Julie Walsh:
Julie Walsh was the founder and director of Walsh Gallery in Chicago. From 1993-2016 Walsh Gallery presented exhibitions by established and emerging artists from Asia and the asian diaspora, including United States debuts for many artists who went on to major international careers. Ms. Walsh has collaborated with dealers, curators and collectors worldwide, participated in international art fairs and exhibitions, and published numerous exhibition catalogues. Ms. Walsh’s personal collecting focuses on contemporary asian art in all mediums. Since 2016 Ms. Walsh has worked as an independent curator and art advisor as director of Walsh Projects. Recently, she has begun exploring virtual reality projects with a wide range of artists, curators and institutions.
Julie Walsh was the founder and director of Walsh Gallery in Chicago. From 1993-2016 Walsh Gallery presented exhibitions by established and emerging artists from Asia and the asian diaspora, including United States debuts for many artists who went on to major international careers. Ms. Walsh has collaborated with dealers, curators and collectors worldwide, participated in international art fairs and exhibitions, and published numerous exhibition catalogues. Ms. Walsh’s personal collecting focuses on contemporary asian art in all mediums. Since 2016 Ms. Walsh has worked as an independent curator and art advisor as director of Walsh Projects. Recently, she has begun exploring virtual reality projects with a wide range of artists, curators and institutions.
Kobi Walsh:
Kobi Walsh is the founder and director of Walsh Virtual, one of the only contemporary art galleries specializing in the exhibition and sale of virtual and augmented reality art. Kobi created Walsh Virtual with the intention of creating a platform through which to promote alternate technical realities as a medium of expression for contemporary art. Working with some of the most talented artists working in these new mediums and exhibiting globally, Kobi has begun challenging traditional expectations of how the art world views immersive mediums as a viable outlet for expression.