GR gallery

GR gallery Exhibiting international Contemporary Art in New York since 2015

Established in 2015, GR gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in Downtown Manhattan on the historical Bowery. It focuses its activity on exhibiting and promoting emerging and mid-career artists that challenge themselves with the most varied media, maintaining a dynamic attitude towards chromatic vibration, and explore the boundaries of figuration. GR gallery is partner with Studio d’Arte G

R, the 'mother' gallery founded in Venice in 1979 that has centered its operation on the re-discovery and representation of the postwar avant-gardes of Latin matrix, especially “Informale”, “Optical” and “Kinetic” Art.

05/29/2026

GR gallery is pleased to announce “Made To Appear” a two person exhibition featuring artists Viraj Khanna and Brian Robertson, whose works merge traditional textile techniques, contemporary imagery and cultural commentary to examine emotionally residual forms and the performative nature of today...

CIAO! Manhattan (Fragile), 2026, acrylic on canvas, 41 x 32 cm.This series was created for my first exhibition in New Yo...
05/29/2026

CIAO! Manhattan (Fragile), 2026, acrylic on canvas, 41 x 32 cm.

This series was created for my first exhibition in New York and is inspired by the city itself. When you think of New York, images of the world’s art capital or iconic movie settings often come to mind ... but for me, someone obsessed with Andy Warhol, the first thing to think of is the “Factory.” So, I decided to paint a work modeled on Edie Sedgwick, who was Warhol’s muse during the 1960s Silver Factory era, the most dazzling period of his career. This work combines Edie’s fragile heart with the word “FRAGILE” from Warhol’s early pieces.
The title of the work is taken from the film “CIAO!MANHATTAN” in which Edie Sedgwick starred.

Swipe left to see more installation shots of “My screen Tests”, Kohei Yamada debut New York solo exhibition. Hit the lin...
05/26/2026

Swipe left to see more installation shots of “My screen Tests”, Kohei Yamada debut New York solo exhibition. Hit the link in bio to access the viewing room and explore the whole show.

“Woodworker Girl”, 2026, acrylic on canvas, 100 x 80 cm. This work is a homage to George Nakashima, a master craftsman f...
05/23/2026

“Woodworker Girl”, 2026, acrylic on canvas, 100 x 80 cm.
This work is a homage to George Nakashima, a master craftsman for whom I hold the deepest respect. Several years ago, I became captivated by the beauty and philosophy of his furniture. Since then, I have been gradually collecting his pieces to use in my daily life. I have long envisioned incorporating his influence into my own work, and I am delighted to have finally brought this vision to life.
The inspiration for this piece stems from two visual memories. A childhood photograph of George’s daughter, Mira Nakashima, and a photo of actress Yuriko lshida’s home, where a cat is perched on the arm of a Nakashima Lounge Armchair.
Through this work, I wish to express my respect for craftsmanship that carries a steadfast conviction across eras and generation, while also keeping the concept of sustainability in mind. Furthermore, it reflects a personal curiosity. During my days at art preparatory school, I frequently practiced figure drawing by depicting women seated in chairs. I wanted to see how my current self would interpret that same motif today.

The painting is currently exhibited at the gallery as part of Kohei Yamada solo exhibition.

Kohei Yamada, “The Pilgrim (No 1)”, 2026, acrylic on canvas, 100 x 80 cm. (Swipe for details).Using Takashi Murakami’s ...
05/21/2026

Kohei Yamada, “The Pilgrim (No 1)”, 2026, acrylic on canvas, 100 x 80 cm. (Swipe for details).
Using Takashi Murakami’s book “The Theory of Art Struggle” as a guidebook, this work portrays a pilgrim journeying toward a museum in New York, imagined as a place of rest and sanctuary. The figure is a projection of the artist.
The piece was inspired by Grayson Perry’s “Pilgrimage to the British Museum” as well as an old painting of Saint Barbara from Christian tradition.

The work is currently exhibited at the gallery as part of Kohei Yamada solo exhibition.

“My Screen Tests”, Kohei Yamada solo exhibition, will open tonite at 6:00 pm. The artist will be attending the opening r...
05/15/2026

“My Screen Tests”, Kohei Yamada solo exhibition, will open tonite at 6:00 pm. The artist will be attending the opening reception.
Picture: “Requiem for *** (pink version)”, 2025, Acrylic on Canvas, 100 x 100 cm.
Esquisse for Requiem for *** (pink version), 2025, ink and pencil on paper, 31 x 22 cm

“My Screen Tests”, Kohei Yamada debut solo exhibition in New York will open Friday May 15 from 6 to 8 pm. The artist wi...
05/11/2026

“My Screen Tests”, Kohei Yamada debut solo exhibition in New York will open Friday May 15 from 6 to 8 pm. The artist will attend the opening reception.
Special thanks to for making this happen.

Pictures:
“Good Art is the best business”, acrylic, gold and platinum leaf on canvas, 100 x 80 cm.
Esquisse for “Good Art is the best Business”, ink and pencil on paper, 30 x 21 cm.

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116 Chambers Street 2F
New York, NY
10007

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Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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