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Gisella Sorrentino's Solo Photo Exhibition "BODIES IN SPACE" in Italy -  May 25-July 30

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Gisella Sorrentino from "Bodies in Space"

FRIDAY  May 25th 2012
ORE 19-21
INAUGURATION OF PHOTO EXHIBITION
BODIES IN SPACE


Gisella Sorrentino

with a dance performance by
Giorgia Minisini


Gisella Sorrentino in her work is a 'tireless experimenter, setting no limit to the wonders that photography has on her curious soul, visionary, but also very strict.     
The works selected for this occasion therefore reflect a specific stage of her research, a phase, that is firmly guided by the real, both from a technical standpoint (the use of analog and natural light) and that of the theme of her pictures (the physicality of the meeting of the  human body and the environment).

The shots of Bodies in Space, explains the photographer, are born from the meeting and by the 'spontaneous interaction of two main elements: the body and the emotional space of the dancer, and the physical space in which the performer is immersed, and that in turn inspires the movement. A third, but crucial, element of interaction, which is also completely spontaneous, it is purely mechanical: at each step, it is superimposed -   through a double exposure - following the first,   portraying the 'physical environment, this time without the human element.


Kespazio! - Literary Café
International House of Women
Lungara Road, 19
00165 Rome, Italy  

The photos will be on view from May 25 to July 30, 2012

Gelato! Friends Codice Rosso Theatre featured in FMT ReVision Season 3

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CODICE ROSSO THEATRE in ReVision Season 3!

ReVision by Forward Motion Theater at the LIC Arts Open 2012
This Month ReVision is a part of the LIC Arts Open Festival!
Thursday, May 17, 2012
8PM, pre-show at 7:30
Tickets: $15 at door, $10 advance

ReVision presented by Forward Motion Theater is a monthly series where live media and digital art are integral to the performing arts. The evening features independent works by featured artists incorporating live mix video, film, dance, spoken word, puppetry, music, and costume.
at:
THE SECRET THEATRE
44-02 23rd Street
Long Island City, NY
(google map)


Featured artists: VISIONS Contemporary Ballet , Julie Fotheringham & Jarryd Lowder Phyllis Lehrer, Mikhail TorichUrban Wash , Through the Looking Glass , Codice Rosso,  ActivePhaze
Visual HornHonkinG

E & M to 23rd/Ely Court Square
7 to 45th Rd/CourtHouse Sq
G to 21st St – Jackson
http://www.forwardmotiontheater.org/


Gelato! Friend Lara Pacilio presents new artwork at the Yes! Gallery April 28th- May 20th

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Lara Pacilio "Equality Now"April 28th - May 20th, 2012

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 28th from 4 - 10PM


Yes Gallery is proud to present “Equality Now” a benefit and exhibition featuring works by Lara Pacilio, curated by Lesley Doukhowetzky.


Rather than showing women as elegant figures with attractive poses Lara Pacilio takes on a whole different perspective in which she exposes what women often go through in everyday life. With the use of unconventional tools such as iron and covered wood Pacilio is able to create pieces that are sensual yet bold, graphic yet subdued with images showing the pains and struggles of women.

At an early age Pacilio traveled around the world with her family, spending parts of her childhood in Africa. It becomes evident that her experiences traveling have been used as a tool for inspiration. Pacilio tells us not only about herself and her experiences but also about a unique concept in a language that is sometimes extremely explicit, depicting problems linked to the gender differences which are still numerous and of difficult solutions. 

Women are defined legally equal to men, but this is an ideological attempt to enslave them at higher levels of society and the job market. Freedom for women is not living the role men have assigned to them but to create mutual respect based on equality. 

Art sales and donations will go towards achieving legal and systemic change that addresses violence and discrimination against women and girls around the world.

More Info: Equalitynow.org


Yes Gallery
147 India St. Brooklyn, NY 11222
(917) 593 - 9237

www.yesgalleryyes.com

Gisella Sorrentino's New Blog features Dr John and Scenes from New Orleans - March/April

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At Home with Dr John
Gisella Sorrentino has been very busy lately, as have many of Gelato!'s Art Collectives artists and friends. She's overhauled her new website, and started a blog about her photography adventures!


