Ken Tan Named Gallery Director of Marc Straus Gallery

Marc Straus, Founder of MARC STRAUS gallery, has announced the appointment of Ken Tan as Gallery Director.

Tan will be joining forces with Gallery Director and partner, Timothy Hawkinson, and will focus on multimedia and communications strategies. He will spearhead the gallery's efforts in Asia and the Middle East, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Jakarta, and Dubai.

Hailing from Singapore, Tan brings with him extensive knowledge of the Asian contemporary art markets, and over 10 years of entrepreneurial and multimedia experience. In Singapore, he served as a private advisor to contemporary artists wishing to enter the international art market. In 2012, he founded a multi-disciplinary marketing agency in Singapore focusing on creative marketing solutions for a digital generation, leading the campaigns for the National Museum of Singapore, the Singapore Art Museum, and Singapore Fashion Festival. He played a vital role in the Singapore Art Museum's inaugural exhibition at its contemporary art wing, 8Q, called "8Q-Rate School," having created all marketing, multimedia, and exhibition materials. In addition, he was the Creative Director for Bates, an international marketing and advertising agency. Tan is a recipient of numerous multimedia awards and is also a passionate collector of contemporary art.

Marc Straus says, "We are thrilled to have Ken on board as Director of the gallery. His extensive knowledge of the market and of artists in South East Asia; and his proven experience as a leader in multimedia marketing is an extraordinary combination."

Tan's first project is the upcoming solo exhibition of Hermann Nitsch's paintings. Nitsch is arguably Austria's most important and influential living artist. This is Nitsch's first show with the gallery, which will span work from over 40 years. The exhibitions runs from September 9 to October 18.

About Marc Straus Gallery

MARC STRAUS, located at 299 Grand Street in a 3-story building, is a contemporary art gallery that opened in 2011. The gallery specializes in discovering and fostering some of the best new international art talent, representing 16 artists from 10 countries many of whom are established but have not shown in the US before. Its track record of discovering extraordinary new artists and re-discovering recognized talent has established MARC STRAUS as one of New York's leading contemporary art galleries. The gallery continues to extend its program to a wider audience by regularly participating in fairs and biennials in the US as well as Europe and Asia.