Celebrated body paint artist Trina Merry presented her powerful exhibit and live performance "Objectified" on November 14th at The Untitled Space. The exhibition (on view through November 16th) and performance was curated by gallery director Indira Cesarine and the opening coincided with Tribeca Art + Culture Night. Throughout the night, models covered head-to-toe in body…
"A Body of Work" November 8 - 19th 323 Canal St. New York, NY "A Body of Work," features twelve contemporary female artists whose work engages with the representation of the female form in art. The shape of women's bodies, specifically when nude, has long been a key part of art history. This exhibition seeks…
Diego Chara - Photography by Jady Bates Grooming by @cherrybombcreations
“Techno unites us,” says one sign that a protestor in Lebanon holds up to the night sky as hundreds of people gather in Martyrs’ Square in Beirut. Nationwide protests in Lebanon began last month as a response to the government’s lack of initiative in finding solutions to the economic crisis, the worst since the end…
The 2019 edition of the Guggenheim International Gala was held on November 13 and 14. Both evenings celebrated the 60th anniversary of the museum’s Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building and its recent inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The evenings honored four individuals who have historic affiliations with the Guggenheim: Frank Gehry, the preeminent architect…
"Vida Americana: Mexican Muralists Remake American Art, 1925–1945" February 17 - May 17, 2020 The Whitney Museum Mexico underwent a radical cultural transformation at the end of its Revolution in 1920. A new relationship between art and the public was established, giving rise to art that spoke directly to the people about social justice and…
Last month, Banksy’s ‘Devolved Parliament’ sold for $12.1 million at Sotheby’s, making him one of the world’s most expensive street artists (without a commission to show for it). However, if your wallet boasts of anything upwards of €10, you can bring home a ‘Banksy’ too. The infamous graffiti artist has made his work accessible (again)…
About Time: Fashion and Duration On view: May 7th - September 7th, 2020 The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 5th Ave. New York, NY The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced the theme for their Costume Institute exhibition coming in 2020, called About Time: Fashion and Duration. A century and a half of fashion history will…
As we dive into a new era of inclusivity, the LGBTQ community is finally getting the attention and recognition it deserves - most prominently in the fashion/modeling scenes. We are in the midst of a groundbreaking milestone for models. African-American model Donyale Luna paved the way for this anti-discrimination movement after appearing on the cover…
Photographer: Evan Lee Stylist: Alexander Garcia Makeup: Yoshie Kubota Hair: Brian Casey Model: Zaira Gonzales Fashion Assistant: Aleksander Steinvoll Fashion Intern: Zorro
“BODY BEAUTIFUL” A Group Show Curated by Indira Cesarine A Portion of Proceeds to Support Art4Equality OPENING RECEPTION: November 21, 2019 VIP Preview (by invitation): 4pm – 6pm Opening Reception: 6pm - 9pm RSVP events@untitled-space.com EXHIBITION ON VIEW November 21 – December 14, 2019 THE UNTITLED SPACE 45 Lispenard Street, NYC 10013 “Since the emergence…
BRIC Gala Thursday, November 7th, 2019 Knockdown Center, 52-19 Flushing Ave Queens, NYC On Thursday, November 7th, BRIC hosted its annual gala to honor the Colene Brown Artist Prize recipients, including Manuel Acevedo, Nicole Awai, Xenobia Bailey, Nona Faustine, Alicia Grullón, Baseera Khan, Heidi Lau, Christopher Myers, Judith Simonian, and Kennedy Yanko. BRIC is Brooklyn's…
Five decades ago, Lina Wertmüller became the first woman ever to be nominated for an Oscars category that was almost entirely monopolized by white men. Only four other women were nominated for ‘Best Director’ in subsequent years, and Lina made history with her 1975 movie, Seven Beauties. On October 27 this year, Wertmüller was awarded…
TRINA MERRY “OBJECTIFIED” A Performance & Exhibition Curated by Indira Cesarine OPENING RECEPTION / PERFORMANCE November 14, 2019 6pm – 8pm RSVP events@untitled-space.com EXHIBITION ON VIEW November 14 – November 16, 2019 THE UNTITLED SPACE 45 Lispenard Street NYC 10013 The Untitled Space will be presenting a one-night-only live performance by celebrated camouflage body painting…
ARTWALK NY 2019 Monday, November 18, 2019 Spring Studios 50 Varick St, NYC 6:30 PM Silent Auction 8:00 PM Live Auction The 25th edition of ARTWALK NY will take place November 18, 2019 at Spring Studios with a silent auction at 6:30 followed by a live auction at 8:00 pm. This year's event will celebrate…
The female nipple, an unlikely hero of the censorship movement, is under scrutiny yet again. Last week, the Facebook and Instagram office hosted a debate over the controversial body part, with 20 assorted members of the art community - which was long overdue. Director Lina Esco’s film Free The Nipple unleashed a movement much bigger…
Photography: Jeff Mikkelson Makeup: Sokphalla Ban Models: Ella Wong with Elite and Snow Dollkinson with Silent.
Reproductive Rights Film Festival November 8th - 9th The Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY The Brooklyn Museum introduces a film festival devoted to reproductive rights, a highly politicized topic in 2019. It's been more than 4 decades since Roe v. Wade passed, and yet the conversation surrounding a women's right to choose if,…
NewFest, New York's LGBTQ film festival, announced the winners of their audience awards, as well as juried narrative, documentary, and short film awards. This year was the 31st edition of the festival and took place from October 23rd-29th. NewFest Executive Director David Hatkoff and Director of Programming Nick McCarthy announced the winners on Tuesday. Jurors…
Our eyes are on rising talent Corey Harper who will be hitting the charts sooner than later. He has been compared to John Mayer endlessly for their similar heartfelt folk-inclined ballads and has opened arena shows for mega-pop sensations Justin Bieber and Niall Horan. Harper has been in the spotlight lately, not just for his…
