Chelsea District Galleries, NY

by Andrew Oh

Here’s a visual snapshot of Chelsea’s art gallery district in Manhattan—an area packed with vibrant creativity.



If you’re looking for more art galleries in Chelsea, here’s a curated list featuring both renowned institutions and niche spaces worth exploring:


Top Galleries in Chelsea


• David Zwirner


• Known for museum-quality exhibitions featuring artists like Yayoi Kusama, Chris Ofili, and Luc Tuymans. 


• Hauser & Wirth New York


• A massive 36,000 sq ft space showing permanent, site-specific works by artists like Mark Bradford and Pipilotti Rist, and housing major artist estates. 


• Gagosian Gallery


• A flagship 20,000 sq ft space on West 24th Street, hosting exhibitions from major names such as Damien Hirst and Andy Warhol.  


• Marianne Boesky Gallery


• Located next to the High Line since 2005, showcasing both mid-career and established names. 

• Cavin-Morris Gallery


• Focused on self-taught, visionary and Indigenous artists across diverse media. 


• C24 Gallery


• A 9,000 sq ft space dedicated to emerging artists, located on West 24th Street. 


• Ricco/Maresca Gallery


• In Chelsea since 1997, championing self-taught and visionary figures like Henry Darger. 


• Dia Chelsea


• A distinguished site for thoughtful public programming and long-term installations like Joseph Beuys’ 7000 Oaks.  


• Galerie Lelong & Co.


• A respected contemporary art gallery within Chelsea’s gallery ecosystem. 


• Berry Campbell Gallery


• Founded in 2013, focused on American modernism and overlooked historical artists, now housed in a sizable former Paula Cooper space. 


• Tina Kim Gallery


• Established in 2001, affiliated with Kukje Gallery (Seoul), representing both emerging global artists and 20th-century works. 


• Laurence Miller Gallery


• One of the longest-running photography-focused galleries in America, located at West 26th Street, dedicated to both vintage and contemporary photography. 




Quick Reference Table


Gallery Name Location or Specialty


David Zwirner High-profile exhibitions, major international artists

Hauser & Wirth Massive venue, established artists, artist estates

Gagosian Gallery Mega-dealer shows; West 24th Street flagship

Marianne Boesky Next to High Line, strong contemporary roster

Cavin-Morris Gallery Self-taught visionary and Indigenous art

C24 Gallery Emerging artists showcase

Ricco/Maresca Outsider art and visionary artists

Dia Chelsea Public programming, long-term projects like 7000 Oaks

Galerie Lelong & Co. Contemporary art offerings

Berry Campbell Gallery American modernism, overlooked artists

Tina Kim Gallery International contemporary, Korean artists and masters

Laurence Miller Gallery Photography specialist since the 1980s





Insider Tips & Context


• Concentration of Galleries


Chelsea boasts over 200 galleries, mostly clustered between West 18th to 28th Streets and 10th to 11th Avenues—a true global hub for contemporary art. 


• Visiting Insights


According to locals, many of these galleries are open to casual visitors during the day—typically Tue–Sat—even if you’re not planning to buy. 


• Supporting Diversity

Galleries like Berry Campbell and Cavin-Morris are championing underrepresented artists. At the same time, international voices enter the scene via spaces like Tina Kim Gallery.   



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