A Speakeasy Evening at ‘Art Vivant’
Last Thursday, “Art Vivant” hosted its second “speakeasy” occasion with an evening of performances at a secret location in the East Village.
Read More...Review: The Trouble with Gauguin’s ‘Metamorphoses’
While there are some troubling aspects to Gauguin’s work, his ‘Metamorphoses’ show now on view at MOMA presents an intriguing side of his work in print and sculpture.
Read More...Artist Surfboards for Waves for Water
There’s one day left to score one of 19 surfboards painted by artists such as Retna, Jeremy Fish, Richard Colman, Cleon Peterson, and Monica Canilao. They are up for auction on Paddle8, with all proceeds benefiting Waves for Water, a non-profit that works on the front-line to provide clean water to communities in need around the world.
Read More...Interview: The Daring Life of Designer Isabelle Donola
“Skateboarding taught me to be daring.” Fashion designer Isabelle Donola, fresh back in New York City from filming Project Runway: Under the Gunn in Los Angeles, spoke to us about her experience on the show, and the amazing paths she has taken on her way to becoming a fashion designer.
Read More...Interview with Artist Michele Basora
The work of artist Michele Basora is mesmerizingly strange. Female figures, animals, and plants become one in her lush, fantastical visions. Birds sprout from women’s mouths; owl’s wings turn into breasts; and dodo birds mingle with flowers. After seeing her solo show at Gitana Rosa Gallery’s new Chelsea location, I sought the artist out to learn about the woman behind these mysterious paintings and drawings.
Read More...An Interview with Teletextile
Pamela Martinez who performs under the name Teletextile is a woman that can make even an accomplished musician feel inadequate. We caught up with the singer, songwriter, and multi-instumentalist while she was on tour with British musician Chad Valley and spoke with her about the progression of her sound and her upcoming album.
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