A faintly reflected man in a white shirt and tie looks on while a hand fondles jewels in the window of a looted shop in photographer Stan Douglas’ careful staging of a hypothetical New York City blackout. Strangely calm, the scene suggests looting as leisure activity and – given the man’s gaze – as potential romantic encounter. (On view at David Zwirner Gallery’s 525 West 19th Street location through April 7th).
