Jeng secured a loan for a Sol LeWitt sculpture called “Splotch #3” and built a group exhibition, “Splotch,” around the piece. They just see the shape of the words.” It wasn’t quite the moneymaker he’d hoped — which, perhaps, is in keeping with the summer group show’s experimental spirit. Rather than closing for the season, these days, gallerists work during the off months in order to get ahead of the demands of the international art calendar. From Chelsea to Bushwick, quirky and creative group shows are invigorating what used to be a sleepy time for the art world. My father used to put everyone on unemployment.” (The family would live in Hawaii for the season, with one of his father’s business partners.)

Source: International New York Times July 28, 2016 16:30 UTC