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Must See Art: Nick Cave at The Jack Shainman and Mary Boone Galleries


Loud Speaker by Nick Cave (Click on Any Image to Enlarge for Detail)

It very rarely happens that an artist has two shows running concurrently at two different Manhattan galleries, but right now the work of artist Nick Cave (not to be confused with This Guy) is being featured in two Chelsea galleries just a few blocks apart, which makes it very easy to make it to both – and you simply must, because his stuff is off the hook!

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Wonder Lee’ s Mixed Messages Now Up at Phantom Audio


All Photos Courtesy of Frankie Velez

Bronx-based artist and poet Wonder Lee celebrated with friends and fans at the opening reception for her solo show, Mixed Messages, on Friday, September 9th at Phantom Audio. An up and comer on the New York City scene, Lee is perhaps best known for her poetry, including her upbeat and inspirational Haiku of the Day. As a Green artist, Mixed Messages collects 18 of Lee’s mixed-media artworks that incorporate found objects and recycled/re-purposed items (music media seems to be a favorite) with spray paint and printed word, in a collage or assemblage technique. Continue reading Wonder Lee’ s Mixed Messages Now Up at Phantom Audio