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Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
NYC::Jose Parla - Layered Days
Layered Days, Jose Parla’s latest exhibition and first solo show in New York, is on view now at Christina Grajales. The show presents a new body of paintings, adorned in layers upon layers of Parla’s signature abstract lettering and textures. Here, the artist’s graffiti roots combine with modern abstract expressionism, conjuring up recollections of both Cy Twombly and Jackson Pollock. In addition, a wall installation builds upon Parla’s themes of history and story telling, through an array of artifacts and photographs combined with original canvas, wood, and ceramic pieces. A hard cover catalog has been published to commemorate the exhibit, and Parla graciously decorated fan’s copies on opening night. Layered Days is on view till Dec. 20.
Jose Parla - Layered Days
Nov. 8 - Dec. 20
Christina Grajales Gallery
10 Green Street, 4th Floor
NY, NY 10013
christina@christinagrajales.com
Friday, November 7th, 2008
Must See::Kehinde Wiley - Down
With Down, Brooklyn based Kehinde Wiley has accomplished a monumental new body of work, which stand as defining moment in the artist’s career and testament to true mastery of craft. The focal point of the exhibit are seven new oil paintings (spanning up to twenty five feet in length), which make specific references to works of European sculpture and painting from both the Renaissance and later neoclassical figurative periods. Here, Wiley reappropriates African American males into allegories of religion, death, mythology, and icons fallen from grace.
With the monolithic scale of this series, bold use of color, ornate patterns, and simultaneous references to modern street aesthetics (Nike, aNYthing, Billionaire Boy’s Club, Prada) and classical European cultures, Wiley has accomplished a wildly appealing visual vocabulary that reveals an artist at the apex of his still young career.
Down is Kehinde Wiley’s third solo show with Deitch Projects, and second New York exhibit this year (World Stage: Africa, Lagos - Dakar closed Oct 23 at the Studio Museum of Harlem).
The Art Collectors presents an extensive set of photographs from Down, alongside some of the original European works referenced by Wiley. Click images for larger views.
Kehinde Wiley - Down
Nov. 1 - Dec. 20
Deitch Projects
18 Wooster Street
NY, NY 10013
info@deitch.com
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Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
Yes We Can.
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
Participatory Democracy
The Art Collectors catches a first time voter at the polls on Tuesday…
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
OBAMA, President of the United States
A most sincere congratulations to President-elect Obama. Hope lives strong again in the USA.
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
One Last Shepard Fairey Election Print
Here’s one last Shepard Fairey election 08′ poster. After all the officially sanctioned art Fairey has done for the Obama camp, let’s hope next week’s drop is a victory print…
While you’re at it, check out The World’s Best Ever for a quick recap of all Fairey’s Obama campaign art.
Monday, November 3rd, 2008
NYC::Jose Parla Opens Nov. 8
The news of Jose Parla’s upcoming solo exhibit in New York should please those unable to make it to see Adaption | Translation, his current show at Elms Lesters Painting Rooms in London. On Nov. 8, the day of the London closing, Parla will unveil a new body of work across the pond in New York. Layered Days runs till Dec 20 at, Christina Grajales, whose primary focus is architectural and interior design consulting.
In addition, to commemorate the Adaption | Translation exhibit, Elms Lesters has published a 140 page hard cover edition, limited to 1000 copies. The book can be ordered by contacting info@elmslesters.com
Read through for some images of Parla’s previous work.
Jose Parla - Layered Days
Nov. 8 - Dec. 20
Christina Grajales
10 Green Street, 4th Floor
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
NYC::Groundswell Art Auction Tonight
If your are in NY tonight, check out Groundswell’s Annual Art Auction Benefit. All funds raised will support their ongoing community mural project. Since 1996 Groundswell has brought together professional artists, grassroots organizations and communities in to create high quality murals in under-represented neighborhoods. Come support a good cause and purchase some art by a massive list of artists, including Swoon, Barry McGee, Rigo 23, and Elbow Toe.
Groundswell Annual Art Auction Benefit
Oct. 29, 7-10pm
Affirmation Arts Gallery
523 W. 37th Street
NY, NY 10011
Monday, October 27th, 2008
Exit Art Print Portfolio Launch
On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Exit Art launches Expose, the latest edition of their annual print portfolio. This year’s set of six prints has been produced in an edition of 50, and consists of an eclectic mix of noteworthy emerging artists including Sanford Biggers, The Bruce High Quality Foundation, Richard Dupont, Chitra Ganesh, Mika Rottenberg, Allison Smith, with a cover by Papo Colo. A reception will be held at Exit Art from 6 - 8:30pm, with portfolio discounts being offered to purchasers who attend the event.
Print Portfolio Launch for Exit Art
Oct. 28, 2008, 6 - 8:30pm
Exit Art
475 10th Ave.
NY, NY 10018
Monday, October 27th, 2008
NYC::Eric Foss Open Studios
If you’re in NYC stop by Eric Foss‘ open studio on Tuesday, Oct. 28 to see his new body of work before being shipped off for his solo show, Smokem If U Gottem, at Gallery Three in San Francisco. Eric has done so much to support other emerging artists via his gallery, Fuse, so show your support and come on down.
Eric Foss - Preview for Smokem If U Gottem
Tues, Oct. 28, 7 - 10 pm
373 Broadway, Studio B20
(Between Franklin and White)