Are you still changing exhibitions as you would if open and are the exhibitions virtual-only now? How’s that going?
I have extended all exhibitions through June 30, 2020, and will do a group exhibition in July. I have been sending previews selectively. 

Are you breaking any laws by opening your gallery for appointments-only, if say, a collector wanted to see the artwork before investing in buying?
I have been discouraging clients from coming for appointments and will start taking appointments Friday 13th of June. Face masks will be required and limited to 4 people at a time will be permitted in the gallery.  No laws are being broken.

Eva Chimento.

Are you still participating in the art fairs as they still seem to virtually exist. If so, what’s your opinion of the new virtual trend?
I have chosen not to do any art fairs this year and will be participating in Gallery Platform LA.  I am still leery of the virtual trend. 

Do you think your space will be open this summer with limitations of how many people can enter your venue? 
I will open and will have the above precautions in place.

Michael Tedja, The color guide series, On view through June 30, 2020 at Chimento Contemporary.

Are openings now a thing of the past and can you foresee a new trend for announcing a new show instead of the traditional art opening? 
I think it is a time will tell situation regarding openings.  I think the art community will have to get creative.

Is there anything surprisingly positive you have noticed so far for the art world as we know it today? Or something you feel you or we all could learn from this? 
The positive: this has brought everyone closer, people checking in on one another and sharing information.  Artists have gone above and beyond with encouragement for each other.  I think what I am learning is that it is okay to slow down, stop and reboot if need be.

 

 

Chimento Contemporary, 4480 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016  (323) 998-0464