Contessa Gallery owner Contessa Tscherne discusses the gallery's long-standing relationship with artist David Drebin and his upcoming exhibition "The Magic of You," opening June 13 at the gallery's flagship location in Southampton. The exhibition features a curated selection of Drebin's photographs exploring desire, ambition, beauty, fantasy, and human connection, including the cover image "Shimmering Danger" from his Superstar Series.
The article highlights Contessa Gallery's 20-year partnership with Drebin, during which they have built his market, placed works in private, corporate, and museum collections, and presented his art at over 100 art fairs and exhibitions. This matters because it illustrates how a dedicated gallery can nurture an artist's career over decades, expanding their audience and market presence through strategic exhibitions and partnerships.