Francisco Correa Cordero, the founder of the New York-based Lubov gallery, has died at the age of 37. The gallery announced his passing on August 3, noting that he died on Sunday, August 2. According to a statement released by the institution, he was surrounded by his chosen family and loved ones at the time of his death.
Cordero established Lubov a decade ago and became a distinct presence in the downtown New York art scene. Throughout his tenure as gallery founder, he hosted exhibitions for various artists, including Shannon Cartier Lucy, Mira Dayal, Parker Ito, Bryce Kroll, and Xingzi Gu. The gallery served as a platform for his work within the contemporary art market.
The art community is mourning the loss of a gallerist who left a significant mark on the city's exhibition landscape. The gallery did not release the specific cause of his death. His work remains a point of reference for those who followed the career paths of the artists he represented over the last ten years.