Gagosian to Launch Valentina Castellani’s Art Market History Book at The Drawing Center
Gagosian has announced the publication of 'Trading Beauty: Art Market Histories from the Altar to the Gallery' by Valentina Castellani. The book provides an illustrated survey of the Western art market's evolution from the medieval period to the contemporary era. A launch event featuring a conversation between Castellani and Drawing Center Executive Director Laura Hoptman is scheduled for May 11, 2026, in New York.
- People: Valentina Castellani, Laura Hoptman
- Galleries: Gagosian
- Museums: The Drawing Center
- Locations: New York
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