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David Hammons is the most important artist in the world. The boundaries he pushed in his art both explored the past but also foretold the future. The best artists all seem to achieve this. I had the chance to spend a morning with David in his Brooklyn studio in 2014 and he gave me an incredible secret. When I asked if I could take a photo with him, he said no. He asked me to get on the ground with him and he looked at me and said, “I say no to everyone. Remember with your heart…not with your camera.” I’ll never forget that. I still remember what I saw in his studio, how he treated me and others, how creative he was. In other words, it worked. It seemed so blithe but so many years later, none of us are as present as we used to be. It’s all selfies and put-on shots for social media. Anyways, if you are in NYC between May 1 and June13 and you like art, please consider dropping by White Cube for an incredible show that looks back at David’s incredible career. He’s 82 now and still going strong.