I randomly walked by here and was initially intimidated by the hidden basement layout of this…read moreplace. I had flashbacks of the Texas Chainsaw massacre..haha jk jk. My friend insisted that we check it out. " You go first ! I say" And the rest was history. I knew I was in for a treat! this studio has every element of New York City. Urban,Busy, Diverse, Colorful, Artsy, Playful. Every artist has their own corner to create their own wall art. It was a collage of some genius visual stimulating creation. I don't think the exhibition is going on any longer but if you're in the area check it out. Its downstairs !! It's free admission and they also sell cool art work too!

For those of you who share my passion for the Picasso-flavored outlines painted on plexiglass…read moresheets by street artist Celso, this ephemeral basement show in Soho will be a nice find. The show will last only until May 1st, so hurry up and be on the lookout for the wild closing party the organizers promise to throw ...

I had heard through the grapevine about an exhibition of artwork by Jane Dickson…read more(https://www.jamesfuentes.com/exhibitions/2019/all-that-is-solid-melts-into-air) at the James Fuentes gallery. The irony of going to see an exhibition about the crime ridden streets of 80's Times Square in the rapidly gentrifying Lower East Side was not lost upon me as I walked past street art painted on brick even as a new glass and steel hotel rose up into the sky casting a shadow on a nearby Chinese supermarket. It was, to me, a very contradictory set of images. The gallery itself is so non-descript that if you are not looking for it, you will walk right past it. There is no giant sign, so if you are going there, just keep an eye out for the building number. When you see the door that looks like it goes into some random office, that's the one. The front area has a small counter where the folks running the gallery are situated. You go in and there is a wide open space with a column in the middle. I have no idea what this space was before, but clearly it was not always a gallery. I almost wished the walls and ceilings could talk. There are four walls large enough to hold paintings the size of a person, and I found standing around where the column was gave you some of the best views. To my surprise, there was a smaller room in the back with some more art. This was a separate exhibition than the main room. The walls aren't quite as big there and there is not as much room to stand so this is where the smaller paintings were displayed. I wound up purchasing Dickson's book and the staff was super nice about it, making sure to bring me out a fresh, shrink wrapped copy and thanking me for my visit. I had a nice, brief visit to the James Fuentes gallery and I would happily go again.

SPACE James Fuentes Gallery…read moreFairly Large SHOW Juanita McKneely APPEAL For those into the grotesque and raunchy, this might be the show for you. I did not spend much time here because the large explicit paintings were hard to digest and despite the great number of paintings exhibited, the large space was half empty. STAFF The gallerist smiled and seemed friendly but did not say a word. SCORE 3/5 Not my taste of art but Im sure there are people out there that would love this. If your into movies like SAW and HOSTEL then check out this show!

I was fortunate to get a ticket for the CJ Hendry pastel exhibit. There is a ticketed option which…read moreI think is sold out or a walk in line. They give you a pair of socks to go into the bead pit, string to make a beaded necklace, a brochure of the beads and a bucket to hold your beads. Each bead is $1. There are lots and lots of beads. Never ending. Difficult to find the bottom. There are different colored ones as well. People are very kind and was helping each other out if someone was looking for something specific. There is a set of stairs to lead up to some art work above. Basically pictures of what was in the bead pit below. The back of the exhibit is the cashier. It was a good experience. The space is very nice for hosting events.

Salon 94 3 E. 89th. St…read more New York, NY 10128 Salon 94 may look like an ordinary high rise from the outside, but it is a multi level art gallery on the inside. These are some of the exhibitions that were formerly on display: Mantua Nangala & Yukultji Napangati: The artists' abstract works of art represent a description of the the' homeland and indigenous life. The appearance of these portraits kind of reminds me of a persian rug, but it's still pretty neat. Matthew Krishanu: Falling Into Place: The setting of these paintings is in South Asia. There is a variety of banyan trees and religious figures. Jaiik Lee: Still In Flux: The vessels are painted in a variety of porcelain colors. The physical appearance of these jars are identical to hot air balloons and the vessel at Hudson Yards. Soull & Dynasty Ogun: KODE: Yes I Do: As you enter this parlor, immerse yourself in a unique clothing line, furniture, and a table aligned with glittering jewelry. Each exhibit is assigned a QR code. Simply scan the code to acquire more information about these exhibitions. Although these exhibitions were previously taken down, other works of art will be on display in the near future. #salon94 #uppereastside #matthewkrishanu #jaiiklee #soulanddynastyogun

