Yavuz Gallery Now Ames Yavuz
Left to right: Glen Ames; Can Yavuz. Courtesy Yavuz Gallery.
On 17 February, Yavuz Gallery announced that it would be renamed Ames Yavuz. The change synthesises the surnames of founder Can Yavuz and partner Glen Ames to reflect their respective Asia-Pacific and European heritage, and relationship in life and business.
Both Yavuz and Ames spoke of their commitment to nurture and elevate artists who spark dialogue and enable change.
Founded as Yavuz Gallery in Singapore in 2010, Ames Yavuz expanded to Sydney in 2019, becoming the first commercial art gallery from Asia to establish a permanent space in Australia.
The gallery has since supported leading contemporary artists from around the world, including blue-chip names such as Yeo Kaa, Patricia Piccinini, and Pinaree Sanpitak.
‘We are honoured to represent an array of established and emerging artists from around the world,’ the gallery says.
‘Ames Yavuz embraces its diverse background through a strong international perspective. Our focus continues to be underpinned by robust curatorial, commercial, and institutional practices that foster intercultural discourse on a global scale.’
Ames Yavuz is committed to celebrating art and artists—shining a light on diversity in all its forms and promoting social significance in art that addresses the pressing issues of our times.
Main image: Left to right: Glen Ames; Can Yavuz. Courtesy Yavuz Gallery.
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