Joseph Herscher's amazing Rube Goldberg Machines

Kinetic artist and Brooklynite Joseph Herscher has been getting a lot of attention recently for his incredible Rube Goldberg Machines. Accomplishing the simplest tasks in the most complicated (and yet simultaneously elegant) way is definitely worthy of performance art status. With a past appearance at the 2011 Venice Biennale under his belt, I look forward to seeing what will come next.

Photography in Motion from César Mansilla Sialer

Buenos Aires based, Peruvian born, photographer César Mansilla Sialer has one of the best photography videos I have seen in a while - but maybe thats because it isn't really a video. Rather than attempting a switch to narrative video to get his work out to the public - he has taken the art of slideshow above and beyond with his Photography Reel. The illusion of time and movement is still achieved, while highlighting his ability to capture a still image (rather than showing some new technique). Don't believe me that it isn't just a slideshow... see for yourself!

Exit Art - After 30 Years, Exits with a Bang!

For 30 years, Exit Art has supported and fostered a vibrant, interdisciplinary artistic community in New York, presenting hundreds of innovative exhibitions and the works of thousands of emerging and established artists. Now, with plans to close at the end of its 30th anniversary season, Exit Art is looking back on its own history; celebrating the pioneering work of its co-founders, Papo Colo and Jeanette Ingberman; and asking its longtime supporters for help in sending us out with a bang.

This Gala and Auction is being held to raise funds for Exit Art's "Legacy Project": a 30-year retrospective exhibition, the publication of a major book on the history of Exit Art, and a properly-funded transfer of the organization's complete archives to NYU Fales Library Downtown Collection. At Fales, scholars will be able to study Exit Art, its groundbreaking programs, and the thousands of artists who have shown here since 1982. It is vital that Exit Art continues to be recognized for its contributions to alternative art and culture in New York.

Join the benefit committee today!

New Years in Buenos Aires

Wondering what to do in Buenos Aires for New Years - Ring in the New Year in style at The Oasis Collection's exclusive New Year’s Eve bash!

Meet up poolside at the Oasis Clubhouse for a 6-hour open bar, full menu of Argentine asado passed cocktail style, Champagne toast at midnight followed by desserts, beats by international DJ Whitney Weiss and surprise entertainment. I know I'll be there!

RSVP: clubhouse@oasiscollections.com

Check back for pictures in 2012!

An Oasis in Punta del Este

Just having gotten back from a week in Punta del Este and I already wish I could go back - especially with the Oasis Collections opening a seasonal Clubhouse in Punta this year! Their BA hangout has been such a success that they are expanding to include a second location from December 28th through January 8th. If you are headed to the beach this is definitely one hot spot not to miss in South America's coolest beach resort.

La Dolfina wins HSBC Cup at 118 Argentine Polo Open

Photo of Mike Ferre & Ian Bone with HSBC's Alexandra Suriano

After a thrilling match against La Aguada, La Dolfina took home the HSBC Cup and a spot in the finals to be held on December 9th. Their opponent will be decided by tomorrow's match of Ellerstina versus Estancia Grande. Following the match guests mingled at the many private viewing booths - though the best was definitely HSBC's mix of high finance, high fashion, and four victorious polo players mingling among (seemingly) endless champagne and a multi-course dinner. As the party at HSBC winded down it was time to head to the Chandon area where all the spectators gathered like moths to a flame for a champagne fueled dance party along the primary esplanade of the Campo Argentino del Polo.

White Box hosts Mtree Charity Auction

White Box NYC is hosting a show of work resulting from the Mtree "Brush with Hope" project in Benin, with the opening on Friday, November 4th from 6pm-8pm. The following day, Saturday, November 5th, there will be a silent auction starting at 7pm which will go to benefit the community in Benin.

This special exhibit and auction stems from the project "Brush with Hope," a summer program hosted by Mtree where artists and designers from New York City and Paris gather in Africa to offer art classes to African children. The first set of classes took place in Benin, West Africa and 300 Beninese children participated from July 29, 2011 to August 12, 2011. To children who barely had one meal a day, art instruction was a new experience. The instructors wished to instill hope in these children. The inner thoughts and feelings of the children were expressed through 2,800 paintings and drawings, which were brought to New York City. A selection of approximately 300 works will be exhibited for the event and all auction proceeds will go to fund a water pump in Benin.

The exhibition will consist of paintings and drawings on canvas or on paper, in color or monochrome. The artwork will be divided into six different categories: self-portraits, portraits of family, portraits of friends, collaborative works, works inspired by music, and "hope".

Mtree
Mtree is an international non-profit charity organization aiming to change the developing and developed countries into a better place ("change for all") by promoting networking and supporting young adults who are pursuing visions around the world.

While serving as an officer in the Republic of Korea Army for four years, Yohan Choi (Founder of Mtree) spent two years near the North Korean border and witnessed the hardships that North Koreans were facing. Through this experience, he became interested in developing countries. Since his discharge in 2009, he has traveled around the globe networking with young professionals in the US and in Europe and has fostered an interest in economic independence and development through running the Global Entrepreneurship Training (GET) program in Kenya and Ghana sponsored by UNESCO.

One Marker, One Line, One Amazing Commercial!

Faber Castell from eric yeo on Vimeo.

Sometimes the ability and creativity of an artist stands on its own. This is such an incredible video that I am not going to mess it up with a description...

Guided By Invoices - Inaugural Opening

Guided By Invoices, a new project space in Chelsea, is hosting their inaugural opening Thursday, November 3, from 6-8 PM. They will be showing a selection paintings by Charles Andersen created over the last decade and curated by Chris Byrne. The project is spearheaded by Anne-Brigitte Sirois who also heads up ART STATE, an arts focused real estate advisory firm. With her experience in developing art projects, this is definitely an opening not to miss.


CHARLES ANDRESEN
PAINTINGS 2001 - 2011
Curated by Chris Byrne
November 3 - December 10, 2011
Inaugural opening: Thursday, November 3, 2011, 6-8 PM
Tuesday through Saturday, 11 AM - 6PM
558 WEST 21ST STREET NY, NY 10011

http://www.guidedbyinvoices.us/

Commonwealth Propper hosts Cocktails for a Cause

At Commonwealth Propper they Hate Cancer and Love Moustaches, so they have dedicated the month of November to supporting Movember, a moustache growing charity event held each year that raises funds and awareness for cancer, specifically prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men. Therefore for the month of November 10% of Commonwealth Propper sales will be donated to the charity. Help them kickoff this month of giving back by heading down to 1732 Spruce Street and having come cocktails from Art in the Age for their monthly happy hour. Great clothes and a great cause, what else does a gentleman need - great cocktails, of course, but they will have that too!