Monthly Archives: November 2011

Art For Progress and Miami Art Basel

Miami Art Basel is this weekend and, as promised below is the update about Art For Progress and Fountain Art Fair exhibit. Rounding up the art-infused session from Friday, December 2 through Sunday, December 4, let’s celebrate: Please join us … Continue reading

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Feature Artist: DJ Jimmy Sky

  DJ Jimmy Sky has deep seeded roots in the NYC dance scene music. At the age of 8, “he learned how to mix records in Queens at his uncle’s record store,” and since then DJ Jimmy Sky has been … Continue reading

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Art in the Morning: Ricardo Ramos

What is fashion? For Colombian designer Ricardo Ramos, fashion is “a statement of the contemporary evolution of society rather than just making beautiful dresses to please the aspirational market.” Learn more about Ramos and his designs here. -Heather Liggins  

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Featured Artist: Kari Smistek

Founder and creator of Clementiny Clothing is fashion designer, Kari Smistek. By making garments revolving around the theme of using 100 percent recyclable and vintage fabrics, Smistek has developed a sustainable clothing line for both women and children. Mixing prints … Continue reading

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Art in the Morning: Berette Macaulay

There is something serene, yet loud about this family portrait by photographer Berette Macaulay, also known as SeBiArt. Perhaps it’s the unity of the multicultural family dynamic, or the radiating nonverbal dialogue in the photo. Whatever it is, there is … Continue reading

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Featured Artist: Zef Noise

Zef Noise, born Emilio Zef China in New York, was raised in Hobokin, New Jersey. This  electronic Violinist and vocalist is diverse in his artistry, tapping into all realms of music-improvisation, songwriter, and producer. Adding on to Zef Noise’s laundry … Continue reading

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Vivi la Vivian

Who would’ve thought Vivian Maier lived a double life. Outside of being a nanny, Maier was a silent street photographer, hoarding mounds of negatives never sharing with others this art she called a hobby. But thankfully fellow street photographer, John … Continue reading

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AFP @ Fountain Art Fair, Miami

Possessed of a scrappy, youthful verve lacking in its more prestigious neighbors… Fountain was distinguished by a vintage street/self-taught aesthetic… —ArtForum Mark your calendars! In less than a month, Art For Progress is going to be part of the highly … Continue reading

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Featured Artist: Lance Dehne

Lance Dehne believes that “artineering is about ‘design-build’.” Born in San Bernardino, California in 1960, Dehne traveled the world and explored the different avenues of art. His primary focus is Conceptual Art, intertwining his background in engineering and artistry to … Continue reading

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Art in the Morning x DJ Jago

DJ Jago is a young and arising DJ, with plans to takeover the “DMC World Champ and rock nightclubs all over the world.” Learn more about him here. -Heather Liggins

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