Thomas Libetti sent an invitation to join him to celebrate the exhibition of art from his new book, Floral Drawings, tomorrow night. so I invited Thomas to do the Artist Q&A. Here's what he wrote:Q: Originally from the Bronx, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in the Village? A: Being a working artist in Greenwich Village, knowing the … Read the full Story >>
Q: What are some of your favorite things about living and working as a nomad? A: I'm from Aveiro Portugal and now I'm writing from Madrid, but I don't live here. Actually I don't live anywhere at the moment. Since I left New York, in February, I've been working/traveling around Europe. People are great—everything and everyone is close by and the art is amazing! Q: … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from [where?] what are some of your favorite things about living and working in [your current locale]? A: I grew up in New Jersey. My parents did the very common Brooklyn to Staten Island to New Jersey migration. They had one kid in each place, and I was born when we lived in Staten Island. It all feels like one continuous outer-borough/suburban … Read the full Story >>
Q: What are some of your favorite things about living and working in a small village? A: I lived in Hamburg for 30 years, so I feel like a city dweller although now I live in a village of about 400 people. It's 10 minutes from the Baltic Sea, with a wild garden and much peacefulness, but close enough to Hamburg to have both city and … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from northeastern New Jersey, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Baltimore? A: It's weird, historic and cheap. It's an old industrial city wrapped around a harbor. There is at least one of everything here and greatseafood; a super nice creative community, perfect for artists to work and not have to chase a buck to make rent. We … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Upstate New York what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Brooklyn? A: Originally from a small town called Sterling, North of Syracuse, the town overlooks eastern Lake Ontario, I live now and work in Bushwick, Brooklyn. There is a great community of artists in my neighborhood and a lot of stuff to do in the few … Read the full Story >>
To celebrate what would have been Andy Warhol’s 90thbirthday, today's DART Q&A is extracted from the interview Glenn O’Brien did with Warhol for Interview magazine [The Crystal Ball of Pop] in June, 1977. Advance tickets to Andy Warhol—From A to B and Back Again, the Whitney's full-on retrospective that will open November 12 [November 7 for members], just went on sale. For now, … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from [where?] what are some of your favorite things about living and working in [your current locale]? A: I was born and grew up in the South of Germany, where I also went to art school. Afterwards I lived in New York City for 15 years, starting my professional life there, so that would still be the place I think … Read the full Story >>
Q: What are some of your favorite things about living and working in Oakville, Ontario? A: I am originally from London, Ontario, and am currently living in Oakville, getting my certificate in Web Design at Sheridan College. My favorite thing about where I live now are all the well-maintained trails through the forests surrounding my apartment. It’s a great place to escape from all the hustle and … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Los Angeles, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Brooklyn? A: I like living in New York for the usual reasons: access to culture, things like exhibits, theater, lectures, classes. Though, I entertain the thought of moving to a quieter, gentler city all the time. Q: Do you keep a sketchbook? What is the balance between the art you create on … Read the full Story >>
Q: What are some of your favorite things about living and working in the Brooklyn neighborhood, Vinegar HIll? A: Vinegar Hill is the most visually inspiring neighborhood in New York. In my 20’s I spend almost five years living in Europe, and upon my return to NY, I discovered Vinegar Hill; it reminded me of the old country, with its cobblestone streets and 19th-century townhouses. However, within the radius of … Read the full Story >>
Q: What are some of your favorite things about living and working in Barcelona? A: I was born and grew up in Pamplona, a small city in the north of Spain. When I was 23, after working as a musician, exhibition installer and bookseller, among other things, I felt the call of my vocation and moved to Barcelona to study graphic design. After 17 … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from [where?] what are some of your favorite things about living and working in [your current locale]? A: I grew up in the Northern suburbs of Chicago, but later moved to Brooklyn to attend Pratt Institute. I lived there for about 11 years, but then moved back to Chicago to be closer to my family and to have a little … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Izmir, Turkey what are some of your favorite things about living and working in the Bay Area? A: I was born and raised in Turkey, then I lived in San Francisco for 10 years and just moved to Oakland this past year. San Francisco’s fast-pace life style became exhausting so we moved to Oakland for a more diverse, creative, and quieter … Read the full Story >>
The ninth annual NY Art Book Fair runs from Friday through Sunday at MoMA PS 1. Organized by Printed Matter, the event will bring together over 230 exhibitors from 29+ countries in high-ceilinged galleries that would otherwise sit empty, awaiting installation of PS 1’s fall exhibitions. Join another 25,000 artists, book buyers, collectors, dealers, curators, independent publishers, DIY book-makers and other enthusiasts at the fair—to … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Turkey, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in California? A: Originally from Istanbul, I live and work in Los Angeles. I love LA for there is more to explore than what meets the eye at first read. There are all sorts of stories hidden everywhere, perhaps under the surface of a dingy local bar, or a … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from [where?] what are some of your favorite things about living and working in [your current locale]? A: I’m originally from the suburbs of Chicago, moved to New York in 2010 to study illustration at Pratt Institute, and haven’t left. Now I work out of a studio in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. My favorite thing about New York is the people. I have … Read the full Story >>
Q: What are some of your favorite things about living and working in your hometown? A: I work and live in a small city in the northwest of Spain, A Coruña. It is a very nice city on the coast. I love the sea, and living at the seashore is a privilege. I like to go to the beach in summer, but also in winter. The light … Read the full Story >>
Q: What are some of your favorite things about living and working in New York? A: I'm from North Carolina. In New York, there's very little that I could want that isn't immediately available. But also, my friends are here. So even when I don't see them, I have this feeling of being architecturally not-alone. Does that make sense? Q: Do you keep a sketchbook? What is … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Burgundy, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Paris? A: I grew up among the cows, the changing seasons and good wine. I came to Paris to study graphic arts and it was love at first sight because I love the rain in Paris, the Magritte sky, café terraces, walks along the Seine and so … Read the full Story >>
