“UPRISE 2025: The Art of Resistance”
THE UNTITLED SPACE’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION
Presented in collaboration with Art4Equality
LIVE PERFORMANCE BY KATHERINE CROCKETT
MARCH 20, 2025
6PM – 9PM
THE UNTITLED SPACE
45 Lispenard Street NYC
The Untitled Space has announced a special live performance by dancer Katherine Crockett in celebration of the gallery’s 10th anniversary exhibition, “UPRISE 2025: The Art of Resistance”. The Untitled Space has marked a significant milestone with its 10th Anniversary exhibition, which is a powerful reflection on activism, resistance, and the fight for equality. Curated by founder Indira Cesarine, the exhibition opened on March 8th in honor of International Women’s Day and is on view throughout March for Women’s History Month, showcasing the work of 100 artists who confront some of the most urgent political and social issues of our time.
As part of this landmark exhibition, celebrated dancer and choreographer Katherine Crockett will present a live performance on March 20, 2025, at the gallery in Tribeca, New York, during an event from 6 PM to 9 PM.
Katherine Crockett, renowned for her remarkable career as a Principal dancer with The Martha Graham Dance Company, will take center stage in a performance that speaks directly to the themes of resistance and empowerment integral to UPRISE 2025. Crockett, a long-time collaborator with gallery founder, Indira Cesarine, brings her artistry to this momentous exhibition with a live work that embodies the intersection of dance and activism.
For over two decades, Crockett’s talent and passion for performance have made her a pivotal figure in contemporary dance. She has performed internationally, starring in various renowned productions including Queen of the Night, where she not only starred but also choreographed her role as The Queen. Her work has transcended the world of dance, as she starred opposite Cate Blanchett in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and performed alongside Mikhail Baryshnikov in the White Oak Dance Project. Crockett’s credentials extend to the fashion world, where she has graced the runways of Alexander McQueen and Prada, and her performances have been featured at prestigious events such as the Cannes Film Festival and the VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards.
Crockett’s work in UPRISE 2025 will take place within the immersive, multi-sensory environment created by the exhibition. UPRISE 2025 presents an expansive collection of works by artists who challenge the status quo, push boundaries, and explore themes of gender equality, racial justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and the fight against political extremism and authoritarianism. The exhibition, presented in collaboration with Art4Equality, is a celebration of the power of art as resistance, providing a space where creativity fuels activism and social change.
Since its inception, the gallery has featured over 50 exhibitions and presented the work of more than 500 artists—many of whom have used their platforms to to inspire and empower others while speaking out against political injustice, inequality, and oppression. UPRISE 2025 continues this legacy, bringing together artists whose work confronts the challenges of today’s social and political landscape and envisions a future rooted in justice, equality, and freedom. UPRISE 2025 provides a platform for artists who use their work to respond, resist, and reclaim their power.
The exhibition also marks a significant moment for The Untitled Space, which over the past decade has been dedicated to elevating voices that challenge oppression, inequality, and injustice. As a curator and advocate for social change, Cesarine has cultivated a gallery that champions underrepresented artists, using creative expression to address issues ranging from women’s rights and immigration justice to reproductive rights and the ongoing battle for LGBTQ+ equality.
In addition to Crockett’s live performance, “UPRISE 2025″ features an array of artworks from artists such as Jemima Kirke, Rose McGowan, Anna Delvey, Rebecca Batz, Reisha Perlmutter, Grace Graupe-Pillard, and others, reflecting the struggles of today while envisioning a future rooted in justice and equality. The exhibition serves as a platform for voices that are often silenced, providing an urgent call for collective action.
Katherine Crockett’s collaboration with The Untitled Space spans several years, including her participation in The Labyrinth exhibition, EDEN at the UN Plaza, and the HER FLAG project, which commemorated the centennial of women’s suffrage. Her work continues to push the boundaries of performance art, making her an ideal addition to the anniversary celebration of a gallery known for its commitment to social change.
UPRISE 2025 is more than just an exhibition; it’s a movement—a declaration of resilience and a testament to the enduring power of art as a tool for resistance. Join us on March 20, 2025, for Katherine Crockett’s performance, where she will take her place among the artists of today, empowering us to rise up and claim our collective power for justice, freedom, and equality.
