Our Top Recommendation This Week: Check Out The Name on Every Art Insider’s Lips, Tay Byers and Her Unmissable Debut ‘The Between’

There’s a new name echoing across New York’s art circles, whispered in galleries, murmured over late-night drinks in Tribeca, and plastered across Instagram stories from curators and collectors alike: Tay Byers.

After a creative reinvention that’s had critics talking for weeks, Byers is stepping back into the spotlight with her first-ever solo exhibition, The Between, showing for one night only this Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 260 W 36th Street.

And trust us- this is one of those “I was there” moments you don’t want to miss.

Why All the Buzz?

Byers’ comeback has been a slow-building phenomenon. The AP recently called her a “comeback kid” reinventing herself through a new medium, while NYC Art Review described her as “the artist everyone’s talking about, even if you haven’t heard of her yet.”

So who is Tay Byers? Once known for her TV and film chops, she’s now turned toward immersive installation- the kind that transforms not just walls, but entire rooms into living, breathing experiences.

Inside The Between

Set within a raw midtown gallery space, The Between unfolds as a series of interconnected environments exploring transition, reflection, and redemption.

Each installation blurs the line between viewer and work. It’s meditative and mysterious, but also deeply human- exactly the kind of quiet brilliance New York’s art scene is craving right now.

From Hiatus to Headline

Byers’ five-year break wasn’t a disappearance; it was a reset. That patience shows. Her work carries the stillness of someone who’s learned to value process over product- and that depth is what’s setting her apart from the noise.

When asked how she feels about the growing attention, Byers remains grounded: “It’s so important to me, to get [the exhibit] right. To make it true. That’s what I care about.”

The NYC Scene Stamp of Approval

Between the whispers of collectors, the excitement of curators, and the curiosity of everyday art lovers, The Between is shaping up to be the most talked-about debut of the season.

If the buzz is any indication, expect a packed opening night, a swirl of familiar art-world faces, and maybe even a few major institutions taking notice.

But beyond the chatter, The Between promises something more rare: an exhibition that invites you to slow down, breathe, and step, if only for a moment, into the space between.