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"It was the first time I had ever truly saw in action art and politics come together in a moving way."

Mikey on the Hood By Air blog re: his Election Night experience at the Gavin Brown Enterprises gallery

Urs Fischer takes it there

Cultural analysis, catharsis, shamanistic insight , technical prowess...there are many a contemporary artist who employ these aspects in constructing their art. TI loves all that mixed with visual wit. As such I really regret missing Urs Fischer's event at the Gavin Brown gallery where he created a crater in the middle of the space. So much came to mind ... escavation sites, Ground Zero, the perpetual state of construction Manhattan seems to be going through. Talk about felt metaphor! I'm going through a moment of fascination with art that destroys space and defiles the sanctimoniousness of the immaculate gallery context. Let's hope a major institution gives Fischer a chance to restage the concept.

Detail of Elizabeth Peyton canvas

Mr Briscoe was here, there and everywhere this month in his tireless quest to chronicle the New York Art Scene. Here are his highlights from the star-studded Yinka Shonibare and the Elizabeth Peyton openings last Thursday and Friday in NY.

New Elizabeth Peyton at Gavin Brown

Got into work today to find this little sticky on my desk from the dapper Mr Briscoe.

"Elizabeth Peyton is having an opening on the 18th of April which is next Friday. Marc Jacobs and all the fashionistas will be in attendance. Wayne, I strongly believe this will be great content for The Imagist."

No sooner said than done. See you there!