TEFAF New York made a triumphant return to the Park Avenue Armory for its tenth edition, bringing together an enthusiastic crowd of international collectors and art lovers.
El Museo Del Barrio and Maestro Dobel Tequila Present the inaugural Exhibition for the Maestro Dobel LatinX Art Prize, Cuerpo: Carlos Martiel. Martiel is a performance artist who focused on using his body for endurance performances. The Exhibition is on view now until September 1, 2024, at El Museo Del Barrio in room 110
Glen-Gery collects New York’s elite builders and architects at Brickworks Studio in midtown to discuss and celebrate the most innovative projects in modern brickwork featured in their new book “Materiality: Brick in Contemporary University Architecture”. A riviting display of design that pushed the boundaries of what is possible with brick. Available for sale on Glen Gery’s website.
The 2024 Artexpo in New York emerged as a captivating showcase of contemporary art, offering a diverse range of creative expressions to its attendees.
Mashonda Tifrere who founded ArtLeadHER in 2016 is known in the Art world for curating opportunities for marginalized womxn artists and curators from around the world. As an author, singer/songwriter, and activist her company ArtLeadHER combats gender bias by providing resources and opportunities for women and girls to exhibit their art in prominent exhibition spaces.
Celebrating half a century of innovation and cultural impact, Casio took over HYPEBEAST’S NYC Flagship location for an immersive exhibition featuring the unique eras of Casio creations.
The five design houses of KiyoKa Hase, Miari Shigeta, Sun Below, Re Rhee And Yaxin Zone displayed their exquisite creations and diverse fashion palettes.
My absolute personal favorite show was by Japanese brand and designer KiyoKa Jade, which played with textures and layers using the hues of grey, black and whites. The designs were futuristic and out-of-the-box and I could definitely imagine rappers such as Playboi Carti wearing the detailed and baggy looks that were completed with oversized circular black sunglasses.
My second personal favorite was the fashion brand Yaxin Zone by Taiwanese designer Ya-Hsin Chung. Her fabrics were thick, cozy and fluffy and offered a fashionable alternative to winter puffers, with its warm layering. As a contradiction to the soft materials, the designer featured diagonal stitchings of huge zippers and most pieces were asymmetrical, which created a unique experience for onlookers at each turn.
The designer focused heavily on making her creations interesting from all angles, being that an equal amount of focus on detail was placed on the front, sides and back of the outfits. Ya-Hsin also played with accessories such as bags and clip-on, clip-off layers of clothing, so fashionistas can easily transform looks from short to long and vice-versa.
We’re getting the ultimate trench experience just in time for a NYC winter!
It’s not just a party. Art Party is a celebrated cornerstone of New York’s arts and philanthropy calendar that takes place each year at The Whitney Museum of American Art.
When considering what makes up NYC culture, there’s various elements you can think of. The bright lights, the skyscrapers, the hustle culture, the one-of-a-kind pizza, shows on Broadway. Yet, for me the heart beat of the city will always be rooted in the origin of hip hop. Regardless of your demographic or your music taste, everyone is usually able to connect and feel the rhythmic beats and powerful lyrics in hip hop, in a way that connects us all together.
Last Wednesday evening, The Knockturnal joined Gotham NY and Landmark at the House of Cannabis to celebrate artists paying homage to New York’s most iconic hip-hop landmarks. This evening was exactly what you would consider to be a GRAND opening. Between the empowering art exhibit, upbeat DJ lineups, and special performance by the legend Pharoahe Monch, it was an opportunity to immerse in the NYC hip hop culture with a hint of green.
Being a younger generation I didn’t have as much knowledge of old school hip hop as those next to me who grew up on it, but I still found myself feeling connected to the music, the art pieces, and the strangers around me. There was so much power in art Wednesday evening. Every form of art in the building told a story, a story of the realities of growing up in NYC during an era that shaped the roots of hip hop. The vibrant beats and rhythmic flow of the music, the graffiti-laden art pieces that covered the walls, and the diverse crowd sharing the space all became threads weaving together a narrative. It wasn’t just about the past; it was a collective expression of resilience, creativity, and the shared experiences of navigating the dynamic streets of New York City.
Pharoahe Monch is the perfect example of a storyteller through both audio and visual. His immersive art piece “Framing my Own Narrative” was on display and represented a story that required no verbal articulation because the piece spoke for itself. Luckily for us, we had the best of both worlds. Between his live performance at the center of his art piece, he told the story of key events of his teen years that played a huge part to the trajectory of his life and how he was molded into the man he is today. There was not a single person in the room who did not feel empowered and connected to those who filled the space through this art.
If you find yourself in the NYC area and a lover of all things hip-hop and Mary Jane, check out the month-long exhibit at the House of Cannabis to immerse yourself into NYC culture through art.