This event is in the past.It took place on May 30, 2026 at P·P·O·W Gallery.




Martin Wong paints Popeye into raw, tender scenes of 1980s Chinatown life. His obsessive detail and unexpected pop culture cameos capture queer, working-class New York with documentary intimacy and genuine heart.
queer art history
documentary painting
intimate gallery space
Chinatown NYC scenes
Tips
🖼️"one of the most iconic galleries there is"
⬆️check out the second floor space too
Martin Wong, Popeye
Little Italy




Martin Wong paints Popeye into raw, tender scenes of 1980s Chinatown life. His obsessive detail and unexpected pop culture cameos capture queer, working-class New York with documentary intimacy and genuine heart.
queer art history
documentary painting
intimate gallery space
Chinatown NYC scenes
Tips
🖼️"one of the most iconic galleries there is"
⬆️check out the second floor space too
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