Opening Reception

There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer. - Ansel Adams. Words were never more true than when describing the reception hosted by Agora Gallery on November 4th, 2010. The bi-annual Altered States of Reality: An Exhibition of Analog and Digital Fine Art Photography presents some of the best in contemporary photography. While many of the photographers work with different technologies and methods, they share an uncanny ability to capture the world around them. Altered States of Reality delineates the photographic experience, compelling style, subject matter and the viewer's own retrospective experience. Award-winning naturalist photographer Lennette Newell discussed her own secret for capturing her subjects, especially with the rugged primates and slithery pals--- patience.

Complementing the contemporary fine art photography exhibition through a shared dedication to the craft was "A Year in Pictures," the annual photography exhibition of the New York Press Photographers Association (NYPPA), which we were honored to host in our Gallery II. The NYPPA works solely with renowned photo journalists from the Manhattan area, and is the oldest press organization in the world. NYPPA members gathered for a private reception held on Friday, October 29th, celebrating historic moments captured by the winning photojournalists. Many of the photographers discussed how photojournalism is an art form in its own right. Within mere seconds of an event the photographer must not only capture the story, but consider scene composition, angles and lighting.

In the Labyrinth of Abstraction and Sensorial Perspectives collective exhibition onlookers were witness to the manifestations of various aspects of the world as interpreted on canvas by the artists, creating a delightful dialogue between collectors and artists alike.

View more reception photos and the reception video here .

Agora Gallery's upcoming collective exhibition and RED The Lego � Brick Sculptures of Nathan Sawaya will open on November 23rd, 2010 and the opening reception will be held on December 2nd, 2010, between 6 PM to 8PM..

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ARTisSpectrum - NOW ONLINE

A fabulous new ARTisSpectrum is coming out this month! The 24th issue of Agora Gallery's popular contemporary art magazine is packed with profiles of talented artists and fantastic articles for your reading pleasure, which will help you keep up to date with what's going on in the art world. From an exploration of the public art on Chelsea's High Line, to Allie Regan's creative take on how fashion can interact with fine art, to a look at the intimate relationship between visual art and poetry, not to mention much more, there's something that will delight everyone. Go to www.artisspectrum.com to take a look at the new ARTisSpectrum website and get a sneak preview of the current issue.

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NY IMPRESSIONS

Tamiko Tominaga visited the DUMBO ARTS FESTIVAL (Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) Sep 24-26. The event included artists working in their studios, musicians, poets, street performers, puppet theater, DJs and creative art installations. The festival extended all the way to the river. There were many people enjoying the exhibitions, performances and music on the street:


Tamiko Tominaga visited the DUMBO ARTS FESTIVAL (Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) Sep 24-26. The event included artists working in their studios, musicians, poets, street performers, puppet theater, DJs and creative art installations. The festival extended all the way to the river. There were many people enjoying the exhibitions, performances and music on the street.

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Artist News

Steven Hill's ,�Harbor in Evening� which was painted en plein air in Lumbarda, Croatia, is 1 of 3 of his images chosen for inclusion in the recently published �Best of Worldwide Artists in Drawing, Pastel and Charcoal� by Kennedy Publications.

Paco Dalmau's "Great Family Portrait 2010" has won the 6th Showcase 2010 in the category of Abstract Art on ArtSlant.com

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Agora Gallery's Guide to Chelsea

What are the best things to do and see in Chelsea? Our Exhibition Coordinator, Nellie Scott, offers two suggestions of venues worth checking out.

Cuba Caf�
Location: 200 8th Ave Chelsea

Why you should go there: A fusion of Spanish, African and Caribbean cuisines. Cuban fare offers a unique and flavorful experience. The restaurant is full of Cuban pop art and has a warm, energetic ambience. You cannot go wrong with ordering the traditional Chicken Tamal Cuban, made with fresh sweet corn tamal filled with chicken and the Gaucho Steak, which comes with jalape�o chimichurri, yuca fries and fire roasted peppers.
Website: http://www.chelseadining.com/cubacafe/index.php

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Location: 307 W. 26th Street

Why you should go there: This place is home to all things comedy and is the self-proclaimed "greatest producer of comedic talent in America today." UCB is an all-age venue that often showcases writers from your favorite television shows and movies. Many Saturday Night Live comedians got their start at UCB, and occasionally, if you're really lucky, a big name might just stop by- Tina Fey, Conan O' Brian and Will Ferrell have all appeared on UCB's stage. Tickets are usually somewhere between $5 to $10, unless it is a special event.
Website: http://newyork.ucbtheatre.com/schedule/

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November 2010 Newsletter

In This Issue

• Opening Reception
• ARTisSpectrum
• NY Impressions
• Artist News
• Guide to Chelsea

Exhibitions

• NYPPA "2009 Year in Pictures"
  Dates: Oct 29 - Nov 19
  Reception: Oct 29
• Altered States of Reality:
  An Exhibition of Analog and Digital Fine Art Photography
  Dates: Oct 29 - Nov 19
  Reception: Nov 4
• Collective Exhibition
  Dates: Oct 29 - Nov 19
  Reception: Nov 4
• RED: The LEGO � Brick Sculpture
  of Nathan Sawaya
  Dates: Nov 23 - Dec 14
  Reception: Dec 2
• Collective Exhibition
  Dates: Nov 23 - Dec 14
  Reception: Dec 2
• Metamorphosis:
  VéroniKaH / a solo exhibition
  Dates: Dec 16 - Jan 7
  Reception: Dec 16
• The Odyssey Within:
  An Exhibition of Fine Art by
  Greek and Italian Artists
  Dates: Dec 16 - Jan 7
  Reception: Dec 16
• Collective Exhibition
  Dates: Dec 16 - Jan 7
  Reception: Dec 16
• Collective Exhibition
  Dates: Jan 11 - Feb 1
  Reception: Jan 13

Previous Exhibitions

View videos and photos of previous exhibitions at Agora Gallery

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