We weren't aware of their friendship, but Chuck Close and Fran Drescher took this photo together at MoMA's David Rockefeller Award ceremony.

This week, all the VIP collection and studio tours you couldn’t get into, Chuck Close and Fran Drescher’s unexpected friendship, and more.

Grimanesa Amoros shows off her workspace (and matches her art) at a VIP studio tour.
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Well-dressed guests Athena Calderone and Cristina Salmastrelli at a party at Gilded Lily hosted by the Affordable Art Fair.
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Kate Couric, joined by Paula Molner, made an appearance at the Armory Show.
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Whitney Biennial curators Michelle Grabner and Anthony Elms with VIPs at Sotheby’s Biennial reception afterparty.

We were unaware of their friendship, but Chuck Close and Fran Drescher took this photo together at MoMA’s David Rockefeller Award ceremony.

Alexis Adler wore this distinctive piece at a presentation of her art collection.
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Carrie Yamaoka at the opening of her show at PK Shop.
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