Whitney Museum

Wright Presents I Want to Know All of You: The Art & Collection of Jason Polan

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Mercoledì, Aprile 24, 2024

The auction on May 3rd features selected original drawings by Polan from various projects, along with sculpture, photography, and ephemera (est.

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  • The auction on May 3rd features selected original drawings by Polan from various projects, along with sculpture, photography, and ephemera (est.
  • “We are honored to have the opportunity to present the largest collection of works by Jason Polan," says Richard Wright, CEO of Wright Auction House.
  • In the introduction to Every Person in New York, Polan explained: "I like to do projects that involve a lot of people.
  • Throughout the 2010s, Polan also led open drawing studios for families at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

LEGENDARY MEDIA & MARKETING DEALMAKER MICHAEL KASSAN TO SPEAK AT 2024 OOH MEDIA CONFERENCE

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Martedì, Aprile 23, 2024

He will also share his view on the future of marketing and what is next for him post-MediaLink.

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  • He will also share his view on the future of marketing and what is next for him post-MediaLink.
  • "It's an exciting time for the OOH industry and the noteworthy thought leaders we've convened at this year's OOH Media Conference is reflective of our moment," said Bager.
  • The 2024 OOH Media Conference will convene thought leaders, advertisers, agencies, media owners and creators to participate in several tracks of curated programming, workshops and networking sessions.
  • This year's programming will underscore the conference theme, "Our Moment," highlighting the significance of unity during this transformative era for OOH.

Collective Audience Appoints Silicon Valley/Tech Finance Veteran, Josh Tanzer, to Advisor Collective

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Giovedì, Marzo 14, 2024

Tanzer is the founder and managing partner of Principia Growth, a technology growth equity investment firm based in Los Angeles and New York.

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  • Tanzer is the founder and managing partner of Principia Growth, a technology growth equity investment firm based in Los Angeles and New York.
  • As a mid-to-late-stage growth investor, Principia monitors a broad spectrum of emerging technologies and invests in entrepreneurs who are building enduring companies.
  • “Josh expands the breadth and depth of our Advisor Collective with extraordinary knowledge and experience across finance, cloud infrastructure, AI, fintech, technology investing and M&A, along with deep Wallstreet and tech industry relationships,” stated Collective Audience CEO, Peter Bordes.
  • To learn more about Josh Tanzer and his vision for the future of the industry, visit the Collective Audience Blog here .

MARKETING INDUSTRY ICON MICHAEL KASSAN TO SIT DOWN FOR AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AT POSSIBLE

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Mercoledì, Marzo 27, 2024

The keynote will also touch on what's next post-MediaLink for the industry veteran, who has been described as the "ultimate power broker," balancing strategic insight with pragmatic execution.

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  • The keynote will also touch on what's next post-MediaLink for the industry veteran, who has been described as the "ultimate power broker," balancing strategic insight with pragmatic execution.
  • Michael founded MediaLink in 2003 to be a transformational partner to the world's leading media, marketing and technology companies.
  • POSSIBLE is a tentpole event that brings together the most influential marketing and business leaders, as well as visionaries from technology, digital, media, entertainment, and culture.
  • More than 200 marketing industry leaders will grace the stages at POSSIBLE.

Inversion Art and aShareX Team up to Revolutionize the Contemporary Art Market with a Novel Online Auction that Offers Equal Access to Fractional and Individual Bidders Alike

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Mercoledì, Febbraio 21, 2024

The minimum fractional bid is set at just $500, making it accessible to a broad audience.

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  • The minimum fractional bid is set at just $500, making it accessible to a broad audience.
  • "We are interested in new opportunities for artists and building new audiences and mechanisms for investment in the arts," said Jonathan Neil, Co-Founder of Inversion Art.
  • "aShareX is doing just that, opening doors for broader participation in the art market by giving fractional investors access to exceptional artwork that might otherwise be out of reach."
  • Inversion Art is pioneering a new model for investing in and supporting contemporary artists.

