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Installation view: "I Remember It Better" at Brew House Arts in Pittsburgh in 2026.

An installation view shows translucent purple plastic sheets hanging in the foreground, framing a small colorful painting on a brick wall in the distance.

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When Lexi Bishop moved to Pittsburgh from Los Angeles in 2020, these were the mysteries before her. After working for Nino Mier in L.A. and Christie’s in New York City, Bishop had decided to open a new art space—here gallery—on Pittsburgh’s north side. Promoting exhibitions and coordinating with fellow gallerists in the city was challenging, however, because the city lacked the arts communication infrastructure which had buoyed her career in major metro markets.

After closing her gallery in 2024, Bishop turned her attention towards building the infrastructure she needed. The result is Middle Node

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