C L E A R I N G

What C L E A R I N G does

C L E A R I N G is a privately-held contemporary art gallery founded in 2011, operating permanent gallery spaces in New York (260 Bowery) and Los Angeles (530 N Western Avenue), with seasonal/exhibition presences in Brussels (Knokke-Heist), Paris, Basel, Beverly Hills, and Comporta. The gallery represents a roster of more than 50 international contemporary artists — including established names such as Harold Ancart, Korakrit Arunanondchai, Marguerite Humeau, and Hugh Hayden, alongside emerging contributors — and operates an ongoing exhibition program organized around an annual SEASONS series (now in its 21st iteration), producing both solo and group shows at its gallery locations.

The gallery's commercial model is primary-market art sales: C L E A R I N G takes works on consignment from represented artists and sells them directly to collectors and institutions, earning a commission on each transaction. Distribution is event-driven and dual-track: rotating exhibitions at the permanent galleries serve as the foundational programming, while an extensive fair calendar — spanning 20+ events annually including Art Basel (Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong), Frieze (London, Los Angeles, New York), FIAC Paris, Art Brussels, and Miart — provides year-round global collector access. Pricing is quotation-based and not publicly disclosed; collectors contact the gallery directly for artwork pricing.

C L E A R I N G serves three horizontal customer segments: high-net-worth private collectors and family offices (primary), museums and institutions (secondary), and corporate collectors (secondary). The gallery does not employ proprietary technology platforms; its value proposition is grounded in artist representation, curatorial programming, market access through fairs, and brand reputation built over 14 years of continuous operation. Revenue and ownership details are not publicly disclosed.

Name

C L E A R I N G

Legal name

C L E A R I N G

Website

https://c-l-e-a-r-i-n-g.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

C L E A R I N G is a privately-held contemporary art gallery founded in 2011, operating primary-market sales from permanent galleries in New York and Los Angeles, with seasonal presences in Europe and participation in 20+ major international art fairs annually for a roster of 50+ represented artists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contemporary Art Gallery Services

NAICS

Art Dealers (459920)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAJADAH

Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Museums, Galleries & Cultural Institutions

SECONDARYMPAGAFAJ

Arts, Crafts & Maker Fairs

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Exhibitions, Fairs & Expos (Consumer/Public)

Keywords

• Contemporary art gallery
• Primary market art sales
• Artist representation
• International art fairs
• Exhibition programming

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Art Sales Commission: C L E A R I N G generates revenue through the sale of contemporary artworks by represented artists, earning a commission on each transaction. The gallery sells works ranging from emerging to established artists with prices typically negotiated directly with collectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

C L E A R I N G is a contemporary art gallery that represents a roster of over 50 international artists and sells their works through physical gallery spaces in New York and Los Angeles, organized exhibitions, and participation in major international art fairs. The gallery generates revenue by earning commissions on sales of primary-market contemporary artworks to collectors and institutions, while providing artist representation, exhibition programming, and curatorial services.

Product overview

C L E A R I N G is a contemporary art gallery operating physical spaces in New York (260 Bowery) and Los Angeles (530 N Western Avenue). The gallery represents a roster of international artists and provides exhibition services, including solo and group exhibitions, as well as participation in major international art fairs such as Art Basel, FIAC, Frieze, and others. The gallery organizes exhibitions under seasonal themes (labeled SEASONS 1 through 21) spanning from 2011 to present.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• C L E A R I N G Gallery Physical contemporary art gallery with spaces in New York (260 Bowery) and Los Angeles (530 N Western Avenue), open Tuesday through Saturday, offering collectors direct access to view and acquire contemporary artworks.
• Artist Representation Services Professional representation and promotion of a roster of over 50 international contemporary artists including Harold Ancart, Korakrit Arunanondchai, Jean-Marie Appriou, Loïc Raguénès, and others, providing primary-market sales support and career development.
• Exhibition Services Organization and hosting of contemporary art exhibitions, including solo artist shows, group exhibitions, and traveling exhibitions across gallery locations and partner spaces, organized under SEASONS series numbering.
• International Art Fair Participation Booth participation in major international contemporary art fairs including Art Basel (Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong), Frieze (London, Los Angeles, New York), FIAC Paris, Art Brussels, Independent, Felix LA, and others, providing collectors worldwide access to represented artists.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hauser & Wirth: Major international contemporary gallery with locations in New York, Los Angeles, London, Zurich, Hong Kong, Somerset, and elsewhere. Comparable multi-city gallery model, international fair participation, and contemporary artist roster, with deeper historical-artist and programming breadth than CLEARING.
• Pace Gallery: Major blue-chip contemporary gallery with galleries in New York, Los Angeles, London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, and Geneva. Directly comparable contemporary primary-market model and fair circuit presence, with a deeper institutional and historical artist roster than CLEARING.
• David Zwirner: One of the largest blue-chip contemporary galleries globally with multiple New York, London, Paris, and Hong Kong locations and an extensive fair presence. Directly comparable as a contemporary art primary-market gallery representing major international artists, but at materially larger scale than CLEARING.
• Gagosian: The largest global blue-chip contemporary gallery with 20+ locations worldwide and a roster spanning living and historically significant artists. Comparable contemporary primary-market business model and Art Basel/Frieze presence, but at vastly larger scale than CLEARING.

Direct peers

• König Galerie: Contemporary gallery with locations in Berlin, London, Tokyo, and Seoul, known for monumental exhibition programming and consistent Art Basel/Frieze presence. Comparable contemporary primary-market gallery with transatlantic footprint and similar emerging-to-established artist mix.
• Sprüth Magers: Contemporary gallery with locations in Berlin, London, Los Angeles, and New York, representing established international contemporary and post-war artists. Directly comparable as a transatlantic contemporary gallery with similar fair circuit participation and roster composition.
• Gladstone Gallery: Contemporary gallery with locations in New York, Brussels, and Seoul, with strong international fair participation including Art Basel and Frieze circuits. Highly comparable mid-large-scale contemporary primary-market gallery with similar geographic footprint and roster profile.
• 303 Gallery: Contemporary gallery based in New York's Chelsea district, representing international contemporary artists with strong Art Basel and Frieze presence. Comparable mid-scale contemporary primary-market gallery with similar roster philosophy and collector focus.
• Galerie Eva Presenhuber: Contemporary gallery with spaces in Zurich and New York, with regular participation in Art Basel, Frieze, and FIAC. Comparable mid-large-scale gallery with strong roster of established and emerging contemporary artists and similar fair-driven go-to-market.
• Galleria Continua: Contemporary gallery with an unusually global footprint spanning Italy, France, China, Cuba, Brazil, and beyond. Comparable international contemporary primary-market model with multiple locations and significant fair participation, though with a broader geographic spread than CLEARING.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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