Founded in 1989 in New York, Kasmin cultivates a rigorous exhibition program of over 40 artists and estates. Placing the visions of established and emerging contemporary artists in dialogue with historic figures of the 20th century, the program draws compelling through-lines in practices spanning multiple generations and disciplines. Kasmin’s suite of exhibition spaces, including a rooftop sculpture garden, are anchored in the heart of Chelsea,
allowing adaptability for presentations and activities that increasingly span art, education, community engagement, and sustainability.
Kasmin has recently introduced a number of new voices to its ambitious contemporary program, welcoming artists Alma Allen, Theodora Allen, Ali Banisadr, Cynthia Daignault, Liam Everett, vanessa german, and Elliott Hundley, while also maintaining a significant reputation for advocating for the legacy of estates. The gallery currently represents some of the most visionary and influential artists of the 20th century, including William N. Copley, Stuart Davis, Max Ernst, Barry Flanagan, Jane Freilicher, Robert Indiana, Lee Krasner, Robert Motherwell,George Rickey, and James Rosenquist.
The gallery is dedicated to supporting leading academic research on its artists and has developed scholarly publications that shed new light on their diverse practices. Included in a portfolio of almost 100 artist books, catalogues, and monographs are William N. Copley: X-Rated, Lee Krasner: The Umber Paintings 1959-1962, Impasse Ronsin, Brancusi & Duchamp: The Art of Dialogue, and the first English translation of a monograph of Max Ernst’s sculpture. The Kasmin Review, an online editorial series launched in 2020, expands on the ambitions of the publishing program by introducing educational multimedia content to audiences worldwide.