David Kordansky Gallery has taken on representation of the estate of Keith Sonnier, the Post-Minimalist sculptor who died in 2020, with a major work currently on view at Art Basel's inaugural Basel Exclusive initiative and a solo exhibition of his early neon sculptures planned for September in Los Angeles. In other moves, Rebecca Ackroyd has joined Deborah Schamoni Gallery in Munich, Omolola Coker won the inaugural Myma Art Prize in Lagos, the Trellis Art Fund announced $1.2 million in Milestone Grants to 12 artists including Kelly Akashi and Charles Atlas, and Villa Albertine selected 60 artists for its 2027 US residency cohort.
This roundup matters because it captures key shifts in gallery representation, emerging artist support, and philanthropic funding that shape the art market and institutional landscape. The Kordansky-Sonnier deal signals continued interest in legacy estates, while the Trellis grants and Myma Prize highlight efforts to diversify funding and support for artists, including caregivers. The related critique of Pace Gallery's layoffs by critic Jerry Saltz underscores ongoing tensions around mega-gallery business models and the sustainability of art-world growth strategies.