David Zwirner is opening a new gallery building in Chelsea at 533 West 19th Street, inaugurated by an exhibition of new work by Kenyan-British artist Michael Armitage. Titled "Crucible," the show runs from May 8 to June 27, 2025, and features new paintings and bronze reliefs that explore the theme of migration, using Lubugo bark cloth as a support. This is Armitage's first solo show with the gallery since his representation was announced in 2022 and his first solo presentation in New York since 2019.
The opening marks a significant expansion of David Zwirner's presence in Chelsea, a key art-world hub, and underscores the gallery's continued investment in physical exhibition spaces. Armitage's work, which addresses urgent social themes like migration through a distinctive material practice, has gained international institutional recognition, making this exhibition a notable moment for both the artist and the gallery's new location.