56 Bogart Street is the closest thing Bushwick has to a gallery district under one roof - a converted industrial building stacked with independent spaces, one door from the L at Morgan Avenue. Literature of the Land gathers eight artists working on land, landscape and territory, and it is free like everything else in the building. Go once and do the whole building; you will see more work in an hour than a Chelsea afternoon gives you, and none of it is trying to be expensive.
What to expect
A compact gallery space within a larger building of independent galleries and studios, so you can walk several shows in one visit. Expect a mix of emerging and mid-career work and a quiet weekday-style atmosphere even on weekends. Hours vary by gallery within the building.
Good to know
- The L to Morgan Avenue is essentially at the front door
- Do the whole building - 56 Bogart holds multiple independent galleries
- Admission is free with no booking anywhere in the building
- Hours vary by gallery, so confirm before making a special trip
- The Bushwick Collective murals are a short walk away
- Bogart Street food and coffee are right outside
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Common questions
Is admission free?
Yes, the galleries at 56 Bogart Street are free to enter.
How many artists are in the show?
Eight artists are included in Literature of the Land.
Are other galleries in the building open?
56 Bogart houses multiple independent galleries, though hours vary by space.
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