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'Public' art digitally exhibited. The  MvVO Art Fair 2019-a select juried show of works by individuals employed in the advertising industry-harkens back to the genius inspiration of Andy Warhol's embrace of art/commerce...but in a very 21st century way. Literally the brain child of founder & CEO Maria Van Vlodrop -this annual exhibition/sale- electronically lights up this year ...and will be seen by  hundreds of thousands of humans-courtesy of a link up with 140 UES-Lincoln Center-midtown Manhattan's LinkNYC kiosks (May 1-4, 5-7PM) + gallery group shows. PLUS: adding more wow to the wow architectural transit (tourist) hub Oculus-on its hall length massive digital screens, in downtown Manhattan throughout the month of May. Coinciding with Art NewYork  (Pier 94), Frieze New York  on Randall's Island, NYCxDesign  (May 10-22), and collaborating with sponsors like the non-profit Downtown Alliance -and lead sponsors  Westfield WTC+NBC Universal-t...

Part 3 Some folks  relish the process ----the time needed to laboriously create/fabricate a something (or experience) by hand, by slow multi-steps. And understand the value-and obtain great satisfaction-from the end result. Others might need a nudge "...to spend a little money..." as recounted by Brian Sawyer ( Sawyer/Berson ) in the enviable image driven showroom presentation, Custom Luxuries - during the D&D Building 's Fall Market 2018 open house. For others who are short on time (or patience) -stunning one of a kind or limited edition possibilities exist ready to buy/deliver at well edited establishments such as Benoist Drut's Maison Gerard  -in which to "build a room around." Perhaps the most audience excitement was for the exhibitor showroom itself- where the event took place, DEDAR Milano . You'd think they were giving away Halloween candy (or authentic espresso shots)...the audience at the Dendar Showroom hosted presentation Cus...

MIIR, PRIORITY BICYCLES, THULE, CAPRI DESIGNS, BACK TO THE ROOTS, KINDER-VILLE, DOLPHIN ORGANICS, PABLOVE PRINTS  Part 3 MIIR ...modeled itself as a Certified B company that donates with every item sold---including these kids'  BAMBINI  $95 available in 4 colors-5% of revenue goes to  trackable projects  -like building water wells in developing countries. Details on a cool ride=a steel  frame/fork bike that is durable, adjustable septets and handlebars, EVA foam tires, that never go flat, front and rear fenders keep kids dry when cruising through puddles+rain. PRIORITY BICYCLES  -easy to buy, assemble, maintain...Priority Start for kids $245 freewheel construction for kids 4-8-with grease and rust free belt drive, 16" Slime Self-Sealing tires, dual hand brake, rear freewheel, front/rear v brakes...and comfy seat +grips-weather resistant. NICE. when parental units are doing all the physical output...the  THULE   Chario...

WHAT:  End of year showcase highlighting NEW INC's incubator participants...Emilie Baltz, Annelie Berner, Sougwen Chung, Erica Gorochow, ODD DIVISION, Yotam Mann, newhive, Lisa Park, Luisa Pereira, The Principals, print all over me, Phil Sierzega, Kevin Siwoff,  Paul Soulelis, Studio Studio, Charlie Whitney  220 West 18th Street, (BTWN 7th/8th Aves) DEMO DAY -OPEN till July 30th 12-7PM= FREE!!!!!!! SOME HIGHLIGHTS: The Well Sourced Synthesizer inspired by BACH....generates an accompaniment of voices, algorithmically. Luisa Pereira X Yotam Mann The Counterpointer FREE APP IS ADDICTIVE!!!! Specimen ...colors in a fun interactive game will make that subway delay, welcome tap the swirling amorphic blob in circle-matches color of background screen...on the clock fyi, and earn patterned boosters+Chroma coins Erica Gorochow (and Charlie Whitney) Specimen developers this trio-originally from Japan...developed an all ginger supplement to neut...