Just back from a trip to New Orleans, she sat down and spoke to the legendary blues musician Dr John, visited the popular swing dance scene near Marigny, and got up at 6am to cover Mardi Gras Day.

Here's an excerpt from her blog:


"If you feel to swing, New Orleans is the place! Almost every night there is a dance session. Even if you are not a swing dancer it’s amusing to tune in and follow the rhythm of great local jazz bands.


Beautiful dressed girls and guys, styled like the 30s with some contemporary funk touch, are floating in small smoky jazz club with low lights.
  If you are willing to learn swing dance, there are..."    To read more please go to Gisella's blog!

Gisella Sorrentino.com


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Swing Night at Mimi
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Swing Monthly Party at La Maison

Germano Cecere's new film screening at Anthology Archives

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 Dear NY Friends,

I would like to invite you all to the screening of one of my movies
(TIME LAPSE) at the Anthology Film Archive (2nd Ave - 2nd st) on Wednesday April 4th at 7.30pm.

There will be a small reception (I still don't know if before or after the screening) with wine and snacks :)

There will be other short films so at least you should enjoy some other movies :)

I really hope to see all of you there! It will be fun to hang out altogether and feel free to invite other friends as well :)


Ciao ciao.....Germano.


Anthology Film Archive program info:
 
http://anthologyfilmarchives.org/film_screenings/calendar?view=list&month=4&year=2012#showing-39050


Interview about Virginie Sommet's work in GladysditBlog

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Virginie Sommet is a work of Art by herself. This passionate woman escaped the BCBG "Ghetto" (Preppy Ghetto) where she grew up to be able to truly exist.  Originally from Normandy, graced with multiple talents, Ms Sommet chose art to express her quest of a different society. Utopia is good.  Interview.

Where does your engagement come from? Your desire to be Elsewhere ?

I think that my engagement is coming from the fact I am coming from a ghetto, the one of the Catholic practitioners and bourgeoisie. In my child’s bedroom it was 31 Fahrenheit. I was not allowed to watch TV. So when I escaped to Paris at 19 years old it was a shock. I realized that life did not have to be “navy blue” and “bottle green”(“Brook Brothers/Wasp/Preppy’s style”) as I knew it until then. Lisieux , was populated by Caucasians only. There was no other ethnic group. I was feeling closed in.

Continue reading "Virginie Sommet: “My accomplishment: That I made it out of my Ghetto”." »


Gelato! Friends @ THE FOUNTAIN ART FAIR,Muse CPMI and ETHAN COHEN FINE ARTS!!

We wish to congratulate all of our friends who have been selected and are  presently exhibiting this weekend
at the
FOUNTAIN ART FAIR
and other venues in the city

Koan Jeff Baysa, Virginie Sommet, Mellissa Marino, Rute Ventura

  Kóan Jeff Baysa  M.D.
Medical Curator and Editor •  Scent and Taste LabCurator
aRude Lifestyle Magazine
Editor and Contributing Writer
SENSEight Workshops 
•  Archive  •  In Ictu Oculi

 

  • Seeing Ourselves, a diagnostic medical imaging-based show at MuseCPMI; reception 10 March 7-10PM • through 14 April
  • New Chinese Currency: Ink, Landscape and the Body at Ethan Cohen Fine Arts; reception 10 March 6-8PM • through 10 April 

MeliSsa MaRino-  FOUNTAIN ART FAIR LAUNCH PARTY FRIDAY NIGHT. CATCH ME THERE ALL WEEKEND LONG.
http://www.fountainartfair.com/2012/03/fountain-art-fair-ny-2012-is-heating-up/Fountain Art Fair NY 2012 is Heating Up
www.fountainartfair.com

Fountain’s 7th annual New York exhibition commences in less than a week at the 69th Regiment Armory, location of the original 1913 Armory Show!
Doors open on March 9th, 1pm, for a VIP and Press preview, and this alternative, notoriously gutsy fair has already received attention from top art critics...





