In anticipation for the second exhibition at Galerie Perrotin’s New York outpost, we bring you an inside look at the art party of the year (thus far). After the grand opening of the exhibition with Paola Pivi, a list of the who’s who in the New York art scene arrived last month at the Russian Tea Room for a special Art Carnival Park.
Emmanuel Perrotin, known for throwing some of the most creative and festive events, transformed the famed venue into an incredible state fair where there were games galore to amuse all in attendence. Attendees could test their arm by throwing a ping pong ball at a real KAWS painting and if it went through the X (eye), then the prize was a coveted vinyl figure. Daniel Arsham brought a variety of archeological sculptures to give out. The catch is that you had to successfully complete a deceptively challenging ring toss. JR put a urban twist on the traditional photo booth. Jean Jean-Michel Othoniel & Johan Creten designed temporary tattoos of their art and applied them personally to those daring enough. Of course, we braved the long line Takashi Murakami commanded with his mechanical crane station stuffed with iconic plush figures to see if we could operate the slippery claw. One of the surprises of the night was the arrival of Damien Hirst to Galerie Perrotin after his recent parting with Gagosian. Mr. Hirst made a splash with a station where attendees could make a real spin painting with the famed YBA artist.
It was definitely a festive and generous celebration which was deserving for one of the top galleries in the world. We look forward to the upcoming year from Perrotin. Check our more photos below…
