The Beginning of a Curated Vision
Founded in 2024 by Gina Keatley, Bushwick Gallery launched with a focused, concept-driven program rooted in thoughtful contemporary practice. The gallery opened with an emphasis on intimate openings, strong thematic framing, and a developing appointment-forward model that prioritized depth of engagement over scale.
While limited in volume, the inaugural year established the conceptual and curatorial foundation that would shape the gallery’s rapid growth in 2025.
October 2024
Specters of the Subconscious
The gallery’s debut group exhibition explored the eerie and surreal dimensions of the human mind. Drawing from dream imagery, phobias, and unspoken fears, the show introduced Bushwick Gallery’s early interest in psychological inquiry and immersive thematic curation.
Exhibition Dates: October 17 – October 24
Opening Reception: October 17, 6–8 PM
November 2024
Wild Kingdoms: Animals Reimagined
A thematic exhibition reinterpreting animal forms through symbolic and imaginative lenses. Expanding on the gallery’s exploration of the subconscious, the exhibition examined instinct, identity, and the blurred boundary between human and animal experience.
Exhibition Dates: November 7 – November 14
Opening Reception: November 7, 6–8 PM
Looking Back
Though concise in scope, 2024 marked the formal launch of Bushwick Gallery under Gina Keatley’s direction. These early exhibitions set the tone for a space committed to strong curatorial narratives, emerging voices, and intentional growth—laying the groundwork for the expanded and ambitious programming that followed.