Two artwork galleries in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood had been affected when a hearth broke out in a constructing on Wednesday evening, January 22.
Simply earlier than midnight, the New York Metropolis Fireplace Division (FDNY) responded to a hearth originating from the cellar of a seven-story mixed-use constructing at 45 White Road, the place two up to date artwork galleries are positioned. The Journal Gallery co-owner Michael Nevin mentioned that whereas the hearth didn’t attain the area, the gallery suffered damages from FDNY’s efforts to cease the blaze. Asya Geisberg Gallery within the constructing was reportedly additionally impacted. (Asya Geisberg has not but responded to Hyperallergic’s requests for remark.)
Based on an FDNY report shared with Hyperallergic, the hearth was extinguished in roughly 4 hours. Two firefighters suffered minor accidents whereas responding to the blaze, the reason for which is at present beneath investigation.
Nevin informed Hyperallergic that “there was harm to the area, however by way of art work, we’re nonetheless assessing.”
Nevin mentioned he first discovered of the hearth after receiving messages from acquaintances at round 8am this morning, January 23. He initially thought the messages had been referring to his Los Angeles gallery area, which was unaffected by the latest devastating blazes.
“We had been fortunate,” Nevin informed Hyperallergic. “It’s been this very unusual begin to the yr.”
Nevin mentioned it’s too early to know when the gallery will reopen, including, “We stay up for being again within the area.”
