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Leo Castelli Gallery print view role Dealer/Gallery dates 1958- city New York City state NY sex n/a historical notes Leo Castelli, founder of Leo Castelli Gallery, began in the art market in full force in 1957, recognizing that important cultural changes were occurring in America and that a new form of art would derive from Abstract Expressionism which was in its heyday. The first two artists he signed up were Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg, both transitional figures in the move from Abstract Expressionism to Pop Art. Castelli became known as one of the greatest salesmen in the art market and an avid supporter of contemporary art movements. Born Sept. 4, 1907, in Trieste, Italy. Died Aug. 21, 1999, at age 91. decades of activity 1960-1970 1970-1980 1980-1990 1990-2000 2000-2010 2010-2020 website http://www.castelligallery.com/ email info@castelligallery.com phone 212 249 4470 updated 10/31/2024 13:33:16 bibliographic search Search Frick Art Reference Library Catalog Search Photoarchive Search Worldcat Search Library of Congress Name Authority File (LCNAF) Search Virtual International Authority File (VIAF) Search Wikidata Entry Archives/Repository Collection Title Collection Details Archives of American Art Victor Building, Suite 2200 Leo Castelli Gallery records, circa 1880-2000, bulk 1957-1999. see details... Archives of American Art Victor Building, Suite 2200 Oral history interview with Ivan C. Karp, 1986 April 17-1988 October 18 see details... Archives of American Art Victor Building, Suite 2200 Oral history interview with Anne Rorimer, 2010 Nov. 15-16. see details... see also: Castelli, Leo «  back