London Dealer Ian Rosenfeld Has Died, Leaving ‘An Enduring Impact on the Art World’

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Ian Rosenfeld, the founder and director of Fitzrovia gallery rosenfeld, has died, aged 73.

The gallery said it was ‘deeply saddened’ to announce the news on Friday, stating the photographer, filmmaker, and gallery director had championed artists with ‘passion and vision’.

‘His kindness, generosity, and unwavering dedication to supporting artists have left an enduring impact on the art world.’

Rosenfeld joined Galleria Porcini (formerly Galleria Napoli Nobilissima) in Naples in 2007, where he led the contemporary art programme. In 2011, he co-founded rosenfeld (formerly rosenfeld porcini) with Dario Porcini, later taking over as solo director.

Before opening the gallery, Rosenfeld was a photographer and filmmaker who wrote and directed short films like The Doors of Memory (1998) and Echoes of Time (1993), both of which premiered at the Venice Film Festival.

Artists ‘need to feel understood and appreciated by those working with them and content that both sides are working towards a common goal,’ Rosenfeld wrote in a 2012 article for The Guardian offering artists advice on how to navigate art fairs.

He added that he sought an ‘original voice’ and did not ascribe to the practice of replacing an artist with a fresh face should they not perform as expected.

Industry peers remember the gallerist for his kindness and passion for art and artists.

‘The gallery remains committed to honouring his legacy, ensuring his vision continues to thrive,’ a spokesperson for rosenfeld said. —[O]

Main image: Ian Rosenfeld. Courtesy © Rosenfeld 2025.