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Arts and Culture

Rob Pruitt Captures the Passing of Time in A Sky Free From Bombs Is A Beautiful Sky

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rob pruitt two clocks and one gradient painting photo by gail worley
All Photos and Story By Gail

Earlier this year, on a Saturday when New York was hit with a surprise heavy snowfall, I was making my way through the Chelsea galleries. Stopping in to 303 Gallery, I discovered A Sky Free From Bombs Is A Beautiful Sky, an exhibition by artist Rob Pruitt. There was something especially appropriate about encountering Pruitt’s work on a day when the sky and the light outside were constantly changing . . .

Just inside the gallery, I noticed a curious bit of information on the wall: the title of the exhibition would change every day during its run. While I didn’t get around to writing about the show before it closed, the work — and the story behind it — were simply too beautiful not to share. In retrospect, here are a selection of my photos and a look at an exhibition fascinated by one thing we can never hold onto: time.

entrance to 303 gallery with rob pruitt installation photo by gail worley

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Moving Art and Collectibles in Boston: Protecting Things You Can’t Easily Replace

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kips bay show house ornate living room photo by gail worley
All Photos By Gail

Moving is stressful enough when you are dealing with sofas, boxes, and bedroom furniture. Moving original artwork, framed photography, sculptures, vintage furniture, records, collectibles, and other irreplaceable pieces requires a little more thought.

This is especially true in Boston, where beautiful old homes and apartment buildings often come with narrow stairways, small elevators, tight corners, and limited places to park a moving truck.

Whether you own a valuable painting or simply have a collection that means a lot to you, good planning can make the difference between a smooth move and an unpleasant surprise.
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How to Protect and Preserve Your Art Collection

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kips bay show house with warhol photo by gail worley
Photos By Gail

Whether you have one cherished painting or a growing collection, buying art is a really personal and rewarding experience. Each piece adds character and tells a story in your home. To make sure these treasured items last a lifetime and beyond, it’s important to understand the basics of art preservation. This isn’t about complex restoration, but more about creating a safe, stable environment to stop damage before it even starts.

Understanding Art Preservation Basics

Art preservation is all about protecting your artwork from getting damaged or falling apart. The main goal is to keep each piece looking its best for as long as possible. Different materials have their own weaknesses. For example, a watercolour on paper can easily be damaged by moisture and light, while an oil painting on canvas might crack if the temperature changes too much. Wooden sculptures can split in dry air, and metal pieces might tarnish or corrode.
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Jeff Koons’ Porcelain Series at Gagosian Gallery

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aphrodite by jeff koons detail photo by gail worley
Aphrodite Sculpture Detail (Photo By Gail)

In the two decades I’ve been writing this website, Jeff Koons is probably the living artist I’ve covered the most — and that’s because I genuinely love his work. I know he gets a lot of criticism, and not all of it is undeserved, but even when I have my own reservations, I still give him a pass. His work is unique, beautiful, monumental, and often very funny. I’m not about to apologize for the fact that he’s one of my two favorite living artists. So when he has a show in New York, I’m there — every time — ready to experience that particular spark of genius he brings.

aphrodite by jeff koons front photo by gail worley

Braving some truly unfriendly winter weather, I recently made my way to Gagosian Gallery to see The Porcelain Series, Koons’ latest exhibition. Any time I’m in the presence of his mirror-finished sculptures, I swoon a little, so this was not something I was going to miss. The show brings together new and recent sculptures alongside a selection of abstract paintings, all centered around his ongoing Porcelain Series.
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Modern Art Monday Presents: John Giorno, We Gave a Party for the Gods and the Gods All Came

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we gave a party for the gods photo by gail worley
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John Giorno (1936 – 2019) had a rare gift for turning language into a visual event. In We Gave a Party for the Gods and the Gods All Came (2015), words don’t sit quietly on the canvas — they announce themselves. Rendered in stark black and white, the poem painting reads like a proclamation, part invitation, part cosmic punchline.
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