In September of 2000, Frank Bernarducci and Louis K. Meisel opened Bernarducci.Meisel.Gallery on the 6th floor of 37 West 57th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues in New York. The focus is the presentation of the finest contemporary realist art including established and emerging artists of the genre. Since the Gallery’s inception, many of our artists have begun to exhibit both nationally and internationally and their paintings have been included in museum surveys and featured in museum solo exhibitions. In addition, the Gallery continues to feature a series of important historic shows including; early works on paper by Chuck Close, vintage paintings by Richard Estes, Ralph Goings, Robert Bechtle, Richard McLean and Mel Ramos. For Louis K. Meisel, this is an extension of his existing SoHo operation. From the time he opened his first gallery in 1966, Mr. Meisel emphasized the work of realist artists. In 1969, Mr. Meisel coined the phrase Photorealism and became a pioneer of Photorealist art, championing the work of such renowned painters as Richard Estes, Audrey Flack, Chuck Close, Charles Bell, Ron Kleemann and Tom Blackwell. Mr. Meisel is the author of numerous books on the subject that are known as the definitive volumes on the leading photorealists and their work. In addition, Louis K. Meisel Gallery SoHo exhibits vintage and contemporary American illustration, which are outstanding examples of American realism. Roberto Bernardi "Gli Aleati" 2003, oil on canvas, 27 x 39" Collection New Britain Museum of American Art

Raphaella Spence "Mirror of Hope" 2004, oil on canvas, 31 x 39" Private Collection Frank Bernarducci began his career as an art dealer following in his father's footsteps. Frank, Sr. was a founding member of the Phoenix Gallery, established in 1958 among the burgeoning 10th Street co-ops at the height of the abstract expressionist movement known as The New York School. In 1984, Frank Jr. opened the Frank Bernarducci Gallery in the East Village under similarly enthusiastic circumstances. As the gallery became successful, Mr. Bernarducci moved the operation to SoHo (where he initially met Mr. Meisel). The focus was figurative painting and drawing by emerging artists. Moving uptown, Mr. Bernarducci was appointed Director of two, well known figurative painting galleries on 57th Street in 1991 and 1995 where he represented more established artists. He is now Partner/Director of Bernarducci.Meisel.Gallery.