Huncke's Room Used to Launch Artist Elizabeth Peyton's Career

According to the New Yorker (Oct. 6) in 1993 artist Elizabeth Peyton had a show in room 828 of the Chelsea Hotel.  That was Herbert Huncke's old room -- in fact I thought he was living there then, but if that is correct the show must have taken place before he moved in.  Most recently the room was home to Elizabeth Pugh, who was unfortunately forced out by BD.  Now 828 is a transient room, since -- on a death-knell to Bohemia -- no new permanent residents are being admitted to the hotel.
    If I read the article correctly, Peyton wasn't actually living in 828 (maybe Huncke loaned it to her) but just displayed her paintings three, in the show that launched her career.
     Interested parties could ask for the key at the desk, and then go on up to the room themselves.  You'd better believe that nothing that cool and anarchic is goingn to be allowed here these days.  Bring Back the Bards!  -- Ed Hamilton  (Thanks to Judith Childs for the tip.)

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