NOT “EN VOGUE”
Curated by Elliott De Cesare in partnership with Zoe Map
John Ahearn, Swoon, Zoe Map, JoJo About, Ricky Powell, Lady Pink, Maidenfed, Chakima Michael, Joseph Szkodzinski, Estelle Maisonett, Suckadelic, Anna Bloda, Thehousealwayswins, Zoë Argires, and Elliott de Cesare
Including a guest curated wall by Marcus Glitteris.
On view: September 27th – October 27th, 2019
Joseph Szkodzinski, The Feat, Irving Plaza NYC October 1980.
A recent casting by acclaimed New York City artist John Ahearn of contemporary artist, activist, and film producer, Zoe Map acts as the catalyst for the exhibitions concept, linking generations of artists within New York’s alternative and underground culture. Through this new work of John Ahearn this exhibition is made possible, bridging the pioneers of the New York underground with the emerging counterculture of the present day.
The title of the show derives its name from the common expression of something being “in vogue”. To be, “in vogue”or “en vogue” means to be in fashion, trending, and popular. However prior to the rise, and popularity of any art form, idea, or creative act, it must first come out of the darkness where it is not understood by the status quo. All newness in trends and common knowledge originates in a place of misunderstanding, and disenfranchised thought. What begins in solitude amongst the initiated few eventually emanates into the culture of worldwide acceptance and recognition. This exhibition acts as a celebration of New York’s reputation of being at the forefront of alternative culture, through activism, community engagement and creative action spaning the decades.
FEATURING: JOHN AHEARN - ZOE MAP - SWOON - JOJO ABOT - RICKY POWELL - LADY PINK - MAIDENFED - CHAKIMA MICHEAU - JOSEPH SZKODZINSKI - ESTELLE MAISONETT - SUCKADELIC - ANNA BLODA - THEHOUSEALWAYSWINS - ZOË ARGIRES - ELLIOTT DE CESARE -
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INCLUDING A GUEST CURATED WALL BY MARCUS GLITTERIS DONE IN HIS SIGNATURE SALON STYLE, SET OVER PINK BACKDROP.
MARCUS GLITTERS Is a downtown fixture of the NYC club scene known for his impromptu salon style art events that he’s been know to orchestrate on the drop of a hat. When you walk into a space and see the curated works Marcus composes, you are not just viewing a typical art exhibition but rather the aftermath of a great performance which Marcus has been living since the 90’s!
FEATURING: LA2 - DUSTIN POP - SUCKADELLIC - JEFF BELER - SEAN SLANEY - MARINA REITER - RADDINGTON - MARCO SANTINI - MICHAEL GAFFNEY - MARZIPAN PHYSICS - HEKTAD - STEVEN COGLE - EDDIE BOGAERT - SF GRAJALES - ELLIOTT DE CESARE - MARCO SANTINI- CLOCKWORKCROSS -RAUL BARQUET - ORI CARINO