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Eric Fischl Celebrates the Release of Memoir 'Bad Boy' at Mary Boone Gallery

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Steve Martin & Eric Fischl

On Tuesday, May 14th a very select crowd gathered at the famed Mary Boone Gallery to celebrate the release of renowned Artist Eric Fischl's memoir Bad Boy: On and off the Canvas.***

Over wine and passed hors d'oeuvres guests discussed the rvieting tell-all of the wilder side of life as Mr. Fischl has experienced it.  The artist happily spoke with attendees and of course posed for photos.

Cocktails at the 32nd Annual Bomb Gala

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Atmosphere at 32nd Annual Bomb Gala

One of the most respected voices in contemporary art and literature, BOMB celebrated its 32^nd Anniversary with a gala benefit dinner and auction of enticing contemporary artworks one week ago today, Friday, April 19, 2013 at Capitale, New York City. The Gala raised $550,000.

Met Gala Arrivals Live Stream on May 6

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Red carpet arrivals at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s renowned Costume Institute Benefit will be live streamed on Monday, May 6, at 7:00 p.m. on the Moda Operandi, Vogue, Samsung, and Metropolitan Museum websites.  Hosted by Vogue’s William Norwich and model Hilary Rhoda, the broadcast will include interviews with the gala co-chairs including Rooney Mara, Lauren Santo Domingo, Riccardo Tisci, and Anna Wintour as well as celebrities from the worlds of fashion, film, society, sports, art, business, and music.  Special pre-taped segments will be shown on the history of the benefit and on this year’s corresponding exhibition Punk: Chaos to Couture.

Carrie Scott Representative Debut with Walter Hugo's Implicit:Explicit Show at Turnbull & Asser

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Walter Hugo, Carrie Scott, James Fayed

London based art consultant Carrie Lazarus, of Carrie Scott Represents, and Turnbull’s James Fayed hosted an art opening Thursday, April 4th, at The Sixth Floor, a new gallery space on top of The Turnbull & Asser 57th Street store. Attendees were privy to an intimate viewing of brit artist Walter Hugo's incredible prints, which are centered on utilizing scientific process and pioneering the modern development of early photographic techniques.

American Photo Magazine Announces Top 10 Best Wedding Photographers of 2013

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American Photo Magazine has announced their Top 10 Best Wedding Photographers of 2013. These gifted photographers have the aesthetic skill of a fine artist, the reflexes of an athlete, the people skills of Oprah, and a divine love for Love. Featuring emotional and gorgeous photographs as well as useful insights into what it takes to be a top wedding photographer, this article will be sure to spark your interest.

Get Ready for Artist/Rebel/Dandy: Men of Fashion

 

 

 

 

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Sartorial Anarchy #5, 2012, Ike Ude, Courtesy of Leila Heller Gallery & Ike Ude

What better way to celebrate men's fashion than a spring exhibit that includes the works of contemporary society's most "electric" and "eclectic" fashionist(er)s to date.  The Museum of Art Rhode Island School of Design has announced that Artist/Rebel/Dandy: Men of Fashion opens spring 2013, the first exhibition of its kind to focus on the persona and history of the distinctively dressed figure of the dandy. The exhibition features more than 200 objects—including innovative garments, bespoke clothing, works on paper, and paintings—drawn from the Museum’s collections and loans from individuals and national and international institutions. Beginning with the elegant dandy George “Beau” Brummell (1778-1840), the exhibition traces artist-dandies throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The role of exquisite craftsmanship in custom design, the dandy’s role as both fashion icon and caricature, and the contributions of today’s style leaders—such as Thom Browne, Rick Owens, Ouigi Theodore, and Waris Ahluwalia—are explored. An illustrated book accompanies the show, which runs from April 28 to August 18, 2013.

Catwalk/Sidewalk Opens!

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Catwalk/Sidewalk an exhibition of Fashion Photgraphers held a semi-private reception on Tuesday evening at the Flatiron District's Wix Lounge. The photographers Galo Delgado and Liam Alexander, friends and collaborators for over 10 years proudly presented two distinct visions of fashion in New York City.  Attendees were able to ab entire evening of viewing--black and white and color photographs each with their own sense of personal hisory and truth. Juxtaposing the runways of New York Fashion Week with the streets, these photographers have created a compelling series of work that encompasses NewYork fashion from the carwalk to the sidewalk.

Photographer Liam Alexander (see photo above) displays raw and edgy scenes of models backstage in repose or on the runway in an elegant gowns are particularly masterful works.

 

Photographer Galo Delgado's real life street style photos*** are commentary on contemporary fashion and overall style. The streets or rathe sidewalk of New York a prominent view with each click of the shutter and adjustment of the lens. His subjects appear honest and vulnerable with a chic and unique twist with each model.

