Archive of Liza Eliano

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Brion Gysin at the New Museum: A Dreamachine of Limited Vision

by Liza Eliano on September 1, 2010
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“I am that I am,” declares Brion Gysin in a video projection, his deep voice resonating throughout the second floor of the New Museum. The statement promises to reveal something about this lesser-known artist of the Beat generation, even if that something is unclear. As Gysin anxiously repeats permutations of the statement—“Am I that I […]

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AFC’s Art Sneaker Contest: The Results!

by Liza Eliano on August 19, 2010
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It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for: AFC announces the winner of our art sneaker contest, plus the first and second runner-ups!

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AFC’s Call To Create Your Own Art Sneaker! There’s a Prize!

by Liza Eliano on August 10, 2010
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You’ve seen AFC’s round up of art sneakers, now its your turn to make one. We’re asking artist commenters to submit their own art sneaker and compete to experience the glamorous AFC lifestyle.

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The Art Fag City Art Sneaker Round Up

by Liza Eliano on August 9, 2010
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AFC brings you the greatest and latest list of a burgeoning trend in wearable art: the art sneaker! Designs include Keds x Jenny Holzer, Tommy Hilfiger x Keith Haring, Reebok x Jean-Michel Basquiat and Reebok x Rolland Berry, Clarks x Futura, HUF x Barry Mcgee, Puma x Kehinde Wiley and Puma x Roy Lichtenstein, and Converse x Terence Koh.

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Abstract Art and Fish Frying: Two Unrelated Events in One Post

by Liza Eliano on August 6, 2010
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Fridays are no excuse to miss your daily helping of events and we’ve got a two for one serving this week. AFC buddy Hrag Vartanian curates “On Display” at Storefront Gallery in Bushwick, and artist duo Jen n’ Outlaw go all American with their fish fry/art performance food truck.

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Reflection: 15 Years in New York on 06/30/10

by Liza Eliano on July 28, 2010
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Reflection: 15 Years Date: Wednesday, June 30th 2010 – Friday, July 30th 2010 Venue: Casey Kaplan, 525 West 21st St Survey shows have their problems, but Casey Kaplan’s Reflection: 15 Years provides an exception to the rule. Reflecting upon their long history in the field of art, the show offers one work from each of their […]

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Eat, Drink, and Play Mini-Golf to Save the Jersey City Museum

by Liza Eliano on July 20, 2010
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AFC’s extensive reporting on the Jersey City Museum’s financial problems has sparked some much needed action. Show some Jersey love at Hyperallergic’s PBR Tour fundraiser to support the JCM.

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Attention All Artists! AFC’S Call for Submissions Round Up

by Liza Eliano on July 19, 2010
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Whose looking for a big break? Now’s the time to get your proposals together for open calls. AFC offers a few opportunities from apexart, Hey, Hot Shot!, Flux Factory, and Momenta.

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Back to Camp with Pocket Utopia

by Liza Eliano on July 14, 2010
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Camp always sounded like my idea of personal hell, but maybe art camp is a different story. For the last two weeks of July, Norte Maar presents Camp Pocket U, a social school and arts camp in Rouses Point, NY based on the Black Mountain College model that placed art at the center of education.

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Massive Links! The DIY And Then Some Edition!

by Liza Eliano on July 12, 2010
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This week’s Massive Links! offers ways for you to become the artist. Plus comic-book legend Harvey Pekar passes away and AFC awaits a new edition to the office.

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