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Myrlande Constant's Elevated Realms of Folk Art at Fort Gansevoort Gallery

February 23, 2023

Fort Gansevoort Gallery at the Meatpacking district opens Drapo, the solo show of renowned Haitian artist Myrlande Constant, synonymous for her impressive textile works that are hand-beaded and embroidered with sequins.

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Maya Lin Honored as the 29th Annual Crystal Award Recipient

February 23, 2023

Lin's work, which includes sculpture, architecture, and environmental art, has been recognized for its ability to create a sense of connection between people and the natural world. Her upcoming exhibition in Seoul is expected to showcase her unique vision and inspire a new generation of artists and designers to consider the social impact of their work.

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Shaky Opinions on Hank Willis Thomas’ Boston Sculpture Questions Judgement

January 18, 2023

If you know anything about Hank Willis Thomas’ conceptualist approach to his work, which has been shown internationally, one would likely recognize that this is not his first rodeo working with human forms to tackle themes of racism and popular culture. See Unity near the Brooklyn Bridge as...

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Tchotchke Gallery Opens New Space in Brooklyn

February 23, 2023

Tchotchke Gallery Opens New Space in Brooklyn with inaugural exhibition "Homecoming" featuring represented artists Josiah Ellner, Debora Koo, Elena Redmond, and Rachael Tarravechia.

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British artist Stuart Semple Confronts Pantone’s Color of the Year with the People’s Choice

February 7, 2023

Artist and activist Stuart Semple, known to have produced the better blackest of black colors than Anish Kapoor, has launched a new campaign called Viva Meh-genta in response to Pantone's declaration that Viva Magenta will be the color of the year for 2023.

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Fast One: Best of Miami Art Week

December 3, 2022

With a wide range of happenings and shows by prominent international artists as well as underrated artists, Art Week in Miami during Art Basel’s 20th anniversary felt like a restart...

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Art Amusement Park Luna Luna Returns With A Multi-City Tour

November 27, 2022

When the Austrian artist André Heller unveiled Luna Luna in the summer of 1987 in Hamburg, Germany, the expectations were grand. Envisioned as the first art-themed traveling amusement park...

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Gianna Reisen's Play Time at the NYCB Dons A Spectacle Production with Solange Knowles and Alejandro Palomo

November 2, 2022

The Fall Fashion Gala, which is said to have raised $3.4 million, brought a fantastic collaboration between choreographer and dancer Gianna Reisen...

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Jose Dávila's Grava Suelta premieres at OMR, Mexico City

October 29, 2022

Jose Dávila, a Mexican artist who has exhibited internationally, will present his fourth solo exhibition, "Grava Suelta," at OMR, Mexico City next week through December 22nd, 2022. The Mexican artist proposes a graphic presentation...

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Everything, Everywhere and more with Alteronce Gumby

October 11, 2022

Earlier this year, I caught up with abstract artist Alteronce Gumby while en route to LA, following the closing of his latest solo presentation in Mexico City's Zona Maco. A body of work fueled by his continuous exploration of the color...

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Galerie Templon Moves To NYC With Inaugural Show Of Omar Ba

September 9, 2022

Galerie Templon opens its new space in the Chelsea Art District. Led by Mathieu Templon, son of Daniel Templon, who closely collaborates with rising star Senegalese artist Omar Ba...

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A Tribute to Virgil Abloh Through Music and Art

August 16, 2022

Last November, at the sudden passing of designer Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton presented a commemorative showcase of some of the designer's final creations and the Spring-Summer 2022 Collection in Miami. The show included a video written in what feels like...

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5 Questions With Ghanaian Artist, Gideon Appah At Triennale de Milano

August 4, 2022

In the 23rd International Exhibition at Triennale de Milano in Milan, Italy, Gideon Appah will represent the Ghana Pavilion. Through December 11, 2022, the exhibition named "Unknown Unknowns: An Introduction to Mysteries"...

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KidSuper Reimagines an Auction House as It's First Official In-Person Show of Paris Fashion Week

July 18, 2022

For the Spring Summer 2023 season at Paris Fashion Week, KidSuper debuted "Breathing Life Into The Inanimate," a live auction presided over by Lydia Fenet, Benefit Auctioneer at Christie's Auction House...

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Oli Epp's Don't You Want Somebody To Love? At Perrotin Gallery

July 13, 2022

First solo exhibition by Oli Epp, which debuted at Perrotin Gallery in New York, included new works that throb with conflicting emotions. The exhibition's name, Don't You Want Somebody to Love?, is borrowed from...

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