RUTE VENTURA @ THE FOUNTAIN ART FAIR

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Hi dear friends,

March 9th, 10th and 11th I will have the attached piece at Fountain Art Fair with Art for Progress Gallery.
29th Lexington Ave @ 25th Street, NY. After 7p the three days, they are followed by performances and party times.
Hope you can join me!
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Rute Ventura


www.ruteventura.com

VIRGINIE SOMMET @ THE FOUNTAIN ART FAIR

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      69th Regiment Armory   from Friday, March 9, 2012 to Sunday, March 11, 2012

  curated by Virginia Villar  at Foutain Art Fair New York     69th Regiment Armory    68 Lexington Ave. (between 25th & 26th Street) New York   March 9 - 11, 2012
 Opening Reception: Friday March 9th from 7 to 11 pm  -  General Public Hours: 1pm - 7pm, daily
  http://www.hairednewyork.com

Creamhotel® is excited to announce its participation to Fountain Art Fair New York with the exhibition project Haired, successfully presented in Miami during Art Basel 2011 at LMNT Gallery.

Haired is a multimedia group show developed around the theme of hair. The exhibition explores hair as a concept: a synonym of identity; the most malleable part of the body; a tool available for creativity and a medium for artistic practice. Hair defines facial, physical, psychological, social and cultural expression. It’s a channel through which the personal and collective self, find its way out into the world.

Through installations, photography, sculpture, painting and performance, artists explore the concept of hair in multiple ways and through different angles, highlighting how hair serves as a marker of personality, social status, age, racial and cultural identification, political and spiritual beliefs, gender and sexual orientation. Hair expresses people’s identity to the extent that different hairstyles represent a person’s different phases in life. Ultimately, Haired wants to present a fresh outlook on societies, cultures, trends and lifestyles through an unusual point of view.

Creamhotel will create a brand new site-specific installation for a 500 sqf. booth within Fountain Art Fair’s amazing new location, the landmark 69th Regiment Armory in the Gramercy Park area of New York. We will get inspired by the genuine, fresh creativity and playful artistry that distinguishes Fountain Art Fair.

Artists:
 Manu Hell + Paul Lucchesi + Francesco Masci + Joseph Meloy + Maxine Nienow + Beatrice Schleyer + Virginie Sommet + Kevin Vast

Contacts: virginia@creamhotel.com, info@creamhotel.com
Media Partners:  Ninu Nina:  www.ninunina.com


Education: Gallery/Studio Program Class for kids

Brooklyn Museum
Education: Gallery/Studio Program Class


Taught by Gallery/ Studio Instructor & Gelato! member
Reynolds Tenazas-Norman

Fall 2011

All classes are two hours long. Each course meets for ten classes.

Saturday classes: October 1–December 10

Sunday classes: October 2–December 11

No classes: November 26 and 27

Register Now!

Application Deadline - September 23rd

Members' registration period
August 19–September 23
General registration period
September 2–23

Please go the the Community Forum Page for more info!

The Universe Goes Looking For An Answer

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Friday, Sept. 16! Booth@Chashama 461 Gallery
Chashama 461 Gallery Harlem, NYC
September 14-27, 2011

Opening Reception: Friday, September 16,  6-9PM
Chashama 461 W.126th Harlem, NYC

Just a quick heads up to let you know about a solo show I am having at Chashama 461 Gallery in Harlem.  It's a beautiful space
and
 it's all mine! I will be showing work from my "Universe" series that I started while at the Mano Y Mente Artist Residency in New Mexico.  
I am pleased and honoured to be included as a Chashama's artist.  A formal invitation is in the works. 
                                                                                It is going to be a fantastic show, especially if I see you there!  
                                                                               Jennie 


Riding on the Rails radio
from ghstsnguitars

Musician James Joseph has started Riding On the Rails Radio
Riding on the Rails radio - Important mainly because of the people in the conversation.

