Robert Kidd Gallery

What Robert Kidd Gallery does

Robert Kidd Gallery, now operating as New York Paris Art Gallery, is a privately-held contemporary art gallery founded in 1976 in Birmingham, Michigan by Cranbrook Academy of Art graduates Robert Louis Kidd and Ray Frost Fleming. The gallery operates from a two-level, architect-designed (Irving Tobocman) exhibition and archive space on Townsend Street in downtown Birmingham, with a secondary space on South Old Woodward Avenue. Its product portfolio spans contemporary paintings, photography, sculpture, handcrafted jewelry (including the Shelby Packer Collection and the Robert Kidd Collection manufactured in Maui, Hawaii), furniture by designer Noam Nayberg, and rock-and-roll memorabilia, with a curated stable of approximately 16 photographers, 4 sculptors, and 1 furniture designer. Distribution is omnichannel: high-value and limited-edition artworks are sold via direct email inquiry handled by owner Gerard Marti, while rock-and-roll branded merchandise (t-shirts, mugs) is sold globally through a dedicated Shopify storefront.

The business model is transaction-based retail and consignment-style art sales across multiple price tiers, from approximately $600 entry-level limited-edition prints to original mixed-media pieces at $9,500, supplemented by lower-priced branded merchandise. The gallery has built a differentiated niche around the fusion of fine art and rock-and-roll culture, evidenced by celebrity collectors (Slash, Keith Richards, Steven Tyler, Paris Hilton, Tommy Lee, Mick Fleetwood, Ronnie Wood) and strategic content partnerships, including the exclusive release of Mick Fleetwood's fine art photography and acquisition of rights to Howard Grafton's Beatles Ed Sullivan photographs (limited edition of 25 sets). The enterprise has historically operated without disclosed funding, institutional backing, or a parent company, with 1–10 employees and no public financial reporting. A recent rebrand to New York Paris Art Gallery, a Shopify e-commerce expansion, and content/IP acquisitions indicate ongoing portfolio diversification rather than scale-stage growth.

Name

Robert Kidd Gallery

Legal name

New York Paris Art Gallery

Website

https://robertkiddgallery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Robert Kidd Gallery (now New York Paris Art Gallery) is a Birmingham, Michigan-based private art gallery founded in 1976 that curates and sells contemporary paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, furniture, and rock-and-roll memorabilia to individual collectors, art enthusiasts, and memorabilia buyers through its physical gallery and Shopify storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Art Gallery

NAICS

Art Dealers (45992), Art Dealers (459920), Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (459420)

SIC

Retail-Jewelry Stores (5944), Retail-Furniture Stores (5712), Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945)

akta.pro primary industry

Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Entertainment Memorabilia Retail (Film/TV/Music) (CRALAGAJ), Vintage & Antique Collectibles Retail (CRALAGAE), Local Artisan, Handmade & Craft Gifts Retail (CRALAJAL)

Keywords

• Contemporary art gallery
• Fine art sales
• Rock memorabilia
• Limited edition prints
• Handmade jewelry

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Artwork Sales: The gallery sells original artworks, limited edition prints, and photographs through its physical gallery and e-commerce platforms. High-value pieces are sold via direct inquiry.
2. Merchandise Sales: Rock & Roll memorabilia merchandise including t-shirts and mugs sold through dedicated Shopify store (robertkiddgallery.myshopify.com).
3. Jewelry Sales: Hand-crafted jewelry including Robert Kidd Collection and Shelby Packer Collection sold through the gallery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Robert Kidd Gallery presents and sells contemporary artworks, photography, sculptures, handmade jewelry, furniture, and related merchandise from represented artists. The gallery operates a two-level physical exhibition space in Birmingham, Michigan, complemented by a Shopify e-commerce store for merchandise and rock & roll memorabilia. High-value artworks and limited edition pieces are sold through direct inquiry.

