Danish artist Ole Aakjaer culminates his stay in New York City with the exhibition “Influenza” at the Chase Contemporary. His new body of work comprises vibrant watercolors, large-scale collages, is his tribute to the artists who influenced him and to the street art of the city, from where he drew his inspiration. The exhibition is on view through June 11. New York, NY April 27, 2023
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Annie Watt | Photography Exhibition 2023
Society photographer Annie Watt had her annual exhibition at the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach. The event was a fundraiser for the Palm Beach Police Department, and Iris Apfel was the guest of honor. Over 200 guests attended the party, among them, her friends from New York and Palm Beach. Their black and white portraits in the Solarium were offered in exchange for donations to the PBPD. The Wetenhalls, current owners of the Colony Hotel provided wine and appetizers for the party, which was hosted by famed restaurateur Robert Caravaggi of the Swifty's. Ukrainian artist Tatyana Horoshko from Brooklyn, NY, hand-delivered her painting of Iris Apfel to the honoree. April 18, 2023 Palm Beach, Fla.
TEFAF Maastricht 2023
This March, TEFAF Maastricht edition returned in full force with 270 exhibitors in its original time slot (last year, it happened in June due to COVID). The fair mainly features antiques, but there is also a modern and contemporary section. This time, I spent more time at the fair and spoke with several galleries, a small sampling of each. Molly Dorkin Taylor of Dickinson Gallery, Alexandre Pingel of Pingel Rare Books, Vanessa Wildenstein of Wildenstein & Company Co., and Charles Geoffrion of Galerie Mennour gave me an overview of their galleries and the current offerings. I also met officials of the TEFAF organization. Paul van den Biesen spoke about the work of the TEFAF Museum Restoration Fund. And last but not least, I got to talk to the chairman of TEFAF executive board, Hidde van Seggelen. Maastricht March 13-17, 2023
Frieze Los Angeles 2023
My overview of the fourth edition of Frieze Los Angeles, which took place February 16-19 in Santa Monica Airport. I also attended the opening reception at the Santa Monica Art Museum (SMAM) and visited the Getty Villa.
Palm Beach Show 2023
Gino Miles, a Santa Fe-based sculptor is giving a little intro into the art of the American Southwest at the opening of the 20th Palm Beach Show.
Greaves Productions 