Like the Spice... is a little old place where... Weee can Get Togethuh-uh..

...and the blogosphere continues to rub up all on us. Of course, given what we've got, who can blame them? Check out this pulse-pounding sexiness:

And the artist ain't bad either. The ever awesome Woot.com has given us a sexy little mention on their blog! Reuben Negrón is seen wearing Woot's "Suburban Blitzkrieg". Check it out here!


Reuben's exhibition "Dirty Dirty Love" opens up at Like the Spice Friday, May 9th, 6:30- 10pm.

Reuben's delicate watercolors arouse the senses and intrigue the mind. Each work captures a moment in a scene, where the intimate interactions pictured hint at a story to be woven together by the viewer.

Based on photographs the artist takes of real couples in domestic and intimate moments, Negrón's is the photorealism of Nan Goldin - only minus the eighties blank-generation angst. Negrón's works depict private moments as they really are, fraught with insecurity; yet tender, joyous, and vulnerable. Never saccharine, Negrón gives us hot little slices of true romance.


Oh, and make sure to come to "F*** Dinner" on Friday, May 29th, 2009 - a sensuous meal designed to complement Reuben's show! We can promise sinful food and wine, provocative conversation, and a spread of breathtakingly intimate art to keep you company while you dine. RSVP's are required!

Colette Robbins and Dean Goelz at 92YTribeca for Like the Spice Gallery

Last night, Thursday May 14, Marisa welcomed friends and colleagues to the opening of Colette Robbins and Dean Goelz new exhibit at the 92YTribeca. Colette's strikingly surreal and colorful panels and Dean's quiet but effective graphite and acrylic "dot" images impressed almost as much as the open bar, which ran dry in a matter of twenty minutes or so. Not to worry, however, because Marisa came to the rescue with reinforcement bottles. The show is slated to run until July 19 so if you missed the fun last night be sure to find time to get down to Tribeca before it is too late; the new space is absolutely beautiful.




Dean and Colette, appropriately decked out for the occasion, look thrilled about the big turnout but she's just relieved she got that last glass of wine and he's putting on a brave face until he can change back into his converse.



This enormous panel, titled "Spirited Away," by Colette was attracting plenty of attention throughout the evening.



After the opening everyone rendezvoused at Nancy Whisky's Pub for "one last drink." Remember if you are seated upstairs its Table Service ONLY!

Y? Because We... Wait, We Made That Joke Last Time

At least we know you're reading! And if you're reading, you should be planning to come and see Colette Robbins & Dean Goelz at 92nd Street Y Tribeca. Here's a little taste!



Colette Robbins describes her work thusly: When you stare at your mother and for the first time see the details of a mole you have never noticed before, you are entering the space where my work exists. This enigmatic twilight zone also occurs when you stare at something ordinary, like an acorn and are transported into a seemingly uneventful time in your childhood that carries strong psychological uncertainty and visual clarity. Whether I am observing a friend or recalling a detailed dream, I see everything through an uncanny lens. Through this lens of perverse nostalgia, I envision paintings that synthesize our cultural and personal histories full of both horror and empathy. We've been enjoying her stuff here, and we're pretty sure you will too.



Alongside our pal Colette, you'll find our pal Dean Goelz, showing off his latest exciting works.



Through representations of humanoid forms, Dean presents the viewer with his interpretations of the human condition. He highlights the play between the awkwardness and the elegance of existence. If you caught his solo show, you know how great his work can be, and if you didn't, you have a chance to see him now!



Colette and Dean will be showing at 92Y Tribeca from Thursday, May 14 until Sunday, July 19. The opening reception is May 14th from 6-8 pm. We'll see you there!

Affordable, Lovable, Wonderful...

Those are just some of the words that were used to describe good ol' Booth E-103 this weekend at the Affordable Art Fair.



For example, Art Most Fierce noticed us "spicing up the fair", while Matterful spent some major time in our booth. And let us not forget Brooklyn Based, who seemed pleased by just how affordable, arty and fair we actually were.

