As you enter this first of two small rooms, you will notice the copper detail on the right side:

As you enter this first of two small rooms, you will notice the copper detail on the right side

A view from the first small room into the second, with a peek at the work of artist Harmony Korine”

A view from the first small room into the second, with a peek at the work of artist Harmony Korine

A beautiful large window facing the Bowery located in the first small room:

Beautiful large window facing the Bowery located in the first small room.

The second small room on the main floor with the artwork of Harmony Korine. Notice the door in the corner:

The second small room on the main floor. Artwork by Harmony Korine.

The second floor loft-space houses the artwork of Ron Gorchov. In this photo, you can see how low the ceiling is:

Second Floor loft-space. Artwork by Ron Gorchov

A closer look at the ornate molding on the second floor:

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From the second floor loft, looking back at the staircase and window:

From the second floor loft, looking back at the staircase and window.

Outlets and heater in the main room:

Original detail in the main room

Floor in the main room:

Original detail in the main room

Original details

Original Details

As you enter, this is the entrance to a staircase on the right leading downstairs

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Looking down from the loft-like second floor space:

We were only permitted on the main floor and the small loft area upstairs. This is a peek looking down the stairs off the main room.

Original details

The side entrance to the building on Bowery at street level:

Side entrance to the building on Bowery Street

A close-up of the side entrance along the Bowery:

A close-up of the side entrance along the Bowery

190 Bowery

It is yet unclear what Aby Rosen has in mind for the future of 190 Bowery, but for the next week, First Show/Last Show will be open to the public by appointment until May 29th.

Next, read more about the history of 190 Bowery. Get in touch with the author at AFineLyne.