We stopped by to see what they had. They had one exhibition, but it was still good. Donate what you…read morecan to enter. They have coat check if necessary, especially when they don't allow you to carry it unless you're wearing it. I loved so many of their pieces. I got to see a piece on Frida Kahlo and Julia de Burgos, and that alone made my day. Went to the gift shop and picked up several things. I only took pictures of the things that caught my eye.

El Museo del Barrio is the oldest museum in the country dedicated to Latino art. Founded in 1969,…read moreit specializes in Latin American and Caribbean art, with an emphasis on works from Puerto Rico and the New York Puerto Rican community. I visited last week for the first time to see their current exhibit: Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions, 2021-2025. The exhibit had some interesting pieces, but I was surprised by how small the museum was. Did I miss a gallery? Was it just that another exhibit is being set up but hadn't opened yet? Either way, I probably only spent a half hour in the museum, including a quick visit to the small gift shop. Given its size, I'd only recommend visiting the museum if it has an exhibit you're very interested in.

I visited Lévy Gorvy Dayan last Saturday for the first time after reading about their current…read moreexhibit in the New York Times. The gallery is located in a very grand, very beautiful Beaux-Arts townhouse on East 64th. It's so beautiful, the building itself is a highlight of any visit to the gallery. But the exhibits when I visited were great, too. I was able to see two exhibits during my visit on Saturday. "The Adventure of Domenico Gnoli," the exhibit I read about in the Times, closes on May 23, 2026. It's the largest exhibit of the artist's works in the United States in more than 5 decades (since his solo show in NYC in 1969). (Gnoli died of cancer at age 36 in 1970, so he only produced ~ 150 paintings in his short life.) The other exhibit I saw (you have to take an elevator from the second floor) was Armig Santos: Baladas, which closes on June 13. I appreciate the clean look of the galleries, which they are able to achieve by not having any wall labels by the pieces. They do have a few printed gallery guides at the desk where you enter that you can grab or you can scan QR codes on the wall as you enter each gallery. But I did miss the additional context and information that other galleries and museums include at the beginning of and throughout an exhibit. Still, the galleries are beautiful, and the works were very interesting. The Gnoli works surprised me and made me smile. And I appreciated learning about Armig Santos, a very young artist from Puerto Rico. It's a beautiful gallery with some great exhibits. I enjoyed my visit and have already signed up for their email list so I can visit upcoming shows!

It's only been about four months since my last visit to this (free!) gallery, with the gorgeous…read moretile and beautiful architecture, but they managed to come up with another riveting show that I just had to check out. This time the show focuses on New York art in the 80s, highlighting Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and over 20 more artists. Some things you can expect--Basquiat's pieces bursting at the seams with color, accompanying dark social undertones. Andy Warhol's pop art portraits of himself. Keith Haring's chunky shapes and figures. There are paintings, sculptures and multi-media pieces, as well as photographs (some a little alarming, like how old is that naked person, were they old enough to give consent?!). All the pieces are edgy, raw, colorful, just like the 80s. While there is a virtual guide to tell you which artist created which piece, there is not history or explanation, and that's a little frustrating for some of the more abstract or controversial pieces. This gallery has now impressed me twice in a short period of time, so it'll be on my regular rotation list to check out every time I'm on museum row.

LOTS of hidden gems inside 529, floor after floor of wonderful galleries such as Bruce…read more Silverstein gallery located on the 3rd floor. Do not underestimate the small size of Silverstein gallery. Currently on view until 11/21/20 is "Bill Cunningham: A Love Letter to NYC," featuring more than 80 black and white photographs by the celebrated artist. The curated photographs is an ode to NYC-don't miss this opportunity to see several of Bill's iconic photos on display under one roof. Appointments are mandatory. Email: inquiries@brucesilverstein.com to schedule one. Staff will respond quickly.

Check out the Leonard Freed exhibition if you get the chance. It's called "Black in White America"…read moreand features some thought-provoking journalistic photography that's interesting but very accessible. White liberals and people who like to make fun of white liberals should note that all these pictures come from the eye of a Jewish guy. The gallery itself is nice, a little narrow, but conducive to slow browsing.

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.

I stopped by L'Space Gallery last Saturday for their current show: "Shape of Dreams: Leonora…read moreCarrington" (which closes on July 25). It's a contemporary art gallery, and it is definitely worth following to see if they have an exhibit you want to check out. This Leonora Carrington exhibit is worthy of a visit. She's a fascinating artist whose sculptural work hasn't been that easy to find in galleries and museums in the US until more recently. The gallery isn't large, and it's configured a little strangely (small boxy spaces). But it still might have some art that you'll regret not stopping by to see. I'm glad we stopped by.

If you really want to know whether your Picasso print (or the one you're thinking of splurging on)…read moreis real or fake, Szoke is one of the most knowledgeable purveyors - he deals in prints of Picasso & Munch ONLY. Browsing through his website is an excellent crash course in Picasso's print oeuvre and his small gallery is like walking into a mini Picasso museum. Prices range from low thousands to $450k and up so this stuff is not for the poster-of-Guernica buyer. What I learned is that Picasso did NOT sign a lot of prints, so many "signed" ones you see on the market are questionable at best. There's nothing wrong with a legitimate reproduction as long as you know what you're buying (and the price is right!) but if you want the real deal, this is where you come.

Just a bit of a public service announcement, it's not actually a Gallery open to public display…read moreanymore. But, if you're looking to purchase pieces, you can book an appointment and I guess they'll discuss however all that goes. It seems like a very friendly place though, just from the short time I spent talking with someone there about Klimt information.

Visited them to view their "More Than Coffee Was Served", cafe culture of Vienna. Wonderful…read morepieces, beautiful sketches, painting, writings. There were a few Gustav Klimt pieces that were a unexpected plus.

Why can't I give 10 stars?!…read more Love this place! The owner is so warm and kind (and quite beautiful I might add); the ambience is like none other. And the thing that really got me is the quality of the African Art. I'm a real collector and I have to get the best stuff for what I do. Ashione Gallery has the best stuff period. Great Place!

I visited Ashione Gallery today and was greeted with the most amazing salesperson. I feel terrible…read morethat I can't remember her name, but she was very intuitive, informative and personable. I loved every minute of shopping for earrings for my very dear friend. So much so, that I was happily talked into buying myself a lovely pair of African Fulani Earrings. They are an authentic African boutique filled with sculptures, jewelry, and paintings. I hope everyone antiquing on 25th street stops in to see the amazing things Ashione has to offer! They are also tied to a site; modelpoetry.com which connects people with great organizations and charities that help countries all over. I was told many celebrities frequent the place for their own collections, but I didn't need to know that to feel like a celebrity myself. Thank you so much for such a poignant and memorable experience.