NoHo’s history as a center of arts is alive and well! Home to all sorts of art galleries, from indigenous, to modernist furniture, to contemporary art, in our neighborhood there’s a gallery for every taste.
Grey Art Museum: This storied NYU gallery, now a museum, recently relocated into a new, larger space at Cooper Square, where they’ll be showing a permanent collection and rotating exhibitions. Anonymous Was A Woman: The First 25 Years, currently on view, is a showcase of the impact of the nonprofit, artist-supporting work of Anonymous Was A Woman, founded by Susan Unterberg. Showcasing work by a selection of awardees from AWAW’s first 25 years (1996 through 2020), this exhibition explores several themes surrounding anonymity and, ultimately, celebrates the transformative impact women artists have made on contemporary art since the award’s founding. Click here to read more.
Dienst + Dotter: Specializing in Scandinavian antiques and art, ranging from the 17th century to the mid-20th century. This gallery at 411 Lafayette is curated by Jill Dienst, and is a reflection of her experience, expertise, and passion and eschews traditional design methods, while still being an incredible, powerful selection. Learn more here.
Palo Gallery: Palo specializes in emerging artistic talents. Visit them every Tuesday through Sunday 11:00 AM – 6:00PM at 30 Bond Street. Currently, they are showing Tancredi Di Carcaci’s Spoglia until June 21st. This show is this British artist’s exploration of idolatry through 14 sculptures. Additionally, they are showcasing Auudi Dorsey’s Southern Whips until June 21st. Read more details here.
Eric Firestone Gallery: This New York City outpost of East Hampton-based Eric Firestone Gallery is currently hosting Huê Thi Hoffmaster’s I Wish You Bluebirds, a series of floral paintings inspired by his Vietnamese heritage. To learn more about the gallery, click here.
Marinaro Gallery: This third-floor gallery, located in a classic NoHo loft space at 678 Broadway, is helmed by Lauren Marinaro. Until June 28th, they will be exhibiting Sky by Ridley Howard, a series that focuses on the importance of space. Click here to learn more about the gallery and the exhibitions.
Sylvia Wald and Po Kim Gallery: This multi-floor gallery at 417 Lafayette is a non-profit dedicated to widening public appreciation for the artistic works of husband and wife duo Sylvia Wald and Po Kim and to highlighting East Asian artists. Until June 7th, they will begin showing A Transcendent Eye by Kyoung Youl Yoon, which features colorful works centered around alienation, urbanism, and the transformation of trash. Learn more here.
Dr. Bernard Heller Museum at Hebrew Union College: This hidden gem in the neighborhood specializes in Jewish history, culture, contemporary creativity, and features rotating exhibits. Until June 26th, they’ll be featuring Seeking Joy, an exhibition of over 50 artists focused on the myriad human expressions. They’re also showcasing Sam Griffin’s Aftermath. The gallery is located at 1 West 4th Street, and is open every Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. More info here.
modernlink: A high end Danish furniture show room and gallery, modernlink employs fine art style curatorial techniques to create a truly unique place. Stop by for a constantly rotating selection. Located at 35 Bond Street, modernlink is open from Monday through Saturday, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, and Sunday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Get more information here
Zürcher Gallery: The New York location of the Parisian Galerie Zuercher, Zuercher Gallery is located at 33 Bleecker Street. Through July 18th, you can see the sculptures and drawings of Brooklyn native, Alice Adams. You can find out more about the exhibit here.
Sheen Center for Thought and Culture: A project of the archdiocese of Manhattan, the Sheen Center for Thought and Culture promotes arts and culture. Their gallery space hosts rotating exhibitions and performances, a schedule of which can be found on their website. You can learn more on their website here.
La Mama La Galleria: Founded in 1984, this NoHo classic is a nonprofit gallery committed to nurturing experimentation in the visual arts. They strive to feature a wide range of innovative and diverse programming. Their gallery space is located at 47 Great Jones Street. Click here to see exhibition updates.
The Hole: This contemporary gallery located at 312 Bowery showcases different exhibits each month with emerging art or a thematic focus. They are currently showcasing Art Mystery by Philip Gerald, a series of paintings that spoof iconic pieces throughout history. The exhibition will be open through July 13th. To learn more about each of these exhibitions, click here.
Alexandre Gertsman Contemporary Art: Located at 652 Broadway on the second floor, many of this gallery’s pieces are on display in some of New York’s finest art museums, including the Guggenheim, Museum of Modern Art, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. In their NoHo gallery, they are currently displaying Covid 13 Rooms by the Ukrainian art duo BM Babak-Matveev. Read more here. Currently open by appointment.
One Great Jones Gallery: One Great Jones Gallery is located at 1 Great Jones Street and open by appointment only. The gallery is currently displaying works by Hans Haacke, Robert Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns, Sol LeWitt, Carl Andre, Ad Rheinhardt, Adrian Piper, Lisa Yuskavich, Robert Ryman, Robert Mangold, Richard Sera, Elsworth Kelly, Cy Twombly and Fred Sandback. Read more here.
Venus Over Manhattan On Great Jones: A brand new offshoot of V&M is now open at 39 Great Jones Street, by appointment only. They are currently between shows. For more information about upcoming exhibitions, see their website here.
NYU Galleries: On Broadway between Washington Place and Waverly Place, you’ll see the art of NYU Tisch students showing at both the Gulf and Western Gallery, on the corner of Waverly Place, and the Gallatin Galleries on the south side of the block. Both galleries are visible from Broadway, so anybody can take a peek at the work. Click here for more detail about NYU galleries.
Aicon Gallery: This NoHo gallery specializes in modern non-Western art, with a focus on artists from South Asia. They are currently in between exhibitions. You can learn more about the gallery on their website here.
Bowery Wall: Located at Bowery and Houston, this giant canvas is home to large-scale works by internationally recognized artists.
Robert Rauschenberg Foundation: Located at 381 Lafayette Street, The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation builds on the legacy of Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) who believed strongly that creative practitioners could serve as catalysts for social change. Find out more here.
Now go out and see some art!
