Takashi Murakami at Gagosian, Cameron Gray at Mike Weiss – 2 Must-See Chelsea Shows
Phenomenal show – interestingly, Murakami cites Jeff Koons’ Whitney show as his inspiration
Checked out 15 galleries in Chelsea on Black Friday but only came up with 2 shows that I can wholeheartedly recommend: Takashi Murakami at Gagosian and Cameron Gray at Mike Weiss.
TAKASHI MURAKAMI @ GAGOSIAN – 555 West 24th (til 1/17)
Unbelievable experience
Reminded me of being in a video game
Just wow!!!
CAMERON GRAY @ MIKE WEISS GALLERY – 520 West 24th (til 1/3)
Entrance
video screen installations
People just the love the videos
Don’t ask me what it’s about – I just love it!!
Mermaids??
more video installations
And more video……
ALSO WORTH CHECKING IF YOU’RE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD…..
Franz West @ David Zwirner (537 West 20th) – interesting history here, Franz West is one of only two artists to ever leave Zwirner. The West departure – to Gagosian – was particularly devastating for Zwirner and this show clearly celebrates a reunion of sorts with many posters from their past shows together prominently featured.
Albert York @ Matthew Marks (522 West 22nd) – gorgeous show of beautiful small paintings – landscapes, portraits, flowers and animals.
Gary Simmons @ Metro Pictures (519 West 24th) – great installation on plywood on the backwall definitely worth a look-see.
Picasso @ Pace (510 West 25th) – Jacqueline paintings – there is just TOO MUCH PICASSO in the city right now. But if you’re a fan, definitely worth checking out.
Sigmar Polke @ Paul Kasmin – (293 10th Avenue) – exquisite small drawings. If you’re a fan and didn’t get enough Polke at MOMA, you should check this out.