Contemporary Wing advances the work of living artists through a dynamic exhibition program. Recognizing that Washington, D.C. is becoming a national platform for emerging art, our mission is to identify and advance artists who will define American art in the coming decade. Contemporary Wing was founded by Lauren Gentile, a longtime art professional and former director of Irvine Contemporary. 

LAUREN GENTILE, Founder/Director

Lauren Gentile has produced major exhibitions of historically significant artists including Shepard Fairey, Teo González, and Paul D. Miller (DJ Spooky), among others. While supporting the artists of today, she has helped nurture such emerging talent as Gaia, Hedieh Javanshir Ilchi, and Sebastian Martorana.  A certified appraiser of fine and decorative arts and an expert in the economics of the international art market, Lauren offers clients art investment and advisory services.

Lauren studied art history, Italian, and German at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago, the University of Florence and the Goethe Institute. She holds an M.A. in art business from Sotheby’s Institute London and B.A. degrees in art history and international studies from DePaul University in Chicago.  Her private sector career includes work with art hedge funds and as director of sales in auction houses and galleries specializing in a variety of markets. Lauren is a member of ArtTable and The Contemporaries Steering Committee at The Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

When she’s not selling art, she’s buying it. Ask Lauren about the many diamond dust prints and conceptual sculptures that watch over her Logan Circle apartment.

Lauren Gentile: lauren@contemporarywing.com

MIKE GLATZER, Consultant/Mural Projects

A recent import to Washington, D.C., Mike Glatzer is the co-founder of M.A.N.Y. Project (Murals Around New York).   Mike is a leading organizer of contemporary and street art exhibits in New York City, including the murals of the 2010 Dumbo Arts Fair and the recent “Up Close & Personal” and “Town & Country” exhibits.  With M.A.N.Y., Mike  has curated installations with world-renowned street artists, including D*Face, Gaia,  Lady Aiko, Other, Veng, OverUnder, Radical, Creepy, Know Hope, Logan Hicks, Skewville and How & Nosm.  He also served on the executive board of No Longer Empty, a non-profit organization that creates art exhibitions in vacant real estate.  Mike studied studio art and art history at the University of Georgia and is a contemporary painter and photographer.

Mike Glatzer: mike@contemporarywing.com

LINDSAY ALBERT, Assistant/Media

Lindsay’s art education started in the sunny plains of Tampa, FL studying art history and photography earning a B.A. from the University of South Florida with a focus on 20th century art and The New York School.  In addition to freelance photography, Lindsay worked at the Tampa Museum of Art as an assistant events manager where she managed the design, decor and all logistics for museum events.  In D.C., you can usually find Lindsay - an aspiring chef, connoisseur of travel and patron of spontaneity - perusing Eastern Market for exotic ingredients.

Lindsay Albert: lindsay@contemporarywing.com

VERONICA JACKSON, Consultant/Exhibit Design

Veronica Jackson is Principal and Senior Exhibit Designer for The Jackson Design Group and a collector of contemporary art.  She graduated from the University of Virginia and holds a B.S. in Architecture.  Working as a creative exhibit designer, interpretive master planner, and interior architect for more than 25 years, she has orchestrated many culturally significant and historically prominent projects from concept to completion. Veronica believes that art is, for many, a transformative experience and should be accessible to everyone, especially in the form of public exhibits.  Her work in the arts community reflects this passion, as especially exemplified by the 2 story mural painted by one of DC's emerging artists on the side of her home located in DC's Bloomingdale neighborhood.

Veronica Jackson: veronica@contemporarywing.com

KATE NICHOLSON, Consultant/Editorial & Curatorial

Kate Nicholson is a collector of contemporary art, a lawyer, writer, and general arts enthusiast.  She holds a J.D. degree from Harvard University and a B.A. degree from Dartmouth where she was also a Senior Fellow for visual and literary arts.  Kate served on the Contemporary Aquisitions Committee for the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden from 2006-2010, and currently serves on the Contemporaries Steering Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. When she's not immersed in contemporary art or fiction, you can find Kate walking in Logan Circle with her smiling labrador puppy, Jasper.

Kate Nicholson: kate@contemporarywing.com

BLAKE KIMBROUGH, Consultant/Curatorial

Blake Kimbrough has a passion for collecting contemporary art, especially art of the African Diaspora, an area in which he holds longstanding expertise.  Blake is on the Board of Directors of the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art in Brooklyn, New York, where he has served since 2002.  He is also a Contemporaries Steering Committee member for the Corcoran Gallery of Art in D.C.  A project engineer in the aerospace industry who hails from Los Angeles, Blake holds degrees from U.C. Berkeley and American University. When he is not trekking between NYC and D.C., Blake follows his appetite around the globe in search of innovative cuisine.

Blake Kimbrough: blake@contemporarywing.com

Submissions: Although we appreciate your interest, Contemporary Wing is currently not accepting artist's submissions.