In response to our recent article entitled “Four Reasons Why It’s a Bad Idea to Date an Artist,” here are four reasons why It’s a good idea to date an artist.
New York has always been a haven for artists. Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, James Baldwin, Keith Haring, Madonna, Jay-Z, the list can fill a Twilight of the brilliant artists that have once been inspired while living in the city of dreams. The Maidstone’s latest exhibition, I’m An Artist Living In New York explores the connection between the city and artists by highlighting photography of the artists at play in the city.
Growing up in New York City’s emerging uptown neighborhood of Washington Heights to Dominican immigrant parents, M. Tony Peralta was seemingly born a child of the hip-hop generation. As a teenager, his eye shifted to graffiti and the work of New York downtown artist Keith Haring. At age 17, Peralta transferred his own artwork onto t-shirts, which he sold in his neighborhood. Years later, the 35-year-old artist/graphic designer is still pushing t-shirts but to a broader audience.
When the tabloids went to town, Andy Warhol followed. The late pop artist who has been described as an artistic voyeur was of course a noted news junkie. You can keep your books of Job and David, The New York Post was Andy’s Bible. Warhol: Headlines, a new exhibit running at The National Gallery of Art focuses on Warhol’s so-called Headline paintings.
Maya Arulpragasam came onto the scene in 2005 with her debut, Arular. M.I.A. mirrors the past – leading by sample – and marks the future. From sound to sentiment to style, she lays the groundwork for the new underground of which she spoke in NME
“He was one of the few people I was truly envious of … but he didn’t know how good he was…”
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I'm rattling these names off the top of my head knowing good and well that you know what I am talking about. Well, how about Nicholas Kirkwood? The designer whose hunky heel pumps, sandals, and boots are a ...
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New York City based artist Lou Patrou has created a body of work that speaks to the city he calls home. It’s vibrant, full of life and robust characters. Some of pieces–complete with dancing stick figures and African inspired patterns and prints–remind me of pop art legend Keith Haring–one of my favorite artists. Check out some of our favorite pieces from Lou below.
Let me introduce you to Italian illustrator Flavio Melchiorre. Flavio creates these densely-layered vector style abstract works. I love it, but can’t help but be reminded of Keith Haring. What do you think? Is Flavio Melchiorre the new Keith Haring?
The Keith Haring inspired video for Rihanna's latest single "Rude Boy." Watch it here.
Read MoreCorinne Stevie thanks Keith Haring for the large amount of work he left behind.
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