UPRISE 2025 reflects on the gallery’s decade-long history of showcasing art that challenges societal norms and amplifies voices of resistance. The featured artists have been instrumental in creating a platform for art that speaks to the political, social, and personal struggles of our time through their inspirational and fearless visuals. The exhibition celebrates the gallery’s legacy as a space that has consistently championed activism, diversity, and social change through art.
FEATURED ARTISTS A-Z
Alanna Vanacore, Alayna Coverly, Alison Jackson, Alison Stinely, Andrew Soria, Ann Lewis, Anna Delvey, Anna Sampson, Anne Barlinckhoff, Annika Connor, Ashley Chew, Asia Stewart, Bria Fernandes, Brittany Maldonado, Caroline Wayne, Coco Dolle, Cole Witter, Dance Doyle, Delaney Conner, Dena Paige-Fischer, Donna Bassin, Elena Chestnykh, Fahren Feingold, Geoffrey Stein, Grace Graupe Pillard, Helena Calmfors, Indira Cesarine, Irina Lakshin, Iris Brosch, Isabel Sierra Aka The Love Whip, Jasmine De Silva, Jeana Eve Klein, Jemima Kirke, Joanna Grochowska, Joanna Pilarczyk, Jocelyn Braxton Armstrong, Jodie Herrera, Judy Polstra, Kat Toronto aka Miss Meatface, Kate Hush, Katherine Crockett, Katie Cercone, Katie Commodore, Katrina Majkut, Katya Zvereva, Kerry Lessard, Kestin Selwyn Cornwall, Kristin OConnor, Kristy Gordon, Leah Schrager, Leslie Sheryll, Linda Friedman Schmidt, Linda Obobaifo, Lindsay Gwinn Parker, Lisa Levy, Lola Jiblazee, Louise Campion, Lynn Bianchi, Mairi-Luise Tabbakh, Mary Tooley Parker, Melissa Zexter, Mia Brownell, Michael Rose, Michael Wolf, Michele Pred, Molly Crabapple, Moretti + Costello, Mz Icar, Nadine Robbins, Natalie White, Nick Rhodes, Orly Cogan, Polly Penrose, Rebecca Batz, Reisha Perlmutter, Robin Tewes, Rosa (Rose) McGowan, Rosemary Meza-DesPlas, Ruta Naujalyte, Rute Ventura, Sally Hewett, Sam Heydt, Sarah Blanchette, Sarah Maple, Shawnette George, Sophia Wallace, Sophie Goudman Peachey, Stephanie Hanes, Sunday Olaniyi, Suzanna Scott, Synchrodogs, Tara Lewis, Tracy Brown, Trina Merry, Valerie Carmet, Victoria de Lesseps, Victoria Selbach, Winnie van der Rijn, Zac Hacmon, Zach Grear
“At its core, “UPRISE 2025: The Art of Resistance,” is a powerful reflection of art’s enduring role in activism. This exhibition is deeply personal for me, as an artist, curator, and advocate for social change. It is an exploration of how art can be an act of protest, how it can inspire hope in the face of adversity, and foster solidarity in the fight for justice. At The Untitled Space, we’ve spent the last decade pushing boundaries, and this exhibition continues that legacy with urgency and purpose.
Katherine Crockett is a force of nature, and her performance in this exhibition will speak directly to the core of UPRISE 2025—the belief that art can be a powerful tool for resistance. This performance is a celebration of the power of creativity to ignite activism. I have worked with Katherine for nearly a decade, as she performed at some of our first exhibitions including “SHE INSPIRES” in collaboration with SHE SHOULD RUN, among many others. I am looking forward to her powerful live performance on March 20th and continuing to celebrate a decade of art, activism, and unwavering resistance at The Untitled Space.” – Curator Indira Cesarine
About The Untitled Space
The Untitled Space is a contemporary art gallery located in Tribeca, New York, founded by artist and curator Indira Cesarine in 2015. The gallery is dedicated to presenting thought-provoking exhibitions that challenge societal norms and amplify marginalized voices, with a particular emphasis on social justice, activism, and gender equality. The Untitled Space has established itself as a space where art intersects with culture, using creative expression to address pressing global issues through mediums of painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, video, and performance art. As the gallery celebrates its 10th anniversary, it continues to uphold its commitment to elevating artists who push boundaries and ignite conversations that spark change.
Press on The Untitled Space includes Vogue (US), Vogue Italia, Forbes, Newsweek, W Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Teen Vogue, New York Magazine, i-D Magazine, Dazed, Artnet, Artsy, Hyperallergic, Marie Claire, CNN Style, Huffington Post and The New York Times among many others.
