gallerist

American  

[gal-uh-rist] / ˈgæl ə rɪst /

noun

1. the owner of an art gallery.

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gallerist British  

/ ˈɡæləˌrɪst /

noun

1. a person who owns or runs an art gallery

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Etymology

Origin of gallerist

First recorded in 1965–70; galler(y) ( def. ) + -ist ( def. )

Example Sentences

At NADA, group presentations seemed more numerous than before, an approach by gallerists that often results in disjointed booths where more is less and volume blurs curatorial vision.

From The Wall Street Journal

One striking piece to note is a Claude Lalanne ginkgo bench, which is meant to reflect Monsieur Dior’s early days as a gallerist.

From Los Angeles Times

With all the difficulties that accompany being a gallerist these days, Ms. Cedar proves that it’s most rewarding to be a happy warrior.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sometimes her husband, the gallerist Tom Jimmerson, will come home at the end of the day and be puzzled — the canvas Yamaguchi was working on that morning doesn’t appear all that different.

From Los Angeles Times

“I gotta say, he rose to the occasion,” the gallerist said.

From Los Angeles Times