Simões de Assis

What Simões de Assis does

Simões de Assis is a family-owned contemporary art gallery founded in 1984 in Curitiba, Brazil, and operated across two generations of the founding family. The gallery maintains two physical spaces — a headquarters in Curitiba (Batel) and a second gallery in São Paulo (Jardins) — and represents a curated roster of approximately 40 artists and estates, with a particular focus on Brazilian modernism and contemporary art in dialogue with Latin American and global perspectives.

The gallery operates three core revenue streams: primary market sales of works by directly represented artists through gallery exhibitions and private sales; secondary market transactions facilitated through a dedicated online consignment platform that mediates discreet sales between collectors globally; and transactions generated through participation in major international art fairs including Art Basel Miami Beach, Frieze London, ZONAMACO, ArtRio, and SP-Arte. Distribution is augmented by an online presence on the Artsy marketplace and direct social channels (Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo) plus a newsletter. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; sales are conducted through an inquiry-based system typical of the high-end primary and secondary art market.

The customer base is segmented across private collectors (primary segment), museums and public institutions, and international collectors participating in the secondary market. The gallery does not disclose revenue, has no external funding, no parent company, and no subsidiaries; it operates as an independent private firm with 11–50 employees. Strategic positioning is built on 40+ years of brand reputation, a curated artist roster, and a globally distributed fair and digital footprint.

Name

Simões de Assis

Legal name

Simões de Assis

Website

https://simoesdeassis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Simões de Assis is a family-owned contemporary art gallery founded in 1984 in Curitiba, Brazil, representing approximately 40 artists and estates across two gallery spaces in Curitiba and São Paulo, with global reach through international art fairs and an online consignment platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Primary Market Art Sales: Sales of artworks directly represented artists through gallery exhibitions and private sales
2. Secondary Market / Consignments: Discreet and exclusive consignment service for secondary market artworks, mediating transactions between collectors and buyers globally through online system
3. Art Fair Sales: Revenue from participation in international art fairs including Art Basel Miami Beach, Frieze London, ZONAMACO, ArtRio, SP-Arte

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Simões de Assis is a contemporary art gallery that represents approximately 40 artists and estates, operating two physical gallery spaces in Curitiba and São Paulo to host exhibitions of modern and contemporary Brazilian and Latin American art. The gallery also runs an online consignment platform enabling discreet secondary market transactions globally and participates in major international art fairs including Art Basel Miami Beach, Frieze London, ZONAMACO, ArtRio, and SP-Arte.

Product overview

Simões de Assis is an art gallery founded in 1984, operating as a unified gallery business with three core offerings: physical gallery spaces in Curitiba and São Paulo hosting exhibitions of represented artists; an online consignment platform enabling discreet global secondary market sales; and participation in international art fairs. The gallery represents approximately 40 artists and estates, with a focus on Brazilian art in dialogue with Latin American and global perspectives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Art Gallery Services Physical gallery spaces in Curitiba (headquarters) and São Paulo showcasing modern and contemporary Brazilian and Latin American art, with a curated roster of approximately 40 artists and estates. Open to visitors with appointment-based viewing and during specified hours.
• Consignações (Online Consignment Platform)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Marchands and Galleries WorldwideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe gallery maintains close relationships with marchands and gallery owners around the world, facilitating global reach for consignors and buyers in secondary market transactions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Gagosian: Largest global gallery network. Increasingly active in Latin American modern and contemporary art, with secondary market capabilities analogous to Simões de Assis's consignment business.
• Pace Gallery: Major global gallery with strong representation of Latin American artists. Competes on the international fair circuit and for institutional placements.
• David Zwirner: Global contemporary gallery with expanding Latin American artist representation. Comparable in being a sales-led primary/secondary market operator present at major fairs.
• White Cube: Global mega-gallery operating across multiple international cities. Competes with Simões de Assis for top-tier Latin American artists and on the same international fair circuit, but at vastly greater scale.
• Hauser & Wirth: International gallery with broad contemporary and modern program. Competes for Latin American artists and collectors, often present at the same fairs (Frieze, Art Basel).

Emerging players

• Galleria Continua: International gallery with multiple locations (Italy, Paris, Beijing, São Paulo). Overlaps in Latin American artist representation and fair circuit presence, but with a more globally dispersed footprint.

Direct peers

• Galeria Nara Roesler: Leading Brazilian contemporary art gallery with locations in São Paulo, Rio, and New York. Most directly comparable to Simões de Assis in scale, Brazilian modernist focus, international fair presence, and primary/secondary market model.
• Mendes Wood DM: Brazilian gallery founded in São Paulo with spaces in Paris, New York, and Brussels. Comparable contemporary art roster, aggressive international expansion model, and shared fair circuit participation.
• Casa Triângulo: São Paulo-based contemporary art gallery with a similar curatorial profile to Simões de Assis, active in Brazilian contemporary art and international fairs like SP-Arte.
• Galeria Vermelho: São Paulo contemporary art gallery with comparable mid-size operations, Brazilian artist focus, and international art fair participation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/simoesdeassis
• Facebookfacebook.com/simoesdeassis
• Instagraminstagram.com/simoesdeassis_

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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