Superfine! NYC 2017 Art Show Preview

Alexander Guerra "Keep Calm and Louis Vuitton"

Miami based art fair, Superfine! Comes to New York this weekend from May 4-7 in the Meatpacking District and brings curated and affordable art to Frieze Week. 

The inaugural New York showcase will host 50 international exhibitors including 23 galleries and curatorial collectives alongside 27 independent artist positions. Artwork pricing caps out at $10,000, with over 70% of the works on display priced below $5,000. Each exhibitor has committed to feature at least one work under $1,000, a strategy designed to embolden young collectors while encouraging established collectors to explore new artists. 

Affordable Art Fair Favorites and Trends 2016

Every year there is a trend at the Affordable Art Fair that follows you home. This year's big trends were: 1) Found objects, 2) Black heavy frames 3)Interactive Art (scroll to the end for this one!) Expect to see paintings on mirrors and a variety of untraditional mediums. Athol Whitmore, for example paints on found materials. Also, by not looking closely at some of the pieces you were sure to miss something. It was a fun show! Below are some of the favorites:

PULSE Contemporary Art Fair

The PULSE Contemporay Art Fair was an inspirational learning experience, nearly every booth had a gripping story that stood behind the art work. See below highlights from various artists who exhibited at the fair.

PULSE Art Fair: Shimon Okshteyen

A particularly interesting exhibit at the PULSE Art Fair was Brooklyn artist Shimon's Okshteyn, for his creative presentation of his eclectic series Girls.  Snapshots of young women in Brooklyn streets became traditional grayscale portraits mounted on a colorful mirror panels. 

Joseph Ginsberg Art Opening

A dynamic grouping of oil on canvas, watercolor on paper and other mixed-media paintings composed last Friday night’s art show at the Joe Ginsberg Design studio, featuring the private collection of New York-based artist Joseph Ginsberg. Celebrated for his original contemporary paintings, Friday’s show captured the essence of Ginsberg’s career, spanning over three decades. The collection provided attendees with a provocative glimpse of his unique style, while guests mingled with the artist and his staff in the beautiful midtown loft space.

This is You: Art Exhibition

This is a self portrait

The "This is You" by Tapp Francke art exhibition is currently running until May 25th 2014 at gallery nine5 in the Lower East Side. The installation consists of distinctively framed mirrors with neon glowing words on each piece and affirmative statements.  The mirrors require viewers to 'confront' themselves with the personalized messages reflected across their faces, merging colors and implications for a personal effect.

Affordable Art Fair Faves

The Affordable Art Fair was held at the Metropolitan Pavilion, from April 2-6. I stopped by briefly on Sunday, hoping to find a great piece for my living room and found some great inspirational images. I couldn't see everything as I was in a rush for brunch party. Here are my some interesting images that I would actually use in design projects:

Steve Ellis Art Reception at Conde Nast

"Broken Snow Globe"

The Durst Organization and Chashama held a memorable art reception for Steve Ellis in the lobby of the Conde Nast building in 4 Times Square. His paintings portray vibrant pop culture iconography  with meaningful graphics that are very NYC relevant. "His intricate details urge viewers to be ever aware of their vivid surroundings". The work was curated by Janusz Jaworski and the paintings can be seen from Monday- Friday until March 17, 2014.

1stdibs Designer Preview at The Winter Antiques Show

The 60th annual Winter Antiques Show took place at the Park Avenue Armory.  Featuring the “best of the best” from antiquities through the 1960s, the Show provides curators, collectors, designers and first-time buyers with opportunities to view and purchase exceptional pieces showcased by 73 exhibitors. One-third of the Show's exhibitors are specialists in Americana, with the rest featuring English, European, and Asian fine and decorative arts.

Phillip's Modern And Contemporary Editions Preview

On Saturday October 26, Phillips hosted an art reception featuring top contemporary work that was up for auction at their Park Avenue gallery. 

Hijo Nam's Opening Reception at The Gabarron

Repurposing common elements for fine art happens in Hijo Nam's art pieces, inspired by mysterious landscapes and spiritual motifs.  Hijo Nam exhibited her collection 'Cicles" at The Gabarron Foundation, Carriage House Center for the Arts with an opening reception that reached capacity followed by a performance by Argentinean Tango Music composer, Piazzolla.

Novo Art's "Spice It Up" After Work Event

Mingling at the Novo Arts studio.

On January 15th,  Novo Arts hosted their "Spice It Up"  cocktail reception for designers at their east village showroom loft. Novo Arts is a multimedia art provider and fine art consulting firm. Designers and architects from top NYC firms filled the room while previewing the Novo Arts collection. The atmosphere was festive and inspiring, hosting the perfect ambiance for some quality afterwork networking and great conversation. 

The Equus Project Event at Ligne Roset

On January 8th, Ligne Roset hosted a cocktail party for The Equus Project in their Soho furniture showroom.  The event event was "an experience for all the senses."

“Natives”, part of Roberto Dutesco’s The Wild Horses of Sable Island Series