Galleries Recognize the Art of the Proposal
NEW YORK—Galleries and artists continue to push the envelope, devising ever clever ways to develop and present contemporary art exhibits. In some instances the pitch letter or proposal made to the gallery owner…
At MoMA PS1, 2 Installations Offer a Symphony of Sound
Queens, NEW YORK—The performance is mesmerizing. A room full of speakers at MoMA PS1, each dedicated to the voice of an individual member of a choir. The result, “The Forty Part Motet” by…
Next Up on High Line Billboard: Elad Lassry
NEW YORK—Is that the same woman or two different women? The latest billboard in The High Line’s public art series is a real attention getter. The mesmerizing green background provides a bold frame…
Inside/Out: Ruben Toledo Has the Elevator Covered
NEW YORK—Days after posting a survey of elevator art, Arts Observer discovered that Ruban Toledo has added to his installation at Treasure & Bond. When the store opened, one year ago this month,…
On View: 300 Pairs of Red Shoes
NEW YORK—At hpgrp Gallery, the more the merrier holds true. “Views of Life,” the gallery’s current exhibit features eight Japanese artists whose works examine life in its many manifestations, from the macro to…
