson Gallery: Art fairs are a fantastic opportunity to engage with audiences and collectors that aren’t always able to visit galleries. It’s a great way to introduce the gallery to new people. I think art fairs are where the borders of the art world expand beyond traditional gallery visitors.

 

 

 

 

What do you hope to achieve at this year’s fair?

Nicholas Thompson, Nicholas Thompson Gallery: I hope to introduce my gallery and the exhibiting artist to a new audience. It is a great opportunity for me to communicate the identity of my gallery and the artists that I work with.