Salon 94: A Hidden Gem in NYC's Upper East Side Art Scene 🎨🏛️
Just a 15-minute walk from home—my go-to gallery stop after ballet class! Tucked inside a stunning Beaux-Arts building on 89th Street, Salon 94 blends historic grandeur with contemporary art in the most magical way. The space preserves original details like carved stair railings, vintage fireplace mantels, and classic French windows, making every visit feel like stepping into an art-filled time capsule. 🖼️ Current Exhibitions (Summer 2025) 🧑🏻🎨 ALEV EBÜZZIYA SIESBYE | VIBRATIONS 05.09–08.08.2025 🧑🏻🎨 SALLY J. HAN | WALLFLOWER 05.29–08.08.2025 🧑🏻🎨 Robert Pruitt’s Amulets 05.29–08.08.2025 🏛️ Architectural Legacy Built between 1913–1915 by architect Ogden Codman Jr., this space was originally the private gallery, library, and studio of philanthropist Archer Milton Huntington and sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington. In 1940, it was donated to the National Academy of Design before becoming the art haven it is today. Gallery founder Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn enlisted Rafael Viñoly for a sensitive restoration—he called it "more surgery than a cosmetic procedure." The updates (like the sleek elevator and 14-foot-high ground-floor gallery) blend seamlessly with the building’s historic bones. ✨ Gallery Highlights 🪨 Stone Room (Second Floor) • Languedoc marble pedestals + Hauteville & Belgian Black stone floors • Three 15-foot arched windows framing views of the Guggenheim • Doric-style pilasters and checkerboard marble flooring for that timeless grandeur 🪵 Wood Room (Third Floor) • Custom mahogany paneling with hidden brass art-hanging systems (genius!) • Restored original oak floors, door frames, and fireplaces • A warm, woody scent that greets you as you ascend—pure old-world charm 📅 Visiting Info ⌚ Hours: Tue–Fri | 11 AM–6 PM 📍 Address: 3 E 89th St, New York, NY 10128 Have you visited Salon 94? Which exhibition speaks to you most? Drop a comment below—I’d love to hear your thoughts! 💬✨ #NYCArt #UpperEastSide #NYCGalleries #ArtAndArchitecture #Salon94 #MuseumMoment
