If you know me at all, you will know how much I love an art gallery date. And how much I love New York.
So it should come as no surprise that one thing I love about New York is how many galleries there are. It’s not quite Paris, but it’s definitely up there!
There are so many, in fact, that until last year, I had never been to the Whitney Museum of American Art — I know, can you believe it? And I call myself an art lover! Please don’t tell anyone.
But all was remedied on my trip to America last November, when I spent a few happy afternoons hopping around a couple of new-to-me galleries: namely the Fotografiska Museum for the stunning David LaChapelle retrospective and the Whitney, for the excellent Edward Hopper’s New York (on through March 2023 — there’s still time for you to catch it!).
Not one, but two art gallery dates! What a happy girl I was.
PS: I make no apologies for the pun in the title of this post.
A gorgeous afternoon at the Whitney! Thanks for taking me to see the Edward Hopper exhibition, E. Throw in blue skies, lots of laughs, and lobster frites - has there ever been a more perfect day? 🤍 pic.twitter.com/D5svRmvJkA
— Rachel Fox 🇬🇧 London, Paris, FMTY (@RachelFoxLondon) November 18, 2022
A perfect afternoon with @Curvy_Ivy_Grace in New York! Plenty of dumplings, a bit of wine, some art - and a few fun purchases from a naughty place 😈 Highly recommend the beautiful David LaChapelle retrospective at the Fotografiska Museum! pic.twitter.com/VOQOuGBbfK
— Rachel Fox 🇬🇧 London, Paris, FMTY (@RachelFoxLondon) November 17, 2022
It is so nice to explore a new gallery space, isn’t it? I went to the Fotografiska with my gorgeous friend, fellow high-class London escort and favourite art gallery date, London’s curvy courtesan Ivy Grace.
We loved it, with its excellent gift shop, and close, inviting rooms. And you can bring a glass of wine into the gallery from the bar downstairs!
The David LaChapelle exhibition was amazing, thought-provoking and rich. Check out some of my favourites below.
The Whitney really is a completely different space from the Fotografiska. The building is stunning, with incredible views of the Hudson from the huge windows. And the gorgeous rooftop terrace is perfect for a photo op!
(Photo credit to my charming suitor and wonderful lunch-and-art-gallery-date.)
I loved this exhibition: I think that the reader in me responds to the story, the human drama suggested in Hopper’s work.
There is an impressive array of work on display in this exhibition, and it’s put together in such a thoughtful way in the beautiful, big white space of the Whitney.
All the people in the paintings are caught in isolated moments — it’s rich with narrative tension, and the tight spaces and close angles bring such an intimacy to the moments within each painting.
I like the silence of Hopper’s work, the contemplation of it. I feel like I can stand in front of each figure for ages, wondering who they are, what they’re thinking — there’s an attractive voyeuristic element to it.
Edward Hopper’s New York is on at the Whitney until March 23rd 2032 — I highly recommend going to see it!
And as for me? Well, I’ll be hopping around New York again very soon — you know I can’t stay away from these bustling streets. Sign up for my Nudesletter to get first dibs on my tour dates and availability.
And then get in touch, and let’s plan an art gallery date together for when I’m next in town?
Rachel