About Katherine Crockett
Katherine Crockett is a NYC based performance artist. She was a Principal dancer in The Martha Graham Dance Company for 21 years. She has had works created for her by such diverse artists as Robert Wilson, Yvonne Rainer, Lucinda Childs, Martha Clarke, Richard Move, Larry Keigwin, Maureen Flemming-Odo, Anne B. Parsons, Susan Stroman and others. Crockett starred in and choreographed her role as the Queen in Off Broadway hit “Queen of the Night”. She danced as Cate Blanchett’s dancer double in the “Curious Case of Benjamin Button”. Crockett was a Guest soloist alongside Mikhail Baryshnikov in his White Oak Dance Project. Crockett has been televised performing Graham’s Appalachian Spring (PBS), Herodiade (PBS), and the iconic solo Lamentation (BBC). She also performed “Lamentation” as a guest artist for the “Return Festival” in Kosovo hosted by Vanessa Redgrave and UNICEF. Crockett was featured as Helen in the SITI Company’s production of Trojan Woman. Ms. Crockett is the lead actor of the feature film “Fall to Rise”.
She has performed and choreographed for special events and galas worldwide including the Cannes Film Festival with Dame Shirley Bassey, the VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards, the Gala of the Stars of the 21st century, The DAP Festival ,Park Avenue Armory Gala The FYC/ Vanity Fair Emmy’s special event for TNT’s “The Alienist”, Paramount Pictures Premiere party for “I Am The Night”, Ovation TV premiere special event for “Versaille”. Crockett choreographed The Cherry Orchard starring Ellen Burstyn at The Actors Studio and was featured in the runways of Alexander McQueen and Victoria’s Secret as well as dancing as the featured soloist for PRADASS2020 Shanghai. She has also created immersive performance experiences and events, such as “Fetish 67” for Steven Klein and Visionaire Magazine at Art Basel, “Cirque Du Nuit” for The Knot Gala, “Yellow Submarine,” an immersive cinema experience,” Down the Rabbit Hole” for TrueX/FOX, and several other projects collaborating with Comcast, House of Yes, Brooklyn Mirage, BBQ Films, Little Cinema, Brooklyn Museum, Park Avenue Armory, The National Arts Club as well as individual artists and private venues. Crockett’s dance film “Cloud Hidden” was selected for the Lincoln Center Dance On Camera Festival in 2021.
Crockett is currently the Creative Director/Choreographer for a permanent new immersive entertainment production at the Museum of Sex Miami .
About Art4Equality
Art4Equality is a nonprofit initiative launched in 2019 by Indira Cesarine, supporting art exhibitions, films, and public art projects that center on themes of equality, with a focus on female-identifying artists and their allies. The mission of Art4Equality is to create empowering artwork and exhibitions that can impact social change, raise awareness, and inspire communities. Additionally, the initiative provides mentorship opportunities for artists and facilitates special programming such as panel discussions, performances, and educational events, all aimed at promoting equality and inclusivity in the arts. Art4Equality is a sponsored initiative of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit 501(c)(3) arts service organization, dedicated to supporting innovative and impactful arts programming that fosters inclusivity and community engagement.
About Indira Cesarine
Indira Cesarine is an artist, curator, and founder of The Untitled Space gallery in Tribeca, NY, Art4Equality a non-profit initiative supporting equality in the arts, and celebrated media publication The Untitled Magazine. As an advocate for social change, Cesarine uses her platform to promote activism and equality through art. Her curatorial vision has shaped The Untitled Space into one of New York’s leading contemporary art galleries, known for its commitment to underrepresented voices and critical engagement with the issues of our time. Through both The Untitled Space and Art4Equality, Cesarine has created a lasting legacy in the world of contemporary art, empowering artists to use their work as a tool for transformation and social justice. Her artwork has been featured internationally at many galleries, museums, and art fairs, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Watermill Center, Hudson Valley MOCA, Mattatuck Museum, French Embassy Cultural Center, Art Basel Miami, SCOPE Art Fair, Cannes Film Festival, and SPRING/BREAK Art Show to name a few. She has additionally been featured internationally in publications including The New York Times, American Vogue, Vogue Italia, Forbes, Newsweek, W Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, i-D, Dazed, New York Magazine, and The Huffington Post among many others.
