CULTURED magazine hosted its first Young Dealers panel at Soho House in New York, featuring gallerists Margot Samel (of Margot Samel gallery) and Alex Fleming and Anya Komar (of Ulrik gallery). Moderated by CULTURED contributing writer Melissa Smith, the conversation covered building an art program, navigating market shifts, and the multifaceted role of running a gallery. The event previewed the magazine's upcoming Young Dealers list and included non-alcoholic cocktails from presenting partner Aplós.
The panel highlights the challenges and strategies of emerging gallerists in a competitive market like New York, emphasizing the importance of offering unique perspectives—such as Samel's focus on Estonian artists—and building long-term relationships with artists. It underscores the evolving landscape for young dealers and the support networks forming around them, as well as CULTURED's role in spotlighting the next generation of art-world entrepreneurs.