Cannabis concept store Gotham has opened its fourth location, in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, with a dedicated Gotham Gallery art exhibition space. The retailer is pursuing new, emerging and sought-after artists to display their works, which will be shoppable through the Gotham website.
Visitors enter through the retail space, featuring an array of premium cannabis products, design objects and lifestyle goods, before arriving at the 805-square-foot gallery. The adaptable space can host group shows, solo exhibitions and special activations, and also will be available for private events. The Gotham Chelsea location as a whole will serve as a community hub, hosting programs centered around art, activism and wellness, including meditation sessions and journaling workshops.
Gotham will further support artists by launching Editions this fall. This collection of artist-designed products will include T-shirts, ashtrays, prints, rolling trays and more, offering additional income opportunities for the artists who have exhibited in the gallery space.
Gotham Gallery’s first show, which debuted April 19, is “The World is Yours,” a collaboration between rapper Nas and the Objects Are By design studio. It will feature never-before-seen photos of Nas from 1994 and a limited-edition collection of homeware and apparel available exclusively at Gotham.
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“Chelsea has always been the beating heart of New York’s art scene, and we’re planting our flag right in the middle of it,” said Joanne Wilson, Gotham’s Founder, in a statement. “With Gotham Chelsea, we’re not just opening another dispensary — we’re redefining what a cannabis retail experience can be. Our first dedicated gallery space is a bold statement of our commitment to artists, creatives and the cultural landscape of New York City.”
