Why do discerning collectors “follow the gallery”? Because trusted gallerists and curators develop taste with rigor, steward artists over years, and build programs you can rely on. In this edition of Noeme’s Art of Collecting Art series—moderated by Enoch Tang, Founder of Noeme Foundation—we open the gallery playbook: how exhibitions are built, how to read a program across spaces, and how relationships (artist–gallery–collector) shape confident collecting.
With a decades-long reputation and scholarship-driven program, Hollis Taggart (est. 1979) is an ideal setting to explore collecting with curators you trust. In this event, you’ll meet discerning collectors who have trusted Hollis Taggart for years—and discover what long-term collecting relationships look like in practice.
Why Attend?
🤝 Network – Connect with like-minded finance & tech professionals who share a passion for art
🔍 Learn – Gain insights into the fundamentals of art collecting, valuation, and market trends
🖼 Engage – Experience direct interaction with leading galleries, artists, and industry experts
🕛 Space is limited—reserve your spot and continue your journey through the Art of Collecting Art series with us.
Agenda
6:15 PM – Doors Open
6:30 PM – Main Program Starts
8:30 PM – Event Wrap-Up
Panelists
Hollis Taggart — President & Owner, Hollis Taggart
Founder of the gallery (est. 1979) with prior locations in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.; a leader in scholarship-driven historical programs and a vibrant contemporary division (Chelsea historic program; Downtown contemporary).
Paul Efstathiou — Director, Hollis Taggart Downtown
Second-generation dealer and curator with 20+ years’ experience; has worked closely with 70+ artists and serves on the board of MoCA Westport (CT). Leads the gallery’s Downtown program.
Gabrielle Yi-Wen Mar — Artist on Show
Multilingual Taiwanese-American artist known for lyrical abstraction shaped by nature, music, and memory. Trained in traditional Chinese calligraphy; M.A. in East Asian Studies (UCSB), doctoral study in Visual Arts (UCSD). Exhibitions include Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, the Louvre conference hall (Focus), National Arts Club, Salmagundi Club, Art Taipei, Taipei 101 Gallery, and Hollis Taggart; works in collections across Asia, America, and Europe.
Hortensia Soriano, D.C. — Director, The Rafael Soriano Foundation
Former Miami-based chiropractic physician (24 years) and daughter of acclaimed Cuban painter Rafael Soriano. As Foundation Director, advances scholarship, exhibitions, and museum placements of Soriano’s work, continuing a legacy rooted in rigorous craft and diaspora history.
Host and Organizers
The Noeme Foundation is a non-profit organization that fosters meaningful connections between the worlds of art, technology, business, and culture. We create experiences that bridge disciplines—bringing together collectors, creatives, and curious minds through intimate gatherings, curated exhibitions, and thoughtful dialogue.
Hollis Taggart - Founded in 1979, Hollis Taggart is a scholarship-driven New York gallery long recognized for bringing museum-quality work to market, reviving overlooked estates, and championing contemporary voices. The gallery’s program traces American art’s arc from the Hudson River School through American Modernism to Post-War and Contemporary, developed through countless critically acclaimed, research-based exhibitions. Today the gallery operates two spaces—Chelsea (521 W 26th St) and Downtown/Lower East Side (109 Norfolk St)—and represents a robust roster that includes both historical estates and living artists. In 2025 the gallery was inducted into the Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA), underscoring its longstanding commitment to connoisseurship and professional standards.
Insider’s Guide to the Collector’s Eye - Collecting with Curators You Trust
Hosts
Thu, Nov 13, 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM (EST)
To be shared on approval (New York)
20 attendees
Why do discerning collectors “follow the gallery”? Because trusted gallerists and curators develop taste with rigor, steward artists over years, and build programs you can rely on. In this edition of Noeme’s Art of Collecting Art series—moderated by Enoch Tang, Founder of Noeme Foundation—we open the gallery playbook: how exhibitions are built, how to read a program across spaces, and how relationships (artist–gallery–collector) shape confident collecting.
With a decades-long reputation and scholarship-driven program, Hollis Taggart (est. 1979) is an ideal setting to explore collecting with curators you trust. In this event, you’ll meet discerning collectors who have trusted Hollis Taggart for years—and discover what long-term collecting relationships look like in practice.
Why Attend?
🤝 Network – Connect with like-minded finance & tech professionals who share a passion for art
🔍 Learn – Gain insights into the fundamentals of art collecting, valuation, and market trends
🖼 Engage – Experience direct interaction with leading galleries, artists, and industry experts
🕛 Space is limited—reserve your spot and continue your journey through the Art of Collecting Art series with us.
Agenda
6:15 PM – Doors Open
6:30 PM – Main Program Starts
8:30 PM – Event Wrap-Up
Panelists
Hollis Taggart — President & Owner, Hollis Taggart
Founder of the gallery (est. 1979) with prior locations in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.; a leader in scholarship-driven historical programs and a vibrant contemporary division (Chelsea historic program; Downtown contemporary).
Paul Efstathiou — Director, Hollis Taggart Downtown
Second-generation dealer and curator with 20+ years’ experience; has worked closely with 70+ artists and serves on the board of MoCA Westport (CT). Leads the gallery’s Downtown program.
Gabrielle Yi-Wen Mar — Artist on Show
Multilingual Taiwanese-American artist known for lyrical abstraction shaped by nature, music, and memory. Trained in traditional Chinese calligraphy; M.A. in East Asian Studies (UCSB), doctoral study in Visual Arts (UCSD). Exhibitions include Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, the Louvre conference hall (Focus), National Arts Club, Salmagundi Club, Art Taipei, Taipei 101 Gallery, and Hollis Taggart; works in collections across Asia, America, and Europe.
Hortensia Soriano, D.C. — Director, The Rafael Soriano Foundation
Former Miami-based chiropractic physician (24 years) and daughter of acclaimed Cuban painter Rafael Soriano. As Foundation Director, advances scholarship, exhibitions, and museum placements of Soriano’s work, continuing a legacy rooted in rigorous craft and diaspora history.
Host and Organizers
The Noeme Foundation is a non-profit organization that fosters meaningful connections between the worlds of art, technology, business, and culture. We create experiences that bridge disciplines—bringing together collectors, creatives, and curious minds through intimate gatherings, curated exhibitions, and thoughtful dialogue.
Hollis Taggart - Founded in 1979, Hollis Taggart is a scholarship-driven New York gallery long recognized for bringing museum-quality work to market, reviving overlooked estates, and championing contemporary voices. The gallery’s program traces American art’s arc from the Hudson River School through American Modernism to Post-War and Contemporary, developed through countless critically acclaimed, research-based exhibitions. Today the gallery operates two spaces—Chelsea (521 W 26th St) and Downtown/Lower East Side (109 Norfolk St)—and represents a robust roster that includes both historical estates and living artists. In 2025 the gallery was inducted into the Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA), underscoring its longstanding commitment to connoisseurship and professional standards.