Galerie magazine has curated a list of eight must-see solo gallery shows across the United States for May, highlighting exhibitions in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Featured artists include Domenico Gnoli at Lévy Gorvy Dayan, John Stezaker at Gray in Chicago, Alison Elizabeth Taylor at Jessica Silverman in San Francisco, Charles Ray at Matthew Marks Gallery and Jeffery Deitch in Los Angeles, Jose Dávila at Sean Kelly, and Peter Hujar at Ortuzar, among others. The article provides details on each artist's practice and the scope of their exhibitions, such as Gnoli's largest U.S. show in five decades and Hujar's restaging of his final solo exhibition.
This roundup matters because it offers a curated guide to significant contemporary and historical art presentations across major U.S. cities, helping collectors, critics, and art enthusiasts navigate the busy gallery season. By spotlighting both established figures like Charles Ray and lesser-known or deceased artists like Domenico Gnoli and Peter Hujar, the article underscores the diversity of artistic practices on view and the ongoing relevance of solo exhibitions in shaping art-world discourse.