Art Nerd New York’s Top Event Picks for the Week – 1/26-2/1
In a city where hundreds of interesting happenings occur each week, it can be hard to pick and choose your way to a fulfilling life. Ahead Art Nerd founder Lori Zimmer shares her top event picks for 6sqft readers!
This week, take home a piece of Logan Hicks’ Bowery Wall at Taglialatella Gallery or a piece of Aurelie Guillaume’s jewelry at Reinstein Rose. Then experience the quiet beauty of horses at Emmanuel Fremin Gallery and express yourself at the Brooklyn Museum’s Art History Happy hour. Also this week, Korean artist Hyon Gyon gives insight into her latest exhibition at a talk at Shin Gallery, and Ricky Gervais hits the Times Center for what’s sure to be a thought-provoking conversation. Finally, let out some aggression at the Lunar New Year Chinese Firecracker Festival and then wind down in the beautiful Albertine for a talk on the city everyone seems to be moving to, Los Angeles.
Logan Hicks- The Story of My Life ↑
Taglialatella Galleries, 229 10th Avenue
Thursday, January 26, 6:00-8:00pm
To close out Hicks’ epic stencil mural on the Bowery Wall, Taglialatella Galleries will release an edition of hand-sprayed multiples of the image along with several original canvases. To RSVP to the reception, email [email protected] or call (212) 367-0881.
Mauricette, The Giants, And Other Frivolous Tales: The Jewelry of Mlle. Guillaume ↑
The Gallery at Reinstein|Ross, 30 Gansevoort Street
Thursday, January 26, 6:00-8:00pm
A mix of cartoons, pop-imagery and even a little street art, Aurelie Guillaume’s art work is as wearable as it is narrative. I love the idea of the body becoming a vehicle for art (as much as I love sparkly jewelry).
Bob Tabor, Horse Whisperings ↑
Emmanuel Fremin Gallery, 547 W 27th Street, Rm 510
Thursday, January 26, 6:00-8:00pm
Take a step back from the chaos of New York to experience and appreciate the stoic beauty of the horses as captured in Tabor’s imagery.
Art History Happy Hour at The Brooklyn Museum ↑
Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
Thursday, January 26, 7:00-9:00pm
Casual chat about art, interesting lectures, and a cash bar? Sounds like the perfect evening to me! All that, plus free admission.
Hyon Gyon in Conversation with Donald Kuspit ↑
Shin Gallery, 66 Orchard Street
Saturday, January 28, 11:00am-12:30pm
Hear more about Gyon’s current exhibition “She’s a Riot,” as the artist discusses her work with Donald Kuspit. Be sure to RSVP.
Chinese New Year Firecracker Festival ↑
Sara D. Roosevelt Park – Broome Street, 109 Forsyth Street
Saturday, January 28, 11:00am-3:30pm
Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year with an all encompassing feast for the eyes! Along with the parade, be sure to check out the always exciting Firecracker Ceremony for Chinatown.
This Is Not A City (Los Angeles) ↑
Albertine, 972 Fifth Avenue
Tuesday, January 31, 7:00pm
AM Homes, Laure Murat and Eric Banks discuss the love of urbanity and Los Angeles at the beautiful Albertine at the French Embassy.
TimesTalks: Ricky Gervais ↑
The TimesCenter, 242 W 41st Street
Tuesday, January 31, 7:00-8:15pm
The New York Times presents a rousing talk with the hilarious Ricky Gervais. Enough said!
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Lori Zimmer is a writer, curator, and founder of Art Nerd New York, an off-beat art history guide to the city. Lori is also the author of two books, The Art of Cardboard: Big Ideas for Creativity, Collaboration, Storytelling, and Reuse and The Art of Spray Paint. Follow her on Twitter @ArtNerdNY or Instagram @TheLoriZimmer
