Vito Schnabel Gallery — Attraction in New York

Great gallery in Chelsea. I loved the show on Giorgio de Chirico (1888-1978), focusing on his horse paintings from the 1920s to the 1970s. These are less well known than his metaphysical paintings of empty landscapes from the 1910s and show the influence of both antique themes and baroque painting. The new exhibition on Ai Weiwei ("Child's Play") is equally stunning. The title of the show alludes to the fact that these works were created with Legos respectively their Chinese equivalent. A companion show to the Ai Weiwei exhibition at Faurschou in Brooklyn, I was particularly impressed by Ai Weiwei's take on "Therese Dreaming" by Balthus (1908-2001). At first glance you may not see the Coca-Cola vase in the background as an example of Ai Weiwei's subtle variations from the...

Among a sea of galleries throughout Chelsea, Vito Schnabel stands out as one with adequate space across two levels to provide engaging and thought-provoking exhibitions. With corners, entryways, and a viewing from ground level to basement, numerous angles and viewpoints exist to allow individual pieces to interact with one another...

Incredibly professional staff and a beautiful space. A staple in the New York City Art's scene and an imperative destination for anyone looking to see world class work...