Gallery Fiend

Fiend is Absolutely Abstracted:  May 16, 2013 - Doing abstracts on found wood, canvas and silk panels is nothing new but the way Federico Cattaneo does it with his recent works is nothing short of magical. Layers and layers with translucency is no small feat but a great impact for art lovers to behold! Federico Cattaneo: Recent Works / On View: May 16 - June 9, 2013 / Gallery Hours: Wed - Sun (12 - 6 pm) & Mon - Tue by appt. / Site/109. 109 Norfolk Street. NYC, NY 10002 *event photography by: Max Noy*

Stick It In Your Pipe and Smoke It, Fiend:  May 16, 2013 - Street art skates into the galleries of the LES. Brooklyn based duo street artists Sheryo x the Yok had their first US exhibition and presented a fine collection of art objects that married their vagabond trip experience in Asia, inside jokes, retelling of Asian folklore, iconic representation of New York cultural icons and the perfect East meets West mash up. Sheryo x the Yok: “Pipe Dreams” / On View: May 16 - June 16, 2013 / Gallery Hours: Wed - Sun (12 - 6 pm) & Mon - Tue by appt. / Krause Gallery. 149 Orchard Street. NYC, NY 10002 *event photography by: Max Noy*

FRIEZE! Put Your Hands Up Fiend:  May 11, 2013 - The second edition of Frieze Art Fair NY brought the fiend on a ferry trip on the East River to Randall’s island where an oasis of contemporary art awaits. Luxuriating in the LED glory and creative energy of the works on display that the thunderstorm did not faze the desire to just keep on enjoying art! Oh and that Balloon Dog caused so much controversy by Paul McCarthy. Jeff Koons may be pissed but all is fair at the fair! Frieze Art Fair NY 2013. Randall’s Island Park. May 10 - 13, 2013. *event photography by: Max Noy*

Fiend Charleston His Way to Art:  May 10, 2013 - The decade that brought Jazz, flapper girls, overflowing champagne and decadence is back in NOLITA anyway. A 1920’s inspired art show by artist Laura Bochet at Something in Mind served up a decadent selection of art and merchandise at its opening. Everyone had a grand time and it just so happens there is that movie remake of the Great Gatsby that night. Well, kick up your heels all the waylto this store that knows great art! 1920’s Women Paintings by Laura Bochet / On View May 10 - July 2, 2013 / Something in Mind. 230A Mulberry Street (between Prince and Spring). NYC, NY 10012. *event photography by: Jamie Martinez*

Fiend is Suited Up & Armored for ART:  May 8, 2013 - What is the ideal of a man? Rebel, Casanova or a Hero? Female queer artist, Karen Heagle, just knows what it takes to illustrate the ideals and trappings of masculinity. Bright and punchy works that you simply cannot ignore. Get ready to joust your art on! Karen Heagle: Battle Armor / On view: May 8 - June 22, 2013 / Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday (10 am - 6 pm) / CHURNER and CHURNER. 205 10th Avenue. NYC, NY 10011. *event photography by: Deukyun Hwang*

Fiend Discovers Art Outside of NYC:  May 4. 2013 - A real force in the art world that is biding its time across the Hudson, Mana Contemporary in Jersey City boasts high production and museum quality exhibitions. Currently showing the largest exhibition of controversial Japanese photographer, Nobuyoshi Araki, Palestinian Women film artists, and Obsession featuring selected works from private collectors. It is still growing and expanding - it is something not to be missed in Jersey City, NJ. Mana Contemporary / Open to the Public: Monday - Friday (9 am - 6 pm) / 888 Newark Avenue. Jersey City, NJ 07306. *event photography by: Max Noy*

The Walking Fiend Roams the Streets for ART:  May 2, 2013 - Electric color palette and ghostly slouched forms of zombies took over the art world but no brain eating denizens here. Just art lovers lulled by the strong and psychologically charged art of Kim Dorland. And some sexy art partying going on too! Kim Dorland: Ghosts of You and Me / On View: May 2 - June 8, 2013 / Gallery Hours: Tue - Sat (10 am - 6 pm) & by appt. / Mike Weiss Gallery. 520 West 24th Street. NYC, NY 10011. *event photography by: Max Noy*

Fiend Gone Wild Kingdom in the Gallery:  May 2, 2013 - Normandy based sculptor, Quentin Garel, presented animal busts and skulls mostly in bronze. The  meticulous skill and attention to detail is simply astounding as you marvel at his unique sense of art. Quentin Garel: Gueule De Bois / On View: May 2 - June 1, 2013 / Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday (10 am - 6 pm) / BDG Bertrand Delacroix Gallery. 535 West 25th Street. NYC, NY 10001. *event photography by: Max Noy*