Market Research: a panel on NYC's public markets past and present

Thursday, January 29, 2026•6:00 PM

Join artist collective and AAI’s LES Studio Program alum Shanzhai Lyric, on the mezzanine of Essex Market, for a free panel discussion examining the intertwined histories of unofficial street vending and city-subsidized indoor markets in New York City—from the past to the present.

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Essex Market

The market underwent a significant-scale reimagining and rebuild several years ago, transforming it from a traditional market into a modernized, multi-vendor destination. This deep renovation reshaped the way local vendors and shoppers interact in the space.story_potoo

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88 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

Closed now

• Opens 8:00 AM

essexmarket.nyc

+1 212-673-8380

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