Introducing: Pacific Provenance
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- Sep 16, 2025
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Updated: Jan 12
Introducing a new newsletter from RCG Art Advisory:
PACIFIC PROVENANCE
Navigating the currents of the contemporary art market
The Presence in Paint
We are pleased to present The Presence in Paint, the second installment in our
series of Southern California pop-up exhibitions. Set within a private residence in La Jolla, the exhibition brings together sixteen contemporary artists.
Collectively, their works examine the evolving relationships between
perception, memory, and the natural world through abstraction, landscape, and
figuration.
With bold gestures, shifting palettes, and luminous textures, The Presence in
Paint celebrates painting’s boundless potential to reveal both internal states and
expansive environments, affirming the vitality of the medium in contemporary
practice.
A full exhibition checklist and installation images are forthcoming. Join us for a
special event on September 27, hosted by Park Horse Project and Tim Van
Damm, and for an artist talk and reception on October 11, presented by RCG
Art Advisory. To attend either gathering—or to schedule a private viewing by
appointment—please contact us for details.
Autumn’s Arrival and the Art World’s Renewed Pulse
Fall arrived in New York with undeniable energy. Opening week buzzed with
exhibitions across the city, three art fairs, and a full slate of gallery dinners and
parties that set the season in motion.
Join me for a Day in the Life...
I start the morning at The Armory Show, meeting a client at the VIP opening.
We walk the fair together, stopping at targeted booths and ultimately acquiring
a work for her collection. Afterwards, over coffee at her apartment overlooking
Hudson Yards, we reflect on the day’s discoveries. Before every fair, we prepare
a list of artists to prioritize, but we also leave space for unexpected encounters—
an essential part of building thoughtful collections.
When we begin working with a new client, the first step is education. Collecting
is as much about understanding context as it is about acquiring objects, so we
spend time on art history, the structure of the market, and how galleries and
artists operate. This foundation allows clients to make confident decisions, and it ensures that each acquisition contributes to building a collection with long-
term significance and integrity.
From there, the day continues with a series of private viewings arranged around
the city. At one gallery, we preview Shara Hughes’ exhibition ahead of its
opening that evening, with additional works shown in the back offices. At
another, an Alex Katz painting is brought out for us in a private room—a rare
opportunity to consider such an iconic artist in an intimate setting.
A quick stop for lunch at the Mermaid Inn
In the afternoon, I make my way through Chelsea, stopping at openings at
Hauser & Wirth, Pace Prints, Matthew Marks, and finally Marianne Boesky
Gallery. The evening concludes at a gathering in Marianne’s impressive home,
where I have the chance to speak with Sanford Biggers, whose recent project at
Donum Estate in Napa left a lasting impression.
The Secondary Source
Should you be interested in selling or acquiring works, or having your
collection appraised, we would be pleased to speak with you in confidence. We
have a selection of works available privately and would be glad to share further
details upon request.
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