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Inside Salon 21: Alex Bass and SoHo's Fresh Space for Art, Conversation and Connection

October 13, 2023

Alex Bass, founder of Salon 21 talks us through the ideas behind her new development in an interview with Art Currently. Salon 21 is just what the stylist neighborhood needs to shake up the ways in which we ingest art, whether by merely discovering new artists or supporting emerging talents. Located at 52 Greene Street in SoHo, New York.

Love, Kelly: A Look into Kelly Butts-Spirito’s Debut Collection at VFILES, New York

October 5, 2023

Kelly Butts-Spirito’s life has been anything but linear, something that comes alive through his fashion. But this was never a part of the plan. “I unintentionally stepped into clothing,” said Kelly. “It was always something that fascinated me, but I never thought that that’s what I wanted to do.” So, how is it that a small-town kid from Vermont opens his first runway show at the iconic VFILES shop in SOHO, New York? Through unrelenting confidence.

Review: Nadia Waheed “A Strange Icarus” at Nicodim, Los Angeles

October 2, 2023

Like Icarus, artist Nadia Waheed seems to be testing how far the body can go. In her solo show “A Strange Icarus” that opened at Nicodim Los Angeles last week, the works considers paintings as portals, as the artist likes to self describe. They are openings that disrupt our understanding of time and space.

Moral Turgeman's Caterpillar Chair and Multi-Sensory Sculptures Marvels in "Rooted Signals" Exhibition

September 22, 2023

Multi-disciplinary artist Moral Turgeman showcased “Rooted Signals” at Praz-Delavallade Projects in Los Angeles with a central piece that has caught the attention of many: her Caterpillar Chair.

Hauser & Wirth announces global representation of artist Firelei Báez

September 19, 2023

Renowned New York-based artist Firelei Báez, has garnered widespread acclaim throughout the last decade for her captivating works of historical references, which span the realms of immersive paintings, installations, and sculptures. She is now represented by Hauser & Wirth as global representation.

Mellány Sánchez Spotlights Garment Worker Stories During New York Fashion Week

September 14, 2023

For Fashion Week in New York, Mellány Sánchez spotlights garment worker stories in Objects of Permanence, a ephemeral show at the Abrons Arts Center.

I’d Knit That Wearable Art at The Locker Room Hosted by RandomWalk

September 4, 2023

Fiber artist Kendall Ross, also known as I’d Knit That made her way into The Locker Room gallery for a pop-up exhibition hosted by RandomWalk, featuring her one of a kind hand-knot wearable art.

Regina José Galindo Addresses Police Brutality through Performance Piece SIREN at the Watermill Center

September 1, 2023

This year, the Watermill Center’s annual benefit was centered on “The Body,” a familiar territory for Guatemalan performance artist Regina José Galindo. She used the occasion to debut her piece, “SIREN”.

Phillip K. Smith Captures Stills of Light & Change Using the Californian Desert as his Backdrop

September 1, 2023

Through the lens of merciless desert beauty, Phillip K. Smith delivers art that captures stills of change and the ever-present light.

The Editor’s Picks: Artful Items to Have this Summer

August 17, 2023

If you find yourself looking for some artful items to add to your personal collection this summer, Art Currently has got you covered through our Editor's Picks.

Stroll Garden's East Hampton Pop-Up Exhibition Spotlights a Fresh Wave of Ceramic Artists

August 14, 2023

Stroll Garden opens its pop-up exhibition "Where Land Meets Sea" in East Hampton set at the former home and studio of the revered American abstract expressionist artist Adolph Gottlieb.

Artmobile Takes the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on a Road Trip

August 13, 2023

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is hitting the pavement with its Artmobile, bringing art to every corner of the state in an accessible and inclusive manner- for free!

Jeffrey Gibson to Represent Next Year’s US Pavilion at Venice Biennale

August 13, 2023

The art world stage opens next year with the trailblazing artist Jeffrey Gibson representing the United States at La Biennale di Venezia.

On Kusama: Are Her Mirrors And Dots Just Smoke And Mirrors?

July 18, 2023

Reflections on Yayoi Kusama's I Spend Each Day Embracing Flowers on view at David Zwirner.

Step Inside Uzo Njoku’s Apartment 26 at Harsh Collective

July 14, 2023

Uzo Njoku, a multimedia artist best known for her captivating pattern making, merges the avenues of art and design by incorporating clothing and home goods within her latest presentation Apartment 26.

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