Great photos for a great cause at a great price
The Welling Court Mural Project began after Welling Court resident Jonathan Ellis came to Ad Hoc Art’s Bushwick gallery in 2009 representing his Welling Court community and their desire to beautify their neighborhood. After a mutually appreciative and enjoyable meeting, Ad Hoc Art was invited out to the Astoria neighborhood to help envision a way to make this happen. It was a perfect fit, as there were surfaces to be painted and Ad Hoc knew people who enjoy painting surfaces. Jonathan had already planted the seeds received support from the community and permission for some walls to paint, which was key. We continued to hit the pavement and meet the community, growing the project bit by bit, one mural at a time. Through grassroots outreach and word of mouth, the project has had an interesting and impactful evolution.
Now in its 9th year, the art, variety, and talent keeps getting better! Join us Saturday from 12-8pm for a block party and a ton of great art, all FREE. Take the N or W to 30th Avenue in Astoria and walk or take the bus west towards the water. You'll find us all there.
The Project hosts murals by artists from around the corner and around the world, providing new arrays of visual experiences that change how people experience and interact with their environment. The Welling Court Mural Project is one of the best collections of contemporary street culture on earth, all within this hidden gem of NYC! It is on pubic streets, so it is free and open to the public 24/7/365.
Some artists of past and/or present: Abe Lincoln, Jr., AM, Alison Buxton, AVOID, Beau Stanton, Caleb Neelon, Cekis, Cern, Cey Adams, Christopher Cardinale, Chris RWK, Chris Soria, Col Wallnuts, Cram Concepts, CRASH, Crisp, D Gale, Dan Witz, Danielle Mastrion, Daryll Peirce, Dasic Fernandez, DAZE, Depoe, Don Leicht, Elle, EpicUno, Free5, Fumero, Ghost Beard, Hellbent, Icy & Sot, JC, J Corp, Jamie Hef, Jenna Morello, Jerms, Joe Iurato, John Breiner, John Fekner, Joseph Meloy, Kid Lew, Kimyon Huggins, KR One, KWUE Molly, Lady Pink, Lexi Bella, lmnopi, LogikOne, MagdaLove, MAST, Mastro, Meres One, MR. PRVRT, Muck Rock, Noah Xfir, Onel, PANIC, Patch Whiskey, Peat Wollaeger, Praxis, Python, Queen Andrea, Rene Gagnon, Rob Sharp, Royal Kingbee, Rubin415, Ryan Seslow, SeeOne, Sest2, Shiro, Sinned, Steven Cogle, Thundercut, TOPAZ, TooFly, Trans/Noir, Veng RWK, YesOne, Zheik, Zimad, & more from the Ad Hoc Art family…
Together, with the help of myriad others from the community and beyond, this project grows each year, receiving a wide range of interest and acclaim, from the likes of The New York Times, US News and World Report, Huffington Post, NBC Universal, NY1, HyperAllergic, Brooklyn Street Art, 12oz Prophet, Sold Magazine, StreetArtNYC, Street Art NY, and and many others.
Sadly, we have lost some large commercial industrial spots, at least 2 in the past year alone, so we may actually take a step backward for the first time if we do not gain some new walls soon. We hope the importance the public art and the role it plays in positive environmental quality and health is considered in the future development of the neighborhood.
One mural at a time; in love and solidarity; forever we are one.
Joe Iuratos's first solo show “Bottles + Cans” will open Tonite June 7th 7-10pm at Castlefitzjohns Gallery 98 Orchard St.
Adam Lucas teamed up w/ chinatown institution Nom Wah Tea Parlor & designed a clothing collection. Art/clothing pop-up @ 168 Bowery NYC. lots of new art, lots of new clothes. all inspired by the 10002 & 10013 zip codes. opening is Tuesday May 22nd from 7-10pm.
‘Arrested Development’ Actor Portia de Rossi Has Invented a New Technology That She Hopes Will Render Art Galleries Obsolete
The new venture, called General Public, is based on Synograph, a technology de Rossi developed with Fujifilm.
