Sotiris Sotiriou, founder of the contemporary art gallery COMA, has relocated to a larger space in Marrickville, Sydney, marking the next chapter in his global artistic vision.
The new gallery, twice the size of his previous spaces, is set to feature a variety of international and Australian artists.
“There will be a coffee table and some big chairs here, where a collector can relax, and we’ll bring out more works by an artist they’ve requested,” Sotiriou told AFR.
Sotiriou, who opened COMA in 2016, aims to foster a global art conversation by featuring international artists early in their careers, helping local talent gain global recognition.
His gallery’s track record includes early exhibitions of artists like Tschabalala Self and Gabriel Rico, who later represented their countries at the Venice Biennale.
“If I show international artists here early in their careers, then my Australian artists become part of a global conversation,” Sotiriou explained.
Despite the current slump in the Australian art market, with auction sales dropping, Sotiriou’s international approach continues to drive his success.
Over 70% of COMA’s sales are made abroad, reflecting his commitment to broadening the reach of Australian art.
Source: AFR.
