SH Modern founder and director Sallie Hirshberg likens a visit to her new gallery in Fort Myers to taking a journey through art history.
“You might find an original Picasso linocut on one wall, and just around the corner, encounter a mesmerizing kinetic piece by renowned French artist Patrick Rubinstein,” she says. “Our collection spans centuries, from original 17th-century Rembrandt etchings to authentic works by Andy Warhol and other contemporary visionaries.”
Hirshberg’s superlative inventory of artworks from various generations didn’t happen overnight. It reflects more than 35 years of experience working with museums, artists, and collectors worldwide.
So, why Fort Myers, and why now? “I relocated here nearly a decade ago and was immediately drawn in by the region’s vibrant and growing community,” she says. “I wanted to build on that energy and create deeper connections with the local collectors and charitable organizations in the area.”
After her successful opening exhibition, Modern Masters, which featured iconic works by Picasso, Miró, Matisse, Dalí, and Chagall, that should be no problem. This spring, Hirshberg will keep the momentum going with Art in Bloom, a showcase of works by Donald Sultan, Alex Katz, Samir Sammoun, and others. “It will be a celebration of color, creativity, and collaboration that will create a breathtaking fusion of fine art and nature,” she says. “My hope is to inspire the next generation of artists and art lovers right here in Southwest Florida.”
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Text by Florian Jouin
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