American powerhouse sports agent, entrepreneur, and best-selling author Rich Paul will curate the latest edition of Sotheby’s Contemporary Curated auction, selecting an edit of superlative artworks that personally resonate with the vision of his own collection of Contemporary Art. Paul's selection encompasses both abstraction and figuration, highlighting a number of Black American artists central to Paul's collection and integral to his work highlighting representation on the board of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The live auction, presented in partnership with Silversea, will take place at Sotheby’s New York on September 27, with an exhibition on view from September 21 to 26.
Speaking to his own personal tastes in art, Paul remarked: "Art profoundly reflects and enhances personal experiences; it's always been a gateway to self-expression for me. What began as a fascination with fashion evolved into a deeper appreciation for how art mirrors my personal journey and worldview. It’s not just about visual appeal—its true value lies in the emotional impact it has on experiences and feelings."
Since 2013, Sotheby's Contemporary Curated auctions have invited influential figures from fields as diverse as music, business, fashion, film, and culture to curate a group of works by the most sought-after post-war and contemporary artists that showcase their unique taste and interests. Previous curators in New York include Oprah Winfrey, Kim Jones, Swizz Beatz, Cynthia Erivo, Kevin Love and Karlie Kloss, among others. Anchored by exceptional works of art, each tastemaker adds a unique editorial point of view to each sale.
