MEATPACKING DISTRICT — A high-end art gallery that represents street artists from around the world is relocating to a space across from the Whitney Museum.
Allouche Gallery, formerly at 115 Spring St. in SoHo, signed a lease for a 5,125-square-foot ground floor retail space at 86 Gansevoort St. owned by TF Cornerstone.
Cornerstone representatives said the relocation will draw Whitney visitors interested in perusing "highbrow artwork" that they can buy.
“Allouche Gallery is an ideal addition to our Gansevoort Street property and this neighborhood,” said Steve N. Gonzalez, Director of Retail Leasing for TF Cornerstone, in a statement. “Allouche’s long-term commitment at 86 Gansevoort Street will benefit the flourishing community here and serve art enthusiasts throughout New York City and beyond.”
A spokeswoman for Cornerstone did not immediately specify the length of Allouche's "longterm" lease.
Allouche is currently operating out of a temporary showroom at 25 West 26th St. in the Flatiron District, with an ongoing exhibition featuring the work of the contemporary artists they represent, including Faile, Bast and Nick Georgiou.
They plan to move to Gansevoort Street after a build-out of the space, and feature eight to 10 free art exhibits a year focusing on "mid-career American artists."
“After more than 15 years of operating in New York City, we are excited to begin our next chapter in the Meatpacking District with new and dynamic projects by both up-and-coming and celebrated artists," said Eric Allouche, Founder and President of Allouche Gallery, in a statement.
