Our ROOTS

Founded in 1976 by Robert Louis Kidd and Ray Frost Fleming, both graduates of the Cranbrook Academy of Art, Robert Kidd Gallery quickly earned a national reputation for its exceptional exhibitions and distinguished roster of contemporary and modern artists. Over the years, the gallery showcased works by celebrated artists including Milton Avery, Harry Bertoia, Helen Frankenthaler, Marshall Fredericks, and Larry Rivers, becoming one of Michigan's premier fine art destinations.

In 2015, French-born art dealer and curator Gerard Marti acquired Robert Kidd Gallery, continuing its tradition of presenting outstanding paintings, sculpture, photography, prints, and pop art while expanding its focus to include museum-quality music memorabilia and contemporary artists.

Born in Marseille, France, and educated at the École des Beaux-Arts, Gerard Marti began his career in the music industry as a songwriter, sound engineer, record producer, and video director for EMI Records before combining his passion for music and fine art through a career in the gallery world, with galleries in Maui, Los Angeles, and Birmingham.

In 2026, Gerard Marti relocated the gallery to the iconic 555 Building at 555 S. Old Woodward Avenue in downtown Birmingham and renamed it New York–Paris Art Gallery, marking the beginning of a new chapter while honoring the gallery's nearly fifty-year legacy.

Are you a future star?

Are you the next Jeff Koons, Andy Warhol, or Damien Hirst in the making?
We are now accepting and reviewing new artists who work within the Pop Art, Graffiti Art, Abstract, and Contemporary Art genres. Emerging and up & coming artists who produce extraordinary works are welcome to contact us.

Thank you for your interest in being represented by New York Paris Art Gallery. Please review the artwork submission guidelines below. We do not accept walk-in submissions without an appointment.

Artwork Submission Guidelines:

1. Email Gerard Marti (gerard@nyparisartgallery.com) 7-10 images of your artwork in .jpg format. You can also include a link to your website.

2. Include a list of titles, sizes, and mediums used that correspond to the submitted works. Please include a price list for your artwork.

3. Include a brief artist statement and bio.

4. Include your phone number/contact information. Please do not come into the gallery and expect to meet with someone without an appointment.

5. If we feel that your work is well-suited for our gallery, we will contact you to discuss representation, and if possible, set up a meeting to
   view works in person.