It’s time for another weekly round up of what’s going on in the art world in NYC. This week is a good one, filled with auctions, galas, and openings. It’s the perfect opportunity to pick up some new art and to cut a rug at some of the most fun art parties. Check them out below.
Tuesday April 26th
Opening: Philip Guston at Hauser and Wirth
Photo//Philip Guston, Untitled 1967
If you are a fan of the American avant-garde movement, then you will be familiar with Guston’s work and excited for this walk down memory lane. The exhibit will take you through the trajectory of Gustons work in the 60’s, closely examining how his work changed over the year.
Hauser and Wirth, 511 West 18th Street, Opening Reception 6-8pm.
Wednesday April 27th
Party: Free Arts NYC Annual Art Auction
Photo//Ed Ruscha, 8543 Sunset Blvd.
It’s the 17th Annual Art Auction held by Free Arts NYC, the event will celebrate Glen O’Brien and will be hosted by Richard Prince. The Auction held by Paddle8, will start at 8pm, proceeded by cocktails, a silent auction, and followed by a seated dinner. All proceeds from the event will benefit Free Arts NYC’s art based mentoring programs for underserved youth in NYC. The event will be Dj’d by Graham Craig, and should be a good time for anyone looking to score some new pieces while eating and drinking yourself silly.
Free Arts NYC Annual Art Auction, Surrogates Courthouse, 31 Chambers St.
Thursday April 28th
Party: Creative Time Gala
The Creative Time Gala is one of the art world’s most anticipated events. This year Creative Time will be honoring Craig Robins and artist Rirkrit Tiravanija. Purchase tickets here.
Creative Time Gala, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 28, Brooklyn, NY
Event: Performance and Artist Roundtable: Disguise
Photo//Brooklyn Museum
In celebration of the opening night of Disguise: Masks and Global African Art, the Brooklyn Museum will be hosting an in-depth roundtable with artists Brendan Fernandes, Nandipha Mntambo, and Saya Woolfalk and curator Kevin Dumouchelle. Bookending the talk there will be performances by dancer Djassi DaCosta Johnson of Fernandes’s In Touch (6:30 and 8:30 p.m) for fans of African art, it should be a lively and fascinating evening.
The Brooklyn Museum of Art, 200 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, New York, the event starts at 7pm. There will be a limited number of free tickets available on a first come, first served basis at the Admissions Desk starting at 6 p.m.
Opening: STAGED, Jason Moran
For those with an appreciation for music, this show is for you. The Bushwick branch of Luring Augustine will be hosting the first ever solo exhibition of the musician/composer/artist Jason Moran. Moran’s work focuses on the relationship between music, art, and language in a variety of media’s. Throughout its run, STAGED will feature live musical performances including a few from the artist himself, so if you can’t make it to the opening, you can still be sure to see a good show.
STAGED Luring Augustine, 25 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn NY. Opening Reception 6-8pm
Friday April 29th
Party: BOMB 35th Anniversary Gala
Photo// Courtesy of Bomb Magazine
BOMB will be hosting its 35th Anniversary Gala, honoring Joan Jonas, Par Steir, Betsy Sassier, and Frederic Tuten. The event will also feature an Auction on Paddle8, all of the proceeds of which will go towards BOMB’s 35-year goal of publishing free in-depth articles with artists. If you can’t swing the expensive ticket for the Gala, there will be an after-party at Tropical 128 in the Lower East Side being DJ’d by Lanny Jordan Jackson, Jessi Olsen, and Damian Manire.
BOMB 35th Anniversary Gala, Capitale 130 Bowery, New York. Please note that tickets for the Gala and the After Party must be purchased ahead of time.
