BOS Photo Guestbook
by Maro Hagopian The Bushwick Open Studios photo guestbook idea came to me as I was reading other profiles of artists who were offering interactive events such as painting instruction, drawing and interactive performances. I realized that just showing photographs felt too self-indulgent for someone like me who’s not so comfortable on being the center [...]
Fort Useless
Profile of Fort Useless, a DIY music venue in Bushwick, Brooklyn, written by Audrey Tran.
MARO HAGOPIAN
by Jay Murray MARO HAGOPIAN [sic] has an eye for compelling subjects, and her current show highlights that—sometimes with an uncanny sense of timing. In one portrait, a deceptively fit-looking Dennis Hopper (d. 29 May 2010) takes time out from the hubbub of a G-Star party to wait calmly for the camera-click. In another, a [...]
One Love Co-Op
by Lia McPherson Walking into the One Love Co-op was like taking a trip in a time machine back to the 1970s, into a cozy, warm, but swanky bohemian extravaganza—so colorful and so one-love-ish. I sat down to interview L.Q. and Brett of One Love Co-Op and had quite an interesting exchange. L.Q., the lovely [...]
Sam Simon
by Amanda B. Friedman Due to a foot disorder, Sam Simon spent a large portion of his childhood watching cartoons and reading books in bed. He cites 60’s animation, “Golden” children’s book illustrations, vintage dishes, pop music, Japanese super cute design, dollar store figurines and Disney characters as major influences on his work. He approaches [...]
Kimyon Huggins
by Lynne Barrow A multidimensional artist, DJ, and sound-scaper, Kimyon Huggins explores and expands upon concrete color fragments. For Kimyon, his work as an artist and a DJ/musician are one and the same, using both media to create bold, memorable visual forms and sounds. Self-taught, Kimyon began painting around the same time he started deejaying [...]
BOS 2010 Mixer TONIGHT (4/19)
If you’re planning to participate in BOS, have questions, or want to meet other artists and organizers to collaborate with, come to our MIXER TONIGHT – Monday, April 19th at Bodega Wine Bar (24 St. Nicholas Ave @ Jefferson St). We’ll be there from 7-10pm, so come say hi!
BOS 2010 Registration Open Now!
Registration for the 2010 Bushwick Open Studios and Arts Festival is now OPEN! Read detailed information and register yourself for the Festival here!
