LOS ANGELES, CA.- Tanya Bonakdar Gallery announced the appointment of Renee Coppola as Sales Director for the Los Angeles gallery. Ms. Coppola is bringing unique institutional experience to this key role, having previously worked at the gallery’s New York space from 2010 to 2015.

More recently, Coppola served as Director of Sales for Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles for the past six years. She was the Deputy Director of the Las Vegas Art Museum, and also Curatorial Assistant at The Broad Art Foundation (now The Broad Museum). Coppola started her professional career at The Museum of Modern Art, New York. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Art History and Visual Arts and an MBA in Management and Marketing from Rutgers University.

“We are delighted to welcome Renee back to the gallery. She will play a vital role in the planning of exhibitions and strategic development of our Los Angeles base,” said Tanya Bonakdar. “The timing could not be more perfect,” Bonakdar continues, "as we plan exciting new shows for the Fall including Amalia Pica and Laura Lima, as well as Olafur Eliasson and Mark Manders exhibitions in the LA space next year. To have such an esteemed professional leading the Los Angeles team is a privilege.”

“I’m thrilled to return to Tanya Bonakdar Gallery and rejoin the team with an expanded understanding of L.A.’s cultural landscape. I look forward to working with the gallery and its renowned stable of artists, many of whom I have maintained close relationships with and continued to follow and appreciate. I am eager to introduce new audiences to the gallery’s exceptional exhibition program,” said Coppola.