Damn this sucks! Why is it that I never heard or “Reseen” this exhibit. Photography, fashion, painting, graphic design, typography, illustration and sculpture was set to come together for the MADE project. Renowned NYC-based photographer Jonathan Mannion has shot the likes of Lance Armstrong, Lil’ Wayne, Missy Elliot and Bon Iver. His work was reinterpreted by a selection of Berlin artists including Amine Bendriouich, Christian Awe, Conny Dreher, Ebon Heath, Good Wives and Warriors, Lukas Feireiss and Noelle, joining forces “for a unique creative clash.”
DO IT: JONATHAN MANNION’S ROUGH AROUND THE EDGES
TUESDAY JUNE 18, 2013
7PM-1-PM
MANNIONS ROUGH AROUND THE EDGES EXHIBIT
MILK STUDIOS
450 W. 15TH STREET
NYC, NY
On June 18th, Mannion and Milk Gallery are presenting a new exhibition called “Rough Around the Edges”, featuring some of the photographers best work. The exhibition goes until July 7th with an opening reception at the Meat Packing District gallery from 7-10. If you enjoy photography and/or hip hop, you must check out this exhibition. You can RSVP for the opening reception by emailing mannion@milkstudios.com.
THE PICK IS THE RIGHT PICK FOR THE RIGHT PICS
reported by Roz Baron
Fuuvi (a fun and innovative Japanese gadget company) has created this tiny toy-like digital camera called The Pick. The Pick features a 2.0 megapixel sensor capturing low resolution photos and videos. This small camera stores images on a MicroSD card and charges via USB. Simply plug it onto your USB port to charge or download images. No batteries are needed and works with both Mac and Windows.
DO IT: EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO 2013 BIENAL
Continues through Jan. 4, 2014
La Bienal 2013: Here Is Where We Jump
El Museo del Barrio
1230 Fifth Avenue (at 104th Street)
East Harlem, NYC
(212) 831-7272
La Bienal 2013, El Museo’s 7th biennial exhibition, features work by 37 emerging Latino and Latin American artists, from newly-minted to mid-career, who live and work in New York City metropolitan area. This installation of La Bienal is curated by El Museo Curator Rocío Aranda-Alvarado and Raúl Zamudio, an independent New York-based curator.
ART OF SEDUCTION: ALPHABETICAL AFRODISIAC
reported by Roz Baron
OH-EM-GEE: when nudes collide with the alphabet? Greek artist Anastasia Mastrakouli creates these visually impressive pictures of naked silhouettes, contorted into extraordinary poses to resemble each letter of the alphabet. Each body is pressed firmly against wet plated glass, obscuring each model’s identity by the surrounding water. The artwork is a beautiful display of typography unlike anything that has been seen or done before – truly a must see.
I HAVE ZIO ZIEGLER ON MY INSTAGRAM
reported by Roz Baron
If a paintbrush falls in the middle of an art studio and no one is around to hear it, does it still make a sound? Ba-rump-bump-pissss, sorry about this sad little joke folks, but from time to time I like to give my posts a little comedic flair. But, despite all that jazz, good morning my SOALife peeps and how we are feeling? existentially speaking of course…. okay, that’s my last one, I promise.
For this week’s Instagram artist we have selected Zio Ziegler from the San Francisco Bay Area. Zio’s large-scale murals and portraits have both a stunning resemblance stylistically to Pablo Picasso’s work (in asymmetrical design and bold color choices) – and yet contemporary enough to make it relatable to this generation’s art enthusiasts. The concept behind is work is to allow the spectator to venture upon his/her own visual journey, without interjection.
” Painting is my attempt at self-understanding. I create an experience for the viewer that parallels my own search in creation. This process, my examination, is a constant balance between reason and intuition. I make in order to understand, rather to explain what has been made.”
WINE & DINE: NO ONE “DECANTS” DO IT LIKE ETIENNE MENEAU
reported by Roz Baron
Etienne Meneau is a French designer who creates stunning sculptural wine decanters shaped like veins, hearts and tree branches. These stunning pieces are hand-blown borosilicate decanters measuring at two feet tall, and can hold at least 750 mil of wine (your standard size bottle).
DO IT: EMBRACE PHETUS’ DEMONS FROM THE BOTTLE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2013
7PM-1PM
PHETUS’ DEMONS FROM THE BOTTLE: OPENING EXHIBIT
WHITE RABBIT
145 East Houston
NYC 10002
TO DO: ENJOY MUSEUMS A MILE A NYC MINUTE
TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013
6PM-9PM
MUSEUM MILE FESTIVAL
Fifth Ave, 82nd – 105th Streets
FREE
One day a year, for the past 33 years, ten of the country’s finest museums —all ones that call Fifth Avenue home— collectively open their doors from 6pm – 9pm for free to New Yorkers and visitors for a mile-long block party and visual art celebration. Festivities begin on the steps of The Jewish Museum’s landmark building at 92nd Street at 5:45pm.





















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