Edwin Dickinson Mini-Retrospective

Frances Blazer (1937)

Babcock Gallery is showing seven paintings of Dickinson's, dating from 1926 - 1942. The large symbolic paintings, which Dickinson labored over for years, are missing from the mini-retrospective. However, the range of work and the surprising Villa Zingarella (1938) form an inspiring show.

Villa Zingarella (1938)

Edwin Dickinson in Retrospect
Babcock Gallery 724 Fifth Avenue New York, NY
Until Jan 27

A Visit to the Met

Every time I visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, I find new things to entrance me. Here are some old favorites, as well as a few new gems.

Degas' "At the Milliner's" (1882)

Degas' "At the Milliner's" (1881)

Degas' "A Woman Ironing" (1873)

Caravaggio's "The Denial of Saint Peter"

Henri Fantin-Latour "Portrait of a Woman" (1885)

schmerp.

View of a window from an ancient indoor fresco

Half of the museum was cordoned off because half of the guards were off for the holiday. This was how close I could get to a Rembrandt... sadface.

TalismanPHOTO

The incredible photographer, Talisman Brolin, will have a few of her recent portraits (including one of yours truly!) in an exhibition in Westchester, New York, beginning this week.


Photography Takes Over 2010

February 4th to 28th
Opening Reception: February 7th, 2pm - 5pm

Upstream Gallery
26B Main Street
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
914.674.8546

www.upstreamgallery.com


To see more of Talisman's work, visit her website: www.TalismanPHOTO.com

Group Exhibition at Prince Street Gallery

My painting, Bee Sting, is going to be part of the Third National Juried Exhibition at Prince Street Gallery later this month! The exhibit was juried by the amazing Susanna Coffey, who will give a lecture Friday, June 26th, 7 pm at the gallery. Stop by the opening reception the next day: Saturday, June 27th, 3 - 6 pm!

and people think new yorkers aren't nice...

Tisch student, Kacie Kinzer has created the most adorable robot/social experiment you've ever seen. With her "tweenbot" she's tested the kindness of New Yorkers numerous times to see if they will help this cute smiley robot get from point A to point B as he runs into pot holes, gets caught under benches, or just heads the wrong way. So far, we get an A+.

FINALLY!

Andy Suzuki and his band, The Method, are finally releasing their debut album! Featuring my favorite tunes, "300 Pianos", "Feathers and Bones", and "Little July" which was rumored to have almost not made the cut! GASP! Andy has an entrancingly clear and melodic voice, beautifully accompanied by himself on piano, Kozza Babumba on drums, and Jason G on the electric violin. The breadth of sound they cover is sure to touch all musical tastes. Not only is this trio lip-bitingly attractive, they're the next big thing flying under the radar, and are sure to be around for a long time.

Stop by the New York City album release party next Friday, May 1st at Sullivan Hall (7:45 pm).

Figurative EN-WHY-SEE

Saw three amazing figurative shows yesterday in E. Midtown/UES!

First a great group show on 79th @ Park, About Face, at Adam Baumgold gallery, featuring pieces from the likes of Picasso, Alex Katz, Chuck Close, and newer faces such as John Borowicz, Ruth Marten, and Renee French.

Then we hopped the bus down to the Paul Fenniak show at Forum Gallery (see post below), but first stumbled into the Steven Assael on the 5th floor. Found an interesting interview with him about the show below.



Paul Fenniak's work on the 4th floor, was enrapturing. His compositional narratives added to his impeccable skill make for a great show. A few favorites:

Pins and Needles, 2007, 42" x 48"

Eavesdropper, 2006, 48" x 48"

Paul Fenniak @ Forum Gallery

Incredible painter Paul Fenniak has a show up at
Forum Gallery (745 Fifth Avenue 5th Fl.) until April 11th!

New Work

Bee Sting

Night of the Freeze