Going through the motions

I have yet to see new work by an artist in New York that is really interesting, inspiring, anything? Maybe there is too much pressure - the pressure of being surrounded by some of the world's great art and artists; maybe my expectations are too high; perhaps New York has had its moment in the sun; perhaps everyone's too busy shopping? Or maybe - just maybe - I haven't seen it yet.

I've seen clever exercises in storytelling, too-too much video, and the occasional glimmer of hope like the work of Geneva-based, French artist Vidya Gastaldon (pictured here, "Cœur de guru", 2005) now on show at the Swiss Institute. The one consolation: at least they serve nice drinks at openings.