because of rumors of an affair between Schifter and Marden’s husband, the 72-year-old abstract artist Brice Marden. Upon seeing this, the assembled crowd of diners reportedly burst into applause.

Travel Diaries brings together creations by Francesco Clemente, Brice Marden, Helen Marden, and Julian Schnabel. The 27 paintings, selected by curator Vito Schnabel, focuses on the artists ...