There are also some singularly focused new additions, like the Axis Gallery at 453 West 17th Street (in one of the few Chelsea gallery buildings with wood floors).

Axis Gallery, 453 West 17th Street, fourth floor, (212) 741-2582, through Dec. 22.

"Zulu" remains at Axis Gallery, 453 West 17th Street, fourth floor, Chelsea, (212) 741-2582, through June 30.

The idea for paper-tube architecture first occurred to Ban when he was organizing and designing exhibitions at the Axis Gallery in Tokyo in the mid-1980's.

Axis Gallery The power of female creativity courses through a small show of South African garments at the Axis Gallery in Manhattan.

"Mfengu" continues through Dec. 22 at Axis Gallery, 453 West 17th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues, (212) 741-2582.

All conditions apply in full to "Receptacle: African Containers," a stunning exhibition at the Axis Gallery in Chelsea.

(Axis Gallery, 453 West 17th Street, (212)741-2582, through June 18; free.)

(Smith) * 'Mfengu' The power of female creativity courses through this exquisite show of South African garments at Axis Gallery.

Axis Gallery, 453 West 17th Street, fourth floor, (212) 741-2582, closing Thursday.