September 17, 2009

wool scarves are the new sunglasses?

Two art related bits from this morning’s skim, both from New York Magazine…

First, Ten things we learned from Chelsea’s refreshed galleries, including “wool scarves are the new sunglasses” (who knew!), red dots sometimes mean “not for sale” (as opposed to “sold,” clever marketing), and this tidbit…

Artwork has shrunk. Lots of artists are doing work they — or their dealers — hope collectors will pick up, cash-and-carry, like candy bars at the supermarket checkout line.

And Who keeps stealing Bernie Madoff’s art? Did the educators strike again? Or did someone just pick it up, cash and carry (sans cash), like a candy bar at the supermarket checkout line?