Aug 7 (10 days ago) whats up folks? People said it couldn't be done , but Riding on the Rails radio is on its 3rd week! come and listen live or later on our pod cast... James


http://www.mattfaq.com/?page_id=3456

Art Groupie/ Brooklyn Photo Salon presents - Block Party Soul of Summer

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Photos - Anderson Zaca
BBQ/Closing Reception

Saturday August 20,2011   6 - 9PM

slide show, foot, drinks, music, artist talk and more. 

1095 Dean Street   Bedford Ave and Dean St.

See you there.

SUPPORT THE PROJECT

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blockparty/block-party-soul-of-summer/dashboard

A splendid display of interactive art and wearable technology!

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Come to Geek Down!!!!
Saturday August 13 / 8 pm!!! at 200 Hudson Street  and Canal street (Tribeca) My rings and necklaces will be at the party with other technology wearable!Also the opening night is Saturday August 13 at 8pm but it will be display in the gallery during one month.http://www.geekdown.com/    (you can see all the artists)

http://geekdown.com/filter/artist      (you see my work)  http://geekdown.com/filter/wearable    (you can see my work)
https://www.facebook.com/event .php?eid=259190120757662 (facebook link)
I will be there, hope to see you there.
KISSES, VIRGINIE
Editor's note: Show is up until September 9th

ALSO IF YOU HAVE A CHANCE STOP BY THE CLOTHING STORE (CHARM ZOA) 182 Mulberry street at the corner of Kenmare(little italy)BECAUSE I CREATED A CRYSTALS INSTALLATION INSIDE .IT IS HUDGE! I DID ALSO THE WINDOW DISPLAY AND INSIDE THE CHANGING ROOM.YOU WILL SEE IT IS VERY COOL!!!!!Virginie SommetSculpture/InstallationMy Website - http://www.virginiesommet.com   My Blog -  http://virginiesommet.blogspot.com/   My Book - En Francais and English  http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=594632

Hiroki Kobayashi Closing Exhibition

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We are having a closing party for my solo exhibition "Crown Heights Memory Project" this Saturday Aug 6th 5-8pm at Fivemyles Gallery in Brooklyn.  I am showing the installation of new photographs that I shot the visitors during the exhibition period.  Also my friend & artist Erin Gleason is having a performance opening at the same time.  Please come to join us. Special thanks to Fivemyles Gallery, Brooklyn Arts Council, NYC Department of Cultural Affair, Industria Super Studios, Little Fish Studio for kindly support.


All the best,Hiroki
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Hiroki Kobayashi
www.hirokikobayashi.com
hiroki.koba@gmail.com

Gisella Sorrentino @ Nord Art, Germany

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Dear Friends & Supporters,

I'm back in New York after a long trip in Europe and I would like to update you about the exhibition in Budelsdorf (Kiel,Germany).
NordArt was a beautiful discovery: the show is hosting more two hundreds artists in an old and huge ex-foundry surrounded with a wonderful scuplture park. The quality of the art works (installation, scuplture, paintings, photography, video, art performances) was very high and the art community very generous and warm.

We had a great opening day. Almost 100 artists and more than 2000 guests came to celebrate this day with us. The sun was shining and we had music, performances and catering in the park. 
For those of you who couldn't join us this day NordArt2011 produced a virtual tour through the sculpture park and the exhibition areas.  The tour can be seen online under the following link: http://www.kunstwerk-carlshuette.de/en/virtual_tour.html

You can also take a look at the this video of the opening linked below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beBkp91cXg8
(around minute 4:00 you can see my pieces)

Enjoy the rest of the summer!

All the best,



Gisella
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Gelato! Photo Submissions July 2010

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Thank you for visiting Gelato!'s new blog.

Next Gelato! Photo Slide Show will be held at s.t. foto libreria galleria in Rome on July 8th, 2010. Deadline submission is June 20th at midnight.
Gelato! Slide Show Preview will be presented at Brooklyn Movie Lab in Brooklyn NY on June 26th, 2010. Deadline for preview is also June 20th at midnight.
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