Nov. 17, 2011
The fizzy Cecil Beaton show at the Museum of the City of New York focuses on this clever, prolific gadabout’s relationship with Manhattan over almost 50 years of ceaseless transatlantic activity. The result is like going to an A-list, celebrity-studded cocktail party thrown by an extravagant gay host. ...more
AFRICA’S ALCHEMIS by Alexandra Anderson-Spivy
El Anatsui’s metal tapestries transform dross into gold.
Feb. 26, 2009
REALITY CHECK by Alexandra Anderson-Spivy
Elizabeth Kostova’s new art-world novel and cartoonist R.O Blechman’s memoir.
Dec. 15, 2009
GOOD OLD BOYS by Alexandra Anderson-Spivy
Richard Serra, Dan Flavin, Red Grooms, Philip Pearlstein and Al Held.
Oct. 20, 2009
LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT by Alexandra Anderson-Spivy
The Brothers Quay, Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt and John Evans, Robert Kinmont and Jacques Henri Lartigue.
Aug. 11, 2009
DANCING WITH THE STARS by Alexandra Anderson-Spivy
Serge Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes at 100.
May 12, 2009
JUST FRIENDS by Alexandra Anderson-Spivy The original of Man Ray’s Le Violon d’Ingres, and other gems, at Pace-MacGill.
Feb. 11, 2009
FASHION IS EVERYWHERE by Alexandra Anderson-Spivy A "year of fashion" at the International Center of Photography.
Jan. 8, 2009
ART AND IDEA by Alexandra Anderson-Spivy An acre of Sol LeWitt drawings at Mass MoCA.
Dec. 19, 2008
REAL NORTH AMERICA by Alexandra Anderson-Spivy Neil Jenney’s recent work.