Munich-based gallery Lohaus Sominsky, founded by Ingrid Lohaus and Sofia Sominsky, will open its first New York space at 62 White Street in Tribeca next month. The inaugural exhibition, featuring new paintings and a site-specific installation by Berlin-based artist Charlie Stein, opens December 11, shortly after the gallery participates in Art Basel Miami Beach for the first time. The expansion follows three years of operations in Munich, where the gallery has mounted over 18 exhibitions with an international roster including Vera Molnár and Phoebe Derlee.
The move is significant because it signals continued international investment in New York's gallery scene despite broader market strain, offering a counterweight to recent closures like Stephen Friedman Gallery winding down its New York program. Founders cite the city's visible social and artistic fractures as fertile ground for building something new, positioning the gallery as a cultural bridge between Munich and New York. The expansion also reflects a strategic push to connect artists from South America, Europe, and the U.S. across both locations.