In a rare show of political solidarity for the art world, a growing number of New York galleries will close on Friday, January 30, as part of the nationwide general strike protesting expanded Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. These actions come amid global scrutiny over the use of deadly force against protestors and allegations that federal tactics are eroding constitutional rights, including protections for free expression and due process.

Industry heavyweights, such as Pace Gallery, which will close its US locations, David Zwirner, Almine Rech, P·P·O·W Gallery, David Kordansky, and Marian Goodman—alongside smaller outfits like Ulterior, Hannah Traore, and Hesse Flatow—have aligned with businesses and cultural institutions, such as LA’s Institute of Contemporary Art, in opposition to Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, with a flashpoint emerging in Minneapolis after the fatal shootings of Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents.