9. By the Book at Sean Kelly
Sean Kelly Gallery was founded in 1991 by its Brittish-born namesake and operated privately until 1995. In 2001, it moved to its far more spacious Chelsea location on 29th Street, like many of the galleries on this list. It’s current show, “By the Book,” a collaborative effort centered on literature and its role in contemporary art. The works range from paintings to sculptures to displays on the walls and also accompany a pop-up bookstore near the front gallery space by the German publishing house Hatje Cantz. The show will remain open until July 31st.