Boston is known for its world-class museums. But did you know that the city has a collection of great art galleries as well? There are plenty of galleries to appeal to any art enthusiast with traditional to contemporary tastes. Here are a few of the coolest art galleries you can check when in town.
VOSE GALLERIES OF BOSTON
The Vose family name holds an impeccable reputation in the art world. Since its inception in 1841, the family’s gallery has acquired over 34,000 American realist paintings, making it the oldest and most extensive gallery in the United States. It is located in a brownstone on Newbury Street and has five floors of artwork on display.
SOWA ARTISTS GUILD
If you’re in the mood for less traditional art, check out SoWa Artists Guild, a collection of over 80 artists that open their doors to the public every first Friday of the month. The gallery features experimental art captured on varied mediums and also hosts artists from all over the world. You might see anyone from painters to digital media performers working on their craft. If you are interested in visiting an artist on non-Fridays, you can always check their website to see if the gallery is open.
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS BOSTON
For those with more traditional tastes, you cannot go wrong with a trip to the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. The museum has a collection of over 450,000 pieces and is known for its extensive Japanese art. This museum offers a little bit of everything inside – you can find works from the Renaissance all the way up to modern times. MFA also holds the largest collection of Claude Monet works outside of France.
ROBERT KLEIN GALLERY
Established in 1980, the Robert Klein Gallery is one of the world’s most prestigious art galleries for photography. The gallery’s collection includes early 19th-century photography to works by modern-day masters. Photographers such as Annie Liebowitz, Sally Mann, Diane Arbus, and Hiroshi Sugimoto were all featured in the early days of the gallery.
GALERIE D’ORSAY
Galerie d’Orsay has a collection that spans over six centuries. Among its pieces, you will find art from Rembrandt, Picasso, Dali, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Matisse. The gallery has worked with various artists’ estates as well as other museums to bring exciting exhibits to the city of Boston.
Boston’s art scene offers something for everyone, so find out what interests you and hit up these cool art galleries during your visit.
