Opening Exhibition and Reception

Conde Contemporary art gallery, formerly of Miami and known primarily for representational artwork by a cadre of technically brilliant international artists, announces its inaugural exhibition at their new home in Natchez, MS. The gallery has also partnered with Art Money.

Conde Contemporary, located at 334 Main Street, will host its opening reception and exhibition, "Chapter 3" on Friday, July 10th from 6-9 pm. "Chapter 3" is a reference to the new space, the third incarnation of the gallery.  The exhibition at the recently renovated gallery space will introduce works by long-term Conde talents including: José Bedia, Ernesto Capdevila, Andres Conde, Françoise de Felice, Darian Mederos, César Orrico, Luis Rodriguez Noa, Pablo Santibáñez Servat, Kevin Sloan, Marion Sulkin, Enrique Toledo, and Luis Enrique Toledo del Río. 

”Leon III”, oil on canvas, Pablo Santibáñez Servat

The vast majority of artists participating in “Chapter 3” have works in museum collections globally, with Bedia standing out as a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship award and with works in the permanent collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Tate, and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others.  

“Untitled”, acrylic on canvas, José Bedia

Natchez Foundation.

"We are thrilled to welcome Conde Contemporary to the arts community of Mississippi and look forward to seeing the creative economy grow in Natchez," said Malcolm White, executive director of the Mississippi Arts Commission. "COCO is an innovative gallery that is poised to thrive even in the midst of a pandemic, and the artist residency program will provide a new enriching opportunity for creative people." - Malcolm White, Executive Director, Mississippi Arts Commission

 As the exhibition and reception take place indoors and in accordance with CDC guidelines, visitors are asked to please wear masks.  A limited number of masks will be available at the gallery.  “Feel free to get creative with your masks…”, laughs Conde, “…if we’re forced to wear these horrible things let’s at least make them interesting.” The gallery has been designated a Shop SMART location, by agreeing to follow safe reopening steps. 

 In an effort to make the pleasures of owning art more equitable, Conde Contemporary, aka COCO, is very proud to announce its partnership with Art Money.  A staple amongst collectors, Art Money is an interest-free financing company created specifically to aid buyers in the acquisition of art. Financing is available for works from $1000 to $100,000, in the form of an interest-free installment plan, which allows clients to receive their work immediately after the first payment is made. “The service is meant to afford a broader range of people the ability to buy art, effectively supporting artists, galleries and a sustainable creative economy”, said Conde.