The fourth edition of La Banda at Tappeto Volante is coming to an end this weekend and if you have yet to visit this lovingly layered group exhibition–NOW IS THE TIME! An ongoing creative family affair, La Banda first debut in 2021 a response to the socio-cultural disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is now a mainstay exhibition hosted by …
MASKED at Mooncalf: The Maxwell Deter Q&A.
During his milestone special, Bigger & Blacker, comedian Chris Rock once joked: “When you meet somebody for the first time, you’re not meeting them, you’re meeting their representative.” The joke itself has become an insightful classic that despite its bluntness and comical ire, it is actually rooted in a psychosocial philosophy that permeates society on a very real level. The …
Universe Backstory an Explosive Triumph by KIPNZ at DIANA NEW YORK.
For anyone who is a fan of puzzles and things which are unnecessary complex, Universe Backstory – on view at DIANA New York and presented by the Walton, NY-based KIPNZ gallery is a goldmine. Featuring works by conceptual painter Rhys Ziemba, narrative sculptor Paul Latislaw and indexical artist Annie Hayes, Universe Backstory features a suite of artworks that do anything …
heart beats dust Every Time: The Wendy White Q&A.
The astute shapes, the quirky but grounded palette, the almost off kilter arrangement of the pieces, it all congregates to create this ionic atmosphere that feels brilliantly charged–both condense and spacious all at once.
A Look Back On Bree Chapin’s Girl Dinner at Jutta Gallery.
Last week an expat returned to the Big Oyster to debut a show of monochromatic hot pink paintings that portray a surprising subtlety and calmness. The artist is Bree Chapin and she says “I am fascinated with the cultural implications of pink” and “I wrote this while sleep deprived in the back of a cab, lol”.
we’re just so glad you’re home at 81 Leonard: The Ophelia Arc Q&A.
Ophelia Arc’s work puts you in a chokehold. Her dramatically malformed knitted sculptures are perplexing as they are intriguing. It invokes feelings of awe and uneasiness–a perfect mixture when consuming art that is meant to move you.
Looking Anywhere But Here: Marguerite Wibaux’s ‘SEEN’ at The Locker Room.
For Marguerite Wibaux, seeing is a matter of intimacy—and intimacy has multiple levels and takes multiple forms. “Seen,” a show up at The Locker Room until May 5 is a show as much about how we perceive one another as it is about how we look past one another or willfully ignore what is before us.
An Ephemeral Forever: The Brittany DiMauro Q&A.
Another memory that serves me well is encountering DiMauro herself as she installed a piece at the corner of St. Marks and 2nd Avenue, the gravesite of our beloved Gem Spa. She was alert but kind. The work and the sincere display of its process brought people in and that gave the installation a certain communal charm.
Surviving Mortality: The Jacquelynn Perkins Q&A.
erkins’ intentions are admirable and quite liberating. Through her work, she is redefining not only what is to be a woman but fine tuning the definition of humanity and what it means to be human.
Lighthou5e Makes Some Serious Heart Decisions.
In his latest rap album, “Heart Decisions,” artist Lighthou5e explores the complexities of love and personal growth. Inspired by the turbulent times we live in, Lighthou5e delves into the battlefield of modern relationships, where love often takes a backseat to ego and self-interest. Through the allegorical story of Nigel and Charlise, the album takes listeners on a journey of emotional …
Talking to Pablo. | Shawn Hricz at Solas Studios.
1965, Summerville New Jersey, 11:30PM. Shawn Hricz is born half an hour too early, at least according to his mother. His father celebrates. He’ll be able to claim little Shawn on his taxes for the previous year. Mother had been hoping Shawn would snag the title of “First Baby of the Year” and all the accolades that come with it, …
The Last Days of Sarah Canfield’s “Reverb: Imagining the Invisible” at Mueller Art Gallery.
There is an enrapturing and mesmerizing element about Sarah Canfield‘s work that opens up the viewer eyes to more than what appears to be there. It also reveals a rather dissonant and sometime contemptuous relationship between nature and technology. A relationship that we have witnessed take place before our very eyes as it has shaped almost every facet of our …
Beyond the Mauve Zone: MaryKate Maher’s Daring Solo Exhibit with FORMah Gallery.
“Beyond the Mauve Zone” speaks to MaryKate Maher’s ability to leap into the unknown, to create chasms just beyond the visible in pastel hues and jewel tones that evokes a cherished, precious object linked to the viewer’s imagination.
Apply to Our FIRST Open Call: A(Muse)D Bouche!
