If you go down in the woods today

You’re sure of a big surprise.

If you go down in the woods today

You’d better go in disguise!

For every bear that ever there was

Will gather there for certain

Because today’s the day the

Teddy Bears have their… FIGHT CLUB!

No picnics here, folks. These bears mean business. They will cut you.

I went to the Perrotin Gallery in NYC to see this exhibit by artist Paola Pivi. An important detail is that I was there by myself. In the room with the bears stood two, serious-looking curators wearing black – the men in black. Selfies aren’t my favourite way to capture moments, there’s more to me than just a face, there’s also my long, monkey-like arms, too long for someone my height. I was supposed to be 5’11ish (that’s how tall my sisters are) but a crooked spine capped me at 5’7 (and a half!). I set up my phone on my coat on the floor, as I had done at a number of other NYC spots, and got ready to take a photo.

“Excuse me, you are not permitted to place things on the floor.” The man in black who was closest to me advised.

“Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t know.”

“That’s ok” he smiled, “would you like me to take a picture?”

“Yes, actually, that would be great. Full disclosure, it’ll likely be weird. If you can take a few I’ll find one that works.”

This one worked.

Stay great!

Kate