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ART GALLERY II

design architect:  Gloria Vega Studio     architect of record:  VIQ Architecture

46 Lafayette, NYC

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Connected directly to The Hall, Art Gallery II unfolds within the same historic structure yet in a non-designated interior, offering a counterpoint to the solemn grandeur of the landmarked spaces. Here, freedom replaces constraint. The architecture adopts modern, clean lines that frame art with quiet clarity, establishing a deliberate contrast between the building’s ornate Beaux-Arts language and a new vocabulary of restraint. With a 28-foot ceiling and expansive entry wall, the gallery accommodates large-format works and ambitious installations, redefining the sense of scale within this monumental setting.

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Installation view, Toyin Ojih Odutola, Ilé Oriaku, 2025

Jack Shainman Gallery, 46 Lafayette Street, New York, NY

© Toyin Ojih Odutola. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York. Photo: Dan Bradica Studio.

The main gallery unfolds as a long, rectangular volume with gently rounded corners, a geometry that softens the sense of enclosure and enhances spatial continuity. Openings along the perimeter frame views of the city, connecting the interior to its urban context and revealing subtle traces of the landmark structure beyond. Conceived as a white canvas for artists, the space maintains a quiet dialogue between structure, light, and art — an adaptable setting where each exhibition transforms the perception of architecture itself.

Installation view, Toyin Ojih Odutola, Ilé Oriaku, 2025

Jack Shainman Gallery, 46 Lafayette Street, New York, NY

© Toyin Ojih Odutola. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York. Photo: Dan Bradica Studio.

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Installation view, Nick Cave, Amalgams and Graphts, 2025

Jack Shainman Gallery, 46 Lafayette Street, New York, NY

© Nick Cave. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.

Photo: Dan Bradica Studio.

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Installation view, Hank Willis Thomas, I AM MANY, 2025

Jack Shainman Gallery, 46 Lafayette Street, New York, NY

© Hank Willis Thomas. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York. Photo: Dan Bradica Studio

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