Celebrate Caribbean Culture In Brooklyn

Hard to imagine many in the crowd this Labor Day not thinking about ocean views and crystal-clear blue waters, especially with the summer weather. The West Indian Day Parade is a time to celebrate Caribbean Culture in Brooklyn with a day of music and fun. Whether from the diaspora or descendants, onlookers and participants proudly… Continue reading Celebrate Caribbean Culture In Brooklyn

Sustainable Luxury at Studio Laurence

Interior and product designer Laurence Carr just launched her sustainable luxury brand Studio Laurence in collaboration with award-wining producer Nature’s Legacy. The collection consists of 12 sculptural vessels that can be used as decorative and functional pieces all made from sustainable materials. Laurence Carr is the founder and CEO of Laurence Carr Inc., a regenerative,… Continue reading Sustainable Luxury at Studio Laurence

NYCXDESIGN Festival

New York is all a buzz again with design and art this week for NYCxDESIGN, through May 25 anchored by ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair) and WantedDesign, jointly held at the Javits Center. NYCxDESIGN established in 2013, was created to support, empower, and grow the city’s vast design sector while showcasing the immense talent and diversity… Continue reading NYCXDESIGN Festival

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Shines In Harlem

The Malt House in the Manhattanville Factory District in Harlem is the 2023 home to the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair. Held annually across three continents, in London, New York and Marrakech, 1-54 is the leading global event series dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora. The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair always… Continue reading 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Shines In Harlem

Dancing In The Rain With Style

Overcast skies, drizzle, then showers could not stop the 2023 edition of the Dance Parade. Participants were dancing in the rain along 6th Avenue in New York City dressed in enough colors to counteract the gloomy day. This multi-cultural event highlights not only dance and music but also the creativity and style of the various… Continue reading Dancing In The Rain With Style

VOLTA New York 2023

VOLTA New York is back again in NY at the Metropolitan Pavilion in midtown. Created in Basel and debuting in New York in 2008, this contemporary art fair features over 50 international galleries from over 18 countries. Although at times art shows in general can seem repetitive featuring similar artists, you can find in this… Continue reading VOLTA New York 2023

Photography Now

How do you highlight what’s happening in photography now? AIPAD Photography Show in New York of course. As is customary, great photographers past and present were represented in the show by some of the finest galleries and dealers from around the world last month. Photography now in 2023 yielded new perspectives and interpretations from different… Continue reading Photography Now

PROJECT New York: What’s New Now

In an intimate setting at the Iron23 building in midtown Manhattan, PROJECT New York returns for another edition. The show features a perfectly curated selection of men’s and gender-fluid apparel, footwear, and accessory brands. With a contemporary direction PROJECT New York highlight brands and designers that showcase just how creative and innovative menswear has become… Continue reading PROJECT New York: What’s New Now

Miami Art Week 2022 Edition

Art lovers, collectors, gallerists, artists and other creatives of many stripes converged in Miami last week for Miami Art Week. This annual trek affords visitors a wide array of events to explore and take in fabulous art from around the globe. Among the many shows are Art Miami and Context Art Miami held in the… Continue reading Miami Art Week 2022 Edition