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Metaphor Contemporary Art Closes After Nearly a Decade

institutional · 2026-04-24

Metaphor Contemporary Art, a gallery in downtown Brooklyn, held its final exhibition in March 2010. The space was founded in October 2001 by artists Rene Lynch and Julian Jackson, who also acted as dealers and curators. After nearly ten years of balancing these dual roles, they decided to close the physical gallery.

Key facts

  • Metaphor Contemporary Art was located in downtown Brooklyn.
  • The gallery's final show was in March 2010.
  • The gallery opened in October 2001.
  • Owners Rene Lynch and Julian Jackson were both artists and dealer/curators.
  • The decision to close was made after almost a decade of operating the space.

Entities

Artists

  • Rene Lynch
  • Julian Jackson

Institutions

  • Metaphor Contemporary Art

Locations

  • Brooklyn
  • New York City
  • United States

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