Christopher Stout, Artist and Founder of Bushwick Art Crit Group, shares his favorite places to enjoy Bushwick art.
By: Christopher Stout, Artist and Founder of Bushwick Art Crit Group.
I have been making art since the mid 90’s, first in my hometown of Washington, D.C, next for many years in the parallel universe known as San Francisco, and since 2007 here in New York.
I founded Bushwick Art Crit Group two years ago because I specifically wanted to give back to the art world in Bushwick, which has brought me so much joy. BACG started as a monthly artist lecture series. I asked permission and based our program from a similar lecture series run by artist and friend Linda Griggs, who has her studio in the Lower East Side.
As we’re all gearing up for this year’s big spring art exhibition season, here’s a quick primer on where and how to see great work by Bushwick artists.
1.Find great Bushwick art in the Monolithic Gallery Warehouses

2. Find great Bushwick art in our neighborhood’s Blue Chip Galleries

Photo: Philip Taaffe at Luhring Augustine Bushwick, on view until April 26th
3. Find great Bushwick art in bespoke, emerging art spaces whose work merits a special pilgrimage
There are certainly a bevy of choices for art lovers who are willing to travel for more maverick and unique experiences. Here are some of my personal favorites that are strongly worth noting:

The current example is a Russian art themed show on view until March 8th.
Work by Artist Eric Oglander and Douglas Degges, “Makring Stuff Out of Things,” Wayferers Gallery, on view March 6-22.
One of Bushwick’s favorite local art duos is Eric Oglander and Douglas Degges.
They have a 2-person show “Making Stuff Out of Things,” opening March 6th at Wayfarers Gallery in which each one will be responsible for choosing, curating, and installing the other one’s work.
4. Find great Bushwick Art on our Streets

5. Find Great Bushwick Art at the Neighbor’s Place

Gasp!!! Some of my favorite Brooklyn art spaces are technically in Williamsburg, our trendier neighbor to the East. Shows at Pierogi Gallery, REVERSE video-focused art space, or neighborhood pioneer Front Room Gallery are always a sure thing.
6. Find Great Bushwick Art in Chelsea

Photo: Moyihan Station, home of this year’s SPRING/BREAK Art Fair