Tag Archives: Art

Lila Nikole and Fountain Art Fair Party

Posted on December 7, 2011 by admin

Did you miss AFP’s Closing Party at Fountain Art Fair during the end of Miami Art Basel? No need to fret. We have a short teaser from the party, featuring the amazing fashion designer Lila Nikole’s swimwear line. She is … Continue reading →

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Art in the Morning: Juan Manuel Pajares

Posted on December 7, 2011 by admin

My new love is street artist is Juan Manuel Pajares. He takes collage street art to a different level. By digging into your memory banks and using  iconographic images, the audience is “challenged to learn the secret language chosen by … Continue reading →

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Art in the Morning: Sima Schloss

Posted on December 6, 2011 by admin

“The prettiness of my work is less apparent than its arresting quality,” says artist Sima Schloss. These mixed media collage artworks Schloss assembles are reminders of the “60’s and 70’s, Urban decay, pop art and cultural images of Modern America.” … Continue reading →

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Featured Artist: Edgardo Parada

Posted on December 5, 2011 by admin

Edgardo Parada‘s quirky, humorous films have an overarching message resounding in every second. Born and raised in Metro Manila, Philippines, but later migrating to New York City, Parada was exiled in New Jersey. Despite his roller coaster journey, he still … Continue reading →

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Art in the Morning: Pete Nawara

Posted on December 5, 2011 by admin

Chuck Close meets Andy Warhol? This amazing mixture of different mediums–photography, projection, acrylic, computer software, among other modes–that emerging fine artist, Pete Nawara flawlessly pulls off. I am a fan, are you? Learn and view more of this Nawara’s pop … Continue reading →

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What Is Art?

Posted on December 1, 2011 by admin

It was a cold, Wednesday night in New York City, and I was an hour late for an art opening. Finally, I met up with my friend who was patiently waiting for me at a hotel on the upper west … Continue reading →

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Art For Progress and Miami Art Basel

Posted on November 28, 2011 by admin

Miami Art Basel is this weekend and, as promised below is the update about Art For Progress and Fountain Art Fair exhibit. Rounding up the art-infused session from Friday, December 2 through Sunday, December 4, let’s celebrate: Please join us … Continue reading →

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Art in the Morning: Berette Macaulay

Posted on November 20, 2011 by admin

There is something serene, yet loud about this family portrait by photographer Berette Macaulay, also known as SeBiArt. Perhaps it’s the unity of the multicultural family dynamic, or the radiating nonverbal dialogue in the photo. Whatever it is, there is … Continue reading →

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Vivi la Vivian

Posted on November 11, 2011 by admin

Who would’ve thought Vivian Maier lived a double life. Outside of being a nanny, Maier was a silent street photographer, hoarding mounds of negatives never sharing with others this art she called a hobby. But thankfully fellow street photographer, John … Continue reading →

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AFP @ Fountain Art Fair, Miami

Posted on November 11, 2011 by admin

Possessed of a scrappy, youthful verve lacking in its more prestigious neighbors… Fountain was distinguished by a vintage street/self-taught aesthetic… —ArtForum Mark your calendars! In less than a month, Art For Progress is going to be part of the highly … Continue reading →

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