Pace African & Oceanic Art

Pace African & Oceanic Art's Director Carlo Bella  hails from Milan, Italy where his family of gallerists, artists and collectors fueled his love of art. 

In 1983 he graduated from NYU with a degree in political science and art history. A year later he joined Pace. In 1986, Carlo created the Old Master Print department at Pace Prints which he ran until 2002 when he became the Director of Pace African & Oceanic Art. 

Drawing on his knowledge and collecting of tradtional, antique African art for over 30 years, Carlo has led Pace African & Oceanic Art into the 21st century adapting the gallery to an ever changing art market. Carlo continues to cultivate his knowledge and passion of African and Oceanic art through his travels abroad.

Area Served: Global/international