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…
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“A BODY OF WORK” FEATURING 12 FEMALE ARTISTS ON VIEW AT WALLPLAY ON CANAL THROUGH NOVEMBER 19TH
"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…
CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS PERFORMS AT THE GUGGENHEIM INTERNATIONAL GALA IN CELEBRATION OF THE MUSEUM’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY
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…
THE WHITNEY TO PRESENT “VIDA AMERICANA: MEXICAN MURALISTS REMAKE AMERICAN ART 1925-1945”
"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…
BANKSY’S ONGOING WAR WITH ART COLLECTORS TAKES A NEW DIGITAL FORM
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)…
“BODY BEAUTIFUL” A GROUP SHOW OF 50 ARTISTS CELEBRATING BODY POSITIVITY TO OPEN AT THE UNTITLED SPACE
“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…
TRINA MERRY “OBJECTIFIED” PERFORMANCE + EXHIBITION TO OPEN AT THE UNTITLED SPACE NOVEMBER 14TH
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…
THE 25TH EDITION OF ARTWALK NY TO HONOR ARTIST KATHERINE BERNHARDT – PREVIEW THE ART AUCTION
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…
INSTAGRAM IS IN TALKS TO FREE THE NIPPLE WITH THE ARTISTS IT CENSORED
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…
IFPDA FINE ART PRINT FAIR 2019
IFPDA Fine Art Print Fair October 23-27, 2019 River Pavillion - Javlts Center 11 Avenue at 35th St October 23rd marked the beginning of the IFPDA Fine Art Print Fair, a 5-day long festival devoted to the rich history of printmaking. This is the 28th year of the festival celebrating 500 years of the art…
THE MET TO CELEBRATE ITS 150TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2020
The Metropolitan Museum of Art recently announced the critical components of its upcoming 150th-anniversary celebration in 2020, which include significant gifts of art from around the world. Exhibitions and dynamic programs examine art, history, and culture, engaging The Met's local and global communities. Highlights of the year include the exhibition "Making The Met," 1870–2020, the…
INDEPENDENT CURATORS INTERNATIONAL BENEFIT AND GALA 2019
On October 21, 2019, Independent Curators International (ICI) celebrated forty-four years of curatorial excellence and innovation with its annual Benefit & Auction, honoring Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo. Both the silent and live auctions were successful, bringing in $500,000, which will go towards ICI’s ongoing programs in contemporary art around the globe. ICI partnered with Artsy…
THE MET DISPLAYS HISTORY OF PRINTMAKING AT RENAISSANCE OF ETCHING EXHIBIT
The Renaissance of Etching On view: October 23, 2019–January 20, 2020 The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue, NYC This winter The Metropolitan Museum of Art will showcase a new exhibition that highlights the history of early printmaking and the art of etching. The new exhibit, titled "The Renaissance of Etching," will cover six…
CAROLINE WAYNE GRAPPLES WITH SEXUAL TRAUMA IN NEW EXHIBIT “GROWN CYCLONE”
Caroline Wayne: Grown Cyclone On view: November 15th- December 22nd, 2019 A.I.R Gallery, NYC 155 Plymouth St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Brooklyn based artist and essayist Caroline Wayne brings a fresh approach to healing from abuse in an immersive solo exhibit, "Grown Cyclone." The collection is on view at A.I.R Gallery beginning November 15th through the…
NEW HIGH LINE INSTALLATION BRINGS AWARENESS TO PRISON REFORM
Hank Willis Thomas and Dr. Baz Dreisinger: The Writing on the Wall On view: October 31 – November 10 The High Line NYC A new art installation is coming to the High Line at the end of October, highlighting international justice reform. Titled The Writing on The Wall, the exhibit will display essays, poems, letters,…
NEW YORK ACADEMY OF ART + SOTHEBY’S CELEBRATE “TAKE HOME A NUDE” ART PARTY + AUCTION
On Tuesday October 15th, the 28th annual edition of Take Home a Nude Auction & Benefit took place in the Sotheby’s newly remodeled main hall in NYC with tequila cocktails, dinner, and a party. Presented by New York Academy of Art and Sotheby's, and honoring painter Dana Schutz, this year’s event was a tremendous success…
THE MOMA REVEALS FRESH MUSEUM EXPERIENCE WITH REOPENING
New York's Museum of Modern Art reopened on October 20th after being closed for nearly four months. The $400 million put into the renovation went towards more extensive galleries, live performance spaces, more dining options, and a fresh new store. The extra 40,000 square feet of space means more room for the three million visitors…
FIAC ART FAIR RETURNS TO PARIS FOR ITS 46TH EDITION
FIAC 2019 October 17-20, 2019 Grand Palais, Petit Palais & Hors les Murs Paris, France The 46th edition of FIAC will be held in the Grand Palais in Paris from October 17-20, 2019, and will host 197 curated galleries specializing in modern and contemporary art. The 2019 Art Fair is an opportunity for the public…
JUDY CHICAGO’S LATEST EXHIBIT AT SALON 94 TACKLES ANIMAL EXTINCTION
The incredibly talented feminist artist Judy Chicago is sharing exciting work with NYC in the weeks to come. On October 18th, her exhibit Judy Chicago: Picturing Extinction; Studies for The End will be at Salon 94 Freemans, with an opening reception from 6-8 pm. The collection will be on view until November 2nd. The Freeman…
EXHIBIT ON THE LEGENDARY STUDIO 54 TO HIT THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM NEXT SPRING
Mark your calendars! The Brooklyn Museum has an exciting exhibit coming up in March 2020 that is certain to draw a crowd as huge as the legendary night club on display. The subject is the iconic Studio 54, which opened in 1977 and quickly became a staple of New York City nightlife. People from all…