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Hello, New York: Part One

11 December 2019

Hello, New York: Part One
I landed in New York on the same evening as the opening of Hans Haacke’s ‘All Connected’ at the New Museum. The show was full of activism and political criticism. I was confronted by the 1983 painting of Margaret Thatcher which features cameos by Charles and Maurice Saatchi on broken plates, representing their influence on her political campaign
Hello, New York: Part One
He created a prominent painting of Ronald Reagan
Hello, New York: Part One
At the Whitney Rachel Harrison used the same portrait within her sculpture
Hello, New York: Part One
Another famous face, Sylvester Stallone
Hello, New York: Part One
Loved this drawing from 2012
Hello, New York: Part One
A couple of visitors taking some time out from Rachel’s monumental show
Hello, New York: Part One
Next up, Walead Beshty at Petzel Gallery which features cyanotype prints originally commissioned by Barbican Centre for his 2014 show
Hello, New York: Part One
Kelley Walker and Walead
Hello, New York: Part One
Karen Robinovitz, co-founder of the slime filled SloomooInstitute. Great fun!
Hello, New York: Part One
Innovative and creative, a must for slime lovers. Here’s one of the merry workers showing how it works!
Hello, New York: Part One
There was much to do and play with!
Hello, New York: Part One
Meanwhile in Brussels, at the Art on Paper fair Daata were displaying new works by Keren Cytter
Hello, New York: Part One
Then the sad news that the wonderful Stefan Edlis passed away
Hello, New York: Part One
One of my fondest memories was visiting him in Aspen surrounded by great art, such as works by Maurizio Cattelan and Jeff Koons