3/23/23 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION MEETS ART: JEREMY SCOTT AND HYUNDAI FOR RE:STYLE EXHIBITION
Jeremy Scott has shared that he left the Italian luxury fashion house Moschino via an Instagram post after a decade and joins Hyundai in recycling the car company’s discarded electric automobile materials, from leather cut-outs to flat tires, and turning them into high fashion gowns.The haute couture collection, which forms part… Continue reading
1/13/23 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Ancestral Voices- Dianne McIntyre, Romare Bearden and Cecil Taylor
One of Bearden’s early dance collaborations was the modern dance work Ancestral Voices choreographed by Dianne McIntyre and presented by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. At the suggestion of company founder and artistic director Alvin Ailey, Romare Bearden was commissioned to create the visuals for the work which premiered… Continue reading
9/19/22 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP MEETS ART: A Life Less Ordinary: Skepta
Sotheby is proud to present the second annual edition of Contemporary Curated in London this September. Guest curated by British-Nigerian rapper, producer and DJ, Skepta the sale includes works from the most established to the emerging generation of artists, including a selection Skepta has handpicked for his edit and debuting… Continue reading
7/7/22 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ ART MEETS FASHION: Brooklyn Talks:A Tribute To Virgil Abloh
On the opening weekend of our special exhibition Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech, we honored the profound legacy of artist and designer Virgil Abloh alongside members of his creative community. The conversation featured curator Antwaun Sargent in dialogue with Tawanda Chiweshe and Tremaine Emory, founder of Denim Tears and creative… Continue reading
7/1/22 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ ART: Virgil Abloh: “Figures of Speech” Opens July 1
Virgil Abloh’s careful attention to Figures of Speech at Brooklyn Museum.Virgil wanted everyone to feel like they were considered, says curator Antwaun Sargent. Virgil Abloh was a curious tinkerer who streamlined his multifold of interests with care, attention and a subversive worldview. Continue reading
1/9/21 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ ART TRIBUTE: USPS Honors Sculptor Edmonia Lewis in New Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service has become a champion of the arts through stamps that highlight both iconic and overlooked figures who’ve left an incredible mark on culture.Born of Haitian and Ojibwe descent, Edmonia Lewis is accredited by some historians as the first Black American sculptor. Continue reading
10/6/21 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ ART WITHIN THE ARTIST:Toy Tokyo Celebrates 20 Years of Designer Toys With Artist Watch Collection
Toy Tokyo and its founder Lev Lavarek are launching a new initiatives in honor of the store’s 20th anniversary.Toy Tokyo is dropping a new, limited-edition designer toy watch collection that features artwork from iconic artists like Quiccs, Ron English and Simone Legno of Tokidoki. Continue reading
4/29/21 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: WACKO MARIA x Jean – Michel Basiquat
WACKO MARIA‘s love of pop culture and art inspired a bevy of Spring/Summer 2021 joint effort, including another collaboration with the estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat.WACKO MARIA translates Jean-Michel Basquiat’s vivid illustrations into summery shirts.All of the Basquiat shirts will retail $333 – $353 when they launch May 1st on WACKO MARIA’s… Continue reading
11/20/20 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez ART MEETS FASHION: Takashi Murakami x PORTER Bags 85TH Anniversary
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr Takashi Murakami brings floral motif to PORTER Bags.Marking the Japanese label’s 85th anniversary.Takashi Murakami has now reunited with PORTER for a new collection of bags. Continue reading
11/2/20 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez ART MEETS FASHION: BAPE And Banksy’s Flower Bomber
BAPE has teamed up with Brandalism to release an ABC CAMO figurine of Banksy’s Flower Bomber artwork.The figure stands at about 14 inches tall and is priced at $715. Continue reading
