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 work in 20th and 21st century realist art including established and emerging artists of the genre. 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 and watercolors by Ralph Goings.

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.

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. 25 years later, 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. The focus was figurative painting and drawing by emerging artists. Moving uptown, Mr. Bernarducci was appointed Director of Tatistcheff Gallery on 57th Street in 1991 where he represented more established artists. In 1995, Mr. Bernarducci became Associate Director of Fishbach Gallery, a leading contemporary American realist venue. He is now the Director of Bernarducci.Meisel.Gallery.

Bernarducci Meisel Gallery artists includes: Roberto Bernardi, Paul Caranicas, Hilo Chen, Ken Danby, David Dewey, Audrey Flack, Clive Head, Gus Heinze, Donald Jacot, Charles Jarboe, Guy Johnson, Ron Kleemann, Bertrand Meniel, Rey Milici, Matthew Pierog, Mel Ramos, Raphaella Spence, Jock Sturges, Bernardo Torrens, among others.