Mark Humphrey Gallery Celebrates Life and Work of Founder with a Show of his Work
Mark Humphrey, Visual Artist and Gallery Owner, Died at 71
Southampton, New York – July 3, 2020 – Mark Humphrey Gallery, 10 Jagger Lane, Southampton, NY, voted Best Gallery in the Hamptons by Hamptons Magazine, will honor the memory and art of its founder, Mark Humphrey, with a commemorative show of his most recent works. The show runs from July 1 through July 31 and is viewable to the public on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm. Collectors may contact the gallery for private viewings. The show features 15 paintings of original art produced by Mark Humphrey over the past 5 years, including his signature circles, stripes, loops and popular blue pieces. Prices range from $850 to $14,000. Twenty percent of all profits will be donated to East End Hospice and Southampton Animal Shelter. Mr. Humphrey died on Thursday, June 11th due to complications from cancer at The Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Westhampton Beach. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Mark Humphrey Gallery, established in 1980 by Mr. Humphrey and his partner of 42 years, Larry Rundie. A highly sought after art consultant, designer and curator, Mr. Humphrey’s paintings appear in numerous exhibitions, galleries, residences, museums, magazines and hundreds of collections worldwide. “ Mark was a mentor, teacher, friend and a great boss. Having worked alongside him for 16 years, I’ve watched him transition from a framer/gallerist who painted very little, to a prolific artist. We’ve organized the show for his many clients and collectors (some 2nd and 3rd generation) to pay their last respects to his life and work,” said Trina Tozzi-Michne, Manager of Mark Humphrey Gallery. “Mark Humphrey was a consummate painter, always working on ideas, frequently pushing them to the next level. The impact of his work compares to Ellsworth Kelly, Brice Marden, Ad Reinehardt, Josef Albers, Sol Lewitt and Robert Mangold. More importantly, he has been the most influential artist in my life.” Clayton Calvert, Artist.
About Mark Humphrey:
Mark Humphrey was born in Iowa City, Iowa on December 21, 1948. His father was a museum director and consultant
who travelled extensively with his family. Mr. Humphrey attended Syracuse University, where he studied with Marilyn
Minter, and Brice Marden at The Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine. He received an MFA from Ohio
University in 1975, and moved to New York City thereafter. In 1980, he established Mark Humphrey Gallery with his
partner Larry Rundie.
To learn more about Mark Humphrey Gallery please visit: http://www.markhumphreygallery.com/
