6 Galleries you should visit in NY
Stopping off in the Big Apple this Summer/Autumn? Then, we’ve got you covered! Here are the best exhibitions in galleries that are making noise around the city this season:
If you’re looking to get into the head of the elusive Basquiat, this is the way to do so. This exhibition held at the Starrett-Lehigh Building in Chelsea has the major benefit of being curated by Basquiat’s own family, allowing us a rare glimpse into his life and art.
Great for all photography lovers, this exhibition at the ICP outlines the works of William Klein. From photographs, and films to paintings, this event boasts over 300 of the street photographer’s work and is certainly not to be missed!
Held at the historical New York Public library, this recently opened permanent exhibition has over 250 unique items and art from research centres. Great for any history buff; you’ll be stuck for hours looking at what this gallery has to offer.
This exhibit held at the Fotografiska highlights an excellent legacy of Black women in all strokes of visual culture. 19 artists from various nationalities and times work are culminated in this gallery to celebrate black beauty and femininity.
Held at the location of the Whitney Museum of Art, this 2022 edition is a culmination of 2019 to now, spanning from COVID-19 to the tragic death of George Floyd. Displaying the talents of 63 diverse artists, this is an exhibition everyone should get to witness.
Being one of the most famous graffiti artists worldwide, this exhibit in the former International Centre of Photography Museum displays an extensive look at the works of Banksy. If you’re a street art fan, then this is the pièce de resistance of exhibits!
Text by Alan Writer