 Tyranny is old, cruelty is ancient, stupidity is immortal, Liberty, Honor, Dignity and Self-Control are all new in the history of man. We have been assaulted and overcome; Thousands of times all hope has almost been lost in the universal chaos of blood, fear, ruin and oppression, But we cannot die, for man has seen and heard these ideals before and no man will completely abandon that which has once saved him and made him respect himself. Perhaps the ruin will come, the death, and the despair, but out of it, out of the fury and darkness where the terrible struggle has taken place, will come the final liberation, the final faith, the final true democracy, The Final Peace for all Man In memory of the victims of 9/11/01 -Steve Cavazzi     Local 7 Marble Setters Amen

In our inbox... Hanro of Switzerland invite you to the unveiling of David Foote for Hanro   a commissioned mural to celebrate the Meatpacking District’s evolution into a neighborhood of world class art, and preview of Foote’s next fine art exhibit, Open Face Saturday May 2nd 10am – 8pm The Hanro of Switzerland Flagship 806 Washington Street New York City Refreshments will be served and our 20% discount lasts all weekend long.   Hanro has commissioned the fine artist, illustrator and feature film director  David Foote   to create a 65-foot mural in it's flagship Washington Street store. Typical of Foote's eccentric, creative vision, the curved mural's complex technique -- a seamless, street-art-inspired collage applied with wheat paste to a custom built elevated surface -- rivals it's innovative design. Foote incorporated the lace pattern of Hanro's iconic garments into his portraits of the Hanro "woman."  Up close, one would notice that...

In Our Inbox... Leaving the legal aspects to those in the know….(from The Fashion Law Institute  ) One of the better collabs ever-and another sell-out that will hopefully re-emerge… KESH X AMERICAN APPAREL originally priced from  $35-$50 ABOUT KESH KESH is a Los Angeles based visual and digital artist. The London-native works with an array of mediums that integrate bold shapes and digital graphics with a monochromatic color scheme. KESH held her first independent show entitled  ME.ME.ME  in Los Angeles in winter of 2012 featuring 14 signed and framed 40x52 self portraits.  KESH has been featured in top tier publications including Elle, Cool Hunting, Vogue, i-D, LA Weekly, and WAD. The artist is known for her loyal fan base that includes Kayne West, Theophilus London, Jeremy Scott, Cara Delevingne, Azealia Banks and Prince. KESH is currently incorporating music into her latest work, combining her distinct visuals with her u...

never static-gestural swirls of colors/images bring to mind Abstract Expressionist painters…whom Mestrovic admires greatly  Tribeca Hotel Not your Joshua Light Show going on here-(from back in the days)...Aerosyn-Lex Mestrovic's living paintings…are elegant, abstract-ethereal imageries that from what we gather-are  composed on a light box, manipulated by hand gestures, specially lit…and captured---very hands-on/hands-crafted…a fluid multi-media/realized inks-filmed overtime thorough a proprietary process= kinda performance piece-that reminds us of  Jackson Pollock ---in a kind of way. Visually arresting artwork created by a guy we'd could talk with about art with a capital "A"…all night…or just as easily grab a beer and hang out with- at a ball game-though being an Argentinian native…make that fûtbol. For a preview of works specifically commissioned by the Council of Fashion Designers  and creative agency Laird+Partners ---that conju...

  A gift idea for those that they have everything … Kidrobot  has collaborated with  Soundwall  and Frank Kozik to create 5 limited edition, hand-signed and numbered,  'Frank Kozik Smorkin' Labbit' artwork pieces . This exclusive framed piece not only looks amazing, but it streams music wirelessly from your iPhone, Android, Sonos and more. The entire surface of the artwork is a speaker.       Soundwall's innovative design solves the problem of unsightly speakers, and wires and cables in your living space. Simply hang up your framed Soundwall, plug it in, connect to your WIFI – then play music via AirPlay from any Apple device and UPnP for Android devices.   Soundwall will hang on most wall surfaces with hardware provided. Framed in black. Instructions included.   Each hand-signed piece retails for $1599. Available exclusively at  Kidrobot.com  or select Kidrobot stores. Visit KR Boulder to see and ...

  Industria Studios, NYC The site of many a fashion show (and shoot) on a freezing cold night- hosted a well attended event- benefiting the Costa Verde International School…a Green School Alliance non-profit, pre-k through middle school on Mexico's west coast…that easily warmed the hearts of bidders. steep walk up lined with photographs donated by rather well known photographers -Anne Menke  and a slew of fashion names like Helena Christensen-model, photographer, mom. Fabulous!  Why it matters: Education is a precious commodity and not a given in most of the world-just like fresh drinking water.  Costa Verde International School -(and cultural center)-located in rural Sayulita teaches area children (and adults) the ABCs as well as the 'green approach to living…' that embraces the practical and economic benefits of a sustainable/eco lifestyle. The school is in a beautiful area of Mexico -an upscale travel destination for many but also where people ...