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*Exclusive* event invitation for AAC readers and Then some

Posted in Artists, Events, tagged , , , , , on June 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »

For those of you in NYC tonight, check out this great opportunity to attend a VIP art event (most likely with free liquor, if that’s an added incentive)… On Thursday, June 18th, ArtBattles invites a select group of art fans to the ‘Living Art Exhibition’ Collector’s Party running from 5-8pm.  Artwork will be available for [...]

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Muslim arts festival underway in NYC

Posted in Artists, Events, Exhibitions, tagged , , , , , , , on June 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

For those of you in search of ideas for a cultural outing this weekend, might I recommend “Muslim Voices: Arts & Ideas,” an arts festival showing the work of more than 100 Muslim artists (visual artists, filmmakers, musicians and dancers) from 23 countries.  The festival, co-sponsored by NYU’s Center for Dialogues, the Brooklyn Academy of Music and the Asia [...]

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Art Battle Live: Colt 45 is the weapon of choice

Posted in Events, Indulgences, tagged , , , , , , , , on June 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I’m a sucker for an open bar, so I was delighted to receive an invitation to attend the Living Art Exhibition‘s opening event yesterday evening at the Red Bull Loft in NYC.  The concept is an interesting one: a live event in which visitors watch on in a lounge-like atmosphere as artwork is created by [...]

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Venice, Basel…oh wait, I’m stuck in Midtown

Posted in Artists, Events, tagged , , , , , , , , on June 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

For those of us with, you know, real jobs that don’t allow us to gallivant around Europe for the summer months, here are some news stories from over the weekend that show us exactly what we’re missing: If you’ve picked up any arts publication in the last month, you know that the Venice Biennial began [...]

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Whitney hosting all-star panel discussion on June 18th

Posted in Events, tagged , , , , , , , , , on June 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

For all you well-rounded art fans out there, this upcoming panel discussion at the Whitney Museum of American Art looks fascinating: Why Does Art Matter Now? Thursday, June 18, 7 pm In our current economic climate, the arts appear to be expendable, yet, paradoxically, creative thinking is more necessary than ever; this interdisciplinary program seeks [...]

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2009 awards for video game art announced

Posted in Events, Exhibitions, News, tagged , , , , , , , , on June 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The year was 1992.  My dad purchased the first-ever 3D horror survival game for the computer: Alone in the Dark.  I remember sitting perched in the den’s chair at night with all the lights on and the curtains firmly pulled shut because I was so scared by the vivid graphics of zombies popping out of [...]

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No plans for Friday evening? Support the arts + free drinks

Posted in Events, tagged , , , , , , on May 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

If I didn’t have a going away party to attend, I’d totally be at the Humble Arts Foundation & Eponymy Spring Cleaning Art Party and Sale. Eponymy 466 Bergen Street Brooklyn, NY 11217 Date: Friday, May 29, 2009 Time: 6pm – 10pm RSVP required: rsvp@shopeponymy.com Free Drinks 20% off storewide sale 30% – 50% off [...]

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ART HK 09 review from NYTimes / Bacon for flavor

Posted in Events, Indulgences, News, tagged , , , , , , on May 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The trusty New York Times recaps the Hong Kong International Art Fair, which ended this past Sunday.  Check it out here. The article specifies that two Francis Bacon portraits offered by Ben Brown Fine Arts were a big draw at the event.  I point this out because I finally saw Love is the Devil last [...]

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2009 West Prize announced; discover emerging artists

Posted in Artists, Events, tagged , , , , , on May 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Our friend Paige of Art Addict blog is once again curating this year’s West Prize.  Even if you don’t have an artist friend to encourage to apply, perusing the competition’s website is a great way to find innovative, young artists. Pictured above is the badass work “Ice Cream Truck Tank” by the 2008 grand prize winners, the Dufala Brothers.  [...]

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Tonight’s contemporary sale at Sotheby’s…ringside

Posted in Auctions, Events, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on May 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Tonight, May 12th, is the much-anticipated sale of contemporary art at Sotheby’s in New York.  Usually one of the most hyped auctions of the year, everyone was waiting to see just how the global economic downturn would effect the art market at its most elite levels.  I’m thrilled to report from…a half-filled 2nd floor salesroom, [...]

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