Product overview

Robert Kidd Gallery (now New York Paris Art Gallery) is a Birmingham, Michigan-based art gallery offering a curated collection of fine art combining contemporary works with rock and roll memorabilia. The gallery's product portfolio includes: fine art sales spanning photography (with 18 represented photographers including Neil Zlozower, Mick Rock, Richard Aaron, and others), sculpture works by four represented sculptors, handmade jewelry collections including Shelby Packer's surreal pieces and the Robert Kidd Collection crafted in Maui, furniture designs by Noam Nayberg, and merchandise featuring rock and roll imagery. The gallery provides exclusive events, artist showcases, and special exhibitions for collectors and art enthusiasts, offering both original works and limited edition prints across multiple price points.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fine Art Gallery (Paintings & Photography) Curated gallery showcasing contemporary artworks including photography, paintings, sculptures, and abstract works by both renowned and emerging artists, located in Birmingham, Michigan.
• Rock & Roll Memorabilia Merchandise Iconic rock and roll memorabilia complementing the fine art collection, creating a fusion of artistic elegance and music history. Includes t-shirts and mugs.
• Limited Edition Artwork Sales Available artwork including limited edition prints (priced $600 to $4,900), mugshot photography, portraits of music legends, and fine art photographs available for purchase. Original mixed media pieces can reach $9,500.
• Handmade Jewelry (Shelby Packer Collection) Handcrafted surreal jewelry by Shelby Packer featuring whimsical designs with stones, sold through the gallery.
• Robert Kidd Jewelry Collection Handcrafted jewelry collection made in Maui, Hawaii featuring hypoallergenic Brazilian Amazonite, freshwater pearls, Citrine, Labradorite, Swarovski Crystal, and 14K gold-filled pieces.
• Sculpture Collection Sculpture offerings including bronze works by Elaine Surnow, marble and limestone sculptures by Saul Rubenstein, geometric sculptures by Stephen Porter, and horse sculptures by Siri Hollander.
• Furniture Collection Architectural furniture designs including chairs by Noam Nayberg that serve as functional art pieces, crafted from recycled materials and exploring sustainability.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mick FleetwoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegendary Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood collaborated with gallery owner Gerard Marti to make his collection of fine art photography available to the public. Fleetwood's work captures nature and environments from his unique perspective as a rock star, with series including butterflies, flowers, and formal subjects.
• Guitar CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRobert M. Knight is part of Guitar Center's Hollywood RockWalk team, having inducted over 400 major artists since 1985. Knight and partner Maryanne Bilham have an exhibition of Rock Stars on exteriors of over 220 Guitar Centers around America.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Christie's: Global auction house handling fine art, photographs, and memorabilia. Comparable on the high-end limited-edition photography and fine art side, though Robert Kidd is a much smaller boutique.
• Sotheby's: Global auction house with established photography and contemporary art departments. Comparable to Robert Kidd Gallery's art categories, but at vastly larger scale and global reach.
• Heritage Auctions: Large auction house with dedicated entertainment and music memorabilia categories. Comparable to Robert Kidd Gallery's memorabilia and limited-edition photography segment but at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Fahey/Klein Gallery: Los Angeles photography and contemporary art gallery with strong celebrity and entertainment connections. Comparable to Robert Kidd Gallery's photography-centric curation and collector clientele.
• Staley-Wise Gallery: Specialized photography gallery in NYC with a curatorial focus on iconic and fine art photography. Comparable to Robert Kidd Gallery's photography stable and limited-edition print business.
• Morrison Hotel Gallery: Gallery chain specializing in rock and roll photography and music memorabilia, with multiple locations in NYC, LA, and other cities. Direct competitor to Robert Kidd Gallery's Rock & Roll memorabilia offering and photography stable.
• Track 16 Gallery: West Hollywood contemporary art and photography gallery with a stable of established and emerging artists. Comparable in artist-stable model and exhibition-driven retail.
• Howard Greenberg Gallery: New York photography gallery with deep historical and contemporary photography roster. Comparable in photography-led curation and limited-edition print sales model.
• Pop International Galleries: NYC-based gallery featuring pop art, contemporary, and celebrity-themed fine art. Comparable in the intersection of celebrity culture and collectible fine art.
• Julien's Auctions: Auction house focused on celebrity, music, and entertainment memorabilia and fine art. Comparable to Robert Kidd Gallery in the music-memorabilia and celebrity-owned art segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/robert-kidd-gallery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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