How NYC Became the Art Capital of the World

After World War II, the center of the art world shifted from Paris to New York. It is here that new modern art styles and movements were born, such as Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, Conceptualism, Color Field, and Pop Art. Many artists from Europe migrated to New York, seeking new opportunities. In addition, American artists such as Jackson Pollock, Sol LeWitt, Mark Rothko, Alex Katz, and Roy Lichtenstein emerged onto the art scene and were central to these movements. Concurrently, New York's museums are collectively evolving into becoming the world's leading cultural institutions for fine art.

Scott Verchin is an independent business consultant which includes the visual arts and museum sectors. Throughout his career, he has served notable roles as Publisher of MUSEUMS and ARCHAEOLOGY magazine. Scott has also been a Contributor to Art Market Magazine covering US exhibitions. Recently, he has begun giving lectures about the history of art for local organizations such as Congregation B’nai Israel and Bigelow Center. A lifelong patron of the arts, Scott has frequented art museums and galleries on five different continents. He hosted his first exhibition, BLACK & WHITE PAINTINGS, on Long Island in 1989.