Hunter Biden's art show has officially opened in New York City, with industry observers and ethics experts eagerly watching to see who purchases the $500,000 canvasses.
The president's son, 51, is making his debut as a professional artist at the Georges Berges Gallery in the SoHo district of Manhattan.
Anyone wanting to see the 15 works of art must make an appointment, and be vetted in advance.
The show opened on Saturday. It was unclear how long the exhibition would last, but the gallery website said that another artist was launching their own show on the site on November 18.
Biden's wife, Melissa Cohen, a South African documentary maker, was spotted at the gallery on Saturday. On Sunday, only three people went to see the works.
The Georges Berges Gallery in SoHo has opened its exhibition of 15 paintings by Hunter Biden, the son of the president
Biden, 51, took up art as a way to help him in his recovery from addition to alcohol and drugs
The show in Manhattan marks Biden's debut as a professional artist, and has caused significant controversy and fears about ethics. Critics say that anyone wanting to endear themselves to the first family could buy Biden's paintings
Biden works on canvas, yup paper, wood, and metal. He then uses oil, acrylic, and ink
Biden, a Yale-educated lawyer, has had several different careers. He famously served on the board of Ukrainian energy firm Burisma, despite lacking any relevant experience, sparking criticism of him for using his father's position to boost his own wealth and influence
When asked if there would be a formal opening of the show, Berges, who currently represents 16 artists, told The New York Post: 'I don't know.'
Biden is described on Berges' website as 'a lawyer by profession' who 'now devotes his energies to the creative arts, bringing innumerable experiences to bear.'
The gallery states: 'The results are powerful and impactful paintings ranging from photogenic to mixed media to the abstract.
Hunter, left with his father and the White House claim not to know who is buying his paintings, amid fears the sales could be used to try and gain influence within the White House
'His chosen substrates are canvas, yup paper, wood, and metal on which he affixes
