Pope.L was one of the most fearless American artists of his generation, and 'Certainly an Act' narrows the lens to his works on paper, where his sharp humor and social critique play out in ink and gesture. The Drawing Center's intimate SoHo galleries are the ideal room for this kind of close, contemplative looking. If you want a serious, free art stop that rewards slow attention in the heart of SoHo, this focused survey delivers.
What to expect
You'll move through a compact, thoughtfully hung gallery of drawings and works on paper, the kind of show best absorbed slowly and up close. It's a quieter, more cerebral counterpoint to SoHo's shopping streets and easy to fold into a downtown afternoon. Plan to read the labels; the ideas are half the work.
Good to know
- Take the A/C/E or 1 to Canal St, or the N/R/W to Prince St
- The galleries are open Wednesday through Sunday
- Admission is by suggested donation, so it's an easy free stop
- The space is compact, ideal for a focused 30–45 minute visit
- Combine it with nearby SoHo galleries and shops
- Ground-floor galleries are accessible
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Common questions
Who was Pope.L?
He was a boundary-pushing American conceptual artist known for performance, painting and drawing that confronted race, power and endurance.
Is there an admission fee?
Admission is by suggested donation, effectively free.
Where is The Drawing Center?
It's at 35 Wooster Street in SoHo, near the Canal Street and Prince Street subway stops.
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