This is a small space with a universe of high end, modern art. A Mom and her daughter run this, bringing recognizable names and the newly acclaimed to art investors. Next to an Andy Warhol soup can - there is the next generation of innovators who in sure homage, did a series of one perfume bottle in different colors and shading. The art work underscores the accomplishment of a fragrance line that uses no more than 8 notes to bottle a scent with a shelf life like Rx. Into the fridge you go. Reportedly, Kate Middleton wore one of these scents on her 2011 wedding day to the Prince.
On a recent visit, there were three Pottorf paintings. The latest entitled "All" was dated 2011 and shows three statues of liberty and screen transfers of detail from US currency. It's a haunting piece, priced at $40k. More haunting is the evolution of Pottorf's work from his more abstract black & white period while his famous partner, RRauschenberg was still alive. Since RR's death, Pottorf has been eerily channeling the pop master's style and politique.
Also here is a strong collection of paintings from a young Moscovite. They are a tormented lot in their subject matter, but two paintings caught my interest. Realstic post boxes in blue with a piece of orange banner, and worn and broken cyrillic lettering.
Outside, there is a rotating laser light that projects a galaxy of tiny green, blue, and red light on the sidewalk. read more