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Ryan Spoto

Brooklyn

Summary

Experienced Art Handler with background in fine arts logistics and installation. Possess skills in art packing, handling, and transportation, ensuring artwork safety at all times. Knowledgeable in condition reporting and maintaining precise records of artwork movements. Contributed to successful exhibitions through seamless coordination and execution of logistical needs.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Art Handler

Lehmann Maupin Gallery
New York
08.2018 - Current
  • Assisted in packing and unpacking artworks for exhibitions and storage.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspaces and storage areas.
  • Learned proper handling techniques for delicate art pieces and materials.
  • Collaborated with team members to prepare artworks for transportation.
  • Documented inventory of artworks before and after exhibitions or installations.
  • Lead handler for art fairs, overseeing all installation, swap outs and packing of inventory

Art Handler

David Kordansky Gallery
New York
04.2023 - 06.2025
  • Assisted in packing and unpacking artworks for exhibitions and storage.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspaces and storage areas.
  • Learned proper handling techniques for delicate art pieces and materials.

Art Handler

Masterpiece International
New York
03.2022 - 06.2025

• Lead technician for art fairs including:

• FOG Design+ Art San Francisco

• Frieze Los Angeles

• Art Basel Hong Kong

• TEFAF New York

• Frieze New York

• Art Basel Switzerland

• Frieze Seoul

• Armory New York

• Frieze London

• Frieze Masters London

• Art Basel Paris

• Art Basel Miami

Art Handler

Gladstone
New York
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assisted in packing and unpacking artworks for exhibitions and storage.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspaces and storage areas.
  • Learned proper handling techniques for delicate art pieces and materials.

Education

Art History

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
08.1997 - 05.2002

Skills

  • Art handling
  • Artwork preservation
  • Packing techniques
  • Inventory management
  • Exhibit installation
  • Transportation logistics
  • Conservation practices
  • Condition reporting
  • Artwork transportation

Timeline

Art Handler

David Kordansky Gallery
04.2023 - 06.2025

Art Handler

Masterpiece International
03.2022 - 06.2025

Art Handler

Gladstone
06.2019 - 03.2020

Art Handler

Lehmann Maupin Gallery
08.2018 - Current

Art History

Orange Coast College
08.1997 - 05.2002
Ryan Spoto
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