Daniel Horowitz is a designer/artist/illustrator who works out of his storefront studio in DUMBO’s Vinegar Hill. I recently saw his self-published book, 365, which has been selected for the forthcoming American Illustration 31, and contacted him for this email Q&A. Peggy Roalf: The idea of a calendar that is not a grid page with numbers, and spaces to make notes, is a … Read the full Story >>
Artists Wendy MacNaughton [San Francisco] and Julia Rothman [New York], whose widely published works graces the pages of The New York Times, New York magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and other media outlets—as well as their own book and art projects—recently took a stand to bring the work of talented female artists to the attention of assigning editors and creative directors. The result is … Read the full Story >>
Art Fairs / Special Events Friday, May 8-Tuesday, May 19 NYCxDESIGN. Hundreds of events, talks and hangs at venues throughout NYC. Events. Talks. Saturday, May 9-Sunday, May 10 Hacking Feminism, 10:30 am-10 pm. The New School, Johnson/Kaplan Hall, 66 West 12th Street, NY, NY. Information. Saturday, May 9-Tuesday, May 12 BFA Film and Video and BFA Animation present the Dusty Film & … Read the full Story >>
Describing Jamie MacDonald's photography is a bit tough because while many photographers are easily categorized by the subjects that they shoot or one particular style, his work often defies simple categorization. Indeed, in many ways, other than using real cameras and real subjects, he pretty much fabricates his own reality after the fact. What he photographs in the world around him serves largely as … Read the full Story >>
These aren’t men you’d describe as approachable. Something about their mix of self-assurance, muscular build, facial hair and abundant tattoos keeps you at bay. Something around their eyes warns you off — the dull clarity in their unflinching gaze, hinting at knowledge of things best left unknown. There’s something in their movements, something calculating, something constantly measuring, something pent up, leashed, held in check. These … Read the full Story >>
It is no exaggeration—and worth repeating—that Mike Kelley (1954-2012) was one of the most influential artists of the past half century. Scan his CV and you will find that he has had a solo exhibition ever year since 1981—most recently the major retrospective that originated at Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum in 2012; morphed larger to MoMA PS1 in 2013; then went to both locations of … Read the full Story >>
Esther Pearl Watson is a remarkable artist, cartoonist, illustrator, and visual storyteller. Her artwork encompasses a wide range of styles, but it's all rich in detail and symbolism, and powerful in its impact. Whether it's Esther's current paintings, which draw on her memories of her father's attempts at building flying saucers, or her ongoing popular Unlovable comic strip, her work is memorable, artful, and … Read the full Story >>
Lunar New Year 2025, the year of the Wood Snake, begins January 25 and ends on February 12. This 15-day festival celebrates the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac, who is characterized by creativity, adaptability, and long-term planning—all the elements that make for solid artistic practice! Following are some of the places where creativity is happening—and this doesn’t even include any of the … Read the full Story >>
Eleanor Davis is an illustrator, artist, and comics creator who lives and works in Athens, Georgia. She makes vibrant, graphic illustrations and very original and brilliantly artful comics. Davis has published one short comics book and several graphic novels for children. She also illustrated the memorable poster for this year's ICON9 conference. Although Davis switched from full-time cartooning to illustrating several years ago, she … Read the full Story >>
Can you really shoot quality still life photos in a fold-up portable studio? Photographer Jeff Wignall gives the Fotodiox Studio-in-a-Box a whirl-and is pleasantly surprised. Read the full Story >>
Before the 1960s, when Doris Freedman, the city’s first Cultural Affairs Commissioner came along, public art was limited to the obligatory war memorials and a few dedicated heads like Gertrude Stein’s at the New York Public Library. Today, NYC hosts numerous temporary and permanent installments in the city parks, plazas, and esplanades, organized by a diverse roster of civic-minded groups who arrange for … Read the full Story >>
Rodney Smith, a photographer of immeasurable talent, wit and intelligence, died in 2016 at the age of 68. His work, often commissioned by top magazine editors, spanned the arenas of fashion and finance, treating subjects from the human figure to nature’s landscapes—always imbued with his innate sense of surrealism, elegance and whimsy. Above: Scene from Members Opening last week; photo: Rick Smolan Throughout his … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Paris, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Montreal? A: It is a great crossover between European and North American cultures, which is exactly what I needed. A few degrees warmer, I would have said a perfect place! Q: Do you keep a sketchbook? What is the balance between the art you create on paper versus … Read the full Story >>
Books / Talks / Screenings Continuing through September 10 2nd Annual Women’s Film Series, 8 pm. Bronx Documentary Center, Bronx, NY Info Wednesday, September 7 The Public Art Fund Talks presents: David Shrigley, 6:30 pm. The New School, 12th street Auditorium, 66 West 12th Street, NY, NY InfoRoundtable discussion: Sheherzade's Gift, 6:30 pm. The Center for Book Arts, 28 West 27th Street, … Read the full Story >>
Thursday, May 29th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm: Borinquen Gallo | Mending My Garden at Alessandro Berni In this solo show, Gallo brings together a series of intricate sculptural installations that reframe our relationship to waste, beauty, and resilience. Through a meticulous and deeply process-driven approach, Gallo transforms disposable, everyday materials—trash bags, debris netting, caution tape—into visually striking weavings and spatial interventions. The exhibition underscores her … Read the full Story >>
Memes, crowds, and marches: After six days of the Trump administration we thought it was time to catch up on the visual news surrounding the new president, which has been abundant. Our round-up starts with the internet's response to a portrait of Trump writing his inauguration speech. There was also a gaff in which a photo from President Barack Obama's inauguration in 2009 was … Read the full Story >>
Special Events Tuesday, March 28-Sunday, April 2 Salon Zürcher Photo. 33 Bleecker Street, NY, NY Info Wednesday, March 29-Sunday, April 2 The Photography Show presented by AIPAD. Vernissage, Wednesday, March 29. Pier 94, 711 12th Avenue between 52nd-54th Streets, NY, NY. Complimentary shuttles will run every 30 minutes starting Thursday, March 30th at 11 am, at three locations. Info Above: © David Allee, … Read the full Story >>
Using her mastery of technology and careful study of BPCA’s commitment to environmental sustainability, Shuli Sadé created an innovative, temporal installation that hopes to bridge the potential of technology and bring viewers close to nature in a new, site-specific augmented reality (AR) installation created for Battery Park City Authority (BPCA).. “Behind the origin of this project is the wish to share the discovery of … Read the full Story >>
Marcos Chin is an artist and illustrator whose practice ranges from fashion illustration to fashion itself to surface design and beyond. Having created art for the long-running Lavalife ad campaign, which had a big presence in New York’s subway cars, he was a natural choice for an Arts in Trasit assignment celebrating Grand Central Terminal’s centennial. The original art for Grand Central Catwalk remains on view … Read the full Story >>
Thursday, January 11, 6-8pm: Mika Tajima | Energetics at Pace Through her multidisciplinary practice spanning performance, sculpture, painting, and installation, Mika Tajima takes up questions of identity and agency in a world increasingly influenced and mitigated by technology. Drawing on various points of reference—from physics, philosophical writings and biology—the artist imbues her work across mediums with scientific and philosoculturalphical import. The exhibition takes its title … Read the full Story >>
