Saturday, March 31, 2012

Mickalene Thomas- MTV- Revay video

Friday, March 30, 2012

Mary Ellen Mark-Prom Night

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Highlights from AIPAD 2012



Tim Hetherington (American and British, 1970-2011)
Untitled, Korengal Valley, Kunar Province, Afghanistan, 2008
Digital C-print
51 1/2" x 36 1/2” (130.81 x 92.71 cm)
Edition of 18 + 4 Artist’s Proofs
$7,500
Courtesy of Yossi Milo Gallery


Seventy-five of the world’s leading fine art photography galleries will present a wide range of museum-quality work, including contemporary, modern, and 19th-century photographs, as well as photo-based art, video, and new media. The AIPAD Photography Show New York is the longest running and foremost exhibition of fine art photography.

Here are some highlights from AIPAD. While I admired and salivated over the classic and legendary photography that the fair is mostly known for, I wanted to focus on the newest works by up and coming photographers.

In my opinion Yossi Milo Gallery has one of the strongest if not, best gallery booth of the entire fair. All the work in it was so fresh, strong and highly contemporary. The booth is right at the entrance and it is a great prelude of what the AIPAD fair is offering this year. The works of Lise Sarfati, Pieter Hugo, Doug Rickard and the late  Tim Hetherington are a true and profound  photographic expression of our  most current living times. Bravo!


Lise Sarfati (French, b. 1958)
From the series On Hollywood
Zee, Fairfax & Willoughby, 2010
Chromogenic Print
22 1/4” x 30 1/4” (56.5 x 77 cm)
Edition of 5 + 1 Artist’s Proof
$6,600


Doug Rickard (American, b. 1968)
From the series A New American Picture
#39.177833, Baltimore, MD. 2008, 2011
Archival Pigment Print
21” x 33 1/2” (53.35 x 85.09 cm)
Edition of 7 + 3 Artist’s Proofs
$4,500



 At M + B Arts -the dynamic duo of  Shannon Richardson and Benjamin Trigano always have something very fresh and modern on its walls. This time the works of Matthew Porter , Sam Falls,  Lisa Jack and  Matthew Brandt  ( check out his great bubblegum photo derived works!)


Matthew Brandt

160692138060

2012 

Winterfresh on paper

signed and dated verso

30 x 40 inches

unique 


CHIP SIMONE

Camel Bubbles, Atlanta, 2005
Courtesy of Jackson Fine Art
I was very drawn to the stylish street photography of Chip Simone which you can find at Jackson Fine Art and also  at Steven Kasher Gallery booth.Speaking of Chip Simone next exhibition is @ Steven Kasher opening April 12-May 26, 2012.




CHIP SIMONE

Midway in the Rain, Atlanta, 2004
Courtesy of Jackson Fine Art 




At Robert Mann this photograph by Julie Blackmoon among many other great ones, this one  was a stand out. I just simply ...loved it!
Olive & Market Street, 2012
Julie Blackmoon
Courtesy of Robert Mann Gallery


At  Gallery 339, the work of Nadine Rovner ( which, I had curated and introduced to the NY and Los Angeles  market ) looked great , cinematic. fresh and with a great feel of nostalgia. Congrats Nadine!
Nadine Rovner 
Julie, 2007 Archival Pigment Print
Courtesy of 339 Gallery








At Paul Kopeikin Gallery , the ''Idilios'' series of Spaniard Marta Saul made me long for romance . Very cool and romantic series. ''Muy Caliente''
 Idilios
Marta Saul
Courtesy of paul Kopeikin Gallery
At Julie Saul Gallery, there was a great surprise among the many other gems in the booth to find the ''Vanitas'' series of our dear friend and fellow photographer Justine Reyes. Bravo Justine and bravo Julie!


