Samantha McCoy, the grand-niece of Jackson Pollock, has launched Argo Fine Arts, a new gallery model operating between Paris and New York. Making its high-profile debut at the 28th edition of Art Paris in the Grand Palais, the gallery is garnering attention for its impressive inventory, which includes works by Jackson Pollock, Cy Twombly, and Charles Pollock. McCoy has opted for an "ephemeral" gallery model that prioritizes artists and clients over permanent real estate, reflecting a strategic response to the current economic pressures facing traditional brick-and-mortar galleries.
This launch represents a significant generational shift within a major American art dynasty as McCoy transitions from her father Jason McCoy’s established legacy to her own independent venture. By focusing on a solo presentation of German artist Christiane Löhr alongside blue-chip secondary market works, Argo Fine Arts bridges the gap between historical American abstraction and contemporary European minimalism. The gallery's acceptance into Art Paris underscores a trend of fairs supporting lean, flexible business models led by experienced industry insiders who leverage deep provenance and family heritage to navigate a volatile market.