Interview with Curator Nu Nguyen, pt.2
Interview with Curator Nu Nguyen, pt.1
Base partner Geoff Cook met Nu Nguyen through a mutual friend in New York City. Since then, he has heard her described several times as “that good looking Asian girl who walks around with Michael Ovitz at openings.” Ha. What little they know about the razor-sharp curator to the Ovitz collection … more
Nine Contemporary Artists To Watch (Or Keep Watching)
It’s that time again, art fans. Following up on his post last fall of 11 Artists to Watch, Base partner & CEO and avid contemporary art collector Dimitri Jeurissen presents us with nine more artists not to miss. … more
Interview with artist Dan Halter, pt. 2
In December 2007, while on his honeymoon, Base partner Geoff Cook unexpectedly came across the work of Dan Halter. He was immediately taken by the combination of artistry, conceptualism and political commentary … more
Jeff Koons Hulk Elvis Book Signing At The Gagosian Shop
Jeff Koons was at the newish Gagosian Shop on Dec.17th, signing copies of his new book, Hulk Elvis. While Hulk Elvis is new, the work in it is from Koons’s summer 2007 show of the same name, at Gagosian’s London gallery. … more
Interview with artist Dan Halter, pt. 1
In December 2007, while on his honeymoon, Base partner Geoff Cook unexpectedly came across the work of Dan Halter. He was immediately taken by the combination of artistry, conceptualism and political commentary … more
“The Subjecters”, de Thomas Hirschhorn

Ch.ACO, Chile’s First-Ever Contemporary Art Fair
Ch.ACO, the first-ever contemporary art fair of Chile starts today! We at Base Santiago had the privilege of designing the website and the catalog for the fair.
The fair takes place at an airfield for gliders, with artwork displayed among hangars, temporary tents and on the field itself. The fair’s objective … more
Things We Like: Gagosian Goes Retail
It is a fascinating time in the world of contemporary art in which the industry kingpins are maneuvering for the eyes and wallets of the masses (albeit the well-to-do ones). On the heels of Phillips de Pury’s announcement of an editorial project, Gagosian Gallery has opened its first-ever retail shop. … more
