-
![]()
Soirée Henzo: A Grassroots Assault on Chelsea’s Elitist Gallery Culture
On a Thursday night in late November, a line formed outside an event space on W. 25th in the heart of the Chelsea Art District, snaking its way eastward for almost an entire block. This in itself was hardly unusual in a neighborhood known for spectacular gallery openings that can attract hundreds of art lovers and collectors on any given evening. But this particular line and the exhibition they were waiting to consume was different: it was at once an art opening, a party and an assault on Chelsea’s art establishment.
-
![]()
Raise the Level, Rock the Boulevard, Reach the Bourgeoisie
The opening of Shepard Fairey’s show “Printed Matters: Raise the Level” marks debut of the world-renowned street artist in STRAAT Amsterdam’s post-industrial art hall. Read UP’s firsthand account of the opening night.
-
![]()
At an Exhibition in Brooklyn, Rolling Stock Graffiti Lives On
Tim Conlon has been tracking graffiti on freight trains for decades, using it to inform his artwork, including life-size photo-realistic paintings of the sides of train cars marked with company logos and graffiti art, and jumbo G scale model trains embellished with colorful renderings of tags and other aerosol artwork. Now Conlon is bringing his love for graffiti train art, including some of his hyper-realistic model trains and his full-size paintings, to a show called “The Future Now” at Julia Seabrook Gallery, 660 Franklin Ave., Brooklyn.
-
![]()
A Method to J Demsky’s Madness
Tucked within the quiet lanes of South Bombay’s art district is a young, independent gallery that is slowly but surely ushering in a new era of artists, including the neo-futuristic Spanish artist J. Demsky currently on display. Is Method Art Space fulfilling the needs of a previously overlooked audience, or pushing viewers to rethink the definition of art?
-
![]()
Miss Van and her Ever-Evolving Muses
Miss Van, the French-born street-artist-turned-fine-art-painter, sat down for an exclusive interview with UP Magazine during which she discussed her art, her career, state of street art and her solo show at Harman Projects.
-
![]()
Show Review: Chunbum Park – The Expression of Onnagata
A review of painter, photographer, and designer Chunbum Park’s solo show “The Expression of Onnagata – Fluidity and Timelessness” at One At Space, which explores their femininity and gender fluidity in a way that highlights the nuances of beauty.
-
![]()
MushArcana: The Metamorphosis of ButterflyMush
UP Mag catches up with Butterfly Mush about her newest artistic venture, Mush Arcana, a tarot deck love letter New York, and the latest stage of her career.
-
![]()
Artists Reflect on Bringing Grief to Life for INERTIA • c a t h a r s i s
After a wildly successful opening night, IndividualActivist, Kar Part, Chris RWK, and Amy Smith reflect on their pieces in Rachael N. Clark’s “tapestry of grief” show, INERTIA • c a t h a r s i s. The show remains on view in Portland, OR, until May 29th.
-
![]()
INERTIA • catharsis, A Bicoastal Exploration of Grief Opening 4/21
On 4/21, Rachael N. Clark of Queen of Hearts Global is set to unveil INERTIA • c a t h a r s i s, a one-of-a-kind bicoastal show using art to delve into the uncomfortable, complicated feelings around trauma and grief. Whether in New York or Portland, this is an event not to miss.
-
![]()
Perfect Strangers: Android Oi & Josie Woods at Sour Mouse
Sour Mouse NYC has developed a new series of art show, showcasing collaborations between up-and-coming artists with veterans in the game. The first pair of collaborators in this series is Android Oi and Josie Woods.
