Art galleries of Chelsea tour

General information

DestinationCategory
New York, United StatesAttractions/Entertainment

Program details

Discover the rising art scene in New York with this enlightening tour of the art galleries of Chelsea, a neighbourhood that has become the beating heart of a New Yorker artistic renaissance.

HIGHLIGHTS:

* Overview of many different and interesting galleries
* Course varies from day to day, making it a unique experience
* Tour carried out by a seasoned professional in the field


New York is well known for being the place to be for American artists, as well as a world renowned commercial centre of the art market. The young hip galleries of Chelsea are gaining more and more popularity by the year, making this the new locus for emerging artists.

This exclusive tour will paint the big picture of New York's art scene for you. Alongside our Context docent, a pro with a vast experience in this area – an artist, a critic or, as is often the case, both at the same time. The three hour tour is a private walking seminar in which you will explore the many different galleries that compose the patchwork of Chelsea, home to economic titans such as Mary Boone and Matthew Marks, and also promising younger gallery owners of the likes of Zach Feuer and Oliver Kamm.

Visit pioneers like Metro Pictures and Paula Cooper, and galleries that have sprung up on the outskirts of Chelsea with new exciting programs. The course varies from day to day, making each tour an unrepeatable experience.

Duration: Three hours approx.
Start/opening time: At 3pm.
Languages:English.
Others: Children under 12 years old are not allowed.