Half Gallery

Half Gallery was founded by Bill Powers in 2008 in New York City's Lower East Side. The gallery was established to present contemporary art and support emerging artists. Artists such as Alex Katz and Nathaniel Mary Quinn have gained recognition through Half Gallery's exhibitions. The gallery's innovative approach and focus on new talent have significantly influenced the Lower East Side art scene, encouraging other galleries to embrace bold and contemporary works. Read more about Galleries.

News About Half Gallery

EXPO CHICAGO 2026: Local Enthusiasm and Strong Institutional Sales

Under new director Kate Sierzputowski, the fair opened with a tighter format and a sharper curatorial focus, driving early (and steady) sales across tiers.

By Elisa Carollo

U.S. Galleries and Art Spaces Shut Their Doors to Protest ICE

The commercial art world has rarely, if ever, acted in unison when politics has collided with money and power.

By The Editors

Across Paris, Dealer-Led Fairs Are Stealing the Spotlight

As operating costs rise and mega-fairs tighten their grip, Paris has become the epicenter of a new kind of rebellion: dealer-led fairs reclaiming agency and focusing on purpose before sales.

By Elisa Carollo

Miami’s Untitled Art Fair Announces Its Expansion into Houston

By Elisa Carollo

More Hope Out of the Downturn, But Less to Discover: A Recap of New York Art Week

By Elisa Carollo

Highlights and Early Sales from the Armory Show 2024

By Elisa Carollo

The Return of Frieze New York at the Shed Proves That Nature is Healing

By Helen Holmes

Gallerist Bill Powers Tries Out ‘One Night Only’ Exhibition Model

By Margaret Carrigan

10 Things to Do in New York’s Art World Before May 20

By Ryan Steadman

East Hampton Book and Art Space Plans UES Expansion

By Ryan Steadman

Director of Bill Powers’ Half Gallery Branches Out with Chinatown Space

By Ryan Steadman

Morning Links: Garden Gnome Edition

By Nate Freeman

6 Things to Do in New York's Art World Before August 10

By Nate Freeman and Nikki Lohr

Moving on Up: The Avant-Garde Returns to the Upper East Side

By M.H. Miller

Look at This! David Armstrong at Half Gallery

By Dan Duray

Preview Wes Lang’s ‘Here Comes Sunshine,’ at Half Gallery

By Rozalia Jovanovic

8 Things to Do in New York Before May 19

By Dan Duray, Rozalia Jovanovic, M.H. Miller and Andrew Russeth

A Conversation With Dustin Yellin About Dogs

By Dan Duray

8 Things to Do in New York’s Art World Before March 24

By Michael H. Miller, Andrew Russeth, Rozalia Jovanovic and Dan Duray

9 Things to Do in New York’s Art World Before Feb. 12

By Michael H. Miller, Andrew Russeth and Dan Duray

Thomas Campbell Debuts a New Mural at Lower East Side Institution Max Fish

By Michael H. Miller

Terry Richardson Introduces Us to His Parents

By Dan Duray

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