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The first thing that comes to mind when you walk into Marie Lorenz’s exhibit at Recess in SoHo is a very neglected backyard pool. The pool is covered with a black tarp and the water is teeming with debris — things Lorenz found at the Jamaica Bay. “Oh yeah,” Lorenz says. “The Bay is some … Continue reading Flowing in Jamaica Bay with Marie Lorenz
Spring Masters New York is an art fair featuring 62 international exhibitors. The selection of works ranges from fine art to jewelry to furniture. It was recently acquired by one of Europe’s most prestigious art fair, Tefaf Maastricht. The show is running at the same time as Frieze New York and Portal. The fair has a … Continue reading Spring at the Park Avenue Armory
Much like the inside of the Federal Hall National Memorial, the artists featured in Portal Art Fair are unknown. The 28 artists were selected through an application process based on how their work engages with the historical space. As you step into the building, music from an unknown source is playing. The chimes are actually … Continue reading The Portals to Federal Hall
Part of the opening of The Met Breuer is the one-week artist residency by Vijay Iyer, a Grammy-nominated composer and pianist. Iyer is part of The Vijay Iyer Trio, which has two award-winning albums. Iyer has also composed music for The Silkroad Ensemble. The performances below took place on the first open day to the … Continue reading Sound and Synergy Explored at The Met Breuer
Scope New York is an art show featuring 60 international galleries. The main difference between Scope and The Armory, a couple of blocks away, is that the artist is usually present at their gallery in Scope to talk. The scene is ambient and both artists and representatives are eager to speak about the works. Continue reading “Boozy Art at Scope New York”
