February Gallerist

Meet Emilia Yin, founder of Los Angeles tastemaker Make Room. The gallery, founded in 2018, is known for its experimental program, which features artists such as Xin Liu—a member of The Artsy Vanguard 2025. Make Room’s recent presentation of the artist at Frieze Los Angeles 2025 was among Artsy’s 10 best booths at the fair. The Gallerist spoke to Yin for her reflections on this month’s L.A. Art Week and how Make Room uses Artsy to expand its reach.

How would you describe the sentiment during L.A. Art Week?

Los Angeles has endured challenging times leading up to Frieze L.A., and during the fair, you can sense a collective effort to check in with one another. At the same time, there’s a strong drive to support artists who have been directly impacted. The atmosphere feels both reflective and hopeful, with the art community coming together to uplift and sustain creativity.

As an L.A.-based gallery, how do you use Artsy to reach collectors beyond your immediate gallery space?

We utilize Artsy to expand our reach by uploading works ahead of each show. Artsy’s advanced algorithm connects these pieces with collectors who have shown interest in similar works, broadening the potential audience and increasing visibility for our artists. It’s an essential tool in helping us engage with collectors who may not be able to visit the gallery in person but are eager to discover and support new work.

What art trends are you keeping an eye on at the moment?

I’m particularly interested in the new generation of diasporic artists who blur boundaries between digital and physical, luxury and subculture, identity and anonymity. There’s a growing fascination with artists who refuse to fit neatly into categories, instead creating worlds that reflect the complexities of contemporary life. This push toward hybridity and fluidity feels especially relevant in today’s global cultural landscape.