"Cheryl Haines has had a long and successful career as a gallerist, but she's best known in her home city as a fierce advocate for public art—she's the visionary that brought Andy Goldsworthy's signature Spire in the Presidio. Most recently, she's gained critical acclaim for bringing a major site-specific work by Ai Wei Wei to Alcatraz (and dying her hair blue in the process). With artists like James Turrell on her roster, a visit to her tiny Union Square gallery, which is a total hidden gem compared with the large public artworks she's better known for, is never a disappointment."
Always enjoy visiting Haines Gallery. Extremely welcoming space. The exhibitions are thoughtful, artistic and cutting edge.
Travis Wise
Google
The exhibit of Ah Weiwei's lego zodiac signs was interesting. Better explanatory materials would have been useful. Nice space though, and it was free. The nearby vendor market is amazing.
Amir Afifi
Google
Fantastic!
Steven B.
Yelp
Have frequented Haines Gallery for years. They sometimes have exhibitions I find intriguing and sometimes fall short IMO. However it is one of a very short list of galleries in San Francisco that you have s good chance of seeing some interesting work. I am giving them 4 stars for stepping up their game with their current Ai Wei Wei exhibition/installation. It puts them in a whole new league. I think their recent gallery renovation is successful as well.
Jboogie L.
Yelp
I came here for an alum event that the art director gracious held Wednesday evening. She likes to bring in little well known Asian artists and showcase it in her gallery. This is located right on Geary (across the street from Agent Provocateur).
Thanks Cheryl for hosting the event!
Jennifer M.
Yelp
This is an awesome secret little gallery stashed away downtown, the work here is almost always exceptional and they really try to bring in artists from around the world who work in a variety of mediums. You have to take an elevator up, and don't be intimidated the people behind the counter are friendly and know their stuff, ask them anything about the exhibitions. There is also a cool photo gallery next door. If you're feeling a little overwhelmed while caught up in the frenzy of holiday shopping stop by for some inspiration and peace of mind.
N B.
Yelp
One of my favorite galleries in the 49 Geary Building. I've seen Robert Irwin Pieces there, and of course, my favorite living painter--Darren Waterston. They also represent Photographer Joel Sternfeld and sculptor David Nash. Nice people working there, too.