DEAR MY ANDY

@ SPRIN STREET STATION. I MUST see this. I am the Andy-folic.

HELLO, MY DEAR

@ TRIBECA. These are my friends.

LINDA MASON

GRAND STREET between Thompson and Avenue of the Americas.

A famous make-up artist, Linda Mason's retail location has this eternal coolness of the 80's.
The bold and rythmical splash of the neon colors signifies the graceful chaos of era she was first recognized as the defining make-up artist.

Biz Info:
LINDA MASON
26 Grand Street Gr Fl.
New York, NY 10013
Phone: 212 625-0490

DEITCH "COOL" PROJECT

GRAND STREET between Greene and Wooster.

I love Deitch Project because, well... I love its logo and its store front. They are just so cool and every time I pass by this place, I can't help but to stop to observe this building. Very very inspirationally indulgent.

NY art galleries sometimes get authoritative and intimidating (and thus boring!). But Deitch Project has a fun spirit and down-town cool, which creates the welcoming atmosphere. And the logo and the store front surely reflect the feel. Very well-orchestrated.


Deitch Projects LLC
18 Wooster Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 941-9475
www.deitch.com

DUMBO COOL

WASHINGTON STREET in Dumbo, Brooklyn.

I visited 13th Annual Dumbo, ART UNDER THE BRIDGE FESTIVAL. This was an event which celebrated new artists and the local community which supports and preserves the Dumbo's unique art scene.
Although I am not an expert in art, I was at least able to consume the energy of the new artists as well as the art community.

But, what really caught my attention was, (of course!), the streets of Dumbo.

Streams of industrial, rusty buildings kept captivating my eyes. The scene-appropriate, hip crowds filled the streets to add extra coolness to the district. To me, walking through and observing these elements were cultural and design indulgence. The whole scenery was too rich for me. It was too overwhelming or challenging to throughly recap the experience of the visit to Dumbo.

There is definitely an one-of-a-kind coolness to the district of Dumbo. Let me call it, DUMBO COOL from now on.




Info:
D.U.M.B.O. Arts Center (DAC)
30 Washington Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-694-0831
Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12 - 6pm
Admission: $2 Suggested Donation

NEW YORK STATE OF ART

HOUSTON ST. and Crosby.

Just tune in to see it differently.

Fashion's BIG Night Out

EVERY STREET in NYC.

Wow. Fashion's Night Out was the best event ever! I have never experienced anything like this in my life....

There was definitely this sense of unity across town. High and low, famous and unknown, anything and anyone was a part of it. And, what united all these was FASHION. What a great initiative that Vogue took. Cheers for Anna Wintour!

This was my first time witnessing fashion's productivity. Often times, fashion can be too conceptual, imaginary and thus, too vague. But at Fashion's Night Out, fashion was producing substantial results; more people on the street, bringing in extra retail sales, and celebrating retail business as a whole.

Everyone seemed happy and was involved today. We all share the momentum. The momentum of our generation. Today, we were definitely a part of history. I was so happy to be a part of Fashion's Night Out!!!!!!

Jen! Jen! Jen!

SPRING ST. between Bowery and Elizabeth.

I visited opening reception of Hey, Hot Shot! at Jen Bekman Gallery.
Although it has only a small space exhibiting only about 20 pieces, I could spend almost 30 minutes to examine each piece.

Then, I realize that I was examining it as if I would buy some of them, which I would never feel at any other gallery, simply because, they are way too classy.

On the other hand....

Jen Bekman exhibits the art work of emerging artists and deliver it to a broader audience; average "us". Art pieces are relatively affordable, reflecting the gallery's project, Jen Bekman Project's concept "Art for Everyone." You can mesmerize yourself with the sexy idea of "owning genuine art work", because here at Jen Bekman, even average "me" and "you" and everyone else is welcomed to own a piece of art of their choice.

Art is more "down-to-earth". Art is more organic at Jen Bekman Gallery. That's why I feel welcomed and comfortable staying there.




Biz Info:
Jen Bekman Gallery
6 spring street
new york city 10012
tel: 212.219.0166
info@jenbekman.com

Next to POP

Murray St and West Broadway.


So, tell me, somebody.
When.... When will it be the arrival of the next-it cultural intelligent to describe, in a single word, the post-popism culture of the very moment?
I DESPERATELY need the word right now.






And, whoever comes up with it, will govern the world.