KARMA GALLERY
New York | 2024
KARMA GALLERY
Karma Gallery opened their new flagship New York location in September of 2024. Designed by studioMDA, the gallery takes over the large ~10,000 square foot ground floor space in the old Otis Elevator Company Building in the West Chelsea Art District.
The space, previously the garage for maintenance trucks for Otis Elevator, is transformed into an expansive gallery featuring a continuous 50’ skylight along the east, creating a dramatic 20’ tall wall for large scale works as an extension of the main gallery.
A brand new façade, featuring three bays of large steel frame 12’ glass doors invites visitors to experience the diverse collection of the gallery. Upon entering 26 th Street, the large 4,000 sf main gallery opens directly from the entrance reception area, featuring 13’-6” ceilings.
New lightweight concrete floors throughout elevate and refine the spaces while maintaining the industrial look known within the Chelsea Art District. State of the art lighting by Erco and Zumtobel brings consistency to the spaces while providing the gallery with the flexibility to create a variety of shows at different scales.
The reception area also features a small retail component, while three private viewing rooms buttress the large gallery space, featuring skylights and tall exhibition walls. Accessory offices, art storage, a pantry and restrooms are located on the west and north side of the ground floor, completing the concept of spaces cradling the main gallery.
PHOTO CREDITS
Manoucher Yektai, Landscapes, installation view, Karma, New York, September 12–November 9, 2024
Courtesy of Karma Gallery