Contemporary Art Under Patterned Light Across Two Floors

Start with the shadows. A black, lace like metal screen hangs in the front gallery at Aicon Contemporary, throwing patterned light across the ceiling and wood floor. Another room opens onto a red lit cube, then a floor work of small sculptural figures and timber beams. Each room makes the point quickly, this is a space where painting, sculpture, and multimedia art share the same visit.

At 35 Great Jones Street in NoHo, the gallery spans two floors and keeps the mood measured and quiet. Its 4.7 rating from 38 ratings gives the stop some useful proof, while the wide rooms leave space to look closely at the work. Move from the shadow play to the more object heavy installations without losing the thread. It works as a calm downtown art stop, with enough visual change to reward a slower pass for curious visitors.