Gallery Nine

Accumulation by Alben opens this week at gallery nine5. Please join us for the private press preview on Thursday, March 6, 2014 from 7-9pm. Download Press Release Exhibition: March 6 - April 13, 2014 #fineartmagazine

More Thrush Holmes

Open NOW by appointment only Open to the Public Saturday 8 March 6 - 8 pm 520 W 24 NYC  212 691 6899 mikeweissgallery.com   Thrush Holmes / High Life / 2014 For a 2nd helping of Thrush Holmes: Gather 3 pounds psychedelic exuberance 10-12 cans spray paint                   (if doubling batch, use fire extinguishers) Nudes, flowers, vases, pineapples, bananas, oranges 4 cups swagger Dash of machismo Lg. spoonful drunken romanticism 1 sprig abstraction Budweiser Mix equal parts aggression and bling Combine into smears, splatters, and drips Sprinkle a little Matisse, Eminem, Dostoevsky, Sonnier,  Prince, Gauguin, Sonic Youth, and LeBron Whisk until frothy Bake at 500°F for 7 hours until fluorescent and crispy Garnish with neon, to taste.   Thrush Holmes / Progress shot / 2014    Thrush Holmes / Boobs / 2014 / Oil and spray paint on canvas / 72 x 60 inches   Thrush Holmes / Uncorked / 2014 / Oil, spray paint, and oil stick on panel / 66 x 42 inches     Thrush Holmes lives and works in Toronto and has been widely exhibited throughout Canada. His work can be found in permanent collections such as the Elton John Aids Foundation, Sony Dreamworks, and Defjam Records, among others. For more information, please contact gallery director Lauren Licata atlauren@mikeweissgallery.com 520 W 24 NYC 212 691 6899 mikeweissgallery.com #fineartmagazine

Diver

Presenting Carole A. Feuerman's Newest Bronze Sculpture




Diver, 2014

A Magnificent Lifesize Diver In Bronze Measuring 77 Inches Tall
Unique Variant Size Of Six, With Three Artist Proofs







Interested in learning more about this piece?  Contact the gallery at dru@jimkempner.com

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Peter Simon

After an usually cold and snowy winter here on MV, signs of spring are slowly emerging, such as the snowdrops along Music Street. Along with the much coveted arrival of warmer weather, my public appearance schedule has changed slightly from my last newsletter. So here are the changes:

(1) My DVD signing and photo exhibit at CALUMET photo in Cambridge (150 First Street) will not be tomorrow, but postponed instead until April 10th from 6 to 9 pm.

(2) A special evening in honor of my life's work, which now spans 50 years of photojournalism, will include a lecture and image presentation of highlights from my new DVD "Through the Lens." It is still scheduled for next Thursday, March 13 at PATHWAYS in Chilmark from 6 to 9pm. I'm happy to announce that my beloved niece Sally Taylor will perform a special selection of music for the occasion. Food and drinks will be served, and the event is free! Get there on the early side, as we expect a possible SRO situation.

(3) A new appearance at the John Varvatos clothing outlet at Colpey Place has just been added to my schedule. I will be on hand to kick off their "Dress to Kill" tailored clothing event from 1 to 4pm on Saturday, March 22. Many of my iconic music photos are on  permanent display at their location, and I will talk informally about the stories behind some of the pictures, as well as signing copies of "Through the Lens." The event is open to the public, free of charge, and refreshments will be served!

(4) The SIMON GALLERY is scheduled to reopen for the season at our location at 54 Main Street in Vineyard on the Friday of Mother's Day weekend, May 9th. We will be sporting a "new look," the details of which will appear in my next regular newsletter.

Speaking of which, many of you have been asking when you can help decide which photos to use in my 2015 Vineyard Calendar. I will post them in early April when I publish my next full length newsletter as well.

