On this episode of Previously Unknown, Maureen Paley reflects on 40 years of her groundbreaking London gallery in conversation with Matthew Higgs, Director of White Columns and founding curatorial advisor of Independent. Recorded live at the 16th edition of Independent this May, the talk traces her journey from a conceptual photographer in punk-era London to a pioneering gallerist helping to shape the city’s contemporary art scene.
At the 16th edition of Independent in May, four gallerists joined Marion Maneker of Puck News for a candid conversation about the shifting dynamics of the contemporary art market. With distinct perspectives from Lucy Mitchell-Innes, Charles Moffett, Kendra Jayne Patrick, and Chris Sharp, the cross-generational panel offered timely insights into how smaller and younger galleries are navigating a climate of consolidation while championing emerging artists of all ages. Below are highlights from the discussion, edited for brevity and clarity.