New York Impressions

The following photographs were taken by Agora Gallery artists during recent visits to New York City. They offer a unique view of popular sites seen through the lens of an artist:

View of the Rockefeller Center by Betsey Chesler and a View of Times Square by VéroniKaH


Linde Unrein's view from the exhibition "Marina Abramović: The Artist is Present " at MoMA

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ARTisSpectrum

The latest issue of ARTisSpectrum features an impressive collection of established and emerging artistic talents from around the world, as well as a number of informative and compelling articles. Artists will definitely benefit from educator and award-winning artist Debra Fitzsimmons' advice on making time to make art, and the results of a recent facebook survey on pricing art. Also in this issue: Digital media artist T. Mikey shares his insightful interview with the elusive graffiti artists P.H.A.S.E. 2 and Chor Boogie; and Gallery Director, Angela Di Bello, offers her impressions of internationally acclaimed Lego artist Nathan Sawaya's successful exhibition held in Gallery II this past March. Don’t miss out – take a look today!

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Agora Gallery's Guide to Chelsea

Artists visiting Chelsea frequently ask: What are the best things to do and see in Chelsea? Nellie Scott, our Exhibition Coordinator has graciously offered to share 2 of her favorite Chelsea Spots.

Billy's Bakery:
What I love:
What is not to love?! Cupcakes, Pies, Puddings...Billy's Bakery bakes everything from scratch, using the freshest ingredients. The shop is styled like a 1940's American kitchen, providing a warm and friendly environment to enjoy your new favorite treat.
What I recommend:
Banana Cupcake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Location:
184 9th Avenue
Between 21st and 22nd.

Chelsea Piers:
What I Love:
A 28-acre waterfront sports center that has a little bit of something for everyone. Includes bowling lanes, a golf club, rock climbing, batting cages,and an ice skating rink.
What I recommend:
Batting Cages- You can rent them for 30 or 60 minutes, or test them out at $2.50 for ten pitches.
Location:
23rd street and the Hudson River.

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Summer at Agora Gallery - Cool off with some Cool Art

The summer season is definitely on its way, and Agora Gallery offers visitors to New York a comfortable way to enjoy the sun and the city’s world famous art district at the same time. Spending the day in Chelsea? Pop into Agora Gallery to refresh yourself with a complementary cold summer spritzer and a look at some fabulous contemporary art.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11am-6pm

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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child • Opens at the Film Forum July 21st

Art enthusiasts, especially fans of Jean-Michel Basquiat, will be interested in viewing this unique film documentary. Centered on a rare interview that director and friend Tamra Davis shot with Basquiat over twenty years ago, this definitive documentary chronicles the meteoric rise and fall of the young artist. In the crime-ridden NYC of the 1970s, he covers the city with the graffiti tag SAMO. The artist was 25 years old at the height of his career, and today his canvases sell for more than a million dollars. With compassion and psychological insight, Tamra Davis details the mysteries that surround this charismatic young man, an artist of enormous talent whose fortunes mirrored the rollercoaster quality of the downtown scene he seemed to embody. JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT: THE RADIANT CHILD features interviews with Julian Schnabel, Larry Gagosian, Bruno Bischofberger, Tony Shafrazi, Fab 5 Freddy, Jeffrey Deitch, Glenn O'Brien, Maripol, Kai Eric, Nicholas Taylor, Fred Hoffmann, Michael Holman, Diego Cortez, Annina Nosei, Suzanne Mallouk, Rene Ricard, Kenny Scharf, among many others.
"It was important for Jean-Michel’s voice to be heard and for the real story of what happened to be told."- Tamra Davis, Director

Screenings daily 1:15, 3:15, 6:00, 8:00, 10:00
Tickets available online beginning July 14
Website: http://jean-michelbasquiattheradiantchild.com/
The Film Forum: http://www.filmforum.org/films/basquiat.html

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In This Issue

• First Impressions
• ARTisSpectrum May 2010
• What to do in Chelsea
• Summer Afternoons at Agora Gallery
• Jean-Michel Basquiat Film

Summer Exhibitions

• United in Art:
  an Exhibition of Fine Art from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland
  Dates: June 4 – June 25
  Reception: June 10
• Collective Exhibition
  Dates: June 4 – June 25
  Reception: June 10
• Paris Here We “Art”
  by Mecenavie Gallery
  Dates: June 4 – June 25
  Reception: June 10
• The French Perspective:
  Dates: June 29 – July 20
  Reception: July 1
• Collective Exhibition
  Dates: July 23 – August 13
  Reception: August 5
• Portal: PAUL COTE
  Solo Exhibition - Gallery II
  Dates: Aug 17 - Sept 7
  Reception: August 19
• The 2010 Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition
  Dates: Aug 17– Sept 7
  Reception: August 19

Previous Exhibitions

View videos and photos of previous exhibitions at Agora Gallery

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