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OK, so the world has bigger problems than which galleries are closing. But, it is happening and will continue to happen. And, dare I say, should have happened a long time ago in some cases. But, in times like these some of the good guys will be forced to close and that is a bummer. (example: Roebling) 

That being said, now is an odd time for me to start blogging again. About buying art. Yes, buying art. I'm not buying art right now. I'm strapped, mainly due to supporting the West Prize winners. But, I am pooling funds and hope to be buying again some time soon. Because it is important to buy right now. If you can. 

There are a few galleries showing work that is affordable and good. Here are two examples:

Eric Fertman at Susan Inglett Gallery

Through February 7 

This is a wonderfully quiet and solid show by a talented Cooper Union grad. Drawings are $200 framed. 

Drawing upon the Russian Suprematists and Philip Guston, film noir and the Sunday
comics, the work gallops through time on Olive Oyl's oversized shoes. Seamlessly mixing
high and low culture, the artist assigns equal value to Malevich as to Raymond Chandler.
Working in wood and metal, Fertman inflects these inert materials with humor and
humanity, charming both object and viewer in the process.

Things Fall Apart

curated by Joy Garnett

Winkleman Gallery

Through February 21

This group show has some really strong works on paper pinned to a wall salon style that are between $100 and $500.

...the international group of artists presented in Things Fall Apart mark precipitous global power shifts in their work while positing the darkest moments—when things fall apart—as salient points of departure for change.