I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Gladstone Gallery years ago when the gallery exhibited works by…read moreone of my favorite artists, Keith Haring. Barbara Gladstone's recent passing reminded me of my trip to the gallery. There are so many great galleries in Chelsea, and this is certainly one of them.

One of the better galleries I came across while traipsing through Chelsea. Lots of space, both…read moreupstairs and down -- and maybe two entrances, too? It was hard to be sure. The installations in place for my visit took advantage of the available space (see the photo). Glad I stopped.

I came to see the Loft exhibit and loved it. The space is lovely and the staff are warm and…read morewelcoming. We enjoyed our time roaming around and looking at the artwork, watching the video and taking it all in. I will definitely be back!

Always a pleasure when I visit Westwood Gallery. The staff are warm and welcoming and you can tell…read moreright from the bat that they're knowledgable about art. The artwork ranges from sculptures, paintings, digital art and photography. Galleries like these are rare nowadays AND YES It's possible to fall in love with the people who work there just as much as the art.

One of the best art galleries by far! They have such an amazing collection for sale. They mostly…read morehave pop art style mixed with a bit of graffiti and drips! If your a serious collector then you need to check out this gallery. I found this place by accident. It was across the street from central park. Glad I found it. Ive been truly inspired ever since!

Art is among the worst I've ever seen in a contemporary gallery. Pieces are uninspired collages…read moreconsisting of bad pop art and self conscious kitsch. Whatever artists are sourced for this business are truly untalented who copy all the worst ideas from the last 20 years and cover them in dripping graffiti. If you choose to spend money on one of these pieces and display it in your home you will reflect not only disgusting taste, but terrible judgement as well. An insult to 'art' all around.

When I was in my 20s, during my first visit to New York City, I met gallerists Andrea Rosen and…read moreTanya Bonakdar at their respective galleries in SoHo. Rosen's gallery was located on Prince Street. These days, most of the top galleries like Gagosian and Bonakdar's are located in Chelsea. But I kind of miss the old SoHo days, and the atmosphere in Chelsea is totally different - almost like another world. Most of all, I miss Rosen's SoHo gallery. When I visited, she came out from the back and discussed the artist whose work she was exhibiting at the time, Miguel Calderon. I remember really liking his work. She also simultaneously showed the work of Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle. I read somewhere that Rosen has donated her archives to the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art. And while she no longer appears to have a physical gallery, it seems like she still represents (the estate of) Felix Gonzalez-Torres. Honestly, I wish she would reopen the gallery at some point. Rosen and her perspectives on art were a huge inspiration years ago.

Great gallery. I recently learned that on Saturdays, members of the gallery's staff (and even…read moreAndrea Rosen herself) stand in the gallery and talk to visitors about the work. It's very generous--I got a full tour of a fascinating show, "Counter Forms," with works by Tetsumi Kudo, Alina Szapocznikow, Paul Thek and Hannah Wilke, all of whom worked in different parts of them world, died youngish and were forgotten in the 90s but making a comeback now. And they deserve it: weird materials and biomorphic forms, industrail waste and synthetic pigments, intriguing use of slightly sickening colors and textures--a fertile mix of mad-science lab and contemplative poetry that seems to speak to the ways in which artists are dealing with the relationship between bodies and technologies now. Usually Andrea Rosen has a few shows up at once - a big one in the front, medium in the middle, and a selection of works by different artists in the showroom in the far rear, which means you're guaranteed to find SOMEthing to like on any given visit. For 'Counter Forms," however, the whole gallery was devoted to this single group exhibition. But it's definitely worth it! so much to see. There is also a small appendix across the street. I feel like the narrowness of this space makes it slightly awkward. It's smaller than any of the spaces across the street, even the little showroom in the back. I haven't felt really impressed or moved by a show here yet but, it's new so maybe they'll get the hang of it (no pun intended!).

Lovely gallery, however please get bathroom available for patrons. The space was perfect for the…read moreimmense sculpture on exhibit by a legendary artist! Well done, we wanted more however! The space demands more! Thank you.

The Jack Shainman Gallery is spacious and well lit. It consists of a hallway, a great room, and two…read moremini rooms. Admission is free so roam around and definitely do make the effort all the way to 10th Ave. It's so worth it. I don't think I've ever felt frightened at an art gallery before but at the Jack Shainman Gallery I did. I was the only one wandering through the gallery and I was face to face with the art of Bharti Kher. They say art can move you. Kher's art makes such a statement and is so powerful I was literally breathless at times and took brave steps towards her sculptures of an oversized whale heart, an almost life like elephant, and a wolf. Kher experiments with porportions with her tree, bindi art, and chair sculpture. At times I felt like I was Alice in Wonderland. Kher dares to push the envelope, open your eyes to another world, and connect through culture, soul, and imagery. This is her first exhibition at the Jack Shainman Gallery and it only runs through Dec. 22.

First, loved how this Chelsea gallery is kinda hidden back in a little mini garden-scape. There is…read morealso apparently an eighth floor and a creepy elevator? Which I didn't experience this time around. I also loved the show I saw there: Lubaina Himid's "Street Sellers," which focuses on street vendors and their colorful wares, as well as how they relate to society and maybe even capitalism and colonialism. Huge, tall portraits, filled with color. Reviewing their past exhibitions, not every exhibition is my vibe, but the art they showcase is very diverse, and there is something for everyone. Like all the other galleries I've reviewed, it's free. And when in Chelsea, you can hit up several and make a whole field trip out of it. So what do you have to lose?

I quite like the space although it's on the 8th floor of an old building with an interesting old…read moreelevator so there's an elevator guy in there that operates it. I find the elevator just as fascinating as the works themselves. Small gallery but spacious and good lighting. Open space and interesting work by Konrad Leug right now

Early this year I bought a beautiful Holly Andres photograph here. I not only love the photograph,…read moreI can't say enough about the wonderful staff. Caroline and Ethan went out of their way to make sure _we_ were sure about wanting the photograph. The easiest transaction you can imagine. And Caroline is a delight to talk with. They have new exhibits all the time, so go and check them out!

I went here the weekend before Thanksgiving. They had the David Vestal: Once Upon a Time in New…read moreYork exhibit up. It's definitely worth checking out. Most of the pictures appear to have been shot from David's 2nd story room or a fire escape. If you're a fan of black & white photography of an era gone by, then you'll definitely enjoy the exhibit. My only complaint about this gallery, and almost all galleries in New York, is that they're small - but this one is worth the visit.

I saw a delightful little Terry Winters show here last week--all small works, pages torn from…read moretextbooks or other informational text materials with colorful charts and diagrams printed on transparencies and laid over the top. Very nice to look it. I hadn't even been planning to come to this show but the gallery is on street level and has all glass on the front wall, which is a great way to welcome visitors. This review refers to the gallery at 502 W 22nd St. but I couldn't find a Yelp entry for that location so I'm putting my review here. Matthew Marks has several locations all over Chelsea and I'd say that the quality is pretty consistent among them.

Consistently good artists and exhibits. Consistently annoying staff.read more