KCAI Collector Art Trip
Private Art Collections & Artist Studio Visits curated by Toma Wolff
FEB 16-20, 2025
supporting living artists through collector experiences
ARTISTS WE WILL VISIT
Three incredible Artists have invited us into their private studios! These visits not only UNVEIL finished pieces that the public hasn't seen yet, it also reveals the evolution of their IDEAS, the MAKING of the work, and the personal NARRATIVE behind every FORM, making these visits incredibly UNIQUE and ENRICHING.
Todd Gray
American photographer, Todd Gray is based between Los Angeles and Akwidaa, Ghana—is renowned for his photo assemblages, and delves deep into topics of African diaspora, colonialism, and cultural beliefs.
Toma has been obsessed with Todd since her first encounter with his work at the NYC Whitney Museum 2019 Biennial. "I'd never seen anything like it before... the way he plays with scale...the near and far.... the micro and macro... it makes me feel like I'm on a scavenger hunt. I met him at Miami Basel a couple years ago and his warm personality made me determined to create this 2025 trip to LA around visiting Todd and I am so thrilled he said yes!" - TW . learn more
Suchitra Mattai
"My primary pursuit is to give voice to people whose voices were once quieted. Using both my own family’s ocean migrations and research on the period of colonial indentured labor during the 19th Century, I seek to expand our sense of “history.”
"Visiting Suchitra in her studio is a "come alive" experience. You get a sneak peak, meet her team and witness how the raw materials she gathers are transformed into mesmerizing works of art. She is constantly surprising me and I know it will be a visit that will not be forgotten." - TW Artnet Article
NEHEMIAH CISNERO
Of course we have to visit a KCAI Alumni, and we are thrilled Nehemiah said yes. His paintings bring to life magnified expressions of humanity through grotesquely exaggerated renderings of authority figures and icons. His work merges the graphic aesthetics of 1990s skateboard graphics with the theatrical scale of Baroque painting from the 1600s.
"Nehemiah's work captures the bold, exaggerated essence of life through a graphic style influenced by pop culture. He was a rising star during his time at KCAI, and we can’t wait to catch up with him and experience his latest work." - CB see instagram
WHAT ELSE WE WILL DO
Private Art Collections are one of the most exclusive experiences one can have when it comes to Living with Art. We have two incredible homes to visit. Please stay tuned for those details.
The sixth edition of Frieze Los Angeles from Feb 20-23, 2025 will feature approximately 100 galleries and ambitious installations and we have VIP tickets from the directors of Frieze for those that join the trip!
The Sunset Marquis, West Hollywood’s Lush Oasis To The Stars, is where we will be staying. It's a home away from home for Hollywood Royalty and we've selected it for it's low key elegance and refuge from the hustle & bustle.
GALLERIES WE WILL VISIT
Los Angeles galleries Nazarian/Curcio, Roberts Projects, Vielmetter & Nicodum have all confirmed with us and will be showing hand-selected art for our private viewings. We will also visit the ultra cool Hauser & Wirth Gallery when we have lunch at delicious and chic Manuelas.
@ Roberts Gallery with client, Senior Director Mary Skarbek & Toma
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Chadwick Brooks is the Assistant VP of Institutional Advancement at the Kansas City Art Institute. Classically trained at the UMKC Conservatory of Music, he is an avid supporter of art and design education. Chadwick has been part of the thriving Kansas City arts community for over 30 years.
Toma Wolff is a private Fine Art Advisor and served as Director of the Byron Cohen Gallery in Kansas City for 18 years. She has spent decades fostering national and international artist and gallery relationships and she and her team are curating and arranging all the collector tours, artist studio visits, private gallery appointments and special events.
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!
Call or email us so we can keep you up-to-date on our trip itinerary, as we finalize visits with the artists, galleries, restaurants, collector tours, art party invites and more. In the meantime, if you have any questions, requests or special arrangements you need us to consider, please contact Chadwick here or Toma below.