10 Painters With Shows in NYC Right Now (May 2026)

Painting in New York in May 2026 is in a strong moment — gestural abstraction, surrealist figuration, observational still life, and material-driven oil and acrylic work are all on view across 10 solo exhibitions from Chelsea down to Chinatown. Below: ten painters with shows live right now, each chosen for the rigor and specificity of their practice, plus the gallery, address, and date each show comes down.

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