Justine Reyes
Still life with Chicken Game & Flowers, 2009
chromogenic print
16 x 20", edition of 10
Courtesy of Julie Saul Gallery


At Andrea Meislin Gallery, the work of Michal Chelbin dominates the walls and commands attention. I saw this photo very small a year ago and this time is a must see and own. Love it!
Michal Chelbin
Stas, Juvenile Prison, 2009
Courtesy of Andrea Meislin Gallery
At David Zwirner, the work of Philip- Lorca diCorcia was also one of my most favorites. There is two more images worth checking out!
Philip-Lorca diCorciaJuliet Ms. Muse
2004
Well folks there is much more and, I encourage you to see for yourself by Attending AIPAD. Many thanks to the Wonderful PR maven  Margery Newman Publicity & Communications for every year allowing me to be the eyes and ears of this great photography event. Do not miss it!!!


AIPAD - The AIPAD Photography Show New York

www.aipad.com/photoshow/



Sunday, March 18, 2012

Gazed Upon-Curated by Amy Elkins @ Ampersand Gallery 3/26/12

Cara Phillips

























Our former New Yorker,  dear friend, curator and great photographer , Amy Elkins is creating new waves on the West Coast of Portland, Oregon. Being a person of many hats this time, Amy puts on the curator hat back on to create a great group show called'' Gazed Upon''. If you are in the area go and see this group show with the likes of one of my most favorites, Cara Phillips , Stacey Tyrell and  Jen Davis . The  show  book essay  was written by the new Aperture prize 2012 winner, Sarah Palmer.

For those like us truly that can make it , they show will be available @ the newly curators site Photo- Gallerino where Amy Elkins own work has been already featured.

Go and see it!!



Stacey Tyrell
























Jen Davis


































GAZED UPON
Curated by Amy Elkins
Work by Jen Davis, Cara Phillips & Stacey Tyrell
Essay by photographer & writer Sarah Palmer.
March 29 to April 24, 2012
Opening Reception on March 29, 6 to 10PM

Ampersand is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs curated by photographer Amy Elkins, whose work has been exhibited both nationally & internationally & is represented by
Yancy Richardson Gallery in New York. In addition to her work as a photographer, Elkins is co-founder, along with Cara Philips, of Women in Photography (wipnyc.org), a platform for showcasing both established and emerging women photographers. With Gazed Upon, Elkins brings to Ampersand the work of three women photographers, each of whom investigates representations of female beauty & self identity.

Please read more show information here: http://www.ampersandvintage.com/Ampersand_Vintage/Amy_Elkins_-_Gazed_Upon_-_April_2012.html

Monday, March 12, 2012

Harlem Arts Festival- Kickstarter- Contribute!

''Salon De Belleza'' 2011 Harlem, NYC.  © Ruben Natal- San Miguel


Please contribute to the Kickstarter of Harlem Arts Festival . Only 6 days left and they are very close to the goal . Also, if you look, the 3 first bigger $1,000.00 donors, will get a limted edition photograph of 1/3 by Ruben Natal-San Miguel. Just saying... ;)


Please click link: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1373599076/the-harlem-arts-festival/

Sotheby's sale of Contemporary art exceeds its pre-sale high estimate achieving $12 million in New York

Sotheby's sale of Contemporary art exceeds its pre-sale high estimate achieving $12 million in New York

Exhibition at Paris museum tells the stories of two men, Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs

Exhibition at Paris museum tells the stories of two men, Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs

Galerie Richard presents Favelas, Spanish artist Dionisio González's first series

Galerie Richard presents Favelas, Spanish artist Dionisio González's first series

The video art and photography of Neil Goldberg on view at the Museum of the City of New York

The video art and photography of Neil Goldberg on view at the Museum of the City of New York

Florida Museum of Photographic Arts opens grand new home with "Andy Warhol & Friends" exhibition

Florida Museum of Photographic Arts opens grand new home with "Andy Warhol & Friends" exhibition

Three Boys from Pasadena: A Tribute to Helmut Newton at Kaune, Sudendorf Gallery

Three Boys from Pasadena: A Tribute to Helmut Newton at Kaune, Sudendorf Gallery

Martin Lawrence Gallery hosts and exhibition marking the 25th anniversary of Warhol's death

Martin Lawrence Gallery hosts and exhibition marking the 25th anniversary of Warhol's death

Doghouse designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright rebuilt for documentary film

Doghouse designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright rebuilt for documentary film

Sunday, March 11, 2012

You can see ''Bronx Masquerade '' exhibition on the Web @ Photo Gallerino.

