10 Art Galleries in NYC You Have To Visit This Year
So much art, music, and culture fill New York City on a daily basis, making it such a popular place to visit. The city encompasses many fantastic galleries and exhibitions from artists all over the world.
Here’s a list of some exhibits you should check out soon.
Banksy in New York: An Unauthorized Exhibition
Banksy is an artist you’re familiar with whether you know it or not. He is one of the most well-known anonymous artists of the 21st century, with over 4000 artworks displayed since the 1990s.
This famous street artist started by spray painting trains and walls in his hometown, Bristol, in the United Kingdom. Eventually, Banksy expanded his work and left graffiti art in public places all over the world. His art is easily recognizable and thought-provoking; he often delivers political messages in his works.
Though he is controversial, and many think his work is vandalism, he is a unique artist worth admiring. Come to Soho to see some of his most iconic pieces.
Open through May 14th, 2023
Price: $16.50+
Where: SoHo - 378 Broadway
Marie Watt
Source: Marie Watt Studio
MARC STRAUS Gallery is currently having a solo exhibition showcasing the incredible works of Marie Watt. Watt is a Native American artist and a member of the Seneca Nation. This contemporary artist uses powerful symbolism to create sculptures and pieces that speak to her heritage and current international issues. She often uses mixed media to create pieces of various shape and sizes — her work is truly like no other.
Open through May 14th, 2023
Price: Free
Where: Lower East Side - 299 Grand St
Hip-Hop ‘Conscious, Unconscious’
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, Fotografiska is collaborating with Mass Appeal to depict the genre's evolution through photography. This exhibition displays documentation of hip hop culture from the very beginning, considering that it’s one of the most important cultural influences of our generation. Through clothing and music, hip-hop has impacted visual expression, and this exhibition documents the cultural influences it has had on people, places, and things.
Open through May 20th, 2023
Price: $21.00+
Where: Flatiron District - 281 Park Ave S
Nick Mauss
This month, the Gladstone Gallery is displaying new works by Nick Mauss. This exhibition is bound to be unpredictable and memorable. Nick Mauss uses many different materials to create his pieces — anything from paper and ink to mirrors and ceramics. The artist creates drawings, paintings, sculptures, and even showcases performance arts.
Often, Mauss plays around with different concepts. In some of his artworks, the blank space is the most important aspect, and other pieces seem as if they’re unfinished. He’s a fun artist and definitely worth seeing while you can.
Open through April 14th, 2023
Price: Free
Where: Chelsea - 515 W 24th St
Helen Frankenthaler
Gagosian is currently having an exhibition for the famous American artist Helen Frankenthaler, who is well-known for building a bridge between abstract expressionism and color field painting. She also has experimented with new techniques to expand the possibilities of abstraction.
Frankenthaler inspired many artists and is known for impacting the art community. Her vibrant works of art are indeed so beautiful to look at, and I highly recommend visiting this gallery if you’ve never heard of her before.
Open through April 15th, 2023
Price: Free
Where: Midtown - 541 W 24th St
While these exhibitions are closing soon, many are still coming up. Here are some exhibits opening soon that all feature incredible art and should definitely be on your “to-do” list.
Destination Cosmos: The Immersive Space Experience
Hall des Lumières is Manhattan’s first permanent immersive art center. Starting April 7th, they are partnering with NASA to create an immersive space experience that transports the audience through the universe by making every wall and floor a digital canvas. This exhibition allows you to see the stars, planets, nebulae, and supernovae in an entirely new way. This is a fun exhibition to be on the lookout for.
Open: April 7th - June 4th
Price: $25
Where: Tribeca - 49 Chambers St
Matilde Crosetti
April 5th is the grand opening of Matilde Crosetti's art exhibition. Crosetti is a visual artist, researcher, and teacher who creates stunning abstract paintings that are inspired by her upbringing in Santa Fe, Argentina. Her observation of nature and the countryside she grew up in influenced her artwork
This exhibition will be open for less than a month, so make sure to go see her timeless masterpieces.
Open: April 5th – April 28th
Price: Free
Where: Midtown - 12 West 56th
Jim Dine
Starting May 1st, the Templon will have an exhibit for the highly distinctive artist Jim Dine. He is well known, and his works often sell for over six figures. Dine is closely associated with the Pop Art movement and uses everyday objects to create his pieces. His multimedia works include painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography, poetry, and performances. He’s a loved artist who has had over 300 solo exhibitions all over the world displaying his unique artworks. This exhibition is highly recommend for those interested in multimedia art.
Open: May 1st – June 1st
Price: Free
Where: Chelsea - 293 10th Ave
Luc Tuymans
Luc Tuymans is one of the most important painters today, as he creates distinctive pieces that hold ambiguous meanings. Unlike today's saturated world, Luc Tuymans chooses to work with a muted palette.
Television and photography inspire many of his works. He takes an image and recontextualizes it into a blurred picture, where he removes any clarifying narrative elements. His pieces look as if they’re faded memories. His art carries much meaning; it’s worth visiting the David Zwirner Gallery to see his work up close.
Open: May 11th – June 17th
Price: Free
Where: Chelsea - 525 W 19th St
Andrea Marie Breiling
Andrea Marie Breiling is an American contemporary artist known for her abstract paintings. Using spray paint as her primary medium, she creates stunning, vibrant pieces that capture an ethereal aura. Her art shows a lot of movement, and you can see her creative process within her works.
Her recent exhibition in Almine Rech’s Gallery is inspired by Swallowtail butterflies and their large wingspan and vivid colors. Many don’t realize how interesting spray paint is— Andrea Marie Breiling perfectly displays how much you can do with this material, which is so entertaining to see.
Open: May 2nd – June 10th
Price: Free
Where: Upper East Side - 39 East 78th Street, 2nd Floor
We hope these recommendations have inspired you to make at least one visit to an art gallery this year. If you’re living in or just visiting New York, don’t miss the opportunity to experience these amazing exhibitions!
Which galleries will you visit? Leave a comment below.