Graphically Speaking | Atlantic Gallery

Jurors & Curators: Mike Marts and Steve Rotterdam

June 23 – July 11, 2026

Opening Reception:

June 25, 6 – 8 PM

Atlantic Gallery is pleased to present Graphically Speaking: The Art of Comic Storytelling on view June 23 – July 11, 2026. An Opening Reception will be held for the artists on Thursday, June 25, 6 – 8 PM.

With less than a decade until the 100th anniversary of the publication of the very first comic book with original, non-reprinted content, Atlantic Gallery seeks to celebrate the art tradition and future of comic storytelling.

This exciting exhibition features the work of 31 artists showcasing the beauty of comic book storytelling in their own unique ways. The Curator, comics publishing executive, Steve Rotterdam collaborated with a respected comics and graphic novel editor, Mike Marts to select all the work in the exhibition. They will award one artist a prize of a one-night spotlight and hosted discussion at the Atlantic Gallery at a future date.

About Atlantic Gallery

Atlantic Gallery is located in the Landmark Arts Building, half a block from the High Line, in Manhattan’s Chelsea gallery district. This historic building is home to more than two dozen art galleries. The Gallery may be accessed from either the building’s West 27th or West 28th Street entrances.

Atlantic Gallery represents a select group of artists, who jointly own and manage it. Rotating exhibitions feature the work of the Gallery’s member artists, as well as the work of other artists. Atlantic Gallery is committed to supporting creative autonomy and excellence. Its innovative programs create a forum where both participating artists and the public provide mutual challenge, support and inspiration.

Founded by painters and printmakers in 1974, Atlantic Gallery migrated from Brooklyn to SoHo in 1979 and to Chelsea in 2007, having added photographers and sculptors to its roster of artists. In 2012, the Gallery moved further west to its current location.