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To many people, Soho still represents a time in the 80s when the New York economy and art market boomed and the arts abounded in this neighborhood. Now that many galleries have decamped for Chelsea, only a handful of die-hard exhibition spaces remain. As if to make up for their dwindled numbers, the galleries’ diverse and adventurous programming make it worth a trip. |
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While Chelsea offers the most volume of galleries, Soho curiously manages to retain a skeleton crew of extremely high quality art spaces. From Michele Maccarone’s avant-garde outsider outpost on East Canal Street to art world maker Jeffrey Deitch’s cavernous former garage on Wooster, visitors willing to walk the extra mile will be rewarded by seeing work by some of the most talked about artists working in Europe and the U.S. Non-profit spaces including Artists Space, the Swiss Institute, and the Drawing Center add another dimension to a lively mix of artwork on display. |
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If you’re looking for a ground level introduction to the New York art world, Chelsea is undoubtedly the best bet. But for those who remember Soho from years past and want to compare notes, or who want to see more of New York’s hottest, internationally recognized galleries, the Soho Tour is highly recommended. the galleries’ diverse and adventurous programming make it worth a trip. |
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