Art World: Rothstauffenberg at Nyehaus; Metallic Ball

New York, November 15--Anthony Haden-Guest in topical conversation during a visit to the Rothstauffenberg show at NYEHAUS, a cavernous, labyrinthine gallery secluded in Gramercy Park; the intriguing installation includes a powerful short film shot in Mozambique, an enigmatic floor sculpture and wall objects, and more. Later, same day, doing the mashed potato at The Metallic Ball, a benefit for Performa 09, the visual performance biennial organized by RoseLee Goldberg.