I originally wandered into the Hannah Traore Gallery as it was hosting my favorite photographer,…read moreQuil Lemons', exhibition that was dubbed "Quiladelphia." I bet you didn't know Quil is the youngest person to photograph the cover of Vanity Fair... your favorite photographer could NEVER. Obviously Quiladelphia blew me away with the raw expression of vulnerability that only Lemons can curate from behind a camera... the way one individual can say so much with 0 spoken or written words will never cease to amaze me. But what I didn't expect to move me was the space itself. Do you ever just walk into a space and feel a deep reverance? A sort of energy shift that just sends a lightning bolt of inspiration through you? The Japanese have nailed this feeling, but I rarely feel it here in the US. The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist, Flea, describes his job as providing the perfect canvas for John Frusciante (the guitarist) to go absolutely nuts on his solos and kick a hole in the sky. The guitarist gets more love, but is nothing without a good bassist. This is exactly how I see the Gallery/Artist relationship. A good gallery is critical to the success of an artist. Hannah Traore is laying the perfect canvas in here. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

The gallery itself is fantastic. When we visited we specifically went to go see Misha Japanwala's…read morework titled, Beghairati Ki Nishaani (which translates as 'Traces of Shamelessness'). It was so good to see a unique perspective that is usually omitted when it comes to the voices of South Asian females. Not only was the work displayed in a thematic manner but the pieces exhibited created and promoted the installation in an intrinsic way. I can't remember the name of the other artist that was on display in the back room but the red box was amazing!

Timothy welcomes you warmly and has the tea meditation prepared on a beautiful wooden piece. You…read morebegin with cleansing water ... and then the tea magic begins! He explains the ancient origins of the teas you will experience. They come from the leaves of trees that are more than 300 years old ... and you can feel the energy from this rooted strength. He teaches you how to sip and absorb this tea through multiple steeps. The peace seeps into your body and soul ... and lasts.

A really cute small gallery that always has something interesting going on. The people that work…read morethere are super chill and friendly. I've seen some great artwork there. It's the only gallery I can think of that feels down to earth and like a community space. I definitely recommend people check it out.

First stop on my art tour of Soho. The gallery was featuring Gottfried Salzmann and his modern art…read morefeaturing painting on photos and using city posters. It had a great urban vibe. Claude Lazar was also featured and I love his depictions of the city and world from within the confines of his home or work studio. So beautiful. The setup of the gallery is nice and deceivingly large. The gallery has seats right in the middle of the ground floor and allows you to sit and set the work from the seated position. There's also a downstairs that features more art. It was displaying mostly classical art when I went. The guide here were really informative and when out of her way to talk about the artist and explain his craft.

Gorgeous art for you to enjoy as you wander the gallery. The staff was actually very friendly and…read moreshowed me all around - from Picasso originals to new graffiti artists.

Really enjoyed my time at the Pace Gallery. I especially liked the David Hockney exhibit on the…read morefirst floor. A really big gallery with lots of different art on the many floors. When I went, the terrace was closed which was a bummer. But a very cool, free art gallery! Would recommend adding to your list if you are doing a Chelsea art gallery crawl.

This place was a bit hard to find. There are multiple listings and finding the right one took a…read morewhile. Overall, the experience was wonderful maybe except te fact that security was very strict when it came to the lights and the dark room inside. Eveything was really nice, the lights were really beautiful since it was a hot day out when i went so the dark room with a bunch of lights was incredible. This is a place where people come to take photos with a good background, most of the people there were mostly taking photois since its really instagramable! Make sure not to block the way or touch any of the lights! It's free so why not go to a place with pretty backgrounds?

Had a really great time for their block party. I got really lucky because sparkles was able to get…read moreme in for two tickets. The event was free. The vibes were totally vibing. They had some fun salsa dancing going on. The art was super fun, I enjoyed the cat artwork of course. I love being able to look out the windows to see the bog long island city post office. The service is always nice here. The guy giving out the wrist bands was super funny. He was like I won't check your id you kids have fun now. The beer was like $9 thats super insane to me for a 4.7% can but thats the world we live in. The little store that they have for their merch has a great selection. I wanted to look around but it is super packed. Fun fact my father attended this school back in the 50s, wild times. Make sure you check out their basement, you wont be disappointed.

I was here last night and there was Summer Fest at the MoMA PS1. Nice music jamming outside as you…read morewalk through the museum which is an actual school building. Walking through the halls bring back flashbacks of school. Yikes. Thank goodness no detention for me. Started on the third floor which someone recommended and go down the various floors. Sorry folks- I just don't get it. Yes, it's contemporary art with the kitchen sink thrown in. No rhyme nor reason how things are placed out and displayed. There were sections and corridors but miss the connection or its all a disconnect and chaos. We- the beholder figures it out by ourselves I suppose. I try to look at the tabs with description to get a better understanding of what the artist is trying to tell us. Trying to figure out what is the meaning of your masterpiece. There are gender neutral restroom on every floor. So do not be surprise when both women go on line and come out of the bathroom. All of the sudden rain and thunder everyone from the Summer Fest comes into the museum for safety. Staff directs everyone to the second floor which is a huge room (Auditorium or Gym) people waiting for the thunderstorm to dissipate. It get so hot and humid with all the body heat but it's better than standing out in the hallway. Staff trying to figure out which exit to let out patrons. Yes, I would come back again to MoMA PS1 again. Cause displays of various exhibits do change.