For 30 years, G. R. N'Namdi Gallery has been internationally recognized as one of the most influential American contemporary abstract art galleries. The Gallery, established in 1981, by George N'Namdi in Detroit, Michigan, maintains its mission of increasing awareness of abstract art, inspiring a new generation of art collectors and engaging collectors to develop an appreciation for the historical value of the fine arts.
With a gallery in Chicago and an 16,000 sq. ft. art complex in Detroit, G.R. N'Namdi Gallery has led the way in exhibiting modern abstractionists. The gallery has built prestigious private, corporate and institutional collections, enriching homes and museums of around the world. G. R. N'Namdi Gallery's clientele include highly acclaimed museums such as: The Art Institute of Chicago; The Detroit Institute of the Arts; The Metropolitan Museum, NY; The Studio Museum of Harlem, NY; The Museum of Modern Art, NY; major private and corporate collectors; and individuals interested in building a taste for abstraction.
Our roster of artists are featured in prominent museums globally; some having competed in the Venice & Whitney Biennialles. Past and present exhibitions include artists from the Americas and Europe, including Ed Clark, Frank Bowling, Robert Colescott, Howardena Pindell, Richard Mayhew, Nanette Carter, Allie McGhee, Vicente Pimentel, Mauro Machado, Charles Searles, Al Loving and modern historical artists such as Charles Alston, Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, Herb Gentry, Vincent Smith, Lois Mailou Jones, Artis Lane, Hughie Lee Smith, Bob Thompson, and Beauford Delaney.
G. R. N'Namdi Gallery has made significant contributions towards educating the public about fine art through exhibitions, lectures, publications and films/videos. In February, 2008, the gallery celebrated the premier edition of its fine arts publication, "The Collector," which is now online at www.thecollectormagazine.com. And, in 2011, the gallery will premier a documentary film entitled, “Art Legacy Abroad,” www.artlegacyabroad.com.
The G.R. N'Namdi Galleries are directed by George N'Namdi and his son, Jumaane N'Namdi.