Category: art

Petals and Wings

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Every 1st Thursday of the month, DUMBO is having a Gallery Walk — many galleries are open late and showing works from artists of many disciplines, especially photography, while hosting receptions, producing live music performances and curator/artist talks among other highlights. I went to the May event in between unpacking and working, it was a blast. Saw many great art work and photography.

I especially thought these work by Kathleen Schneider at A.I.R. Gallery at 111 Front Street was interesting — I guess I was more drawn towards the 3 dimensional art, it’s always so interesting to see.

“Wings” — made out of lots of paper planes. Always amazing to see what papers can do.

“Petals” — these were awesome. Caught my eye for sure.

Happy Friday, everyone!

Banksy Was Here

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Banksy was here! A block away from our loft! I noticed right away because this wasn’t here before… and it is already ruined. boo. Sucks. See this article and original photos of his work in NYC: Banksy Gets Dissed – Gothamist.

Here are my photos.

Looks like he used his finger…?!

The other ones in NYC looks like they are ruined, but I’d love to see them anyway…

The Affordable Art Fair 2010

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Studio TOTA invited me to the Affordable Art Fair preview party last night and it was another great show! (See last year’s show coverage here, here and here) I took some photos of the work that caught my eye for my inspiration and hopefully for your inspiration — enjoy!

The event poster designed by Studio TOTA. It’s happening through the weekend so if you are in NY area, please stop by.

Pretty colors, the detail of this piece was amazing.

These were actually working like a clock — “NEW YORK” and the circle with the arrow parts were spinning. Very cool graphics.

Layering graphics on top of graphics.

Simple. Cool.

I would love to try some 3D collage like this. This was a big piece on the wall.

Hi yellow dachshund!

Simple. Beautiful.

LOVE functional art. This bunny can sit next to my computer area!

nervous bunny…

This one was hard to capture, but with the mirror, you see infinite objects and with the lighting, it was making such a cool effect.

Love these art with glasses as a frame.

and the white one was all about Princess Diana and the black one was all about Marilyn Monroe.

There was a section for “I <3 Brooklyn” — this lettering caught my eye and of course the heart :)

Work with quotes or sayings always catch my eye.

Love these styles.

Made me want to make some art! :) What would you make?!

**I was mingling at the same time so didn’t take notes about each artist… I will credit the artist as I find out more…**

Found Art: Dachshund at Ikea

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This week is all about packing and moving (the big move is tomorrow! Wish us luck!) and Ikea trip… and look what I found at the furniture pick up waiting area — dachshunds :) ((OK, not so much the 3rd one with the striped body)) The tails are wagging, too, the happy ones! Made me smile :)

Speaking of dachshund… Maia is ready to move! (we are so not ready, though)

Have a lovely day, everyone! I’ll be packing all day… see you tomorrow morning :)