Global contemporary art events and news observed from New York City. Suggestion? Email us.

New York – AO On Site: Dia Art Foundation’s Fall Night, Monday, November 12th, 2012

Wednesday, November 14th, 2012


Gallerist Barbara Gladstone and Cindy Rachofsky

November 12th marked Dia Art Foundation’s Fall Gala. The annual event raises funds for Dia’s ongoing projects, such as its current relocation to Chelsea, after a few years’ hiatus.  Co-chair Nathalie de Gunzburg
 was in attendance with her husband Charles and daughter Laura. Other art world attendees included: Robert Longo,Rirkrit TiravanijaBrice Marden, Marty Marguiles, Barbara GladstoneJim CohanDavid MaupinAndrew KrepsGavin BrownArne GlimcherGlenn LigonFred WilsonKara Walker, and Lawrence Wiener.


Artist Glenn Ligon

All photos by C. Daleli for ArtObserved

(more…)

AO Newslink

Tuesday, October 30th, 2012

Arne Glimcher is interviewed by Charlie Rose to discuss his new book, “Agnes Martin: Paintings, Writings, Remembrances”, the only complete monograph on the artist’s career. The chairman of Pace Gallery discusses Martin’s life and work, as well as the gallery’s expansion in China and the nature of artmaking today. (more…)