Fiend Loves Art Inside Out: April 24, 2013 - Found 20th Century film negatives gets a reboot in the hands of talented young artist, Garrett Pruter, with his solo exhibition. Employing a nostalgic vibe and subtractive method that the inner structure of images is exposed beautifully. A must see because art thrives with the ideas of the young and fresh thinkers! Garrett Pruter: Interiors / On View: April 24 - May 26, 2013 / Gallery Hours: Wed - Fri (11 am - 6 pm) Sat - Sun (12 - 6 pm) or by Appt. /  Charles Bank Gallery. 196 Bowery (@ Spring Street). NYC, NY 10012. *event photography by: Deukyun Hwang*

A Fiend Special Night: Mark Kostabi Show Taping last April 18th

The most prolific artist around and you might recognize his work from Album Covers, Swatch watches and other projects. In his studio, Mark Kostabi produces a weekly cable TV show Title This which has a panel of distinguished art critics and celebrities vying for cash prizes to give titles to his artworks. A real amusing night orchestrated by the artist - one of those happenings that you’re lucky to get invited to. You gotta love New York City! Always something unique every night of the week.

*Photographs by: Max Noy*

The Rhythmic Abstracts Gonna Get You Fiend! April 18, 2013 - The layered paintings of Canan Tolon suggests glimpses of urban landscapes if you look real fast or meander slowly. Whatever the speed, art moves you in so many ways! Canan Tolon: Somewhere Now / On View: April 18 - May 25, 2013 / Gallery Hours: Tue - Sat (10 am - 6 pm) & by appt. / Von Lintel Gallery. 520 West 23rd Street. NYC„ NY 10011. *event photography by: Olya Turcihin*

Every true artist is at war with the world.”― Anthony Kiedis, Red Hot Chili Peppers “Scar Tissue

Fiend in the Light and Shade: April 18, 2013 - Two shows that are polar opposites but celebrate the diversity of what light and shade can do to make an art experience a total sensory delight. Light installations by Martin Boyce & dense color photos by Hannah Starkey - it is great when you get two in one! Martin Boyce: It’s Over and over - Hannah Starkey: In the company of Mothers / On View: April 18 - May 25, 2013 / Gallery Hours: Tue - Sat (10 am - 6 pm) / Tanya Bonakdar Gallery. 521 West 21st Street. NYC, NY 10011. *event photography by: Max Noy & Olya Turcihin*

Fiend is Relieved to See Great Art: April 18, 2013 - Creating such elegant works of art from locally sourced materials that Cambodian artist, Sopheap Pich, definitely creates the thinking man’s art. What a relief that something beautiful is up on the walls of the gallery! Sopheap Pich: Reliefs: On View: April 18 - June 14,  2013 / Gallery Hours: Tue - Sat (10 am - 6 pm) / Tyler Rollins Fine Art. 529 West 20th Street, 10 W. NYC, NY 10011. *event photography by: Max Noy*

The Fiend in Art Time Continuum: April 17, 2013 - Chilean Architect & Visual Artist, Rodolfo Edwards presented his new multimedia work & it explores the idea of urban landscape growing out of his art. Everyone had a great take on the unique kind of art they see any night in New York. However you move in this bustling city, art keeps us moving forward! Rodolfo Edwards: Continuum / On View: April 17 - June 14, 2013 / The Gallery Space at Wagner in the Puck Building, 2nd Floor / 295 Lafayette Street. NYC, NY 10012. *event photography by: Deukyun Hwang*

Without atmosphere a painting is nothing.” ― Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn

The Fiend’s Fave Album of the Week: Shots from AIPAD 2013

Every year at the Park Avenue Armory - AIPAD (Association of International Photography Art Dealers) holds a photography show / fair that brings the best in art grade images.

Thanks to Olya Turcihin for sharing her photos from that event.

AIPAD 2013

Park Avenue Armory. 643 Park Avenue. New York City, NY 10065

Fair held last: April 4 - 7, 2013

Fiend is Swimming in Art: April 4, 2013 - Photo-realistic paintings by Eric Zener got everyone under its aquatic spell and it was mesmerizing to view his work. Time to get soaking wet in ART! Eric Zener: Recent Paintings / On View: April 4 - 27, 2013 / Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday (10:30 am - 6:00 pm) or by appt. / Gallery Henoch. 555 West 25th Street. NYC, NY 10001. *event photography by: Max Noy*