Galleries in Harlem & Upper Manhattan
7 shows are on view in Harlem today, at 3 galleries. Harlem and Upper Manhattan have a growing number of galleries alongside institutions such as the Studio Museum in Harlem.
Our picks in Harlem right now
Christopher WilliamsThe Game (Player 1): Provisional Props and Blocking TemplatesI have invited the artists Christopher Williams, Monika Baer, Aria Dean, and Abraham Cruzvillegas to play a made-up game with a simple set of rules that will unfold over the next year.
Arakawa & Madeline GinsThe Poetic JumpWhen Arakawa and Madeline Gins befriended Marcel Duchamp in the early 1960s, Duchamp carried a small scrap of paper bearing the words "D'ailleurs, c'est toujours les autres qui meurent"…
Yoshitaka AmanoOriginsYoshitaka Amano (b. 1952, Shizuoka, Japan) creates worlds.
Jorge Luis Rodriguez, Daniel LaRue Johnson, Al LovingGeometriesGeometries brings paintings and sculpture from the Studio Museum collection together around shape as a language for identity, perception, and spiritual knowledge.
Teddy Sandoval and the Butch Gardens School of ArtEl Museo del Barrio presents Teddy Sandoval and the Butch Gardens School of Art, a major exhibition examining the life and work of Teddy Sandoval (1949–1995), an innovative yet historically…
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Every show on view in Harlem, by gallery
Questions
What are the best gallery shows in Harlem right now?
Gallop's picks in Harlem & Upper Manhattan as of November 9, 2026: Christopher Williams at Arts and Letters (through Nov 29); Arakawa & Madeline Gins at Arts and Letters (through Feb 7); Yoshitaka Amano at Arts and Letters (through Feb 7). Every show on view there is listed on this page, with dates, addresses and hours.
How many gallery shows are on view in Harlem right now?
7 shows are on view at 3 galleries in Harlem & Upper Manhattan as of November 9, 2026.
Which Harlem shows close soon?
None of the Harlem shows on view close in the next two weeks.
Are art galleries in New York free?
Yes. Commercial galleries in New York don't charge admission, and most don't need a ticket or an appointment: you walk in during opening hours. Museums are different and usually charge.
When are New York galleries open?
Most are open Tuesday through Saturday, from about 10 or 11am to 6pm, and closed Sunday and Monday. In July and August many keep summer hours, often closing on weekends. Smaller spaces may open fewer days or by appointment, so check a gallery's hours before you go.
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