Oscar yi Hou made his name with tightly patterned portraits framed by symbols and text; in Nightcrawling he lets the edges melt. Limbs, hair and faces flicker through drips and vaporous washes of warm and cool light, turning club crowds into their own weather system. If you have ever left a party at 4am still buzzing, these paintings get that feeling on canvas — see them before they come down.
What to expect
Expect a room of new figurative paintings built on loose, dripping grounds, where small floating icons from his earlier work still drift in. Many works lock eyes with the viewer, so it pays to stand close and take your time.
Good to know
- James Fuentes is at 52 White Street in Tribeca.
- This is the artist's third solo show with the gallery.
- Take the 1 to Franklin St, or A/C/E to Canal St.
- Tribeca galleries cluster along Walker, White and Franklin — easy to see several in an hour.
- Check gallery hours before the final day.
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Common questions
When does Oscar yi Hou: Nightcrawling close?
October 10, 2026.
What are the Nightcrawling paintings about?
Underground nightlife and its afterglow, painted as fluid, atmospheric scenes of crowds and intimate gazes.
