Fashion + Art + Bill Cunningham + Mr. Brainwash = One Colorful Summer

Today's News: Who can't get enough of Louis Vuitton + Yayoi Kusama collaboration? Certainly not me, or Bill Cunningham.  And looks, that's one of the Advanced Style ladies, Kristina in the bottom left looking at the window!

This past week  unveiled the exhibition at the Whitney Museum AND at the Louis Vuitton stores in Soho, and this on Fifth Ave. / 57th Street.  As you can see, Bill was out shooting as were tons of art/fashion people and of course, celebs all in line of a piece of the artful fashion.  If you have not been by the stores of windows yet, go!  And, for a unique experience make sure you see the full exhibit at the Whitney, http://whitney.org/.   (Both have fabulous air conditioning too!)

Installation view of Guidepost to the New Space at Pier 45, Hudson River Park, New York, 2012. Photograph by Rich Flood

If you prefer to be outside, take a look at this:  Kusama’s Whitney collaboration at the Hudson River Park! Hudson River Park Trust and Gagosian Gallery presented a special art project near the Whitney Museum’s new building site in the Meatpacking District. Visitors to Pier 45 can enjoy Kusama’s playful and endearing multi-part installation Guidepost to the New Space (2004) throughout the summer. Just keep your kids off of it!

STREET ART NEWS ALERT!
Mr Brainwash to open his first ever London show!

Mr Brainwash, the highly acclaimed pop artist and subject of Banksy's Oscar nominated documentary film 'Exit Through the Gift Shop', is launching an outstanding new show in London during August.

I received this info via artrepublic as they were the first UK gallery to feature his work and we continue to champion his talents.

As proved in 'Exit Through the Gift Shop', when Mr Brainwash puts on a show, it's something you won't want to miss.  (For those of you locals who were at Art Basel recently, you know what I mean!)  The show will comprise giant installations, murals, original fine art and many surprises.

More details including how you could attend the show preview plus special events will follow shortly.

Show Details:

Opens 5th August 2012

Venue: 

The Sorting Office

21-31 New Oxford Street

London WC1

Enquiries to brighton@artrepublic.com

Up next; Any Old Iron's fashion/art/U.K. mix on the L.E.S.,  lots more street art and fashion mixed media by a select group of artists!

HAPPY EASTER! BILLCUNNINGHAM (Street) STYLE!

It wouldn’t be a proper Sunday without my 

favorite Bill Cunningham image from 

the New York Times!  HOP TO IT is obviously perfect 

for Easter Sunday, enjoy the 

NYC street styles for spring!

Contemporary Art Now at Barney's New York - I Give You The Chelsea Art Passage, 9th Floor!

 As if browsing the racks at Barney's New York were not enough, now you can view and buy affordable art, yes I said "affordable," thanks to Exhibition A.  On the 9th floor at the Madison Avenue flagship you can  walk to the right - into Fred's Dining or to the left and you'll hit the Chelsea Art Passage, which is one of my new favorite things.    
Upon entering you will see a curated gallery area where about a dozen prints hang, framed with purchasing info on the side.  Mixing art and fashion has never been so easy and so very appealing for shoppers and art lovers.  The prices are very, very affordable ($150-$300 approx for FRAMED!) and if you like contemporary art and want something new, look no further. 

Look at these amazing prices!

(I want #5 above and #9 above that.)

See a few of my favorite prints which include artists Spencer Sweeny, Rene Ricard, Max Snow and Lucien Smith, along with signed books from previous, gallery events.  (Further to the right, many amazing art and fashion books, new to classics!)  And, again just look at those perfect prices, new collectors rejoice!  The works are hanging now until April 16th, and I pray after that they do a new rotation. 


About: Exhibition A (http://exhibitiona.com/), who brings us this new endeavour is a members only website (simply just sign up), that offers exclusive editions of works by prominent contemporary artists.  Founded by Bill Powers, Cynthia Rowley and Laura Martin, the gallery collaborates with some of the biggest names in art such as David LaChapelle and Richard Prince. (Speaking of which I hope Work of Art on Bravo returns soon.)


This is a perfect combination of contemporary, attainable art that may in fact be easier to acquire than the Louboutin's on the lower floors. Happy art shopping! Happy everything shopping!

It's Sunday! Bill Cunningham Time, In The TIMES!

My favorite part of the weekend, viewing Bill Cunningham. Each week I look forward to see what will be his theme and I always love it and the views of the city.  Usually near stores or art related places, my happy places.
Happy Sunday!