A native New Yorker, Samantha McCoy was raised within a storied artistic lineage—counting her father Jason McCoy and great-uncles Jackson and Charles Pollock as foundational influences. This lifelong immersion in the modern and contemporary art world has shaped her career as a gallerist, advisor, and curator.

Most recently, as Global Director of Magnum Gallery (2020–2025), Samantha drove the institution’s international expansion, overseeing its global exhibition program, art fair presence, and the 2021 opening of its physical gallery space in Paris. Her tenure was marked by high-stakes acquisitions, notably the Robert Capa collection, which led to major museum exhibitions at Les Franciscaines and the Musée de la Libération. This role followed a formative period as Gallery Manager at Jason McCoy Gallery in New York, where she specialized in 20th-century American and European masters.

Beyond her gallery work, Samantha is a versatile voice in the industry, profiled by Artnet News and The Financial Times for her role in introducing fresh talent to the medium. She has curated and juried for prestigious platforms including PhotoEspana and the Musée du Quai Branly, advised major international collections, and contributed to numerous catalogues and press outlets.

In 2026, Samantha launched Argo Fine Arts, a gallery bridging the art scenes of Paris and New York.