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The Secret Agency SoHo, NY
To the unnamed security personnel,
You may recall an incident at the gallery one week ago today. As part of a wider public statement on the status and perceptions of those with special needs, a performance art piece was conducted in this very space. This letter is an acknowledgement of your – albeit unwitting – role in the show. As you would appreciate, this is a very sensitive issue – one that touches many, yet is consciously ignored by most. We are aware that our actions were open to criticism and possibly mis-interpretation – as artists this is common, even necessary.

Your conduct in a confronting and difficult situation was exemplary, worthy of our acknowledgement and utmost respect. Indeed, it was the consideration and sympathy you displayed that was one of the more notable outcomes of the day. It is our sincerest hope that, although in this case your sentiment was ill-directed, you do not lose faith in the spirit of spontaneous kindness, nor hold animosity toward the
protagonists.

We did not choose this gallery for any personal reasons – simply the esteem with which Gagosian Gallery is held in the art and wider community made it the obvious choice of venue. Please pass on our best regards to all, and humblest apologies for any inconvenience or alarm.

Hopefully one day we can all look back and say that among many days, that was a day I remember.

Our best wishes and good luck in all your endeavours.

Yours sincerely, rey + X