Eight years after the death of its founder, the iconic Tilton Gallery of New York has announced that it will close its doors.
The gallery released a press note written by Connie Rogers Tilton, the widow of the gallery’s late founder, Jack Tilton: “After eight meaningful years continuing the gallery without Jack, it is time to pursue my own projects in a more private setting and to reformulate my role in the art world, whether through private sales or research projects.” The ongoing exhibition of late artist Ruth Vollmer, scheduled to end on November 15, will be the last for the gallery.
Jack Tilton founded the Tilton Gallery in 1983. He had previously worked for Betty Parsons from 1977 until her death in 1982. The gallery opened at the West 57th Street occupied by Parsons, but ultimately moved to its current location of 8 East 76th Street. Throughout its tenure, the gallery was known for its knack for discovering talent and giving them a platform to rise. Some such names include Marlene Dumas, Ed Clark, and Kiki Smith.
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After the death of Jack in 2017, Tilton Gallery continued under the leadership of his widow Carrie Tilton. The space continued to thrive, including a show at Art Basel Miami Beach last year and at Frieze LA past February. But now, Carrie has decided to move on to a new page in her life.
