A magnificent art week in New York kicked off with the VIP opening of the hotly-anticipated Frieze Art Fair on Randall’s Island. Galleries from every corner of the globe were represented. Since this fair is a magnet for serious collectors, the commercial galleries in New York are showing their most interesting artists. Many of the shows are museum-quality, like the one at Mitchell-Innes & Nash, which highlights Tom Wesselmann in a powerful retrospection that is beautifully curated. Another high-quality installation is also on view at Acquavella gallery, which shows the early works of Jean Dubuffet accompanied by a stunning catalogue.
The Lisson Gallery recently opened a gorgeous new space on 24th street in Chelsea. Carmen Herrera is their inaugural exhibition artist. The show is fresh and exciting filled with vibrant colors and shapes created by an artist who will be 101 on May 31st.
Twice a year, the Guggenheim holds meetings for the International Directors Council that correspond to the auction schedules. Besides purchasing new and exciting acquisitions for the museum, this year we were treated to a curator-led tour of “But a Storm is Blowing From Paradise: Contemporary Art of The Middle East and North Africa” curated by Sara Raza.
We also had the opportunity to visit 3 impressive young women artists in their studios in Brooklyn, Jessica Dickinson, Sara Vanderbeek and Jacqueline Humphies.
It seems like the “art week” in New York explodes into three weeks. It is almost impossible to see the offerings at all three auction houses, attend the art fairs, gallery openings, see galleries uptown and downtown plus read about installations that one may have missed! At the conclusion of this art whirlwind, the gallery show that really lingers in my mind is Eric Fischl’s work at the Skarstedt Gallery. It felt so “now”‘with beautiful painting and imagery.
The Lisson Gallery recently opened a gorgeous new space on 24th street in Chelsea. Carmen Herrera is their inaugural exhibition artist. The show is fresh and exciting filled with vibrant colors and shapes created by an artist who will be 101 on May 31st.
Twice a year, the Guggenheim holds meetings for the International Directors Council that correspond to the auction schedules. Besides purchasing new and exciting acquisitions for the museum, this year we were treated to a curator-led tour of “But a Storm is Blowing From Paradise: Contemporary Art of The Middle East and North Africa” curated by Sara Raza.
We also had the opportunity to visit 3 impressive young women artists in their studios in Brooklyn, Jessica Dickinson, Sara Vanderbeek and Jacqueline Humphies.
It seems like the “art week” in New York explodes into three weeks. It is almost impossible to see the offerings at all three auction houses, attend the art fairs, gallery openings, see galleries uptown and downtown plus read about installations that one may have missed! At the conclusion of this art whirlwind, the gallery show that really lingers in my mind is Eric Fischl’s work at the Skarstedt Gallery. It felt so “now”‘with beautiful painting and imagery.
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