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The generosity of spirit that marked the grand opening of the Datuna Art Space in Long Island City was evident the moment we entered. David Datuna founded – and funded – the space, not to sell art, but to give back: to fellow artists and the community at large. This was a sprawling, open yet personal party in a 4,000 square foot former garage overlooking the Hudson that Datuna has reclaimed as his latest big idea. True to David’s magnanimous nature, two walls of tables groaned with a panoply of dinners and deserts to feed his 600 guests: foie gras, ceviche, fried fish, chicken, and wild rice salads; cheesecakes to chocolates. It was stunning: At most openings, you’re lucky to get cheap wine and a potato chip!
(Photo: Anastasiia Davydova)
David Datuna and Guest
(Photo: Anastasiia Davydova)
David Datuna and Guests
(Photo: Anastasiia Davydova)
Google Glass Technology in ‘Portrait of America’
(Photo: Anastasiia Davydova)
Guest Examining Google Glass Technology in ‘Portraits of America’
(Photo: Anastasiia Davydova)
Guest Examining ‘Portrait of America’
(Photo: Anastasiia Davydova)
Guests Examining Technology in Datuna’s Installation
(Photo: Anastasiia Davydova)
Guests at the Opening
(Photo: Anastasiia Davydova)
Guests in front of ‘Portrait of America’
(Photo: Anastasiia Davydova)
Ja’dee Murphy with Guest
(Photo: Anastasiia Davydova)
Marina Dojchinov and Guest
(Photo: Anastasiia Davydova)
Marina Dojchinov
(Photo: Anastasiia Davydova)
Musician Frankie Silver (right) with Guest
(Photo: Anastasiia Davydova)
Opening Installation, including ‘Portrait of America’
(Photo: Anastasiia Davydova)
Piece from Opening Installation
(Photo: Anastasiia Davydova)
‘Portrait of America’
