I grew up in Philadelphia where you can run up those immortalized “Rocky” stairs into the Museum of Art and gaze at (among many other extraordinary things) George Braque’s Violin and Newspaper. Inspired by those childhood memories, I ventured uptown to Acquavella for George Braque: Pioneer of Modernism. I had no concept of what a treat I was in for!! This retrospective features over 40 major paintings compiled from international public and private collections. It is an incredible opportunity to reflect on how insanely influential his work was/is and to experience so much of it in an intimate gallery setting. Do not miss this show!
Before moving on, let’s all come to terms with the fact that most gallery shows are not going to be museum-quality retrospectives, and thank goodness! Next door at Skarstedt there is a show of new paintings by George Condo. (Did you see his Mental States at the New Museum last spring?) Condo’s new Compression Series features massive canvases that seem abstracted through a kaleidoscope and offer more to seek out than a Where’s Waldo picture. So fun!
Peek your head into Galerie Mourlot to see how artist Fabrice Fanjoux uses his work to “reflect the universe through symbolism.” Then, grab a seat on the 2nd floor balcony at Serafina to enjoy a bowl of delectable homemade pasta and bask in the magnificence of this incredible fall weather. Salute!
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Venues: Acquavella, Skarstedt, Galerie Mourlot
Artists: George Braque, George Condo, Fabrice Fanjoux
Streets: E 79th Street, Fifth– Madison Aves
Eats: Serafina
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