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The Clark Collection is guided by a belief in elevating emerging and overlooked voices whose practices disrupt and challenge conventional narratives.
A founding principle of the collection is to support the artists-first. Through advocacy, inclusivity and empowerment, we encourage an open dialogue with artists to further our vision in changing the world.
As part of our dedication to do impactful work, the collection aims to ensure that all artworks are viewable within its spaces. The latter allows the art-making process to be honored while also having the ability to share works with the public. We look forward to opening the collection and engaging with you through the artists and ideas it brings forward.
Shaped by the vision of Bob and Jane Clark, the collection is an embodiment to their enduring commitment to championing artists and strengthening the arts ecosystem. For more than a decade, Bob and Jane have dedicated themselves to collecting contemporary art, with a particular emphasis on supporting emerging and overlooked voices. This focused advocacy reflects their mission to advancing justice, equity and inclusivity within the cultural landscape. Envisioned as a public resource, the collection seeks to create meaningful opportunities for communities and global audiences alike to engage with today’s most compelling artists.
Beyond collecting artworks, Bob and Jane are proud supporters of institutions and initiatives including The Studio Museum Exhibition Fund, The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, The Aspen Art Fair, The Art Institute of Chicago, among many others. Their wish is to share the collection with the world and inspire future generations to recognize the impact art plays in transforming society.
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Stavroula Coulianidis is a New York-based curator who has dedicated her practice to exhibiting and advocating for emerging and rediscovered international artists. As Curator of The Clark Collection, Stavroula is responsible for elevating the collection’s global profile and expanding its visibility, the acquisition of new artworks, organizing exhibitions within the collection’s headquarters and developing opportunities for living artists. She is also the founder of STAV, a curatorial organization dedicated to supporting contemporary underrepresented artists.
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