Jean-Paul Engelen, President of Phillips Americas, announces his departure to join Acquavella Galleries.
Jean-Paul Engelen, an esteemed figure in the art world, has announced his upcoming join as a director at Acquavella Galleries in New York, set to commence on July 1. Engelen has spent the past decade at Phillips auction house, where he progressed to the position of President for the Americas and Worldwide Co-Head of Modern and Contemporary Art.
Within Phillips, Engelen played a significant role in boosting global sales by 72% between 2015 and 2021, demonstrating his acumen for art market leadership. In 2023, he was promoted to Americas President following his tenure as Deputy Chairman, and his continued leadership of the Modern and Contemporary Art department.
Bill Acquavella, the gallery owner, expressed enthusiasm for Engelen's expertise, relationships, and commercial insight, describing him as an invaluable addition to their growing business. A renowned gallery known for its secondary market dealings and exhibitions spanning various art movements, Acquavella represents four contemporary artists on the primary market.
Engelen's departure from Phillips follows recent marquee auctions that saw significant sales drops compared to 2021. His choice to join Acquavella Galleries indicates a broader trend in the art market towards private sales, mirroring the shift made by Cheyenne Westphal. As Engelen prepares to contribute to shaping the Acquavella's future, he expresses gratitude for their trust in his abilities.
- Jean-Paul Engelen, who demonstrated his leadership in the modern and contemporary art market during his tenure at Phillips auction house, is set to join Acquavella Galleries in New York, known for their exhibitions spanning various art movements.
- Acquavella Galleries, renowned for its secondary market dealings, has expressed enthusiasm for Engelen's expertise, relationships, and commercial insight, as he is set to contribute to shaping their future.
- As a Director at Acquavella Galleries, Engelen will join the ranks of contemporary artists that the gallery represents on the primary market.
- Engelen's departure from Phillips, following recent marquee auctions that saw significant sales drops compared to 2021, signals a broader trend in the art market towards private sales, mirroring the shift made by Cheyenne Westphal.
- The art world is abuzz with anticipation as Engelen prepares to navigate the contemporary art scene, not just in galleries and museums, but also in the entertainment sphere where celebrities often engage with the art market.
- With Engelen's move to Acquavella Galleries, the art world watches eagerly for the upcoming exhibitions and installations that could potentially redefine the modern art market landscape.
