Deborah Kass, I am Telling You I'm Not Going (diptych), 2002, gouache on paper
Schroeder Romero Gallery has done a fabulous job allowing you to see most of the works in their current show on their website. Bravo! So even if you aren't in New York, you can peruse what is hanging in their gallery.
Why can't all galleries do this? Most already have websites. Most have images of the works or can take digital snaps of the work after they are installed. If I were able to peruse shows in other cities on the web, I know I would be collecting more art from more galleries in more cities. Prices, too, should be posted on gallery websites. Most (almost all) don't provide prices. Very curious. What's the big secret? The time has come for galleries to put tools (images, prices, shipping policies, payment plans, return policies, etc.) on their site to help broaden their collecting audience!
Anyway, check out this show - whether you are in your living room or in NYC.
Note to Self
February 27 - April 4
Schroeder Romero Gallery
637 West 27th Street
Artists: Laura Ball, Amelia Biewald, Nancy Chunn, Dawn Clements, Mary Coble, Jennifer Dalton, Eric Heist, Laurie Hogin, Barry Hylton, Deborah Kass, David Kramer, Christina Mazzalupo, Jonathan Newman, William Powhida, Michael Schall, Guy Richards Smit, Jim Torok, Michael Waugh, Julie Weitz
Paige
Sara Jo and I want to thank you for such a supportive post. You have always been so generous and kind to us. We just want you to know how much we appreciate you!
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Lisa & Sara Jo
Posted by: Lisa & Sara Jo | March 21, 2009 at 03:46 PM
It because galleries seem to view themselves a step above normal retail stores when in fact, that is all they are, a shop.
I remember being an art student in London, in the 70's (that is a long time ago!)and being scare silly of the art galleries in the West End. They were mysterious places where only the rich and plummy voiced females who looked down their noses at anyone showing an interest in art inhabited.
Being older(but none the wiser)on a visit to London year or so back, I revisited the area. It was no different, same people and same locks on doors.
Posted by: jacqui | March 24, 2009 at 10:20 PM