We like gifts, and we’d consider this gallery a gift for all of us. 601 Artspace has a clear mission: foster freedom of expression, give artists opportunities to showcase their art, and open the floor to real, open dialogue about its meaning.
Recent shows have included explorations of hair, the sound of war in Ukraine, the time it takes to build a rock, and the relationship of truth and history. These are exhibitions with soul and depth that ask the big questions — or maybe the small questions that become the big ones.
Leave your coffee for after the show. You’re going to want to head to a cafe to debrief with your art partner when you leave.
601 Artspace has been stirring thoughts and shifting perspectives since 2006. David Howe, an artist, collector, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and philanthropist, founded it because he’d bought some art pieces that were too big for his apartment, and he wanted to share them with people. Artist and curator Sarah Shaoul has been the director of 601 Artspace since 2012. Together, they evolved into sponsoring thoughtful exhibitions and creating opportunities for ambitious curators and work from both global and homegrown artists.
Want to know where art is headed next? Here are the ones to watch.