Finally, my new DVD "Through the Lens" has been garnering nice attention, write ups, and some amazing testimonials. While you can still order personally autographed copies on my website, it's worldwide release and distribution is scheduled for April 20th, and will also be available on Amazon at that time. Stay tuned! -Peter Simon-

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Bed of Broken Mirrors

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TOLGA'S FAIR CLUB

TOLGA'S FAIR CLUB Wednesday, March 5th through Sunday, March 9th from eleven pm until late Show your Armory Show Exhibitor's Badge or Armory Press Pass for entry Hôtel Americano 518 West 27th Street For further information and reservations: fairpopup@gmail.com #fineartmagazine

VOLTA NY

MARCH 6-9, 2014 // 82MERCER, SOHO // VOLTASHOW.COM

VOLTA NY and GalleryLOG reunite for a new series of engaging artist videos. Watch the series of inspiring interviews featuring eight artists whose works will be exhibited at VOLTA NY. The presentation features artists Siri Berg, Jin Joo Chae, Willie Cole, Matthew Craven, Alicia DeBrincat, Cheryl Donegan, Jeffrey Gibson and Katja Loher. WATCH THE ARTIST VIDEOS ONLINE

SIRI BERG presented by Hionas Gallery New York WATCH THE VIDEO

JIN JOO CHAE presented by Julie Meneret Contemporary Art New York WATCH THE VIDEO

WILLIE COLE presented by beta pictoris gallery / Maus Contemporary Birmingham, AL WATCH THE VIDEO

MATTHEW CRAVEN presented by DCKT Contemporary New York WATCH THE VIDEO

ALICIA DEBRINCAT presented by  Kianga Ellis Projects New York WATCH THE VIDEO

CHERYL DONEGAN presented by David Shelton Gallery Houston WATCH THE VIDEO

JEFFREY GIBSON presented by MARC STRAUS New York WATCH THE VIDEO

KATJA LOHER presented by C24 Gallery New York WATCH THE VIDEO #fineartmagazine

Marcus Jansen : future ground

Marcus Jansen, b. 1968, Manhattan, NY is  a former combat soldier who transformed his life from being at War to a leading contemporary painter that became known for his gritty urban landscape paintings since the 1990s.   Jansen is one of America's new pioneering painters and was included in numerous International Biennials including the Fleurieu Art Prize 2013 Biennale, Australia noted as the highest valued landscape painting prize anywhere in the world curated by Nigel Hurst, Director & Chief Executive, Saatchi Gallery London. His most recent project The Art Album in New York City shows Jansen's work on the book cover with some of the worlds most recognized contemporary artists inside including, Shepard Fairey, Takashi Murakami,  Jonathan Meese, Daniel Richter and Chuck Close. Discovered by former Museum director Jerome A. Donson, (Director of the American Vanguard Exhibitions Europe 1961), in charge of traveling exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art, (MOMA), New York, Jansen is an Internationally known painter and seen by many as a pioneer of expressive urban socio-political painting or as Donson puts it, "reminiscent of the Ash-Can School." Jansen's Museum collections include The Moscow Museum of Modern Art (MMOMA), Russia, The PERMM Museum of Contemporary Art, Russia, The New Britain Museum of American Art, CT, The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, MO,The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Art, Taiwan and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC. Jansen is also one of the ABSOLUT VODKA artist's of this century along side names Damien Hirst, Andy Warhol and Keith Haring. Jansen's awards include the New American Paintings No. 94, Alumni inclusion 2012, curated by Dan Cameron, Founder of the US Biennial Inc. The Aesthetica Art Prize 2012, United Kingdom, the Laguna Art Prize 2013, Venice Italy and the Dave Bown Project Grant in 2012. He is represented by Lazarides Rathbone, London, UK and Galleria Bianca Maria Rizi & Matthias Ritter, Milan Italy. Marcus A. Jansen: Future Ground Opening Reception: Tuesday, March 4, 2014 7pm - 10pm Guest Curator: Richard Beavers of House of Art Gallery Castle Fitzjohns Gallery 98 Orchard Street New York, NY 10002 917 244-4868 www.castlefitzjohnsgallery.com    Jamel Shabazz - Hot Fun in the Summertime    The West Harlem Art Fund and FUƧION NYC Date:  Thursday, March 6, 2014   Time:  12:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EST) General Admission: $15. Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan Soho Village 66 Charlton Street New York, NY 10014 Participants must bring their paper ticket.  To purchase tickets go to: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/fuion-ny-tickets-10621750943#  FUSION Art interview: Richard Beavers (Founder of House of Art Gallery) FUƧION NYC is an engaged, curator-driven platform for exhibitions and public art around the City. The organizers will produce several curatorial experiences for the public. Our show will explore what it takes to live and express oneself as a full human being. Technology has not only changed our lives forever but also the relevancy of human endeavor.  All facets of our life have been affected and how we relate to one another. So, we will look at ways where we can re- integrate our humanity creatively that includes are desires, individual tastes and environment through the lens of curators and artists of color.   Lead Curators:  Savona Bailey-McClain and Yves Marie Vilain Participating     Curators:  Richard Beavers, Ina Archer, Badder Israel     Artists: Ina Archer, Brian Convery, Dianne Dwyer, Scherezade Garcia, Chris Harris, Yasmin Hernandez, Ariel Jackson, Shani Peters, Joshua Reynolds, Adrienne Reynolds, Madeline Schwartzman, Dianne Smith, Toccarra Thomas, Yves Marie Vilain. Participants must bring their paper ticket.  To purchase tickets go to: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/fuion-ny-tickets-10621750943# "Life After Death" March 9, 2014 marks the 17yr anniversary of the passing of Christopher "Notrious B.I.G." Wallace. This exhibit shines a light on his legacy with some of the hottest, most buzz worthy and leading visual artists.  Their artwork will be showcased alongside the lyrics of Biggie Smalls to also connect the relationship between Hip-Hop and Contemporary Fine Art with the unique themes present in these selected works. Curators: Dawud Knuckles (author of The Art Album) Richard Beavers Artists: Jas Knight, Jamel Shabazz, Frank Morrison, Dan Ericson, Charly Palmer and Sajjad Musa Book Signing: "The Art Album" Dawud Knuckles  Date: Saturday, March 8, 2014 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm House of Art Gallery 408 Marcus Garvey Blvd. Brooklyn, NY 11216 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/life-after-death-notorious-big-tribute-exhibition-tickets-10818058103 www.hoagallery.com   About House of Art Gallery House of Art Gallery is a contemporary fine art gallery that markets, promotes and sells the work of visual artists. The gallery represents artists in the primary market specializing in emerging, mid-career, and established artists. Our collection primarily consists of original works of art featuring a multitude of genres and themes with a focus on unique, distinctive and rare artwork that has appreciative value. HOA Gallery's goal is to educate and provide a professional, comfortable and welcoming environment, whether you are a seasoned collector, art appreciator or merely have an interest in learning about art, alike.  #fineartmagazine

