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BE AN ART INSIDER WITH ME IN BROOKLYN!
BY DEBBIE WELLS
I am always looking online for the next great thing on the art scene and I came across this lovely art gallery's inaugural exhibition in Brooklyn. The curatorial concept and the artwork itself got my attention, so I contacted the Structural Color Gallery directly for more information. I spoke to Jelena Petrovic, one of the partners. We got into a great conversation about the story of the gallery, current exhibition and artist and goals for the future.
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I covered the exhibition, Night Trees by Megumi Nagai, for one of my Artful Buzz Art Gallery & Museum Hops webinar series sessions and everyone agreed that this one was special. I wanted to take it a step further and visit the gallery myself.
Being a born and bred Brooklynite has given me the opportunity to ride the infamous L subway line (formerly called the LL in my day!) which makes a countless stops between my hometown of Canarsie, Brooklyn to 14th Street in Manhattan. When I commuted, it was such a long and tedious ride that eventually I had the name and order of every stop memorized. So, when Jelena told me to take the L train and get off at Morgan Avenue, it all came rushing back.
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That was the 1980s and a lot has changed since then. This time, I got to the Morgan Avenue stop and took a short walk to Structural Color Gallery while passing many industrial buildings covered in street art. I was greeted by Matthew Andress and Jelena Petrovic at the door and they gave me a tour of the gallery and workspace area.
Seeing the installation in person made it a very special experience. The art was displayed in a very creative way by dimming the lights and lighting each piece with curatorial care. By traveling upstate to bring back some trees and branches, the gallerists used them as props to reimagine a forest, which complemented the artwork perfectly.
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CLICK HERE FOR THE CHECKLIST OF THE ART IN THE EXHIBIT & MORE
Stay tuned for Part 2 on Thursday, when I share more information about Structural Color Gallery and present video interviews with Jelena and Matthew that I recorded during my visit. The best way to be a part of the art scene is getting to know the people behind the scenes.
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CELEBRATING WOMEN ARTISTS
A Private Artful Buzz Viewing at an Exclusive Uptown Art Gallery
THURSDAY, MAY 23
Enjoy a special experience hosted by one of the finest art galleries in NYC, Graham Shay 1857 Galleries! It's an Artful Buzz private viewing of their current exhibition, National Association of Women Artists (NAWA): The 135th Anniversary. See works by female artists from Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney to Louise Nevelson, and more. Also listen to a first-hand interview with a longtime friend of one of the historical artists for an insider's perspective. Coffee and sweets served!
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THE WHITNEY: FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE BIENNIAL
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
Explore the origins of the famous Whitney Museum starting with its founder Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney herself! An artful socialite, she parlayed her Greenwich Village artist circle and 8th Street school into an important museum of the American art scene, Now a highlight of NYC's Meatpacking District, this iconic museum is best known for its American art and controversial Biennial exhibits. Enjoy a guided tour of the NY Studio School to see how Gertrude created this artistic space, which still stands today. There will be an special presentation about the current Biennial so you can be prepared when you visit on your own,
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Every session is a new virtual adventure as see the most exciting current exhibitions in art galleries and museums across the globe. Debbie creates an original itinerary of 5 galleries each week (plus lots of surprises). What a way to be a part of the art scene without leaving home!
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American Women Artists Mini-Series - Wednesday, May 29 & Thursday, May 30 from 11am-12pm
Presenting a brand-new roster of Great Amercian Women Artists! Learn about the lives and creative accomplishments of a variety of all-American female artists in fine art, fashion, art collecting etc. Lecture includes background information and storytelling of Iris Apfel, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, Lee Krasner, Alma Thomas, Judy Chicago, Annie Leibovitz, Helen Clay Frick, Ashley Longshore and more. It's entertaining, educational and filled with girl power enthusiasm!
This mini-series is 2 sessions - $80
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Choose from a variety of in-person or virtual events to share with family and friends or to treat that special art-lover in your life. If you can't decide which program to pick or want to create your own, consider an Artful Buzz Gift Certificate. Contact Debbie at debbie@artfulbuzz.com for details.
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In addition to the Artful Buzz signature gallery hops, there are also visits offered to museums, artist studios and more in NYC, Long Island, and Florida, etc.
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VIRTUAL WEBINARS
When the pandemic hit and it was impossible to visit the art venues, I brought the art to you. I quickly learned the technology, honed my professional graphic design skills and perfected the virtual program format. The idea took off - art lovers learned that the virtual experience can simulate an in-person gallery hop AND reach anyone, anywhere and anytime. Can't make the live webinar date? Replays are sent to you at no extra cost every plus.The convenience and flexibility adds a whole new dimension to enjoying art in a
tech-friendly, interactive, and entertaining way.
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I created the Artful Morning Brew e-newsletter to share my love of art. Readers get an easy-to-read email with an artful dose of all things art. I write original articles based on my extensive art knowledge and networking, as well as my experience as a graphic designer, art historian, artful traveler, museum curator and artist. From art history to current art news and events, profiles on iconic and emerging artists, art quizzes and fun facts, This artful cheer promises to inspire and connect everyone who loves art.
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