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SURREALISM AND DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
‘Artist Ruud van Empel (Breda, 1958) makes collages of self-made photos that he combines using Photoshop to create an idealized representation. In fact, with familiar elements he presents a world with which we are not acquainted. We have only the image that is dished up to us by Van Empel…
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GETTING TO THE ROOT OF THINGS
The West Harlem Art Fund is embarking on a new journey. We will produce engaging interventions, panel talks, tours, thematic series and exhibitions that are more immersive. Getting to the root where all life matters. Connecting with others in mutual exchanges — fostering growth and cultural appreciation…
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FUSION EAST WEST COMING THIS SPRING
Work by Sai Morikawa Catering by Hanamizuli Japanese Cafe The West Harlem Art Fund in partnership with independent curator Sai Morikawa from Japan and her collective will present FUSION EAST WEST during FRIEZE Art Week in Chelsea at the UR Concept Space located within Hanamizuli Japanese Cafe. Sai Morikawa studied…
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STREET ART GONE FUSION CRAZY
Curators Lady K Fever and Savona Bailey-McClain Fusion Corner NY: Graffiti & Street Art Collectables Artists: BG 183 TATs Cru, BriM TATs Cru aka Mr. MadCap, BIND, Ms. BoomBox, Karlos Carmaco, Marthalicia, Natalie Wood, Share37, SIENIDE, REE, and B Girl Rokafella The West Harlem Art Fund transformed the main floor…
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PHOTOS FROM BREAKFAST PANEL ONE
The West Harlem Art Fund in partnership with Iconic Linx had a great time at the Red Rooster for FUSION NY. Our panelists were wonderful. There was a spirited conversation that considered some provocative ideas and solutions that dealt with the issue of diversity in the creative arts world. WBAI…
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PRE-COLUMBIAN ART & LATIN AMERICAN MURALS
Metropolitan Museum of Art – Pre Columbian Art Gallery Latin American art is the combined artistic expression of South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico, as well as Latin Americans living in other regions. The art has roots in the many different indigenous cultures that inhabited the Americas before…
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AUDUBON MURAL PROJECT LED BY GALLERY GITLER& IS SPOTLIGHTED
The last presentation for benefit guests were three videos of the Audubon Mural Project. A collaboration between the Gitler& gallery and the National Audubon Society in West Harlem.
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WHAF PRESENTED ITALIAN FUTURISM TO BENEFIT GALA
Nicola Lucchi, courtesy of the Center for Italian Modern Art (CIMA) was the featured speaker at the West Harlem Art Fund benefit dinner. The Center for Italian Modern Art (CIMA) is a 501c3 nonprofit exhibition and research center established in 2013 in New York City to promote public appreciation and…
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WHAF PARTNERS WITH THE YOUNG ACHIEVERS
The West Harlem Art Fund has partnered the Harlem Chapter of the fraternal organization Alpha Phi Alpha. WHAF will offer internships to these high school students bound for college. The students will focus on social media, photographer, video-making and event planning. The Young Achievers: Go to High School, Go to College is a young…
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WHAF BRINGS FUSION NY TO HARLEM FOR ARMORY 2016
FUSION New York is a thematic event series comprised of art exhibitions, panels, a jazz concert, and tours during Armory Week 2016. FUSION is more than an art event, it’s an innovation platform that explores the need for injecting more diversity in the creative industries. Facilitators for this…
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CENTER FOR AN ITALIAN MODERN ART WILL TALK ABOUT ITALIAN FUTURISM FOR WHAF BENEFIT
The West Harlem Art Fund in partnership with the Center for Italian Modern Art will present a talk at our benefit February 10th. Dinner guests will learn about Italian Futurism. The Center for Italian Modern Art (CIMA) is a 501c3 nonprofit exhibition and research center established in 2013 in…
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WEST HARLEM ART FUND BENEFIT CELEBRATION
The West Harlem Art Fund is celebrating 18 years of producing great public art works throughout New York City. We are asking you to support us with our first dinner benefit on Wednesday, February 10th 2016. This event in Harlem will kick off our year with art & lifestyle programs.…
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WEST HARLEM ART FUND & WBAI RADIO ARE OFFICIALLY CULTURAL PARTNERS
The West Harlem Art Fund (WHAF) has officially partnered with WBAI Radio, and the two organizations intend to produce and broadcast a number of live performances & public art events throughout the NYC area. Coupled with the radio show State of the Arts NYC, hosted by Savona Bailey-McClain,…
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YARDBIRD OPERA COMING TO HARLEM
The Apollo’s First-Ever Opera Program– Based on the life of Charlie Parker, ‘Yardbird’ will have its New York City premiere this spring According to the Wall Street Journal, an opera based on the life of jazz legend Charlie Parker will get its New York City premiere this spring, despite the recent…
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CALL FOR MUSIC ON STATE OF THE ARTS NYC
The Executive Director of the West Harlem Art Fund is now the Host & Producer for the new radio show State of the Arts NYC. We have been using as our musical theme Lovely Day by Bill Withers. And now, we will look to include original music from NYC…
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COMMUNITY SCREENING OF ELLIS DIRECTED BY JR
The Executive Director of the West Harlem Art Fund in collaboration with WBAI FM Radio will host a community screening of the short film Ellis directed by the artist JR and starring Robert DeNiro on Friday, November 13th in Brooklyn. The evening will begin with the permanent launch of the show, “State…
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NEW PROGRAMMING IN 2016
HARLEM & BEYOND ART MAKING WORKSHOPS 2016 In the new year, the West Harlem Art Fund will introduce a new series of art making workshops for the public. Participants will work with professional artists, dancers, chefs & designers to create land…
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THANK YOU NYC
Tonight, we close our interventions series Under the Viaduct for 2015. Emotions are high. Artists worked very hard for this final installment and we had to deal with change of dates and other considerations but we pushed through. I would like to thank everyone who made these interventions from June…