Agency. Taste. Something to entertain. These are just some of the concepts embedded in A(Muse)D-Bouche, a jointly curated exhibit of small works in which the idea of muse is turned on its head: the muse in A(Muse)D-Bouche becomes the artist, reflecting back on the vision that shaped her/him in a format most easily digestible. Born from the vision of Magazine …
The Painstakingly Pleasant Task of Emoting Emotions: An Interview with Sophie-Yen Bretez.
Originally starting out in the business forum, Bretez ultimately came to the decision that she was in the wrong field. Although this is an oft encountered epiphany that is not specific only to her, Bretez did what many fail to do and eventually took on the daunting task of changing her life direction and focus.
Looking Back at Bradley Hart’s Evolution.
Bradley has been creating masterpieces out of bubble wrap for the past decade. That’s right, bubble wrap. He painstakingly injects the individual pockets of air with paint. The results are incredible. Now his work is really “popping off”…literally. The urge to pop bubble wrap is a universal one and the undisputed master of its use as an art supply has …
“Sanctuary” Offers Respite at The Clemente Soto Velez Cultural & Educational Center.
Works by Pamela Allen, Cecilia Andre, María Dusamp, Stephen Hilger, Guillermo Mena, LuLu Meng, Jeffrey Morabito, Frank Parga and Manju Shandler each produce windows through which their respective associations between material and place emerge fully formed.
A Night in the Life of Nas Leber.
Checking my phone, I collected my thoughts and reviewed the few facts about this evening I was sure of: I was early to this meeting, the meeting location was on this block, and I would be shadowing the Brooklyn-based artist, musician, and producer Nas Leber.
The Movement of Light and Cyberspace: An Interview with Daniel O’Toole.
Daniel is not limiting himself to paint on canvas; his latest work “Voices From the Void” is a tech-driven sound installation created with the help of a sizable team.
Making HERSTORY: Women Ruled at AIPAD’s The Photography Show.
Did galleries take their cue from the masterfully curated exhibition at the Met, “The New Woman Behind the Camera” from 2021?
Can I Kick It? Sculptor Shawn Farrow Laces Up.
Although Farrow utilizes some highly accurate design features, he also incorporates certain subtleties that makes his work more than just replicas.
Making Friends with Pajtim Osmanaj.
Pajtim Osmanaj was raised and educated in Kosovo, and lives and works in New York. His work grapples with discordant elements and reconciles them in ways that can be startling to an American eye.
Martín Touzón’s Dissolution Opens at Kates-Ferri Projects.
It was a frigid Friday night and the weather was nothing short of bone chilling; but Martin Touzon still managed to receive a warm reception with his debut solo exhibition, Dissolution, at Kates-Ferris Projects.
Adebunmi Gbadebo Displays Remains at Claire Oliver.
Remains from Adebunmi Gbadebo takes us on a journey of knowing. When you walk into Claire Oliver Gallery, a certain gravitas greets you at the door.
The Rebirth of Shahar Kramer: An Artist Who Found Herself Outside Herself.
Creativity can work in many ways. Times where it works from the inside out, times when it works from the outside in. In Shahar Kramer’s case, there was a shift that finds the young artist with a foot in both the former and the latter.
Interview: The Last Days of A Few Good Men.
There is something familiar about Patty Horing’s latest solo exhibition, A Few Good Men. Hosted by Anna Zorina Gallery, the exhibition greets you with a certain warmth.
The Red Skein: Swoon Breaks 12 Year Hiatus with New Book.
It is often said that great things take time and after a twelve year hiatus from publishing, renowned artist Swoon has returned with the must-have monograph, THE RED SKEIN.
Do Better: Ab-Soul Returns With A Chilling Reminder.
“Do Better” comes during a time of seasonal depression where most of us are ensnared in a not-so-tender trap of bad thoughts and low vibrations. Certain ideations lead to dreadful emotional dips and even self harm.
Sounds from the Garden: Ryan Davis Takes Us to Roselawn’s.
Adding yet another loving layer to his current solo exhibition, Warriors in the Garden , artist Ryan Davis recently debuted the track Roselawn’s Garden In Jeeseh .
Finding A Piece of Mind: A Form of Contemplation at Trotter & Sholer.
immediately invites one to get comfortable and stay a while. It is a thoughtful and tranquil exhibition that allows its audience a true moment to reflect.
The Standout Booths at Spring Break Art Show 2022 and Their Artists/Curators.
Summer is well on its way out and fall is nigh but Spring Break Art Fair is in full bloom.
Listening with Your Eyes: Downtown Stories at Colbo.
The venue was buzzing with a familiar vigor. It’s been awhile since the city has had a certain rhythm… a certain feel.
Warriors in the Garden Debuts Tonight!
