James Bae
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
fFunder of Grice Bench, an art gallery based in Los Angeles with a proven track record in sales of art work and history of raising artists' careers internatinally. Successfully established a diverse roster of artists while driving innovative marketing strategies. Expert in client engagement and project management, fostering collaboration and achieving sustainable growth in the competitive art market.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Grice Bench
Los Angeles
10.2012 - Current
- Led sales of artworks in the range of $5,000,00 to $7,000,000.00 (USD) on a consistent basis.
- Highly-skilled in promoting artists on an international level, utilizing extensive network of contacts in the private collector and art museum fields.
- Established strategic vision, created roster of represented artists, and oversaw all major business operations.
- Mentored and guided team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Conducted global market analysis to identify trends in the art world, and marketing strategies.
- Oversaw financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure sustainable business practices.
- Maintained communications with all clientele and business professionals, including art collectors, museum curators and directors, arts foundations, and journalists.
Art Advisory
Private Practice
02.1997 - 07.2012
- Collaborated with artists internationally to promote and sell their art works, fostering the growth of their markets and cultural visibility.
- Advocated for the growth of the artists' markets by presenting compelling case studies to collectors and museum professionals.
- Led in the acquisition process, researching potential artworks and negotiating favorable terms with both private and nonprofit collections.
- Developed partnerships with leading international galleries to showcase artwork, increasing public exposure for emerging and mid-career talent.
- Extensive experience in finding, consigning, and subsequently selling high-value artworks on the secondary market.
Contributing Editor
Paper Monument (Art Journal)
New York, NY
05.2007 - 06.2012
- Collaborated with artists, writers, and designers to develop compelling narratives that resonate with audiences.
- Established editorial guidelines, enhancing consistency and quality across all published works.
- Mentored junior editors, fostering professional growth and improving team efficiency in editorial processes.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
Education
Art History
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CASkills
- Team leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
- Client engagement
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Business planning
Languages
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
Founder
Grice Bench
10.2012 - Current
Contributing Editor
Paper Monument (Art Journal)
05.2007 - 06.2012
Art Advisory
Private Practice
02.1997 - 07.2012
Art History
University of California, Berkeley