Thanks for the visit, everyone! We can't wait to do it again next year! Remember, our home base is open year round and we want you to come and visit! Why not plan now to join us on May 29th for the next installment of our Monthly Dinner Series with artist Reuben Negrón?

"It Takes A Lot Of Work To Be This Cheap!"

Of course, that's a quote from the wonderful Dolly Parton, but after this weekend at the Affordable Art Fair, we found we could understand her exactly. The AAF is designed to present art that's high in value but low in price, so we've taken some of our most valuable artists along for the ride. We're pretty proud of our little corner of the show. Just take a look!







Don't we have a lovely booth? You just know you've got to stop in and see it in person. Long time LtS groupies will have already noticed that we're showing some fresh new work from the incredible Jenny Morgan. We've also got two brand new watercolors from Reuben Negron that are just amazing. Consider it a preview of his upcoming show, Dirty Dirty Love, which opens May 22nd. Reuben's hot stuff and he's gonna get attention, so you should sign up for his dinner right now. You won't want to miss it, we're certain.



Our team of Lovely Assistants are on hand and waiting for you! We've even put up a few Sunday surprises that aren't reflected in these photo. The AAF is open until 5pm on Sunday night, and we're in booth E-103. Wouldn't it be a nice way to spend Mother's Day?

Like the Spice makes it Affordable to collect!

AAF NYC is the place for new and established collectors to discover and buy paintings, drawings, sculptures, video, photography and limited edition prints from distinguished galleries, all priced from $100 - $10,000. This year the Fair will host more than 60 galleries from the US, Europe, Asia, Canada and South America. AAF 2009 will debut at its new home at 7 West 34th Street this May.
7 W New York
7 West 34th Street (b/w 5th & 6th Avenues)
New York, NY 10001
May 7th - 10th, 2009

Private Preview Cocktail Reception, May 6th, 2009

Fair Hours:

Thursday, May 7th 12:00PM - 6:00PM

Friday, May 8th 12:00PM - 8:00PM

Saturday, May 9th 12:00PM - 8:00PM

Sunday, May 10th 12:00PM - 5:00PM

Head out to the Affordable Art Fair and stop by Booth E-103. We'll be showing some of your favorite artists, including new works from Rachel Beach, Dean Goelz, Jenny Morgan Reuben Negron Michelle Hinebrook and more! We can't wait to see you there!

The Cutting Edge (Until She Dropped Her Knife)

That's right, this weekend was another absolutely delightful installment of our Monthly Dinner Series. This time we welcomed Allison Edge, the artist behind our current show, Crystal Days, now open through May 17th. Allison's an absolute joy to be around, so naturally, she attracted a few of our favorite people.



Here's our good friend Mandy having a wonderful time with artist Jenny Morgan. If you look closely you can see Allison preparing herself in the background. She had a lot to talk about!



It wasn't just all about making artist Rachel Beach laugh. Allison has been making art for a long time, so she's learned plenty. We got to hear all about her early work in college, her time as an assistant to Jeff Koons, and how and why her life moved from kittens to rock stars. She even brought a slide of something she did in third grade, and everyone was delighted! Just be aware that If you want that particular piece, you might have to bid against her mom.



While all this was going on, dinner was served. The carnivores loved the steak, the herbavores loved the stuffed peppers, and the dessertivores went crazy over the berry tart. Jenny let us take a picture of her tart, but made us promise not to get in the way of the fork.



After the meal, we got to hear about the upcoming India Street Mural Project. Designed as a way to mix community and art, the project is an effort to create a series of murals around India Street here in Brooklyn. You can view the submission pdf on Council Member David Yassky's site and donations are welcome. Help the world get a little more art, won't you?



Even though we caught Mandy refusing to pay attention, Eating On The Edge was a complete success. And our previous Monthly Dinners have been just as fantastic. Plan now for our next one, coming next month, with the fantastic Reuben Negron. You won't want to miss it!