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White Columns

Worth a stopWest Village, Manhattan

What it is

West Village artist-run space (founded 1970) showing experimental work by emerging artists, often without commercial gallery affiliations.

Pair it with

Worth a detour or better, within a 15-minute walk. Numbers match the map.

  1. 1Whitney Museum of American Art0.1 mi · $30

    Was enjoying it until I hit the AI-generated art exhibit.

  2. 2Little Island0.2 mi · Free

    Not a museum, but a delightful sight.

  3. 3Dia: Chelsea0.6 mi · Free

    Two enormous exhibits I liked.

  4. 4The High Line0.7 mi · Free

    Fantastic park and way to explore Chelsea

  5. 5Hill Art Foundation0.7 mi · Free

    Cool vibe. Two floors with several galleries.

Also on the block, if you have time

Museum of Illusions (0.3 mi), Stonewall National Monument (0.5 mi, free).

Skip International Print Center (0.7 mi), even if you’re passing: “Had high hopes, all let down.”