United States
Nyehaus was a gallery founded by noted collector, curator, and philanthropist Tim Nye, dedicated to the critical and in-depth exploration of work by contemporary artists, particularly those in mid-career. The gallery focused on artists whose work had garnered critical attention but had not yet been presented in a focused exhibition context. Nyehaus collaborated with artists and their dealers, often commissioning new works to enhance dialogue within an artist’s oeuvre. Its exhibitions were known for substantial publications and supporting events.
Nyehaus’ first venue, located at The National Arts Club for nearly five years, was notable for its rich cultural and architectural history, which resonated with Nye’s commitment to developing a cultural space rooted in historical significance.
Specializing in Southern California Light and Space and Assemblage artists, Nyehaus aimed to elevate these often-overlooked figures within East Coast and European art communities. The gallery’s mission was to bring these artists’ contributions to art history into the spotlight. Key exhibitions included the Rob Pruitt award-winning Primary Atmospheres at the David Zwirner Gallery in 2010, as well as Swell, a multi-gallery exploration of surf culture’s influence on this group of artists, which garnered significant attention, including front-page coverage in The New York Times.
In its most ambitious project, Nyehaus presented Venice in Venice, a part of the Venice Biennale’s Collateral Events, which transported a group of pioneering 1960s artists from Venice, California, to Venice, Italy. This exhibition was endorsed by The Getty and played a pivotal role in launching the Pacific Standard Time initiative, showcasing the significance of California art from 1945-1980.