The India Association of Greater Charleston presents Zakir Hussain & Masters of Percussion March 15, 2014

Photo by Jim McGuire  The India Association of Greater Charleston presents  Zakir Hussain & Masters of Percussion   March 15, 2014 Indian music will be played by the world's leading percussionist and Grammy Award-winning virtuoso, Zakir Hussain. The India Association of Greater Charleston (IAGC), will present the concert "Zakir Hussain & Masters of Percussion" featuring the internationally renowned tabla player. Zakir Hussain was a child prodigy on tabla, an Indian percussion instrument. He was touring at the age of 12, and along with his legendary father and teacher, Ustad Allarakha, he has elevated the status of the tabla, both in India and around the world. He has recorded and performed with artists as diverse as George Harrison, YoYo Ma, Joe Henderson, Van Morrison, Airto Moreira, Pharoah Sanders, Billy Cobham, Mark Morris, Rennie Harris and the Kodo drummers.  For a small taste of this rhythmic phenomenon, please view this clip with Hussain on the left (start at the 45-min. mark): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqQTOK3kh4E One of Hussain's regular collaborations is Masters of Percussion, an outgrowth of his early tours with his father. Since 1996, he has taken the best of India's percussionists (along with one or two melody players) around the U.S. and the world. Charleston residents will have the unique chance to witness Hussain¹s improvisational dexterity in addition to the skills of the Masters of Percussion: Selvaganesh Vinayakram (kanjira and ghatam), Steve Smith (Westerndrums), Niladri Kumar (sitar), Dilshad Khan (sarangi), Deepak Bhatt (dhol) and Vijay Chavan (dholki).  Saturday, March 15, 2014 Charleston Music Hall  37 John Street Admission: $20 Students/$30-$100 General Admission  #fineartmagazine