Opera Gallery Opening 11/12/09

The Ron English exhibition opening had a little surprise:

http://www.operagallery.com/

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Imogen Heap

A friend of mine suggested this band [Imogen Heap] and I found a beautiful rendition of “Let Go” … Enjoy.

Make a Messenger Bag Out of Trash Bags!

New Sartorialist shots! November 2009

night @ the metmuseum

Nimai-Dō Gusoku Armor with Dark Blue and Red Lacing
Edo period, 18th century
Iron, wood, leather, gold, and lacquer; H. of helmet bowl: 5 1/2 in. (13.9 cm); H. of cuirass: 13 3/4 in. (35 cm)
Okazaki City Museum, Aichi Prefecture

Last night I went to my very first soiree at the MetMuseum for the opening of the Art of the Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor,
1156–1868 [October 21, 2009–January 10, 2010] ..

Open bar, sushi, candle-lit setting. The exhibition is located in the Tisch Galleries on the 2nd floor, so stop by the Met for some Robert Frank, Samurai, and, oh, art.

IMPROV EVERYWHERE Grocery Store Musical in Queens

oh, what life may bring.

as i begin the application process for graduate schools in the arts (business.management.admin), my first priority was programs…finding the best program is an essential part of the graduate school search, but i started to contemplate my particular place in NYC. an amazing city, but not the only one in my reach. being born and raised in New York is a difficult thing to have because it leaves you with less pressure to leave, but i do believe when there is doubt to how happy you are in one particular place, you need to test that loyalty. a little separation never hurt anyone at 22 years old. why does it sound so easy, yet it feels like a such a heavy life-changing experience?

this is yet another blog entry more for me than you poor readers, wherever you may be.

-chris

main course salad

want an easy, filling salad for dinner? try this recipe:

Brooklyn Artillery & MBP presents Urban Arts Fest

Host: Mark Batty Publisher
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Castle Braid
Street: 114 Troutman (Myrtle Av/Bwy J/M/Z Train)
City/Town: Brooklyn, NY

It’s $15 cash at the door & $10 in advance for the whole day & night! Buy your tickets in advance here: http://bit.ly/32XS7. *** S.K.A.T.E. competitors get FREE (beerless) entry. Sign Up at Entrance.

Mark Batty Publisher (http://www.markbattypublisher.com) is an independent publisher dedicated to making distinctive books on the visual art of communicating, showcasing the visual power and innovation of contemporary culture in all of its varied poses.

Come on out on October 3 for the first MBP Urban Arts Fest! The two-part, one-day festival will go from 1PM-2AM. The whole day is about the thriving urban art community MBP has advocated since its inception. With skateboard demos and contests sponsored by SUBSTANCE SKATEBOARDS, live painting, music and DJs, photography and art installations and plenty of art and books for sale, there will be something for everyone!

We will be taking over and transforming the entire lower-half of Castle Braid in Bushwick, Brooklyn. The day’s first part runs from 1PM-9PM and is open to all ages; 8PM-2AM is 21 and over, featuring free beer and a dance party.

Our non-profit beneficiary is Art for Progress, an organization dedicated to supporting rising multi-discipline arts in New York City.

What to expect:

• Gallery-style art installations
• Live graffiti exhibitions & public graffiti wall sponsored by Montana Colors
• Live entertainment, DJs, dance & musical performances
• Sponsored skate/BMX demos & open skate park
• Unveiling of exclusive OBEY x PEEL poster by Shephard Fairey for Peel Magazine
• Special Guest Signings
• First 500 guests receive a FREE in-person signed copy of “Talk Balk: The Bubble Project” by Ji Lee
• Local & International Artist Showcases & Tables
• Shopping (MBP bookstore & Local Artists’ offerings)
• Food & Drinks (Honest Ade, Hoegaarden, Local Food Truck Vendors)
• Gift Bags & Prizes – with bags from Bags for the People, goodies from Mimobots, Cafe Bustelo, Zoo York, AIAIAI and more!

ARTISTS/SPECIAL GUESTS:
Martha Cooper, “Going Postal”
Remo Camerota, “Graffiti Japan”
Ji Lee, “Talk Back: The Bubble Project”
Luz A. Martín, “Textura: Valencia Street Art”
Art from ORBIT Gallery
Special Guest Curator Mighty Tanaka (with art from: avone, JMR, Hellbent, Alexandra Pacula, Peter Halasz, Mike Schreiber, AVOID PI, FARO, Royce Bannon, BLOKE, Mari Keeler, John Breiner, Skewville)
Tijn Snoodijk of Shop Around-Netherland
Chris & Veng – RobotsWillKill
Project Super Friends
Destroy & Rebuild
Royce Bannon
El Celso
Chris Stain
CR
Abe Lincoln Jr.
Cosbe
Indigo & Mania
infinity
Chalk drawings by Ellis Gallagher

PERFORMANCES:
Hosted by: iLLspokinN
Termanology
Cormega
DJ Statik Selektah
DJ GSUS187
Krts (Powerstrip Circus) Hot 97’s DJ Juanyt
Guest DJ Jason Mizell (son of Jam Master Jay)
The Outabodies
Michael Brian
True2Life
Goodomens
Quan
Ad Lawless
Spokinn Movement
William B. Johnson’s Drumadics
…and SURPRISE MUSICAL GUEST!