Today we’d like to introduce you to Carlos Benitez
Hi Carlos, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Art dealer / collector / inventor and entrepreneur. Carlos Benitez founded ACCA in 2012 bringing his knowledge to the art world at large, representing works from Jean-Michel Basquiat to The World’s most Valuable Chess Set by Colin Burn. He developed a reputation for staging and developing onsite, off-site and online quality exhibitions of contemporary art from Los Angeles to Miami and China.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The pressure to staying innovative to appeal to a broader audience, while balancing creative vision with commercial viability.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Being the premier showcase for art, ACCA has consistently curated high-quality art exhibitions and receptions from Los Angeles to Miami and China. Its primary art roster includes artists in major museums, as well as award-winning actors, directors, and professionals in specific fields. Additionally, ACCA sells secondary artworks from artists with established records in the world’s top auction houses. With over 50 exhibitions of contemporary art, consecutive art fair appearances, and a commitment to documenting the extraordinary artworks and exhibitions it hosts, ACCA has published over 450 catalogues, immortalizing the creativity and ingenuity of the artists and curators involved. ACCA provides a targeted audience of serious customers, ensuring that artworks are original and seen by the right people at the right time.
Is there anyone you’d like to thank or give credit to?
Maya Ito is fluent in Chinese-Mandarin, Japanese and English, she leads and implements Asian business development strategies. Maya comes from Marubeni Corporation Tokyo, handling international business, counsel member of the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica and volunteered at the Getty Museum.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://accaart.com
- Instagram: acca.finearts
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/accagallery/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@acca_tvchannel
Image Credits
Photo by Jim Jordan
