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Allegra LaViola Gallery Opens in New York's Lower East Side

institutional · 2026-04-22

Allegra LaViola has transitioned from an internship at Sikkema Jenkins & Co. to establishing her own gallery in New York's Lower East Side. The gallery opened at 179 East Broadway on August 25, 2011, with an inaugural exhibition featuring works by artists including Matthew Fisher, Joanne Greenbaum, and Tamara Zahaykevich. LaViola's professional journey includes previous roles at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Museum of Modern Art. Her gallery focuses on emerging and mid-career artists, with plans for a program of six exhibitions annually. The opening exhibition runs through September 25, 2011, marking a significant step in LaViola's career development from intern to gallery director.

Key facts

  • Allegra LaViola opened her own gallery on August 25, 2011
  • The gallery is located at 179 East Broadway in New York's Lower East Side
  • Inaugural exhibition features Matthew Fisher, Joanne Greenbaum, and Tamara Zahaykevich
  • LaViola previously interned at Sikkema Jenkins & Co.
  • She also worked at the Whitney Museum of American Art and Museum of Modern Art
  • Gallery plans six exhibitions per year
  • Opening exhibition runs through September 25, 2011
  • Gallery focuses on emerging and mid-career artists

Entities

Artists

  • Allegra LaViola
  • Matthew Fisher
  • Joanne Greenbaum
  • Tamara Zahaykevich

Institutions

  • Sikkema Jenkins & Co.
  • Whitney Museum of American Art
  • Museum of Modern Art
  • Allegra LaViola Gallery

Locations

  • New York
  • United States
  • Lower East Side
  • 179 East Broadway

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