LES Galleries

Smithsonian Hangs Francis Underwood Portrait, Nordic Pavilion Names Curator—and More

A painting of Kevin Spacey as his villainous character from Netflix’s 'House of Cards' is now hanging in the National Gallery alongside famous portraits of U.S. presidents.

By Alanna Martinez

From Vandal to Legend: ‘Wild Style’ Graffiti Pioneer Lee Quinones on NY Street Art

The artist has a pop-up show of never before seen early drawings and all new work at Nicole Klagsbrun's LES gallery, through June.

By Alanna Martinez

The Hole and Sensei Galleries Redefine the F-Word—Feminism

Two LES gallery shows, “Milk and Night” at Gallery Sensei (through Sept. 21) and “Future Feminism” at The Hole (through the 27th), are challenging that, using art to reconsider feminism as an all-inclusive movement that looks beyond class, race -- even gender. The two shows —while independently organized—feature overlapping participants, concurrent visual arts exhibitions and lots of live-event programming featuring some big art stars that taps into the realms of music, fashion, and celebrity.

By Kate Messinger

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