Judges, Clowns, and Whores

Not only is Mitchell-Innnes & Nash's exhibit of 26 paintings by Georges Rouault a museum-quality show, but the gallery's staff is wonderfully welcoming and friendly. As a lowly blogger, I am typically met with heads-down, no-eye-contact Chelsea gallerists when I ask for a press release. At Mitchell-Innes & Nash, on the other hand, the gentleman working the desk quickly called the staff for a press release to be printed and seemed genuinely interested in arts blogs. And this is an Upper East Side gallery! This show, called "Judges, Clowns, and Whores" (great title!), introduced me to a master whom I had never heard about. As well, Rouault's rich autumnal palette and his stained-glass style images turned me on too. (Images via Mitchell-Innes & Nash)