Abigail Ryan

Abigail Ogilvy Ryan is a curator and gallerist currently residing in Geneva, Switzerland, with her primary gallery based in Boston, MA. She founded the Abigail Ogilvy Gallery in 2015, focusing on hosting engaging exhibitions that spark dialogue and highlight underrepresented ideas and themes.

Abigail has organized twenty-nine exhibitions in Boston, showcasing a variety of new and conceptually driven artworks, from emerging to established artists. She actively collaborates with nonprofits and educational institutions to host auctions, events, and exhibitions benefiting the community, including annual fundraisers for Artists For Humanity, a local arts nonprofit in Boston.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh has acknowledged Abigail as an emerging leader in Boston through his SPARK council. She sits on the Board of Directors at Artists for Humanity and has been involved with the Steering Committee at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Abigail has curated pop-up events in Houston, TX, fostering further engagement with the arts outside of Boston.

Abigail has received recognition from various publications including The Boston Globe, ArtMaze Magazine, Art New England Magazine, and more for her innovative exhibitions. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Art History from Dartmouth College and has pursued short courses in Art as a Global Business and Curating at Sotheby's Institute of Art.

With a diverse professional background that includes roles in marketing, customer experience management, and art curation, Abigail Ogilvy Ryan brings a unique blend of skills and experiences to her role as a gallery owner and curator. Her commitment to promoting meaningful art and fostering community engagement underscores her impactful contributions to the art world.