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Joseph Nahmad

Joseph Nahmad

Joseph Nahmad is an art dealer and business executive. He is the founder of Nahmad Contemporary.

Early Life & Education

Joseph Nahmad grew up in a family of art dealers.

He went to auctions as early as the age of 5.

He skipped college, in pursuit of a career similar to his family members'.

However, he was interested in buying contemporary art; his father has gone on record stating that any art made after 1965 is "almost a fraud."

Career

Beginnings

Joseph Nahmad got into the art dealership business when he was 19 years old. The first piece he bought was one of Lucio Fontana's Concetto Spaziale canvases while he was at Sotheby's Institute of Art. He bought it for £1.8 million after he could not get a hold of his father David Nahmad, a well-known art dealer.

According to Joseph, his father was not happy about the decision, as he sold the very same painting 40 years prior for about $2,000.

Eventually, he had his first gallery opening.

The exhibit, called "Blind," featured works by Roy Nachum.

Nahmad Contemporary

In 2013, Nahmad founded Nahmad Contemporary on Manhattan's Upper East Side. He shows contemporary artwork in his gallery, including those in the likes of Richard Prince and Jean-Michel Basquiat. [1]

His first exhibit was called "Blind," and it featured works by the painter Roy Nachum.

Nahmad's focus in leading contemporary artists who rose in the 1980's.

His gallery also features a selection of other modern artists from the 20th century, as well as recent works by select artists working today.

Awards & Accomplishments

Nahmad was listed as one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 in 2018 for 'Art & Style.'

Personal Life

Joe Nahmad is the son of David Nahmad. He is from a family of art dealers, many of whom are based in Monaco. [1]

References

[1]
Citation Linkforbes.comJoseph Nahmad's profile on Forbes
Nov 23, 2017, 4:35 AM
[2]
Citation Linkforbes.comNahmad is listed in the 'Art & Style' list for Forbes 30 Under 30 (2018)
Nov 23, 2017, 4:36 AM
[3]
Citation Linknahmadcontemporary.comList of Nahmad Contemporary's artists
Nov 23, 2017, 4:42 AM
[4]
Citation Linknahmadcontemporary.comAbout Nahmad Contemporary
Nov 23, 2017, 4:46 AM
[5]
Citation Linkinstagram.comNahmad Contemporary's Instagram
Nov 23, 2017, 4:47 AM
[6]
Citation Linkfacebook.comNahmad Contemporary's Facebookpage
Nov 23, 2017, 4:47 AM
[7]
Citation Linktwitter.comNahmad Contemporary's Twitterprofile
Nov 23, 2017, 4:48 AM
[8]
Citation Linkartnet.com"Nahmad Empire Expands into Contemporary Art" (via Artnet)
Nov 23, 2017, 5:01 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comJoseph Nahmad with his father David Nahmad
Nov 23, 2017, 5:13 AM
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Citation Linkobserver.comJoseph Nahmad's first exhibit, "Blind," featured works by Roy Nachum
Nov 23, 2017, 5:21 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comNahmad at his first art exhibit with Roy Nachum
Nov 23, 2017, 5:21 AM