Last night, Monday, April 29th, Chanel hosted the 14th annual celebration of the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival Artists Program at Balthazar in New York City. The evening honored the artists who have contributed original artwork to the festival’s award-winning filmmakers. This year’s contributing artists included Jeff Koons, Shepard Fairey, JR, Eddie Kang, Swoon, Stephen Hannock, Jane Dickson, Fred Tomaselli, and Walter Robinson.
In celebration of the opening of the new flagship store on Fifth Avenue, H&M is the fashion retail sponsor of the Whitney Museum of American Art’s “Jeff Koons: A Retrospective.” The museum-inspired store is the perfect showcase for the Swedish retailer’s first-ever artist collaboration with one of the most notable and influential artists of our time, Jeff Koons.
H&M at 589 Fifth Avenue boasts 57,000 square feet and an impressive facade of windows. An impressive five-floor atrium and a 26′ x 20′ LED screen demands attention and creates a regal feel upon entering the store. Timeless finishes including green and white marble tiles, an opulent wall of mirrors, distinct herringbone woodwork and a full concierge shopping service all create a truly unique experience.
“The partnership with H&M was really exciting for me and the chance to showcase one of my most popular works to a new generation of people was inspiring. H&M delivers great fashion season after season and it’s nice to see my work at their new store,” says Jeff Koons.
This will be the first location worldwide to offer the work of a celebrated contemporary artist of this caliber, making H&M the destination where fashion and art intersect. The Balloon Dog leather handbag will also be carried in select markets across the US including Los Angeles, Chicago, and Dallas, as well as online at hm.com beginning July 17th, 2014. A select number of pieces will also be sold at the Whitney during the Retrospective.
The new H&M 5th Avenue Flagship is located at 589 5th Avenue, New York, New York 10017. The store can be reached by phone at (855) 466-7467. Store hours will be Sunday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday through Saturday 9:00a.m. to 10:00p.m.
