Caitlin Hackett’s “In Memory” Limited Edition Prints Available
Samantha Levin Fine Art is pleased to offer limited edition prints of one of artist Caitlin Hackett’s most popular paintings, “In Memory.” There are two editions available. Details inside.
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Excellent Exhibitions Abroad and Away | Anagnorisis Picks
On my blog, I usually like to focus on what’s going on in New York and its nearby areas, not only because I’m selfish and live...
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Artful Weekend Plans | Anagnorisis Picks
This weekend is going to be a wonderful one for the arts – there’s a lot going on and I won’t be able to come close to touching upon most of it. This is the second of the two art fair seasons in New York, so beyond the various art fairs to attend, there are also lots of events and exhibitions planned in concurrence. Here are my recommendations for the weekend along with links to a couple of other more comprehensive guides.
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Die Wunderkammer; Objects of Virtue | Babble Report
Thanks to the generosity of artist Lori Field, I recently had the pleasure of attending the VIP opening of a new exhibition, Die Wunderkammer; Objects of Virtue. Curated by Jason Patrick Voegele and Keith Schweitzer of Republic Worldwide this wondrous exhibition is installed at a new gallery called The Lodge at 131 Chrystie Street in New York City.
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Rooms | An Art Collector’s Pop Up Exhibition
Collector and curator, Avi Gitler, who has collected artwork from around the world, talks a little about his love for art and invites you to view his current pop up exhibition in New York's TriBeCa district.
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Oh No! It’s Armory Week!
New York Armory week is about to begin again in a couple of days (or tonight in some cases). The world is about to descend upon a myriad of art exhibits in little 200 sq foot galleries over the course of the coming weekend. Recommendations, including the rogue (UN)Fair, within!
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Art New York This Week | Anagnorisis Picks
It would seem that you all preferred my periodic art show picks emails over my glitchy calendar. Well, I suppose I don't blame you. So, here are my picks for this week - mostly what I'll be going to this very Saturday, February 23rd, including an exhibition all about scent.
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Babble Report | New Prints by Nicoletta Ceccoli
Nicoletta Ceccoli‘s porcelain creatures, in their odd, sticky-sweet surroundings seem a bit like illustrations for children’s books. The artist’s palette of childhood pastels and ghostly whites, softly rendered into gentle forms, are nurturing and inviting. This lure gives way quickly, revealing the uncanny, visceral qualities of her creatures’ gestures and facial expressions, belying their innocence and emotively exploring the confusion of adulthood. They are, in their surreality, uncomfortably real.
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O+ Prognosis is Excellent!
Almost 2,000 people attended the 3rd Annual O+ Festival held in the Historic Stockade District of Uptown Kingston from October 5th through 7th this year. Amazing coverage for this groundbreaking event helped to make this year a tremendous success. All of the money raised goes toward the provision of medical supplies for the event. For more information on O+ or to learn how to become involved next year, please visit: www.opositivefestival.org
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Babble Report | Huff and Puff…
I'm happy to report that many galleries have survived without damage and will be open for business as of this week. Life goes on. If you're in New York and can make it out, please show these artists your support. This is a status list of Manhattan exhibitions that have been interrupted by the storm.
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Swept Away
Thanks to Hurricane Sandy, New York is going to have to get used to a new way of life. Beneath the gargantuan problem that its subways have never been flooded this extensively before, and its beachfronts have largely been safe from floods until now, it’s art market bubble may have just burst. New York and its inhabitants are tough folk. We'll be fine...just different. Links to info on gallery damage inside.
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Fantasy Comes in All Colors
When artist Caitlin Hackett told me she'd been hired by the Folio Society, a publisher of fancy hardcover books from England, to illustrate a recreation of the old Lilac Fairy Book, I was, needless to say, just a little excited. Finally, after months of hard work, Caity announced today that the book is available for purchase.
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Babble Report | Paul Romano’s “Little Battle” at Articulated Gallery
Philadelphia artist, Paul Romano's exciting solo exhibition Little Battle is a series of pieces that utilize an eclectic combination of symbols to explore the day to day challenges we endure. It is an exhibition of love and loss, hope and growth. Read more to see the lovely video LEVELER media made of the artist in his studio as well as pics from the exhibition.
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Dreams From a Petrified Head to be premiered at SITGES
Back in 2010 I curated the specialty props for this amazing scifi short film written and directed by artist Dan Ouellette. Sculptures by Christopher Conte and Erin Colleen Williams as well as relics from various eras past can be seen in many shots throughout the film. Check out some movie still images as well as some shots of the artwork in the post.
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Babble Report | Alix Sloan’s “Awakened” Exhibition Benefits Animals in Need
Alix Sloan of Sloan Fine Arts and AFA Gallery are about to open their newest group exhibition entitled Awakened with an absolutely amazing roster of artists. A portion of all sales from the show, including book sales, will be donated to AdoptApet.com, North America's largest non-profit pet adoption website, to help support the organization's mission of finding homes for wayward creatures.
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Babble Report | The Photography of Prog Rock Icon
I recently interviewed bassist Tony Levin about this new digital photography project amongst other things for the O Positive Festival Blog. Tony's shots are candid and evince the surrealistic madness that comes upon a musician who has been on tour for months, trapped in the “…lobby life of hurry-up-and-wait…for the odd shaped keys that lead to new soap and envelopes.”
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Babble Report | More Luv from Juxtapoz
I'm excited to say that I've been getting a lot of love from Juxtapoz Magazine lately. My interview with Allison Sommers in their Halloween print issue curated by artist Alex Pardee has been a big hit. More recently, my short write-up on Buddy Nestor has popped up in their digital form. Go check it out, here.
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Babble Report | Jeremy Hush’s “At A Loss For Words” Sneak Peek
My recent visit to Philadelphia brought me to the studio of Jeremy Hush who is in the midst of preparing for a new solo exhibition, At a Loss for Words. Jeremy told me that this particular series of works revolves around dispassion; a lying down and giving up. Human figures are depicted white-eyed and comatose, half-buried in forest ground-cover decomposing into the earth. More sentient animals are seen investigating and, in some cases, nesting inside these abandoned idle human husks.
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Newfangled
If you’ve not already noticed, there have been some changes that have taken place over here, the most obvious being the name of the...
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Juxtapoz | Interview with Allison Sommers
On Instagram, Thinkspace Gallery just posted a nice shot of Allison Sommers posing all sexy-like in the next issue of Juxtapoz . I'm especially excited about this issue coming out in October because Yours Truly had a blast conducting the interview.
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