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Month: May 2017

BOSTON CALLING 2017 WAS A FESTIVAL OF EPIC PROPORTIONS

For the last four years in Boston, Memorial Day weekend has marked the city's most vibrant musical affair known as Boston Calling. The annual three day festival - which boasts an impressive slew of past performers that include Kendrick Lamar, Beck, Janelle Monae and The National - made the major move from downtown at Boston's…

JEFF KOONS INSTALLS ‘SEATED BALLERINA’ IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER

Contemporary artist Jeff Koons has an inflatable ballerina on display at the Rockefeller Center in New York City. The 45-foot-high art installation is hosted by Tishman Speyer, but will only be on display until Friday, June 2nd. The piece is part of Koon’s "Antiquity" series and is called “Seated Ballerina,” which was inspired by a small…

JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT “UNTITLED” PAINTING SELLS FOR OVER $110MILLION

Jean-Michel Basquiat became a legendary artist on May 18th when the deceased painter’s work, “Untitled,” sold for $110.5 million at a Sotheby's postwar and contemporary auction. The auction spanned 10 minutes as the prices soared higher and higher. This price is the highest sum ever paid at auction for an American artist, a record Andy Warhol…

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NY DESIGN WEEK KICKS OFF WITH EVENTS INCLUDING PROPERTY’S LATEST COLLECTION LAUNCH

On May 18th, PROPERTY launched new collections as part of New York Design Week at the PROPERTY Tribeca Flagship Showroom. The first collection is called, “NOCTURNAL,” a new lighting collection designed by Sabrina Schilcher. The show also featured new furniture and accessories from the Milan design company, PULPO. The collection features ceramic tables and bowls…

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE ‘SHE INSPIRES’ ARTIST TALK AT THE UNTITLED SPACE

On May 16th, The Untitled Space gallery presented a panel discussion for the SHE INSPIRES group exhibition. The exhibit, curated by gallery director and artist Indira Cesarine, features the work of 60 contemporary artists with works honoring inspirational women. A She Should Run ambassador as well as ten artists from the exhibit shared insights behind their…

REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS UNDER TRUMP’S PRESIDENCY

Women have been protesting in the streets with signs that say, “My body, my choice,” “Women’s rights are human rights,” “I am a woman not a womb” and “Want fewer abortions? Support Planned Parenthood.” More women are growing concerned about their reproductive rights since Donald J. Trump was elected president in November. Planned Parenthood reported…

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VENICE BIENNALE 2017 WITH THE CULTURALLY CURIOUS NOMAD

Being a notorious culturally curious Nomad, there are a few cultural gatherings I look forward to on the social calendar. From my favorite art, film, music, fashion and architecture events, the Venice Biennale definitely wins hands down. Every two years, a group of friends that are mostly artists, collectors and dealers, and I (who just like to…

THE 2017 VENICE BIENNALE – VIVA ARTE VIVA

The 57th Venice Biennale, Viva Arte Viva, opens up a world of contemporary art in a city rich with history. There are 86 national participants displayed in the historic pavilions at the Giardini, the Arsenale and in the city center. The 2017 Venice Biennale features the work of 120 artists from 51 countries. There are first time appearances of…

GOTHAM CARES RAISES FUNDS FOR SYRIAN REFUGEE CRISIS WITH GALA BENEFIT

On May 8th New York City fashionistas and creatives joined founder of Gotham Cares, Ammar Moiz, along with the Médecins Sans Frontières and the International Rescue Committee for a gala fundraising benefit at Cipriani Ballroom in downtown Manhattan to raise funds for the Syrian refugee crisis. The chic crowd was joined by Seth Herzog who was…

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KATHERINE CROCKETT PERFORMS ‘METAMORPHOSIS’ IN CELEBRATION OF EXHIBIT ‘SHE INSPIRES’ AT THE UNTITLED SPACE

In celebration of exhibit SHE INSPIRES, renowned dancer and performance artist Katherine Crockett performed a special tribute to Martha Graham titled "Metamorphosis” on May 9th with visuals by multimedia artist Laura Weyl and live vocals by Daisy Press. Crockett is a former principal dancer with The Martha Graham Dance Company. She has performed with Mikhail Baryshnikov as a guest soloist with…

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FRIEZE NY 2017 HIGHLIGHTS

From May 5 - 7, art lovers in NYC flocked to Randall's Island for the sixth edition of Frieze New York! The Untitled Magazine paid a visit to the fair and scoped out the best and brightest in contemporary art. Check out our exclusive gallery above and read on for more information about this year's Frieze. Although it has…

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‘SHE INSPIRES’ EXHIBIT HONORS FEMALE HEROES – VIEW HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE OPENING

SHE INSPIRES A Group Exhibition Curated by Indira Cesarine A Portion of Proceeds to Benefit She Should Run EXHIBITION ON VIEW MAY 3 – 20, 2017 THE UNTITLED SPACE
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NYC 10013 On May 2nd the opening of SHE INSPIRES at The Untitled Space  empowered and educated gallery goers by putting the focus on the women who…

PLANNED PARENTHOOD CELEBRATES 100 YEARS AND HONORS HILLARY CLINTON

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM9XaxZMU1U On May 2nd, Planned Parenthood celebrated 100 years with a star-studded centennial gala that featured the one-and-only Hillary Clinton and honored Shonda Rhimes. Meryl Streep, America Ferrera, Tina Fey, Julianne Moore, Annette Bening, Diane von Furstenberg, and many other PP supporters all showed up to see comedian Chelsea Handler open the event with a…

AI WEIWEI, HERZOG AND MEURON PUT BIG BROTHER IN A BELOVED FAIRY TALE

Hansel & Gretel | Ai Weiwei, Jacques Herzog & Pierre de Meuron Park Avenue Armory June 7 - August 6, 2017 Having been surveilled and put under house arrest by the Chinese Government, artist/activist Ai Weiwei is no stranger to Big Brother. Next month, he channels his experience into a new project. For the upcoming…

PROJECTART RAISES $150,000 FOR ARTS EDUCATION

In the United States more than four-million elementary school students do not have access to arts education. Studies show that this can have a detrimental domino affect on school progress for years to come. That’s where ProjectArt comes in! The non-profit organization places after school art classes in public libraries in low income communities across…

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