NEW YORK GALLERY CLOSURES & MOVES 2025–2026

The New York art world continues to evolve as galleries respond to rising rents, shifting collector habits, and broader changes in the global art market.

In 2025 and early 2026, a number of galleries have closed, relocated, or changed their operations across Tribeca, Chelsea, and the Lower East Side. While some closures reflect ongoing market pressures, others signal a transition toward more flexible models and new locations.

As in other major art cities, some galleries are adapting through shared spaces, pop-up exhibitions, art fairs, and appointment-only viewing. Despite these changes, New York remains one of the world's leading centers for contemporary art, with continued openings and a steady flow of exhibitions throughout the city.

This page tracks recent gallery closures, relocations, and operational changes across New York City. Please note that it can be difficult to catch every change. If you know of any updates, please let us know.

MAJOR GALLERY CLOSURES

• Lyles & King – closed 2026
• Templon New York – closed 2026
• Sperone Westwater – closed 2025
• Stephen Friedman Gallery – closed 2026
• CLEARING – closed 2025
• Venus Over Manhattan – closed July 2025
• Mnuchin Gallery – closed 2025
• Spanierman Modern – closed 2025
• Jack Hanley – closed 2025
• Sperone Westwater – closed 2025
• Ross+Kramer - closed 2026

GALLERY MOVES & RELOCATIONS

• David Nolan Gallery – moved to 74 Leonard Street in Tribeca - September 2026
• 47 Canal – moved to 529 West 20th Street in Chelsea - September 2026
• Southern Guild – moved from Los Angeles to 75 Leonard St in Tribeca - September 2026
• 56 Henry – moved to 46 Walker in Tribeca, new name upcoming to Ellie Rines Gallery - September 2026
• A.I.R. Gallery – moveing from Brooklyn to Greenwich Village opening in 2027
• Andrew Edlin Gallery – moved to 392 Broadway, 2nd Floor (Tribeca)
• Garth Greenan Gallery – moving to 10 Greene Street, September 2026
• Marinaro – moved from Rivington Street (LES) to Walker Street in Tribeca
• Jack Barrett Gallery – moved to 87 Franklin Street (Tribeca)
• Meredith Rosen Gallery – moved to 327 West 36th Street, Floor 6
• D.D.D.D. Pictures – moved to 79 Leonard Street (Tribeca)
• DFN Projects – moved to 41 E 57th Street (Midtown)

ADDITIONAL CLOSURES & CHANGES

• Timothy Taylor – New York outpost closed with operations consolidated in London
• James Cohan – closed Lower East Side location; now operating with two spaces in Tribeca
• Kasmin Gallery – now operating as Olney Gleason (Chelsea)
• Miguel Abreu Gallery – closed Orchard Street space, still at 88 Eldridge Street (LES)
• Barbara Mathes Gallery – now by appointment only
• Gratin – closed East Village location, now at 291 Grand Street (LES)
• Tilton Gallery – now by appointment only
• Francis Irv – closed after presenting 25 exhibitions
• Canal Projects – closing physical space, soon shifting model

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