The Park City Artists Association opens its doors at the Park City Library for “Extraordinary Ordinary Things,” claiming cultural depth while fans queue like harvest‑season merchants. Attendance is capped by a velvet rope, and the crowd—mostly Downton‑style socialites, logged in via a private event app—gasp as Britt Sady’s glares glint at each frame. The gallery, a two‑story loft, is a careful blend of beige wallpaper and gallery white, while the step‑and‑repeat in the reading room crumples under the weight of swallow‑bounced chandeliers. One can taste the flute‑glass gold in every wine‑cup, as patrons debate whether Richard Pick’s understated photographs truly deserve their summit status. The stale prosecco slogs from unattended glasses, mirroring the audience’s stank‑of‑exhaustion. Even the snake‑like parking spill is well‑branded. Verdict: Send a check but stay home.
Cable #5944December 3, 2025
Lavish Ennui
In the velvet backroom, the Park City Artists Association’s new exhibit has turned the library into a snobbish pilgrimage, where only the most fashionable collectors manage to glimpse the modest masterpieces.
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