Chelsea Arts District

Sub-neighborhood in Manhattan, New York

The Chelsea Arts District, sometimes also called the West Chelsea Arts District or the Chelsea Gallery District is a region of Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, that runs from 18th to 28th Street between Tenth Avenue and Eleventh Avenue that is known for its concentration of art galleries. It developed as part of the neighborhood's rezoning and shift in the international art market in the late 1990s and early 2000s.[1][2]

While galleries have relocated to other areas due to rising rents and the distance from the subway,[3][4] new galleries have taken their place and the area remains an arts hub.[5][6]

While many galleries feature a rotating series of exhibits, the district is also known for longterm or permanent projects, such as Joseph Beuys' 7000 Oaks which began in 1988 with five trees that marked Dia Chelsea's opening and was extended in 1996 and remains due to a partnership with the Departments of Parks & Recreation and Transportation.[7][8][9][10]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Chelsea Galleries Walking Tour". NYC-ARTS. 18 October 2012. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  2. ^ Martegani, Micaela; Kasper, Jeff; Drew, Emma (3 January 2020). More Art in the Public Eye. Duke University Press. ISBN 978-1-7330993-2-5. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Bortolami to Relocate to Tribeca in 2017". Artnet News. 7 November 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  4. ^ Kinsella, Eileen (18 December 2018). "Chased Out of Chelsea? Try Tribeca! Why Midsize Art Dealers See a Better Future in Robert De Niro's Backyard". Artnet News. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Selldorf Architects clads Hauser & Wirth New York gallery in concrete". Dezeen. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  6. ^ "West Chelsea" (PDF). nyc.gov. NYC Department of City Planning. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  7. ^ ElGenaidi, Deena (6 July 2018). "Joseph Beuys's Only Public Artwork in New York Temporarily Unearthed". Hyperallergic. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  8. ^ "Joseph Beuys: 7000 Oaks Extended On West 22nd Street, New York City | Press | About | Dia". www.diaart.org. DIA Foundation. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  9. ^ "Joseph Beuys, 7000 Oaks | Visit Our Locations & Sites | Visit | Dia". www.diaart.org. Dia Foundation. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  10. ^ Zimmer, Lori (22 September 2020). Art Hiding in New York: An Illustrated Guide to the City's Secret Masterpieces. Running Press. ISBN 978-0-7624-7101-0. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
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