Gallerist Sean Kelly began his career in England as an artist, before branching into work as a museum curator and director. After relocating to New York, he established his eponymous gallery in 1991. Under his stewardship, the gallery has become a symbol for high-quality, thought-provoking contemporary art and conversation. Kelly is equally committed to education, human rights, and social justice issues, making the gallery available free of charge to educational advocacy groups and school tours throughout the year. Recently, he and his wife, Mary Kelly, donated their extensive James Joyce collection to the Morgan Library and Museum. He currently serves on the board of PEN America, where he is co-chair of the annual PEN Literary Gala.

Critic and art historian Phyllis Tuchman teaches and writes about art, particularly sculpture. She has taught at Williams College, Hunter College, and the School of Visual Arts. She is an Editor-at-Large for the Brooklyn Rail.