Wonderkind and art prodigy Mikail Akar is making waves in the art world at the tender age of just 10 years old. The talented creator already is a bona fide painter with works found worldwide and showcased in numerous exhibitions around the globe. His colorful work appeals to lovers of contemporary art as the prodigy draws his inspiration from famed contemporary artists including Jackson Pollock, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Gerhard Richter.
On Monday November 14, 2022, RR Auction’s SVP Bobby Livingston & The Chelsea Hotel hosted a private preview of previously unseen paintings, illustrations, and self-portraits from It Girl, actress & Warhol’s SuperStar SuperStar Edie Sedgwick, produced from 1960 through 1970, with several of the works from 1965, Edie’s time as Andy Warhol’s muse at the Factory.
“Bringing Edie Sedgwick and her artwork back to The Chelsea Hotel resulted in a very successful auction that exceeded the expectations of Edie’s widower, Michael Post. “quotes RR Auction VP Bobby Livingston, “Edie’s fan base & enduring fame runs deep and some of her artworks were picked up by notable & international contemporary art collectors. This was an incredible recognition of Edie’s talent as an artist.”
More than 400 guests attended the preview, an eclectic and one-of-a-kind mix of friends and family, of all ages & nationalities, artists, photographers, filmmakers & producers, authors and publishers, collectors, curators, neighbors, and past & current residents of The Chelsea Hotel, where Edie stayed when she was in the city. Edie’s late husband Michael Post, brother John Sedgwick, as well as close friend & legendary music producer Danny Fields, were in attendance, as well as art world and collectors Gillian McCain, Misha Barton, Lady Liliana Cavendish, Spyros Niarchos, Janna Bullock & Michele Gerber Klein, Warhol Foundation Vincent Fremont, Beyeler Museum’s Sam Keller, actors Griffin Dunne & Ezra Williams, producers Jane Rosenthal, Darren Aronovsky, Laura Bickford and John Buffalo Mailer, photographers Craig McDean, Michael Avedon & Mary Ellen Matthews as well as fashion world’s Zac Posen, Christiaan, James Kaliardos, Anne Christensen, Harol Baez, Alix Brown, Freddie Lieba, Di Mondo & Logan Horne. Young socials, collectors & curators included Sophie, Taylor & Lizzie Plimpton, Tali Lennox, Laura Eastwood, Carolina Hoffman, Eugenia Bullock, Haluk Sabanci, Olivia Zabludowicz & Maia Twombly, and publishers & authors Jay McInerney, Michael Henry Adams, David Margolick, Morgan Entrekin and New School’s Anne Margaret Daniel, to name a very few….
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Since its opening in October 2002, the Museum of Sex has been titillating patrons with its carefully curated selection of exhibitions, artifacts, and memorabilia. There have been 30 exhibitions and 6 virtual installations so far, each one an eye-opening glimpse into human sexuality. One of their newest and most popular exhibitions is Super Funland: Journey into the Erotic Carnival. This exhibition is a hands-on thrilling spectacle celebrating sex and intimacy as a wild carnival of images, games, and adult-themed rides.
On Wednesday, February 16th, Idriss B. presented Polyverse Art, the 1st NFT Concert at Nebula. You know Nebula, that innovative new nightclub we told you about a few months ago. The night kicked off with Tyga who performed his most recent hits, followed by Busta Rhymes and his longtime sidekick Spliff. Ja Rule was also present to close out the evening with a high powered performance.
The Sapien Network announced the launch of a radical new business model that applies blockchain technology to a social media platform. In essence, the next generation of social networking. The Sapien Tribe is the world’s first sovereign digital nation, where citizenship is guaranteed through a groundbreaking and game-changing NFT Passport. With only a limited number of passports minted for sale, they are a hot commodity and available for purchase.
Chris Ayala, better known as “Raptographer” hails from Queens, NY who is known for his music festival shots, portraits, and dynamic street photography. Last week, at LUME Studios in TriBeca, Ayala and Barcelona’s creative studio NeonRetroFuture Studio previewed the “Raptographer & Friends Collection 001,” static photos were transformed into vivid illustrations with music. From photographing rappers Travi$ Scott and Post Malone to volcanoes, Chris Ayala is known for his remarkable Japanese anime-inspired festival photos and cultural images. His latest collaboration contributes to the groundbreaking phenomenon of NFTs (non-fungible tokens), a digital asset that is bought using cryptocurrency.
Artist Don Hershman debuted his latest collection of original pieces, as part of a retrospective series inspired by the late Victor Arimondi. In the spring show, Donald and Victor: Under The Influence, the inventive artist embodied his visceral need to pursue interests and creative expressions as he paid a loving tribute to his former partner who succumbed to AIDS in 2001. Hershman’s paintings recognize the unique attributes of Arimondi’s work, featuring a display that is compassionate and reflective of our modern times. Arimondi was a famed Italian American model and art photographer whose unique eye and sensuous style captivated the world. At the time of his death, Hershman inherited his estate, including his vast collection of photography and art.
Don Hershman
Painter, sculptor, and former dancer Gabriela Gil closed out her first New York solo exhibition, “Time and Space”, with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The private and covid safe event was held at a gallery on 484 Broome Street. Guests had a chance to view Gil’s collection one last time while enjoying chocolate treats from MarieBelle New York. The Honduras-born, NYC-based artist’s exhibition was extended through January 31st, 2021 to present an introduction of some of the favorite paintings from the Siamese series, the body of work Gabriela Gil made while living in San Francisco. The exhibition encompasses works from the past 3-5 years.