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What’s Doing in NYC:
New York City museums are all open and safe to enjoy. But first, you must reserve timed tickets on their websites for your socially distant visit.
MOMA
The Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection is always worth visiting and revisiting, because who can get enough of Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” Salvador Dalí’s “The Persistence of Memory,” Matisse and Gauguin? Their new show Broken Nature, open until August 15, 2021, contemplates how design and nature jumpstarts constructive change. moma.org
The Whitney
Heading downtown, visit The Whitney’s Collection: Selections from 1900 to 1965, featuring works from Georgia O’Keeffe to Jacob Lawrence. Also, on display is the thought-provoking show Nothing Is So Humble: Prints from Everyday Objects, on view until April 17, 2021. whitney.org
The Guggenheim
The museum, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1939, has a unique spiral ramp that allows you to wander past Richard Serra’s “The Matter of Time,” Magritte’s “Empire of Light,” and the popular “Composition 8” by Vasily Kandinsky. The latest exhibition Knotted, Torn, Scattered: Sculpture after Abstract Expressionism features work from the 1960s and ’70s by artists Robert Morris and Lynda Benglis who helped redefine the legacy of postwar art in the United States. guggenheim.org
The Frick
The Frick Collection is currently closed and undergoing its first major renovation in eighty-five years. The museum’s major pieces, including treasures by El Greco, Rembrandt, Titian, and Velázquez, will move to Frick Madison, the institution’s temporary home at 945 Madison Avenue, due to open in the early months of 2021. frick.org
Galerie Gmurzynska
Glamorous gallerist Isabelle Bscher, the third-generation owner of Galerie Gmurzynska, presented Drawing Inspiration: A Century of Works on Paper at 43 East 78th St., the gallery’s flagship location. The show spans over 100 years of art, featuring Picasso, Miró, and Marcel Duchamp among many others. The gallery’s past shows, including Andy Warhol’s Toy Paintings, Robert Indiana’s Love Is in the Air, and works by Arnulf Rainer, are also available to be viewed online. If you are in Europe, be sure to visit its galleries in Zurich, Switzerland. gmurzynska.com
Carlton Fine Arts
Chinese-American multi-media artist Linjie Deng, who last showed at the Hamptons Virtual Art Fair, is presenting his new collection at Carlton Fine Arts at 543 Madison Avenue, alongside works by art world icons Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, Marc Chagall, and Mr. Brainwash. Deng’s “Empty Hearts” series, COVID-19 inspired art, and figurative paintings, including the critically acclaimed “Moon Catcher” and “News” will be on display through March. The UN- sponsored artist and master calligrapher will donate proceeds from the pandemic-inspired art to the New York Presbyterian Hospital’s frontline healthcare workers. “As an artist, I thought ‘why not create a strong image with a strong message for the public; art is about bringing change, for myself and others,’” said Deng. linjiedeng.com
Marquis Who’s Who
Erica Lee, the CEO of Marquis Who’s Who (MWW), the world’s leading biographical publisher, announced the annual list of America’s Most Influential People of 2020. Lee said, “Marquis Who’s Who wanted to celebrate those who have been leading figures who sought and fought to make a difference. Who’s Who lists, issued several times a year, seek to highlight and amplify the voices of these significant players across many different genres, helping to continue to forge our path as the foremost global biographical source for journalists, researchers and search firms around the world.” The honorees included Dr. Anthony Fauci, chefs Guy Fieri and José Andrés, TikTok phenomenon Doja Cat, Hope for Depression Research Foundation Founder Audrey Gruss, VP Kamala Harris, Grubhub’s Matt Maloney, actor Elliot Page (formerly Ellen Page of Juno fame), 2020 presidential candidate and bitcoin billionaire Brock Pierce, and Somos Community Care Founder Dr. Ramon Tallaj, who is testing and vaccinating the most underserved New Yorkers.
African American Catalysts for Change 2021
Star Jones has been named the Executive Editor of African American Catalysts for Change 2021, the Marquis Who’s Who list that celebrates Black History Month. Notable names include Moderna vaccine scientist Kizzmekia Corbett, National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, television producer Shonda Rhimes, Serena Williams and Megan Thee Stallion. marquiswhoswho.com
CS Dak
Cuisine Solutions, Inc. (CUSI) the global leader in sous vide cooking techniques, opened the world’s first chef-driven, delivery-only sous vide Dark Assembly Kitchen, CS Dak, in NYC. The kitchen offers patrons the choice of five different concepts: Cocina Oscura, Mediterranean, Poultry in Motion, Bodega, and The Cutting Edge. Dak’s Executive Chef Sean Wheaton said, “We are excited to bring Michelin-quality creative dishes to New Yorkers. We look forward to educating people about this time-honored application that truly preserves the quality of each ingredient.” https://order.csdak.com
International Sous Vide Day
In conjunction with their opening, CUSI honored International Sous Vide Day with a virtual program that is available online through March 26. The event gives guests an inside look at the history and artistry of the cutting-edge cooking process, and celebrates the birthday of sous vide master Dr. Bruno Goussault, who has trained 80% of three- Michelin starred chefs in the world. Featured chefs include legendary NYC restauranter Daniel Boulud, Nicalos Adamopulos of France, Ian Kitticahi of Thailand, Eka Mochamad of Dubai, and Katie Button of North Carolina. All programs are free at internationalsousvideday.com.
Restaurant Week
CS DAK hit the ground running, and is already giving back to their community through City Harvest. CUSI CEO Felipe Hasselmann arranged to donate one hot meal for every one CS Dak sold during Restaurant Week. A thousand meals were provided to needy New Yorkers through the organization. cityharvest.org
Judge Leventhal: Aidala, Bertuna & Kamins
Judge Leventhal, who is a tireless advocate from victims of domestic and elder abuse, announced his retirement from the Appellate Division Second Department. He will now bring over 40 years of legal experience to his new role as a partner at Aidala, Bertuna & Kamins. Founding partner Arthur Aidala commented, “We are all flattered and honored that Judge Leventhal has chosen our firm to continue his outstanding legal career. He will greatly enhance the depths of our criminal and civil litigation and, of course, will add all his appellate talents to the firm.” aidalalaw.com
Surgeons of Hope
Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff chaired the Surgeons of Hope virtual gala. The NY-based charity is dedicated to helping children with congenital heart disease. The funds are used to train local pediatric cardiac teams to aid impoverished children in Latin America. surgeonsofhope.org