Taylor Dafoe, May 15, 2018
On Arrested Development—soon to relaunch for a fifth season on Netflix—a running gag is Lindsay Bluth’s outlandish business schemes, among them “Dip-a-Pet,” a bespoke pet-coloring service, and “Mommy, What Will I Look Like?“, a photo-aging service that lets parents see their child as a 50 year old. Now the actor who plays Bluth, Portia de Rossi, is launching her own startup, and it’s no joke: General Public aims to transform the art market as we know it.
In essence, General Public produces three-dimensional reproductions of works of art, a mix between original painting and print using a special process invented by the actress working with Fujifilm. For de Rossi, allowing artists to distribute high-quality replicas of their work directly to an audience is all about democratizing art and putting value in the hands of the creators. The company’s motto is “Support artists, not art.” (Though the company only offers artists 5% of the profits from each painting sold.)
“As an artist myself, I have watched every other art form use technology to cut out the middleman, democratize art, and empower the artist,” she told artnet News in an email. “For example, the printing press and the internet have revolutionized writing; the phonograph and the MP3 have revolutionized music. And yet painters’ careers are still controlled by gallerists. I want painters to have the ability to sell editions of their paintings to maximize their profitability. I also want the folks who really appreciate these artists to be able to own and enjoy their works as the artist intended them to be enjoyed and not just the wealthy few.”
De Rossi trademarked 3-D printing technology is called the Synograph—named by the actress for its “synergy of art and technology.” It not only captures the color and graphics of a painting, but also the physical texture of each mark and brushstroke. The aim is to make high-priced, one-of-a-kind works available to those who don’t have the means or know-how to purchase them from galleries (hence the name General Public).
The company offers a mix of prints by emerging and established artists, selected by de Rossi and a small group of art advisers as well as printed reproductions of works in the public domain and anonymous 19th-century portrait and still-life paintings from antique stores and flea markets. Some reproductions are presented in limited editions; others are open-ended, available for on-demand orders. Prices range from around $500 to $3,000, but come in at $1,000 on average.
Creating a close facsimile of a painting makes the work available to more people, even as it threatens devalues the uniqueness of the original. However, de Rossi notes so far the responses from artists have been positive.
“We see the Synograph as an upgrade on traditional, flat, poster-like printing; it isn’t competing with an original. However, I do hope that the Synograph changes the way we look at art. A novel isn’t any less brilliant because there are thousands of copies in circulation. My goal is that the Synograph shakes up the antiquated idea that scarcity is how we should value art. It should be valuable because it’s good, not because it’s rare.”
De Rossi has long been interested in contemporary art. She studied it in school and “pored over art magazines as a kid.” Her personal collection, developed with her partner of 10 years, Ellen DeGeneres, includes original paintings by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Pablo Picasso, and Andy Warhol. She says her “all-time favorite artists” are Cy Twombly, Jenny Saville, Christopher Wool, Joan Mitchell, Wade Guyton, Elizabeth Peyton, Lucian Freud, Anne Truitt, Alexander Calder, and Martin Barre.
The launch party for General Public took place at Galerie Half in LA last Thursday. The event featured a star-studded list of attendees, including DeGeneres, Diane Keaton, Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, and Jennifer Garner. (de Rossi also made an appearance on Ellen Wednesday morning, where she promoted the company and revealed plans to quit acting to pursue the venture full-time.)
Seems like an awful idea for someone who supposedly loves art/artists.
Link below for full artnet article with photos:
https://news.artnet.com/market/portia-de-rossi-general-public-art-1285454
I tried rsvp'ing and automated response said list was closed...so if you see me there that means I crashed the door. Nevertheless they said the after party is open to the public 9-12am at 50 Bowery.
Gagosian is pleased to present Damien Hirst’s "Colour Space Paintings," the first exhibition of the series in the United States, following their presentation earlier this year at Houghton Hall in England.
Friday 5/11/18 6-8pm 555 @ West 24th Street, New York, New York 10011
Just got hipped to this great cause by the infamous 907 crew. Click link for more info: missionwolf.org