{"id":15468,"date":"2017-02-13T11:00:39","date_gmt":"2017-02-13T11:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artzealous.com\/?p=15468"},"modified":"2017-02-13T00:56:21","modified_gmt":"2017-02-13T00:56:21","slug":"this-week-in-art-february-13th-february-19th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artzealous.com\/this-week-in-art-february-13th-february-19th\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week in Art: February 13th – February 19th"},"content":{"rendered":"

The art world is gearing up for the week of love. From fashion shows and parties to “art battles”, there’s a little something for everyone this week.<\/p>\n

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February 13th<\/strong><\/p>\n

Event: Domingo Zapata F\/W 17 Debut “Love. Fashion. Art.”<\/p>\n

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Photo \/\/ courtesy of Domingo Zapata<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

World-renowned artist Domingo Zapata will present his first-ever range of womenswear in an art-meets-fashion show this season. All going down at The Box. Invite only.<\/p>\n

Domingo Zapata<\/a><\/p>\n

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February 14th<\/strong><\/p>\n

Event: The Purge: Valentine’s Day 2017<\/p>\n

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On February 14th, artist Bjarne Melgaard will be giving away his personal collection of designer fashion and streetwear FREE<\/a> of charge to the public, on a first come, first serve basis.\u00a0In groups of 100, shoppers will have just 15 minutes to fill their custom MELGAARD garbage bags with as much as they can carry. So what\u2019s up for grabs? You can score pieces from Comme des Gar\u00e7on, Eckhaus Latta, HUF, Issey Miyake, Jeremy Scott, Lanvin, Margiela, Raf Simons, Stussy, Supreme, and more. Open to the public<\/p>\n

Red Bull Arts New York<\/a>, 220 W. 18th Street 10011<\/p>\n

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Event: Romance Under the Stars at\u00a0Hayden Planetarium<\/p>\n

Photo \/\/ courtesy of Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day with a unique date night in the Hayden Planetarium. Enjoy a few drinks during\u00a0cocktail hour in the Cullman Hall of the Universe, complete with open bar, hors d\u2019oeuvres, and chocolates, accompanied by the music of the Josh Rutner Quartet. Then join Lydia Maria Petrosino and Ted Williams in the Hayden Planetarium for an unforgettable view of the night sky and some stellar romance stories from the ancient past.<\/p>\n

American Museum of Natural History<\/a>, Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024-5192<\/p>\n

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February 15th<\/strong><\/p>\n

Event: Art Battle at Le Poisson Rouge<\/p>\n

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<\/span> Photo \/\/ courtesy of Art Battle<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Art Battle <\/a>is the story of Art, a one night party that goes from blank canvas to beautiful creation.\u00a012 artists compete in timed rounds of live painting, it\u2019s a sizzling night of creation and celebration. The winner is selected by audience vote and has a chance to qualify for New York City Championships and ultimately the US and International Finals. It\u2019s a wild night, great music, paints flies and masterpieces are created before your eyes.<\/p>\n

(le) Poisson Rouge<\/a>,\u00a0158 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012<\/p>\n

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Event:\u00a02017 Longhouse Winter Benefit<\/p>\n

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Photo \/\/ courtesy of Longhouse<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 2017 LongHouse Winter Benefit will honor Tod Williams and Billie Tsien with the LongHouse Award for their outstanding architectural achievement. Followed by a reception, architectural critic Paul Goldberger will present the award. Festive dinner will be presented after the event.<\/p>\n

David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center<\/a>, Broadway between 62nd and 63rd Streets, New York City<\/p>\n

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February 16th<\/p>\n

Event: Open Sketch Night with Steven Shearer \/ RSVP<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo \/\/ courtesy of The Brant Foundation<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sketch Night at The Brant Foundation is free of charge and open to artists of all ages and experience levels. Participants are invited to sketch from a professional model in one of the foundation\u2019s gallery spaces which currently houses an exhibition by Steven Shearer.<\/p>\n

The Brant Foundation Art<\/a> 941 North Street Greenwich, CT 06831<\/p>\n

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February 18th<\/strong><\/p>\n

Event: The LUXYLOADED Art Battle \/ RSVP<\/a><\/p>\n

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10 visual artists will be presented with a theme and have one hour to conceptualize and paint. During the battle, we will provide live music, entertainment, and drink specials! Experience the force that is LUXYLOADED<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n