James Rosenquist at Restaurant Daniel

August 28, 2023
  • Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Boulud announces the installation of nine paintings and works on paper by celebrated American artist, James Rosenquist,...
    Installation view of James Rosenquist at Restaurant Daniel, 2023.

    Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Boulud announces the installation of nine paintings and works on paper by celebrated American artist, James Rosenquist, at the revered New York City establishment and Upper East Side icon. This exciting installation is curated by art advisor Janis Gardner Cecil in collaboration with the Estate of James Rosenquist and Kasmin Gallery, NY, along with loans from generous private collectors.

    “The first time I met James was in 1993 when I hosted an event for all the greatest living artists in New York at Restaurant DANIEL. From then on, we remained friends. He was very Scandinavian and I always related to his strong charisma having lived in Denmark for a time. He was a wonderfully funny man who loved to tell stories. His mind was always wondering with ideas and it was always a joy to be around him,” said Chef Daniel Boulud. “I am lucky to have known him and honored to bring his paintings into the dining room at Restaurant DANIEL. As one of the founders of the pop art movement, his work will bring a lively energy that will spark conversation and be a new cultural addition to our guests’ experience.”

  • Mimi Thompson Rosenquist, the late artist’s wife, enthusiastically remarked on the installation of her husband’s work at Restaurant DANIEL, "I know Jim would be honored to have this group of work hanging in his friend Daniel's extraordinary restaurant. As two energetic, very creative people, they seemed to understand each other well, and they certainly had a lot of fun together. Jim had great respect for Chef Daniel's sophisticated skills, boundless energy and curiosity. It was a true friendship, and the warmth between them was very real. We are very happy they are together again on 65th street!"

    Please contact Janis Gardner Cecil, President, JGC Fine Art, info@jgcecil.com and Molly Taylor, Kasmin Gallery, Molly@kasmingallery.com for further information about the works by James Rosenquist.