Day 2, The Fun Begins

It's day two of powerHouse Books' big 2006 move. Already today, it's around 11 as we write, a sketchy dude who claimed he was from "an insurance company" came by insisting to be shown the space and be allowed to take pictures. After he refused to answer questions about the why and wherefore, we promptly turned him out. Who was this mysterious man? A real insurer? A photographer looking for a book deal? Someone who loves our gallery so much he can't bear to see it go? Hazard a guess: we'd love to hear from you. We'll pick the best answer in a few days, publish it, and maybe send a prize.

Meanwhile, we are preparing for one of our biggest openings ever. Tonight, from 6 to 8, we are debuting a landmark show, the color work of Helen Levitt and new prints by Thomas Roma. Both of these artists have been supported in their long careers by John Szarkowski, legendary curator and arbitor of taste, who will attend the opening this evening. If you'd like to meet him, swing by tonight! It may be the last party we ever have here. Sigh.