Lower Manhattan’s art scene is buzzing this week with a mix of gallery openings, pop-up exhibitions, and immersive experiences across the Lower East Side, Soho, and Tribeca. In the Lower East Side, expect experimental and thought-provoking shows that push the boundaries of contemporary art, from multimedia installations to collaborative group exhibitions. Soho offers a more intimate atmosphere with carefully curated solo and duo shows, while Tribeca hosts innovative presentations that range from bold new works to emerging local talent. Whether you’re wandering the streets in search of the next big name or discovering hidden gems in smaller spaces, Lower Manhattan is the place to experience fresh, cutting-edge art this week.
Lower East Side | Thurs
Allen Street Gallery, 65 Allen St, Behind the Curtain: Leroy Street Studio, Cherry Lane Theatre & A24
Babysips, 176 Rivington St, AWOL issue 2 launch, from 5pm
Decorazon Gallery, 251 E Houston St, ‘Of Watchers, Tricksters & the Bold’ by Michele Mikesell
Soho | Thurs
Amelie Du Chalard, 85-87 Mercer St, Reason in the Grass, Tears in the Sky’ by Gabriele Herzog, Taylor Kibby, 6pm-9pm, RSVP link
Lower East Side | Fri
Satellite Art Show, 279 Broome St, PS Peace of Art with various artists, 5pm-9pm
Lichtundfire, 175 Rivington St, Where Possibility Dwells’ by Susana Gonzalez-Revilla
Tribeca | Fri
Jane Studios, 72 Warren St, Group Show, 5pm-10pm
Lower East Side | Sat
Below Grand, 53 Orchard St, Nightmares in Blood’ with several artists, curated by Arthur Pena, 5pm-7pm
Below Grand, 52 Allen St, Nightmares in Blood’ Wilderness of Mirrors’ with various artists, curated by Jacon Patrick Brooks, 5pm-7pm
ghost machine, 23 Monroe St, Inherited Labor’ curated by EmirethHerrera Valdes, with Daisy Patton, Jen Liu, Gabino Castelan, Anna Fabricius, Zac Macmon, 6pm-9pm
Tribeca | Sat
Locker Room, 253 Church St, I Want to Believe by Zach Collins
Harkawik, 88 Walker St, work by Emily Rose Wright
Lower East Side | Sun
Time Again, 105 Canal St, Rotten Mother popup from 5pm
As the week comes to a close in Lower Manhattan, the galleries and pop-ups of the Lower East Side, Soho, and Tribeca continue to offer a vibrant snapshot of the city’s contemporary art scene. A standout this week is Emily Rose Wright at Harkawik in Tribeca, whose hauntingly evocative, largely monochromatic works draw viewers in with layered textures, subtle patterning, and a delicate balance of abstraction and figuration. Wright’s pieces reward close observation, offering moments of discovery that resonate long after leaving the gallery. Alongside experimental group shows, immersive installations, and intimate solo exhibitions across these neighborhoods, her work embodies the energy and creativity that make Lower Manhattan a hub for cutting-edge art. Whether you’re a longtime gallery-goer or exploring the city’s art scene for the first time, there’s no shortage of experiences to discover this week.
Featured work above by Emily Rose Wright at Harkawik
