One more reason I love New York

Henri Bendel storefront

Florine Stettheimer, detail of Spring Sale at Bendel's, 50" x 40", Oil on canvas, 1921

detail of Stettheimer's signature as a monogram on the dog's sweater in Spring Sale at Bendel's

Okay, okay. So I might be doing just a little bit of shopping too. Henri Bendel is one of my favorite stores of all time (captured here by American artist Florine Stettheimer in 1921). Some of you may be surprised to find out that I actually wrote my Master's Thesis on Florine Stettheimer, so I had to include an image of hers sooner or later. Below is the text on the label accompanying this painting at the Philadelphia Museum of Art:

The painter, Florine Stettheimer, and her sisters Carrie and Ettie, were among Manhattan's most imaginative hosts during the teens and twenties, mixing circles of intellectuals, artists and socialites. Here Stettheimer offers a humorous look at the chaotic world of high fashion at bargain prices during a sale at one of New York's best-known stores. She signed the painting with her initials on a monogrammed sweater worn by the Pekingese dog in the corner.

So fanciful, flirty, and fun. Just like New York City...I just can't wait!

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It is no surprise that I love New York City. Everything about it excites me. There is obviously no shortage of art galleries to visit or museum shows to attend, but it is more than that. New York City has that thing. Whatever it is (it is difficult to pinpoint) it just makes you feel good and so alive. So, I am looking very forward to my trip there that begins tomorrow night when I step foot on the plane and ends Tuesday morning when I have to return to the gallery. Since most of you will not be able to join me in NYC this weekend, I thought I would give you my show-going itinerary and you can live vicariously through the blog entry and accompanying pictures. I know, I know; it's not the same as being there. If you do happen to be in the city just let me know and maybe we can catch some shows together. For the rest of you, I promise to send pictures as soon as I return!

Not to miss shows:

(1) Frank Lloyd Wright: From Within Outwards, May 15 - August 23--Guggenheim Museum

(2) Francis Bacon: A Centenary Retrospective, May 20 - August 16th--Metropolitan Museum

(3) Yayoi Kusama, April 16 - June 27--Gagosian Gallery

(4) 6 Works, 6 Rooms, June 27 - August 14--David Zwirner Gallery

(5) Younger than Jesus, April 8 - July 5--The New Museum

3 Events "Not to Miss" this week at Emily Amy Gallery

The debut of the Kathleen Plate Collection (Wednesday 7- 10 pm)

Spalding Nix presents "The Art of the Steal" (Saturday at 1:00 pm)

An evening with Jules Cozine (Saturday from 6-9 pm)

Please join us for three "not to miss" events next week at Emily Amy Gallery. We are thrilled to host the unveiling of the Kathleen Plate Collection, Wednesday, June 17th from 7 - 10 pm. The following Saturday, June 20th, the gallery is pleased to host Spalding Nix for his lecture on "The Art of the Steal" at 1:00 pm in conjunction with the Westside Arts District's 3rd Saturday Art Walk . That evening, from 7 - 10 pm, the gallery will present an evening with Jules Cozine. We hope to see you here at one or all of our upcoming events!

Kathleen Plate Collection Debuting June 17th, from 7-10 pm
Reusing everyday items is a smart way to look good – and now your home, office, event or runway can look even better. Meet celebrity jewelry designer Kathleen Plate and explore her new custom collection of recycled glass art. From dining room chandeliers and hotel lobby lamps to runway fashion gowns and film festival tabletops, each piece is hand-crafted from recycled soda, wine, beer and salad dressing bottles. Sustainable luxury never looked so good!

Spalding Nix presents "The Art of the Steal" Saturday June 20th, at 1:00 pm

Please join Atlanta native Spalding Nix, Associate of the American Society of Appraisers, and proprietor of Spalding Nix Fine Art & Antiques, for a presentation on art theft. Using international case studies of high profile heists filled with a cast of international playboys, vicious mobsters, extremist terrorists and small time hoods, Mr. Nix will reveal how this criminal enterprise has become a global multi-billion dollar industry, third only to drug and arms trafficking.

An Evening with Jules Cozine Saturday June 20th, from 6 - 9 pm

This series explores the simple idea of moonlight through clouds. Working originally from images of moonlight over a beach, the images then evolved into more abstract interpretations that emphasize the ability of clouds to reflect a myriad of colors. Nature is full of mystery offering great subject matter for realism or abstraction. My goal is to blend the two.

All of the aforementioned events are FREE and open to the public, so please come and join us!

Just one of those days...

Klimt, Sleeping Woman detail

Renoir, Sleeping Girl with Cat

Vermeer, Young Woman Sleeping

Rembrandt, Saskia Sleeping

Courbet, Sleeping Spinner 

It just happens to be one of those days at the gallery when all I want to do is rest my head on the desk and take a little nap.  It doesn't help either that my husband and I are hosting a dinner party at our house tonight and I will be exhausted from a full "day at the office."  Since sleeping is not an option, I thought I would blog about the thought of it instead.  I am incredibly jealous of these lounging ladies!

Enjoy!