While working on the Bettina catalogue for the exhibition to open in September here at the gallery, I read a beautiful text about Bettina written by Francoise Sagan in 1969 for French Vogue. So at the end I read Sagan’s whole little book. Of course, it is all about fashion and is so interesting, with the point of view of a great writer.
Absolutely not a fashion person.
Walking in NYC, I am always looking at buildings and their architecture and the beautiful skyline. Passing by 18Th street, lots of memories. Here, the building where Kris had his studio on the roof was originally called “the Big Store” when it was built in 1896. It was over 85,000 square feet of retail space that had everything including a doctor’s office. The roof then had greenhouses that raised palms and orchids for sale. In the 1980’s the greenhouses became the home to Gary Lajesky’s Tower Gallery. Known for its light filled loft galleries, and great New Year’s Parties, this was also Kris’ Gallery in NY for many years.
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Today we are all working, bringing chaos to order. For 23 years, every August, we have dismantled, repainted, re-arranged, and created anew, from the chaos, the vision of 10 Corso Como. It is never as easy as we think it will be. In the process, things change, become more complicated, and this chaos seems impossible to manage. I say every year, “ this is the last time. Never again.” This is the 23rd year I have said that. This is the 23rd year, come the fall weather, 10 Corso Como will present another face to our friends and customers. This Sunday, in this ritual of chaos,
I hold that vision.
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