How To Launch An Art Fair

Even if you are not heading to Miami for the annual art orgy this December, and even if you will stare at the walls of your studio or the empty walls of your home, there are many people working away to change all that. 

Give it a read, a thumb, and offer a comment :  HOW TO LAUNCH AN ART FAIR.

Zack Feuer Gallery : After The Flood

Photo of Zack Feuer in his Chelsea, New York City gallery, following the 5 foot flood in the space.  Photo by: Robert Caplin for The New York Times.

A survey of Chelsea galleries after the flood and damage caused by Sandy proved to be largely disastrous for spaces on West 21st Street, with dealer Zack Feuer reporting that he could salvage perhaps "only 2 percent of his inventory."

Full story in this New York Times report.  In addition, there is this Art in America report, with a slide show.

GOGOSIAN OPENS NY POP SHOP

Not content to sell the house and furniture, Larry Gogosian is now selling the kitchen utensils and drink coasters.

In addition to books, posters and limited editions, you can pick up a sewing kit, a bookmark, a tattoo and even Damien Hirst's ping pong balls.  See his new pop shop.