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Art World Figures Gather at ADAA Fair and Studio Events in New York

festival-fair · 2026-04-23

A series of art events took place in New York City during December 2014. At the Eric Firestone Loft on December 17, Dasha Zhukova was photographed with a sculpture by Yayoi Kusama. The ADAA fair attracted prominent attendees, with artist Anne Russinof capturing the atmosphere through photography. In Sean Scully's Chelsea studio, also in December 2014, portraits were created by Brenda Zlamany, who herself became the subject of two other portraits. Photographs from these occasions were taken by Anna Shukeylo. Notable figures present at events included Chuck Close, Paul Simon, Elena Sisto, and Rackstraw Downes. The coverage was reported by David Cohen with photos by Hal Horowitz. Chuck Close's exhibition "Indulgence" was on view through April 7th.

Key facts

  • Events occurred in December 2014 in New York City
  • Dasha Zhukova appeared with Yayoi Kusama sculpture at Eric Firestone Loft on December 17
  • ADAA fair gathered prominent art world figures
  • Artist Anne Russinof photographed the ADAA fair atmosphere
  • Brenda Zlamany painted portraits in Sean Scully's Chelsea studio
  • Brenda Zlamany became subject of two other portraits during studio session
  • Photographs were taken by Anna Shukeylo
  • Chuck Close's exhibition "Indulgence" was on view through April 7th

Entities

Artists

  • Dasha Zhukova
  • Yayoi Kusama
  • Anne Russinof
  • Brenda Zlamany
  • Sean Scully
  • Chuck Close
  • Paul Simon
  • Elena Sisto
  • Rackstraw Downes
  • Anna Shukeylo
  • David Cohen
  • Hal Horowitz

Institutions

  • Eric Firestone Loft
  • ADAA

Locations

  • New York City
  • United States
  • Chelsea

Sources