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For over forty years, Bill Hodges Gallery has stood as a vital force in the New York art world, dedicated to celebrating and preserving the legacy of African American artists. Founded at a time when Black creators were routinely excluded from mainstream institutions and galleries, the Black-owned gallery has established itself as a trusted destination for collectors, curators, scholars, and art patrons seeking deeper engagement with the contributions of artists of African descent.
Located in the heart of Manhattan’s Chelsea arts district, the gallery offers a rare and rich opportunity to explore works that have helped shape American art history—works too often overlooked or marginalized by traditional institutions.
“This gallery is not just about showing art,” the gallery’s team notes. “It’s about cultural preservation, education, and ensuring that future generations know the stories and legacies behind these important works.”
Over the years, the gallery has featured and championed iconic artists including Norman Lewis, Romare Bearden, Edmonia Lewis, Elizabeth Catlett, and Beauford Delaney—visionaries whose work pushed boundaries and redefined the American artistic landscape.
Since 1993, the gallery has published more than thirty exhibition catalogues and has played a key role in placing significant works in major museum collections. These include:
- Museum of Modern Art, NYC – Norman Lewis, Phantasy II and Untitled (1949)
- National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. – Norman Lewis, Untitled (Alabama)
- Toledo Museum of Art – Joshua Johnson, Unidentified Gentleman and Unidentified Lady
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts – Norman Lewis, Redneck Birth
Beyond exhibitions, Bill Hodges Gallery functions as a space for education, dialogue, and community engagement, providing a platform that continues to amplify voices historically silenced in the art world.
Currently on view through August 29, the gallery’s “Spring Into Summer” exhibition features powerful works by Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, Agustín Cárdenas, Chester Higgins Jr., Richard Hunt, and others. Visitors are encouraged to experience the depth, energy, and cultural significance of these artists’ works.
Bill Hodges Gallery is located at 529 W. 20th Street, Suite #10E (between 10th and 11th Avenues). The nearest subway stations are 14th Street & 8th Avenue (A-C-E lines) and 23rd Street & 8th Avenue (C-E lines). The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM, and Saturdays by appointment only.
For more information, call (212) 333-2640 or email info@billhodgesgallery.com.
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