Wessel + O'Connor Fine Art
Contemporary art gallery in the United States
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Wessel + O'Connor Fine Art, sometimes styled Wessel O'Connor is an art gallery that began in Rome in 1985, which was known for providing East Village artists with their first European exhibits.[1] Jointly owned by John Wessel (1941–2011) and William C. O’Connor, the gallery subsequently operated in locations in: Tribeca, SoHo, Chelsea, Dumbo, Lambertville, New Jersey, and Doylestown, Pennsylvania. As of December 2017, it is located in Lahaska, Pennsylvania.
William "Billy" C. O’Connor
Company type | Art gallery |
|---|---|
| Industry | Art market |
| Founded | October 12, 1985 |
| Founders | John Wessel William "Billy" C. O’Connor |
| Headquarters | Lahaska, Pennsylvania |
Area served | New York City, Bucks County |
Key people | William C. O’Connor (Owner) |
| Website | wesseloconnor |
In their early years, they were known for being one of the few gay art galleries.[2]
While at its SoHo location, the gallery became known for its queer identity art. Among the artists it showed was Christopher Ciccone, Madonna's brother.[3][4]