“Better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.” An ancient proverb that rings true even in modern times, the words are a testament to maintaining peace while also being prepared to protect that peace when necessary. It is an existential duality that we all grapple with. Conflict is not to be glorified or normalized …
TOGETHER: A Joint Exhibition Featuring Marguerite Wibaux + Dhanashree Gadiyar.
As we hibernate in our respective homes, safe and sound but separated from one another, we cannot help but wonder when we will all be together again. Even when we emerge from confinement, we shuffle back and forth, our faces hidden from view… still disconnected. With all the masked faces that are out and about and the dreary weather that’s …
MEANWHILE… A Celebration of Resilience.
As the world sputters and stalls, the creative engines of 2020 still roar with an unrelenting fervor. Even beneath the momentary rubble, seeds of change grow and break new ground, giving birth to new life and new ideas. Curated by Akeem K. Duncan of Quiet Lunch and Jillian Mackintosh of Brilliant Champions, MEANWHILE…is an expansive group exhibition that focuses not …
Nostalgia, Excess and the Warholian Theory of Identity.
The symbiotic duo of Kuzma Vostrikov and Ajuan Song presents I’m Not Afraid to Die, a photography exhibition exploring existential pop identity, curated by Milk + Night. Featuring a selection of 20 photographs, I’m Not Afraid to Die delves into Warholian theory about identity, as well as society’s fixation with nostalgia, excess, and self-portraiture. The photo series is inspired by …
Sweet Megg Walks Us Under the Moonlight.
There is an air of nostalgia surrounding Sweet Meg’s Under the Moonlight. The album extends a hand and invites you for a stroll back in time through a warm soundscape rich with the sonic scents of love and wistfulness. Under the Moonlight is immersive. Steadfast but easy on the ears. It feels vintage without committing the sin of being outdated …
Homecoming: A Journey to the Source. | A Ventiko Story.
Phos Hilaron: From the Masses Rise the Saints by Ventiko debuted in 2018 at Chinatown Soup. The show was an exaltation of togetherness countering the current socio-political landscape in which she took photos of 100 people, or saints, where each saint write a prayer during the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency. She then created prayer candles of each saint …
Last Days of Hell Yes! by Tara Lewis at Lyons Wier Gallery
If you are in the Chelsea area this weekend we highly recommend that you make your way over to Lyons Wier Gallery to see Tara Lewis‘ solo exhibition, Hell Yes! Featuring dynamic portraits teeming with youth and vitality, this exhibition truly does pop. However, underneath all the teen spirit Lewis has embedded an underlying message in Hell Yes! that addresses …
Nichole Washington’s Rebellious Black Girl.
Hailing from Minnesota, painter Nichole Washington has been cutting her teeth since deciding to take a bite out of the Big Apple and is currently on the verge of debuting her first New York solo exhibition at Untitled Space in TriBeCa. Aptly titled Rebellious Black Girl, the exhibition is a milestone for Washington and a well-deserved opportunity to show Gotham’s …
VIDEO PREMIERE: YUS Asks “Do You Still?”
VIDEO PREMIERE – It’s been a year and change since YUS released the revised version of El Yunque and the project looks to be a gift that just keeps on giving. “Do You Still?” is a succinct love letter from the future that is addressed to a past love. The song and video have been well-aged, their concepts taking on …
Congruency at The Gallery.
“…a person is a fluid process, not a fixed and static entity; a flowing river of change, not a block of solid material; a continually changing constellation of potentialities, not a fixed quantity of traits.” Carl R. Rogers THE GALLERY is pleased to present Congruency, an exhibition that explores the attempt to achieve congruence in an unwieldy world. Objects have …
Shantell Martin Debuts First Artbook.
British artist Shantell Martin has been experiencing much success lately and has reached yet another milestone with the release of her first art book, Lines. A collaboration with Heni Publishing, the hardcover book is 240 pages long and contains up 175 illustrations. Lines will be available in March but is available for preorder now on the Heni website. A special …
Gelah Penn on Uneasy Terms
Undercurrent is pleased to present Uneasy Terms, a solo show by mid-career artist Gelah Penn. The exhibition will feature a 33-foot-long site-responsive installation, as well as monumental constructed drawings and small collages from two of the artist’s ongoing series, Stele and Notes on Clarissa (Volume I). Throughout her career, Gelah Penn has challenged artistic conventions and the traditional concept of …
Federico Guarascio: Mining the Senses through Film
Film Producer Federico Guarascio seeks to make the hidden apparent. His intuitive style of film production spans across both his art films and short documentaries, linking the human experience to a higher philosophical worldview. From his art film projects to his work as part of the Brooklyn Film Festival-winning team behind The Fourth Kingdom, Guarascio explores the diverse range of …