Helly Nahmad (New York art collector)

Helly Nahmad (born 1979) is a New York-based art collector and dealer known for his involvement in the high-end art market, particularly modern and contemporary art. He is a member of the prominent Nahmad family, a dynasty of art dealers with roots in the Middle East and significant operations in Europe and the United States.

Nahmad operates primarily through Nahmad Contemporary, a gallery located in New York City, which showcases a range of artists and exhibitions. He has also been involved in various art-related ventures and controversies.

In 2013, Nahmad was implicated in a major art fraud and money laundering case involving a shell company used to conceal ownership of a painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business and was sentenced to prison. Since his release, he has continued to be active in the art world.