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Chelsea is the unrivaled art capital of New York City. Walking past block after block of galleries, it’s hard to imagine that the Chelsea scene has taken shape in less than a decade, when pioneer gallerists like Matthew Marks and Pat Hearn opened the first major spaces here in the mid-90s. |
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Now that the exodus of galleries from Soho has been stemmed, a new tide of young and hip gallery-immigrants has arrived from Williamsburg, opening side-by-side with their most established counterparts. The mix of emerging and established artistic talents makes a trip to Chelsea unmissable for all, from ardent art fans to casually interested tourists. |
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Galleries, restaurants and shops continue to replace the mechanics and taxi shops of old Chelsea, but exciting art spaces are often still located on unlikely looking blocks, sometimes making them a challenge to find. Add to that the sheer volume of galleries and their monthly exhibition schedule, and it soon becomes clear that a little more than a copy of the Gallery Guide is in order to decide what to see in the time you have. |
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