by Celestina C. Billington, Programs Coordinator, Gallery Chang On a crisp evening in Midtown, Gallery Chang opened Swell of Light, a three-person exhibition bringing together California painters Andy Moses, Shane Guffogg, and Jimi Gleason. Champagne was poured, dubai chocolate and ube cookies from GoGo Jang disappeared quickly, and about forty people cycled through rooms quietly commanded by paintings that didn't ask to be understood so much as felt. The three artists have b

A Bold Attention Opening Night Suh YongSun April 9, 2026 On the corner of 7th Avenue and West 55th – in other words, around the block from veteran arts institutions that include MOMA, Gershwin Theatre, and Carnegie Hall – stands the vibrant contemporary arts space Gallery Chang. The New York City venue was founded just three years ago, and since then, it has begun to truly make its mark in the heart of Manhattan's cultural district. A unique position of the space is its fram

February 19, 2026 The Opening Reception of Alison Van Pelt’s 40 Years of Painting Portraits at Gallery Chang was a resounding success, as a large crowd gathered to celebrate, with champagne flowing throughout the evening. On display are a total of 28 pieces, which range in size and content but are primarily large portraits. Those featured in the works include artists like Louise Bourgeois, Gwen Stefani, and Samuel Beckett–and many also include statements such as, “I’d Be God’