I Feel Lucky- Frank Yamrus @ Clampart Gallery- Review


© Frank Yamrus, "untitled (Cake)," 2008, Courtesy of ClampArt, New York City



© Frank Yamrus, "untitled (Sunflower)," 2008, Courtesy of ClampArt, New York City


After seeing Frank Yamrus -''I Feel Lucky '' solo show current exhibition at Clampart Gallery  major things clicked in my mind.

1. In life, it is a ''lucky'' thing to mature .
2. Is a great thing to celebrate life  and accept yourself for who you really are.
3. People will see you of how you see yourself. 
4. You had already out lived friends that, by life consequences are not longer around and should truly ''feel lucky'' and celebrate life.

I always had great admiration of artists who their work is based on mostly turning the camera at right at themselves. It takes a very special sensibility and Frank Yamrus possesses such. With Frank,  you get a different visual  identity range of himself based on the different variety of  every day life situations and scenarios that most of us face or do.  

The show is cleverly displayed in a combination of 20 x 28 inches framed images  horizontals and verticals. All the images have great composition, theme ( daily live activities and events that most of us do or still dream about doing) and of a  great color saturation.  

Since all of us are not going to be young forever and the thought of it might cause most to have fears,  insecurities and all the sort of not so'' lucky'' feelings while  growing old, go and see this wonderful self portrayal of life celebration. It might change your  life's perspective . By seeing Frank  self portraits, he indirectly turns the camera  right at you and will make you feel as'' lucky''  as he is and will convince you of how'' lucky'' you are or will be to age gracefully and happy. It is a life fact...sooner or later, we will all get old someday soon...



Go and see it !
 On display till March 24, 2012 

VOLTA Art Fair 2012 NYC


Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Jaime Permuth-Yonkeros Exhibition 2/28-4/5/12

© Jaime Permuth, Untitled, Yonkeros series.

EN FOCO | Exhibitions
Jaime Permuth:
Yonkeros

Dates:
February 28–April 5, 2012

Opening Reception:
Wednesday, March 7 from 5:00 to 6:45pm

Artist Talk:
Saturday, March 24 from 2:00 to 3:00pm

Location:
Pregones Theater
571 - 575 Walton Avenue
(between 149 & 150th Streets, one block west of the Grand Concourse)
Bronx, NY 10451 tel: 718-585-1202

Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm with extended hours during show nights.
Check www.pregones.org for those extended hours.

Statement:
""Yonkeros" is a popular term for businesses that strip wrecked cars and sell them as scrap metal or for parts. The term is a Spanglish derivative of "junk", conjugated grammatically to refer to people who engage in this line of work.

Yonkeros is a lyrical exploration of first world consumerism, waste, and obsolescence as it intersects with the third world ingenuity and survivalist strategies in the no–man's–land of Willets Point Queens, NY.

This series of photographs is both an appeal and a eulogy; the City of New York is determined to erase the existence of this small enclave, not withstanding that it continues to provide an essential service to the community and that it constitutes a source of income and employment to a segment of the city's immigrant working class.

Above all, Willets Point is a vast inventory of parts, and like all catalogues it is also a poem."

More information can be found here:http://www.enfoco.org/index.php/programs/exhibit/permuth_jaime/




The Hague Museum of Photography is first museum to exhibit a survey of Pieter Hugo's work

The Hague Museum of Photography is first museum to exhibit a survey of Pieter Hugo's work

Exhibition of two hundred photographs by Diane Arbus opens at Fotomuseum Winterthur

Exhibition of two hundred photographs by Diane Arbus opens at Fotomuseum Winterthur

J. Paul Getty Museum acquires 25 photographs by acclaimed 20th century photographer Ansel Adams

J. Paul Getty Museum acquires 25 photographs by acclaimed 20th century photographer Ansel Adams

Arthur Tress: San Francisco 1964 opens at the de Young Museum in San Francisco

Arthur Tress: San Francisco 1964 opens at the de Young Museum in San Francisco

Sharpen-The ASMPNY Blog: Bronx Masquerade curated by Yulia Tikhonova

Sharpen-The ASMPNY Blog: Bronx Masquerade curated by Yulia Tikhonova