DayDreams at LongHouse Reserve: A New Art Book and Launch Event in East Hampton
On August 13, 2026, LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton, New York, unveiled DayDreams, a book curated by James Salomon. This 116-page softcover, crafted by designer Seth Sgorbati, is limited to 400 copies, with all profits directed towards LongHouse's educational programs. It includes insights from 44 influential figures, such as Ai Weiwei, Laurie Anderson, and Philip Glass, honoring the legacy of founder Jack Lenor Larsen. Curator Glenn Adamson emphasizes the significance of daydreams in art, while Dianne Benson describes it as "Salomon's love letter to LongHouse." The event brought together artists to share their daydreams, turning personal visions into a shared experience, exploring topics from weeds to dreams.
Key facts
- DayDreams was launched at LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton on August 13, 2026.
- The book is edited by curator James Salomon and designed by Seth Sgorbati.
- It is a 116-page softcover published in an edition of 400, with proceeds supporting LongHouse educational initiatives.
- Contributors include Ai Weiwei, Laurie Anderson, Renée Cox, Eric Fischl, Philip Glass, Julian Schnabel, Sean Scully, and Dustin Yellin.
- The publication features reflections on Jack Lenor Larsen, Buckminster Fuller, Toshiko Takaezu, and Lawrence Weiner.
- Glenn Adamson, LongHouse Curator at Large, wrote the introduction about daydreams as a pathway through vast possibilities.
- The launch event included live readings by participating artists, including Richard Pasquarelli, Benjamin Keating, Ned Smyth, and Michele Oka Doner.
- Dianne Benson called DayDreams "James Salomon's love letter to LongHouse."
Entities
Artists
- James Salomon
- Jack Lenor Larsen
- Ai Weiwei
- Laurie Anderson
- Renée Cox
- Eric Fischl
- Philip Glass
- Julian Schnabel
- Sean Scully
- Dustin Yellin
- Buckminster Fuller
- Toshiko Takaezu
- Lawrence Weiner
- Seth Sgorbati
- Glenn Adamson
- Dianne Benson
- Richard Pasquarelli
- Benjamin Keating
- Ned Smyth
- Michele Oka Doner
- Patrick McMullan
- Lucas Flores Piran
- Ana Flores Piran
- Hala Salomon
- Monica Banks
- Lori Hawkings
- Maren Hassinger
- Alastair Gordon
- Ugo Rondinone
- Kiki Smith
- Michael Halsband
- Oscar Molina
- Joel Mesler
- Vincent van Gogh
- Jean-Dominique Bauby
- Donna Karan
- Carrie Barratt
- Lily Gavin
- Lolita Chammah
Institutions
- LongHouse Reserve
- Lisson Gallery
- Dunvagen Music Publishers, Inc.
- Berkshire Botanical Garden
- Artnet News
- Dunvagen Music Publishers
- Venice Biennale
Locations
- East Hampton
- New York
- United States
- LongHouse Reserve
- Manhattan
- Tribeca
- New Jersey
- Rome
- Italy
- Beverly Hills
- El Salvador
- Switzerland