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    The Artistic Glamor of The Dolly Sisters

    Thursday, September 29, 2016 in Art Nerd New York

    Obsession of the day are the glamorous twins, The Dolly Sisters, Rosie and Jenny, who rose in vaudeville in the early 1900s and became sensations during the flapper era.  Their […]

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    This weekend- The Affordable Art Fair

    Thursday, September 29, 2016 in Art Nerd New York

    This weekend, start your art collection this weekend at the Affordable Art Fair, featuring art works from 70 galleries and 500 artists, all ranging from $100-$10,000.The Affordable Art Fair Metropolitan […]

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    Jackson Pollock Pissed in Peggy Guggenheim's Fireplace. And Painted her an Early Mural

    Thursday, September 29, 2016 in Art Nerd New York

    After her divorce from Max Ernst, super collector Peggy Guggenheim moved into this duplex apartment in 1943, adding a new address to where New York’s art world elite would gather. […]

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    Patchin Place

    Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in Art Nerd New York

     Lit Nerd Wednesday! Tree-lined streets are a dime a dozen in the Village but very few have the reputation of the timeless Patchin Place. This small alley populated with three […]

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    A Look at Self Portraiture- SELF REFLECTION at The Untitled Space

    Tuesday, September 27, 2016 in Art Nerd New York

    Self portraiture requires that artists strip down their practice, challenging themselves by showing the world their raison d’être- using only themselves as the visual language. Some are wildly successful (Cindy […]

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    Yaffa Cafe

    Tuesday, September 27, 2016 in Art Nerd New York

    It saddens me greatly that Yaffa Cafe is gone, but I still must pay tribute to the overly ornamental kitsch that defined my late teen years coming to New York. […]

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    Gainsborough Studios

    Friday, September 23, 2016 in Art Nerd New York

    Central Park South today is more associated with tourists and horse carriages than artists. But in 1908, an entire building was built, just so a group of artists could have […]

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    Graphic Cyphers- B-Girl Champ Anne Nguyen Dances in the Streets of Times Square this Sunday

    Friday, September 23, 2016 in Art Nerd New York

    Graphic Cyphers September 25, 2016 | 2:30pm & 4:30pm Anne Nguyen French Institute Alliance Francaise, Crossing the Line , Dancing in the Streets Get inspired and impressed by the B […]

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    White Horse Tavern

    Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in Art Nerd New York

    Lit Nerd Wednesday! With any mention of the White Horse Tavern it’s guaranteed you’ll get the Dylan Thomas story and how he  spent his last night here proclaiming that he […]

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    Hung Yi’ Fancy Animal Carnival

    Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in Art Nerd New York

    Eight large-scale, vibrantly-colored animal sculptures by Taiwanese artist Hung Yi will enliven the public spaces along Broadway, from the iconic Herald Square Macy’s to 42nd Street, Times Square. Head down […]

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    Heaven in an Elevator

    Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in Art Nerd New York

    The Standard, High Line is a design feat itself. The opulent glass structure sits on the edge of the Hudson, atop the Highline Park in the Meat Packing District, providing gorgeous […]

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    Gordon Matta Clark's Home Sweet Home

    Friday, September 16, 2016 in Art Nerd New York

    For a year or so, the bar Home Sweet Home on Chrystie was my go-to for a guaranteed dance party in Manhattan on the weekends. As all things are cyclical, […]

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    Stamen by Rodney Carroll

    Thursday, September 15, 2016 in Art Nerd New York

    In 1967, the Churchill Building was one of New York’s largest luxury buildings. The sculpture at the front of the 2nd avenue facade was commissioned by the building in 2008. […]

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    Stumbling Across Thierry Noir in Berlin

    Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in Art Nerd New York

    I was just going for a stroll over the bridge from East Berlin to the West in the Kreuzberg neighborhood, when I came upon this little pop up mobile gallery […]

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    Marcos Amaro: When Visual Guidance Isn’t Enough

    Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in Art Nerd New York

    Get yourself to 2 Rivington Street for the experiential installations by Brazilian artist Marcos Amaro, which opened last night. Can’t wait to check it when I am back! New Minds Studio and […]

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Sep
29

The Artistic Glamor of The Dolly Sisters

Posted by Lori Zimmer in Art Nerd New York

Obsession of the day are the glamorous twins, The Dolly Sisters, Rosie and Jenny, who rose in vaudeville in the early 1900s and became sensations during the flapper era.  Their […]
Read More
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Sep
29

This weekend- The Affordable Art Fair

Posted by Lori Zimmer in Art Nerd New York

This weekend, start your art collection this weekend at the Affordable Art Fair, featuring art works from 70 galleries and 500 artists, all ranging from $100-$10,000.The Affordable Art Fair Metropolitan […]
Read More
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Sep
29

Jackson Pollock Pissed in Peggy Guggenheim's Fireplace. And Painted her an Early Mural

Posted by Lori Zimmer in Art Nerd New York

After her divorce from Max Ernst, super collector Peggy Guggenheim moved into this duplex apartment in 1943, adding a new address to where New York’s art world elite would gather. […]
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Sep
29

The Artistic Glamor of The Dolly Sisters

Posted by Lori Zimmer in Art Nerd New York

Obsession of the day are the glamorous twins, The Dolly Sisters, Rosie and Jenny, who rose in vaudeville in the early 1900s and became sensations during the flapper era.  Their […]
affordable-art-fair
Sep
29

This weekend- The Affordable Art Fair

Posted by Lori Zimmer in Art Nerd New York

This weekend, start your art collection this weekend at the Affordable Art Fair, featuring art works from 70 galleries and 500 artists, all ranging from $100-$10,000.The Affordable Art Fair Metropolitan […]
peggy-guggenheim3
Sep
29

Jackson Pollock Pissed in Peggy Guggenheim's Fireplace. And Painted her an Early Mural

Posted by Lori Zimmer in Art Nerd New York

After her divorce from Max Ernst, super collector Peggy Guggenheim moved into this duplex apartment in 1943, adding a new address to where New York’s art world elite would gather. […]
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Sep
28

Patchin Place

Posted by John Joseph in Art Nerd New York

 Lit Nerd Wednesday! Tree-lined streets are a dime a dozen in the Village but very few have the reputation of the timeless Patchin Place. This small alley populated with three […]
Featured in "SELF REFLECTION" Exhibit, Untitled Space Gallery, New York
Sep
27

A Look at Self Portraiture- SELF REFLECTION at The Untitled Space

Posted by Lori Zimmer in Art Nerd New York

Self portraiture requires that artists strip down their practice, challenging themselves by showing the world their raison d’être- using only themselves as the visual language. Some are wildly successful (Cindy […]
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Sep
27

Yaffa Cafe

Posted by Lori Zimmer in Art Nerd New York

It saddens me greatly that Yaffa Cafe is gone, but I still must pay tribute to the overly ornamental kitsch that defined my late teen years coming to New York. […]
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Sep
23

Gainsborough Studios

Posted by Lori Zimmer in Art Nerd New York

Central Park South today is more associated with tourists and horse carriages than artists. But in 1908, an entire building was built, just so a group of artists could have […]
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Sep
23

Graphic Cyphers- B-Girl Champ Anne Nguyen Dances in the Streets of Times Square this Sunday

Posted by Lori Zimmer in Art Nerd New York

Graphic Cyphers September 25, 2016 | 2:30pm & 4:30pm Anne Nguyen French Institute Alliance Francaise, Crossing the Line , Dancing in the Streets Get inspired and impressed by the B […]
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