Author Archives: jolanta
Rock Hound Swap Meet curated by Randy Wray
junior projects Rock Hound Swap Meet curated by Randy Wray David Altmejd, Rachel Beach, Ernesto Burgos, Jennifer Paige Cohen, Guy C. Corriero, Carl D’Alvia, Raul De Nieves, Joanne Greenbaum, Hilary Harnischfeger, Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Pam Lins, Jo Nigoghossian, Michelle Segre, Arlene Shechet, Arthur Simms, Alan Wiener, Brian Willmont and Randy Wray. July 9 – […]
Rá Artist-Designer
Rá is a 30-year-old artist who paints and meets International Celebrities. In 2012, Rick Ross featured a portrait of himself painted by Rá in his music video “Cake Remix” Feat Rihanna. Rá has painted and met the likes of 50 cent, Wiz Khalifa, Drake, David Guetta, Ryan Leslie, Mac Miller, Stalley, Cassie, Tarrus Riley, and […]
‘You’re Not A Real Dj Unless You Play Vinyl’ – Technology And Formats – The Progression Of Dance Music And Dj Culture
By Ed Montano for a publication of the Association for the Study of the Art of Record Production Introduction Drawing on ethnographic research I conducted into the Sydney commercial house music scene between 2002 and 2007, this article explores some of the issues that have arisen in recent years in regard to the changes in […]
Christo invites public to walk on water
Artist best known for wrapping Reichstag turns his attention to creating paths in Italian lake The New York-based, Bulgarian artist Christo is to create three kilometres of shimmering yellow walkways on Lake Iseo in Italy that will link two of its islands to the mainland for the first time. The nylon paths will branch out […]
Europe’s first techno museum to open in Germany
The Germans have done it again. Known the world over as being true pioneers of techno, a museum dedicated to the genre is now set to open in Frankfurt. More than just a gallery, The Museum of Modern Electronic Music (MOMEM) is the brainchild of DJ Andreas Tomalla (aka TALLA 2XLC), who actually invented the word “techno,” […]
Yoko Ono: One Woman Show, 1960–1971
NEWS May 17–September 7, 2015 The International Council of The Museum of Modern Art Exhibition Gallery, sixth floor. The Museum of Modern Art presents its first exhibition dedicated exclusively to the work of Yoko Ono, taking as its point of departure the artist’s unofficial MoMA debut in late 1971. At that time, Ono advertised her […]
Art Auction Featuring Harif Guzman, Robert Szot & Others benefits kids art program in Brooklyn
New York, NY – Some 200 art-loving supporters celebrated the SCO/Family Dynamics 5th Annual Art Auction & Cocktail Party on April 28th at Site/109 in Manhattan. The successful sale of 26 pieces of artwork by local and nationally-renowned artists at live and silent auctions raised critical funds for SCO/Family Dynamics’ after-school art programming, which serves […]
“Supporting the community of East Harlem through the arts for over 40 years”
“Rhythms of Social Consciousness” Curated by Nitza Tufiño & Marcos Dimas Tribute to: Amiri Baraka Hosted by Sam Diaz Guest Poets: Bobby Gonzalez & Jani RoseSat May 9th 3-6pm Tato Laviera Hosted by Seri Colon Guest Poets: Maria Aponte & Not4prophet To commemorate national poetry month ”The Rhythms of Social Consciousness” celebrates poets […]
The Perfect Wife by Emmy Award Winner Karen L. Lewis
The Perfect Wife by Emmy Award Winner Karen L. Lewis Plays May 1-16th at the 4th Street Theatre Ivy Theatre Company presents The Perfect Wife, by Karen L. Lewis, directed by Audrey Alford. This limited engagement begin May 1st at the 4th Street Theatre: 83 East 4th Street. Perfect Daughter… Perfect Sister… With her family’s […]
Marilyn Minter: Pretty/Dirty
Brown Foundation Gallery On View: April 18 – August 2, 2015 Contemporary Arts Museum Houston For over three decades Marilyn Minter has produced lush paintings, photographs, and videos that vividly manifest our culture’s complex and contradictory emotions around the feminine body and beauty. Her unique works—from the oversized paintings of makeup-laden lips and eyes to soiled […]