Catwalk/Sidewalk, the exhibition is now open to the public from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm through March 1st at the Wix Lounge in New York City located at 10 West 18th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues.  Visit www.catwalk-sidewalk.com for more.

***The Treasure Hunter (see second photo above) By Galo delgado, 2013, 20 x 13Zu-Fashion Stylist; Bushwick by Way Warsaw (see third photo above)  By Galo Del Gado, 2013  ,14 X 10 CPrint

*photos by The Quest for "it" via Blackberry

Steven Colucci's "Sounds of Color" Art Exhibition & Scarf Collection Debut with Andy Warhol drawings

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Steven Colucci, Cole Rumbough, Jessica Moore, R. Couri Hay

"Sounds of Color" exhibition was showcased last night for a very special private holiday party. Gramercy Park's National Arts Club  in New York City, was the venue for the three-hour soiree. 

Colucci has been working together with the American Cancer Society and the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, each had a represntative present, to raise awareness and funds during the Holiday Season. Through the event, Colucci hopes to help offer recognition to the hard working individuals who continue to hold onto their conviction and who give back to their community.

Leesa Rowland and Larry Wohl

During his career Colucci has distinguished himself as an artist, creating everything from paintings to fashion design.  "Sounds of Color" features highlights from his ever-expanding work.  His goal with this exhibition is to commemorate all the men and women who are, especially during these incredibly trying times, helping others. On display for purchase were various ladies acarves bearing prints of Collucci's famed paintings.

Christmas Tree on Lower Level at National Arts Club

Guests of the event enjoyed cocktails, an additional viewing of select works by Andy Warhol and the sounds of Shea the Prince of Chistmas. Noteworthy guests included:Jean Shafiroff, Cole Rumbough, Douglas Hannant, Maggie Norris, Leesa Rowland, Larry Wohl, Kate Gibbs, Michelle Marie Heinemann, Shea, Alice Judelson, Cindy Guyer, Madame Mayhem, Kate Gibbs, Frederick Anderson, Ramona and Mario Singer, Cassandra Siedenfeld, et al

 ***An added bonus to the evening  was a special performance by Shea, who performws his hit holiday single "The Christmas I Met You."  A portion of the proceeds from the sale of his new album "Every Day's Christmas" will be donated as well.

*photos by The Quest for "it" via Blackberry

American Photo Announces the 2012 IMAGES OF THE YEAR

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American Photo’s 2012 Images of the Year are selected from a pool of nominees that the editors of the magazine along with some of the keenest observers of photography from the worlds of art, museum and professional photography, collaborate to make.

From all of the nominations American Photo’s editors make the final selection of what they feel to be the most powerful, most influential and most captivating photographs of 2012.

Above is New York Magazine; August 20, 2012: Kim Kardashian has been photographed countless times, so when Dukovic was assigned to shoot her for the cover of New York’s Fall Fashion issue, he hoped to portray her in a unique but iconic way.

Time; August 16, 2012: We had a feeling that this year’s Images of the Year would include at least one shot with a phone. For Time’s first issue devoted to wireless technology, Brown captured these images using an iPhone and the Hipstamatic app.

Handgun; personal project: An editorial commission to shoot a question mark made of pills inspired the image above; when the work was done, Eschliman wanted to take the idea further. That led to a series that also includes a syringe, a dollar sign and a smiley face—all made of pills.

W; October 2012: Inspired by the dark colors of last fall’s fashions, Thompson and W Magazine fashion director Edward Enninful dreamed up a story depicting a small-town family in their Sunday best.

The Car Poolers; personal project: While shooting an assignment on the ways Mexicans use their streets, Alejandro Cartagena noticed construction workers stowing away in the beds of pickup trucks from the suburbs of Monterrey to the city of San Pedro.

Click here to view American Photo’s 2012 Images of the Year

EXCLUSIVE Q + A: Cimon Speaks on Little Love Stories Swarovski Exhibit

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A native of Sydney, Australia, artist Cimon hit New York in 2000. Though he currently resides in upstate New York, the artist displays the savvy city chic that so many of us love in our modern day heroes. Hero he is for Cimon,who does not professionally use his last name, nor his image when speaking with the press is surely to be the next art world darling. His current Swarovski Exhibit can be found in Soho at the brand's concept store, Swarovski Crystallized, located in New York City.  Entitled Little Love Stories it is a diverse grouping of Cimon's Swarvoski encrusted mini sculptures that dazzle the eye with not only sparkling shimmer but "intricate" detail.

To follow is an EXCLUSIVE Q&A  we did with the artist, a one time painter, at the Cafe Kristall on Thursday, December 13. Read on.