
The most amazing exhibition. Ever.
The prints are here! Tuesday night Art F City launched our one-night-only exhibition and reception for Rachel Stern’s “Nude Artists as Pandas” at Sargent’s Daughters. One of New York’s fastest-rising stars, Stern has shown at Daniel Cooney Fine Art, Invisible-Exports, and Humble Arts Foundation. This summer, she spent two months in Maine, at one of the world’s most prestigious residencies, Skowhegan.
The launch attracted art-worlders in Stern’s series, such as Martha Wilson, Nayland Blake, Jason Andrews, and Allegra LaViola; other luminaries in attendance included luminaries like William Powhida, Ben Davis, and Kat Griefen. All were recorded for posterity by photographer Christian Grattan.
The series above is available as a suite of 12 limited-edition photographs or as individual prints. For purchase options visit our donation page. For more information reach out to paddy@artfcity.com.
THE SHOW

No one will get lost.

Clockwise from left to right: Marc Swanson, the AFC staff, Rebecca Patek, Allegra LaViola, Jason Andrew, and Rollin Leonard.

More nude pandas.

Up close with Mike and Claire, Mr. and Ms. April in the Panda Calendar.

The Nude Artists as Pandas calendar debuts!

Artist Rachel Stern wrapping up a Martha Wilson print.
LET’S PARTY!

Photographer Rachel Stern’s sister (and pasties model), Hannah Stern

From left to right: Marsha Owett, Paddy Johnson, and Kim Hall

Artist Saul Chernick showing off not just one, but TWO panda calendars he now owns!

Carol Cole Levin, left, in conversation with Martha Wilson

Jason Andrew, who we nominated in 2012 for “Most Powerful Person in the Art World, by Bench Press,” shows Paddy why he should have won.

Kim Hall and friend.

Panda Calendar Horoscope Editor Ben Macaulay has incredible hair. One day it will be revered in the Met’s sculpture galleries.

AFC Senior Editor Corinna chats with fellow-panda Martha Wilson about the pros and cons of being a panda.

Rhett Jones of Animal New York

Chloe Wyma, Shane Ferro, and Julia Halperin get a page-by-page tour of the calendar.

Martha Wilson and Nayland Blake pose in front of their panda portraits.

The critics: Marina Galperina and Paddy Johnson

Panda trio: Martha Wilson, Nayland Blake, and Jason Andrew

Obligatory staff shot, from left to right: Senior Editor Whitney Kimball, Artistic Director Paddy Johnson, and Senior Editor Corinna Kirsch

Clockwise from left to right: Jen Catron, Ben Macaulay, Whitney Kimball, Paddy Johnson, Paul Outlaw, and Corinna Kirsch

William Powhida in conversation with Allegra LaViola

Allegra LaViola with artnet critic Ben Davis

Corinna Kirsch, Adam Owett

Julia Halperin, Chloe Wyma, and Shane Ferro, pre-panda hat
RACHEL STERN’S PANDA PORTRAIT POLAROIDS

Now, with panda hats!

Group photo!

Professor and artist Graham Guerra with Rachel Stern
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