Shu Lea Cheang Selected as the 2024 LG Guggenheim Award Recipient

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Lunedì, Marzo 4, 2024

SEOUL, South Korea, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and LG proudly announce Shu Lea Cheang as the 2024 LG Guggenheim Award recipient.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and LG proudly announce Shu Lea Cheang as the 2024 LG Guggenheim Award recipient.
  • "Shu Lea Cheang was one of the first to recognize the liberatory potential of the digital realm.
  • "LG is delighted to join the Guggenheim in honoring Shu Lea Cheang with the second LG Guggenheim Award.
  • LG commends the award jury's recognition of Shu Lea Cheang's daring foresight," states Seol Park, Head of Brand Management at LG Corp.
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Leica Camera Announces the Opening of Flagship Store and Gallery in New York City's Meatpacking District

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Venerdì, Marzo 1, 2024

TEANECK, N.J., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leica Camera, the renowned German camera and optics company, is proud to announce the opening of its flagship store and gallery in New York City's Meatpacking District.

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  • TEANECK, N.J., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leica Camera, the renowned German camera and optics company, is proud to announce the opening of its flagship store and gallery in New York City's Meatpacking District.
  • "We are excited to expand our presence in Manhattan with the opening of our flagship store and gallery in the heart of the Meatpacking District," said Matthias Harsch, CEO of Leica Camera.
  • The new location marks the brand's seventh Leica Store and third gallery in the United States, located at 406 W 13th St.
  • The invite-only grand opening of Leica's flagship store and gallery in New York City's Meatpacking District is scheduled for Thursday, March 14, 2024.

CryptoPunks Announces Nina Chanel Abney as the Inaugural Artist for its Punk In Residence Incubator Program

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Martedì, Febbraio 6, 2024

Punk in Residence allows artists to leverage next generation technology to create original works of art.

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  • Punk in Residence allows artists to leverage next generation technology to create original works of art.
  • Yuga Labs will provide the technical expertise to bring these creations to the blockchain, pushing the intersection of culture and code.
  • “The original CryptoPunks collection remains unalterable and undeniable in its impact, with experimentation as a core part of its DNA.
  • The Punk in Residence program aims to engage with two artists per year for a residency.

Bantam Tools New ArtFrame Art System Brings AI Art to Life at Whitney Museum of American Art Harold Cohen Exhibition - February 3 through May 2024

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Giovedì, Gennaio 25, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The new exhibit Harold Cohen: AARON, opening at the Whitney Museum of American Art on February 3, 2024, examines the historical foundations of AI artmaking and provides a deep exploration of creativity, authorship, and collaboration in the context of AI. The machines making the AI-generated art for the exhibit are the Bantam Tools ArtFrame system, a new product created for the Whitney exhibit by Bantam Tools. The Bantam Tools ArtFrame is an extensible art machine system with modular tool heads for artists to create physical art from digital designs with traditional materials. The exhibit is open to the public February 3 through May 2024 and more information is available at whitney.org.

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  • The machines making the AI-generated art for the exhibit are the Bantam Tools ArtFrame system, a new product created for the Whitney exhibit by Bantam Tools.
  • The ArtFrame Art Machine System that is part of the Harold Cohen: AARON exhibit at the Whitney Museum of American Art, is just one of the new machines that Bantam Tools is launching in 2024.
  • To learn more about the Bantam Tools ArtFrame Art System and Bantam Tools NextDraw, drawing machine, visit bantamtools.com .
  • Harold Cohen: AARON is organized by Christiane Paul, curator of Digital Art, with David Lisbon, curatorial assistant of the Whitney Museum of American Art, with ArtFrame plotters provided by Bantam Tools.

The 2024 AXA Art Prize US is Open for Submissions

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Mercoledì, Gennaio 17, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL is pleased to announce the seventh edition of the AXA Art Prize in the United States.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL is pleased to announce the seventh edition of the AXA Art Prize in the United States.
  • The submission period ends March 6, 2024, at 11:59 PM EDT
    Since its launch in 2018, the AXA Art Prize US has become a career-launching platform for young and emerging artists whose work is judged by some of the most influential art curators, critics, and collectors in the country.
  • The 40 finalists will comprise the AXA Art Prize US Exhibition, which goes on view in New York in November 2024.
  • The breadth and stature of its Exhibition Juries and Prize Juries have been a hallmark of the Prize since its inception.