Art

Best Opening Night Parties NYC – Artexpo XL 2018

By Latina Weekly

For 40 years and counting, Artexpo New York has presented the very best the fine art world has to offer. Artexpo New York XL, the 40th annual Artexpo New York, along with [SOLO] and [FOTO SOLO] opened its door to everyone on Friday, April 20, at 10 a.m. and ended the day with an incredible opening night party. Not only was there stunning artwork but the day also included special events, live demos, and talks on inspiring Topics & Trends. And, of course, the Opening Night Party on Friday from 4—8 p.m. where attendees mixed and mingled with artists and art aficionados, while sipping complimentary Louis Jadot wines and enjoying an open bar along with free mochi ice cream by My/mo! So good. Make sure you don’t miss this party when you’re in New York City. It’s a great night full of fun and amazing art. And if you’re like me, you’ll probably end up buying a few things to fill your home. Great event for art lovers as well as interior designers and collectors! Check out a few of our photos here:

Celebrity designer dress and David Bowie  :

Louis Jadot wines (including a fabulous Rose) and delicious Mochi ice cream by My/mo:

 

Nice seated area where attendees gathered and enjoyed themselves…

Impressive large sculptures and monetary art

Also art with iconic figures, with modern fresh interpretations

Incredible Talent at Artexpo South African Art Collective

By Latina Weekly

If you’re planning to go to Art Expo 2017 in NYC this weekend, make sure to drop by Booths 500 & 502

As part of the national tour of the South African Art Collective, Artexpo New York is hosting an incredible group of artists and their work.

The Collective’s curator, Nkululeko Khumalo, is an artist and printmaker herself, who is passionate about promoting the world of South African art—especially highlighting artists from disadvantaged communities. This Art Lab promises to give you a broader appreciation for the art, culture, and heritage that the artists depict in their work.

Here’s a brief description of 4 of the featured artists in the South African Art Collective who will be attending Artexpo New York from the Artexpo website:

  • Azael Langa: Langa delves into socio-political issues in his work, and admits his quest to uncover truth as an artist can be all-consuming. “Art is not a day job or a career, it is a lifestyle,” he says, and one through which he shows his activism.
  • Majolandile Dyalvane: Multi-talented artist Dyalvane is the founder of Imiso Ceramics in South Africa’s Western Cape. While he enjoys painting, he believes clay gives him the ability to create something beautiful that represents the elements of life: earth, water, fire, and air.
  • Pauline Mazibuko: Artist Mazibuko started her career as a teacher, teaching drawing and painting while simultaneously pursuing her own exhibitions and development as an artist.
  • Ephia Mmbidi: Mmbidi’s work is inspired by the life she is surrounded by and her interaction with others—all of which transpires into her work and figurative representations.

Sponsored by the South African Dept. of Small Business Development, the South African Art Collective Art Lab showcases creative diversity while supporting individual artist’s goals of development and access in an expanded marketplace. Take home a piece of inspired South African art for your collection!

Artexpo NY is scheduled to take place from Friday, April 21, 2017 at 12:00 PM – Monday, April 24, 2017 at 3:00 PM (EDT). The event is open to the public – tickets are available online at Eventbrite.com.

 

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See Before It’s Gone : Best Street & Body Art NYC

By Latina Weekly

With the year coming to an end, we decided to publish eight of our favorite photos from our street art gallery for readers to enjoy. While some of these artworks may still be found, many have been lost, moved or painted over. Unlike works of art found inside great museums, these artists and their works enjoy far less permanence but our camera has preserved them here.

A simple column beneath a scaffold is transformed into a colorful group of paintings on west 57th street NY NY.

Also at the same location, a colorful collection of dream-like portraits mingles with the old and new.

A shadowy figure stretches out an exaggerated hand above parked green and yellow cars in Brooklyn near MOFAD.

A young woman exposes an intricate tattoo as part of a collection of body art during fashion week.

A mysterious figure wearing a collage of prints similarly exposes a bare shoulder at Tao downtown’s passageway.

A tree trunk completely wrapped in a variety of colorful crochet patterns on New York’s West Side this summer.

Stunning architectural details greet subway riders passing through a stop in the financial district.

New York Yankees fans enjoyed viewing a custom Toyota Hybrid car at the New York Auto Show this year. Although very different from the other photos shown here, we’ve never seen this car before & aren’t sure where it ended up. Perhaps in a warehouse, showroom or repainted. From street art, to body art & commercial art, images provide an endless supply of creativity to be viewed, while it lasts.

 

 

 

 

Airan Kang – The Luminous Poem – Glowing Books

By Latina Weekly

The Luminous Poem, the latest work by artist Airan Kang, is a “must-see” exhibit currently at Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery in Chelsea. Kang’s latest exhibit “opens up the idea of the book from a concrete, self-contained object into a virtual space for the imagination,” as stated by the gallery’s website. An immersive experience, the viewer finds oneself surrounded by words, in a new dimensional space, reminiscent of  works such as Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room. The central installation, The Luminous Poem, features a mirrored book large enough for the viewer to enter and immerse oneself within its mirrored structure as text from classic poetry projects onto the mirrored surfaces and across multiple spatial layers. As part of The Luminous Poem exhibit, Kang has also created a new series of glowing ancient scrolls as part of her Digital Lighting Book series which is intense, enlightening as well as visually tangible.


“The Luminous Poem” at Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery through June 13, 2015.

 

 

 

 

Yes, You Can Break A Dress! Through the Looking Glass.

By Latina Weekly

Vases at Blue Porcelain China through the looking glass
Every once in a while, you see something you’ve never seen before. If you like surprises, then you must see the current exhibition ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. One of the museum’s largest exhibits ever, it spans three floors and thousands of years, with the intent to show how Chinese culture has influenced Western fashion. Reflections and light cast shadows and fill the rooms with sensuality. On display are ancient and current designs, gowns and porcelain, ornate snuff & perfume bottles (go close and you can still smell their scents) and weaponry. One viewer remarked, “it’s endless, one surprise after another!”

Li Xiaofeng : The Weight of the Millenium 2015 ‘China Through the Looking Glass’ Exhibit at The Temple of Dendur at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City

Showstopper : Li Xiaofeng’s The Weight of the Millenium 2015 at ‘China Through the Looking Glass’ exhibit in the Temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Dress Detail at Blue Porcelain China through the looking glass

Blue porcelain, which originated in Europe, was incorporated into Chinese designs and marketed to Westerners.

Chanel Gown Blue Porcelain China through the looking glass dress display

Fragile elegance – Chanel gown done in a blue porcelain motif.

 

Incredible 3D Art – Delta Dimensions ArtExpo

By Latina Weekly

April 23, 2015 – New York, New York

Pablo Picasso once said “art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”  The way art engages the viewer, its impact, and the tangible change it can make in the world is one of the most fascinating aspects of the artistic mind.  Artexpo 2015, the world’s largest fine arts trade show, brought some of the world’s best art to New York this year. One booth was very popular in particular — Booth 365 Delta Gallery  “3D- New Perspective Art.”  Based in Baltimore Maryland, Delta Dimensions is an art technology company “dedicated in producing world-class 3D art products.” Artist Maalik Ali’s “A Double World” showcased his talent both as an artist and a photographer, providing a unique perspective on everyday life. His work, as well as the work of other artists, may be viewed at the online gallery at delta-dimensions.com.

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