Shout out to Dejha Carrington who wrote about the interactive performance piece Channeling Mollino featuring visual artist Ramon Silva and curated by Larry Ossei-Mensah (me). Dejha shares her thoughts on the exhibition that was on view during Frieze NYC 2014. Read more here
The third edition of Frieze NY is in the books and one of the highlights of the week for me had to be the party at the MoMA. I always have a good time checking out the exhibitions and catching up with my buddies…… See more pictures here. – LOM
Art in General’s ‘Dance Party’ on December 11, at {TEMP} Art Space in Tribeca, will feature video installations, DJ Lucas Walters, an open bar, seasonal refreshments, and artist-designed party favors. A selection of Art in General’s publications and Limited Editions will also be available for purchase.
Prior to the ‘Party’ there is a VIP cocktail reception and private tour of Jill Magid’s critically acclaimed exhibition, Woman With Sombrero, from 7-8pm at Art in General.
All proceeds benefit Art in General’s exhibitions and programs, supporting the production and presentation of new work in a non-commercial setting–all of which is crucial to the continued growth and vibrancy of culture in NYC.
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE
DANCE PARTY ($75)
DANCE PARTY + WARM-UP ($100)
Last month, unsigned rapper Nipsey Hussle made $100,000 by selling 1,000 copies of his latest mixtape, Crenshaw, for $100 each. Hussle – real name Ermias Asghedom – shifted every single CD in less than 24 hours at a pop-up store in his hometown of L.A. (Jay Z bought 100 copies.)
“One of my mentors suggested I read a book called Contagious,†says Asghedom, speaking to me in New York. “In the second chapter, a restaurant owner created the first $100 Philly cheese steak and got ridiculed but got a ton of prominent people interested.â€
Really inspirational talk by Mark Burnett. Definitely gives hope to all you entrepreneurs out there. Check it out.
