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A new art district was born when the New Museum of Contemporary Art unveiled its hugely popular new space on the Bowery in late 2007. Though the Lower East Side has been home to galleries in the past, growing numbers of exhibition spaces have sprung up on the blocks around the museum, making this neighborhood one to watch. Add strong programming at several world-class galleries who resisted the 90s exodus from neighboring SoHo, and the area’s fresh appeal is even stronger. |
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The diverse range of galleries clustered around the museum and scattered further afield include miniature offshoots of uptown galleries and experimental, artist run spaces. Veteran downtown galleries, outside-of-the-box (and white cube), eccentric projects and migrant-galleries from Williamsburg and Chelsea guarantee that tours include a surprising mix of artwork and gallery spaces. |
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On a standard, two-hour walking tour, we visit around fifteen galleries, sampling from the most important art on offer. With exhibitions changing every five to six weeks, there is always something new to see and a different dynamic to what we see on each tour. Your tour itinerary will include a range of galleries selected to orient you to the neighborhood’s art scene. At each venue, Merrily provides information on the galleries themselves and the artwork on display – questions and conversation are encouraged!