The exhibition Sound & Vision goes live at Morrison Gallery Jan. 22.
The work of visionary David Bowie is being celebrated at Morrison Hotel Gallery, with Sound & Vision, a web-exclusive Bowie retrospective as seen through the singular lens of Mick Rock. The exhibition goes live January 22nd at morrisonhotelgallery.comand select works from it will be on view at Morrison Hotel Gallery’s New York City location, at 116 Prince Street.
This online exhibition explores the enduring, collaborative masterworks of two prolific artists spanning more than 30 years. From Rock’s renowned imagery of a bombastic Bowie to rarely-seen moments of unmasked intimacy, Sound & Vision offers a captivating and comprehensive look into the proliferation of a beloved icon and the fundamental role photography plays in capturing the staying power of thin air.
Rock is often considered “The Man Who Shot the 1970s,” and the iconic lensmen had privileged access to Bowie. Rock met Bowie in 1972 and became his official photographer for a time, shooting some of the most defining images of Bowie in his Ziggy Stardust finery. Rock also produced and directed the music videos for Bowie’s “Space Oddity,” “Jean Genie” and “John, I’m Only Dancing.” Rock passed away on November 18, 2021, and this retrospective will unveil rare pictures and feature renowned works from the legendary British photographer’s archive.
Conrad New York Downtown, beginning Monday, April 6, 2020 –
We are all learning to connect with people in a different way, and at the Conrad Hotel in Lower Manhattan, they are rethinking new ways to stay in touch.
Conrad Hotel has decided to try something virtually and will be launching its first-ever IGTV series, which will offer followers a unique set of content each and every day for the next four weeks.
The series outline is as follows:
Mixology Monday – Conrad New York Downtown’s expert bartenders will provide easy to follow cocktail recipes that will be accompanied by videos/photos so you can follow along.
Bedside Reading Tuesday – beginning on April 7, Conrad New York Downtown will highlight a captivating talk from one of Bedside Readings’ list of acclaimed authors. Bedside Reading, who normally places books bedside in each guestroom at the hotel, has arranged for four different authors to touch on relevant topics in our current unknown world climate.
Wellness (Yoga) Wednesday – Each Wednesday, a Corc Yoga mat Ambassador will teach a special yoga class, just for Conrad New York Downtown’s IGTV. Corc Yoga creates yoga mats from cork harvested in Portugal; they are 100% sustainable and made without rubber or plastic. Available in the Conrad New York Downtown fitness center, these mats are antimicrobial and hypoallergenic!
Photography Thursday – Lauren Listor of @laurelcreative, is one of New York City’s most famous Instagram photographers. If you follow an NYC based influencer, it is likely that Lauren took their photos at some point or another. Each Thursday, Conrad New York Downtown will feature a short segment from Lauren highlighting “How To” photography tips and tricks that you can use at home.
Foodie Friday – The incredibly talented culinary team at Conrad New York Downtown put together a few fun and different recipes for followers to try, which will appear on the hotel’s IGTV for the next four Fridays.
Calligraphy Saturdays – Sip & Script master instructor, Johana Paperieco (@jjpaperieco), will be teaching four amazing calligraphy classes, perfect for beginners or those trying to keep on their calligraphy A-game (no special equipment needed).
Walking Tour Sunday – each Sunday, for the next four weeks, you will be able to join NYC Tour Guide, Carly Feldman (@carlypfeldman) for a Historic “Walking Tour” of Downtown Manhattan.
Downtowners and New Yorker’s are used to being thrown into the unknown, we always come out smarter and better than ever, adapting is what our downtown businesses are good at, we are resilient and we will get through this difficult time.
Enjoy these guest postings from some of our favorite downtown businesses!
Get ready! Sunday, March 22nd marks the day for for the new Morrison Hotel Gallery’s Instagram Live series, which will stream directly from the homes and studios of some of the music industry’s most influential personalities. It is a special treat to learn the process of these artists in such an intimate setting. Mick Rock has already made an appearance, and tomorrow iconic photographer Danny Clinch will be live streaming from his home in NJ, beginning at 5 PM EST.
From the Morrison Hotel Gallery:
Offering fans unprecedented access inside the daily lives and legendary archives of the music industry’s most captivating personalities, Morrison Hotel Gallery’s Behind The Lens format expands its reach with the unveiling of a new Instagram Live/IGTV video series. Streaming directly from a featured photographer’s home or studio, each episode merges elements of storytelling, conversational Q&A and the cultivation of a global music culture in accordance with the evolving brand identity of Morrison Hotel Gallery, the international leader in fine art music photography.
Danny Clinch has established himself as one of the premier music photographers in the music world and spanning every genre, having shot and filmed everyone “from Johnny Cash to Tupac Shakur, from Bjork to Bruce Springsteen.”
Bruce Springsteen photographed by Danny Clinch
Starting his career as an intern for Annie Leibovitz, Clinch’s work has appeared on hundreds of album covers and in publications like Vanity Fair, Spin, Rolling Stone, GQ, Esquire, and more. His music videos have garnered three Grammy nominations, having directed for artists like Willie Nelson, Tom Waits, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters and Dave Matthews.
The Morrison Hotel Gallery originated in SoHo seventeen years ago, boasting a 1400 square foot photo gallery devoted to music. Exhibitions of fine art photography span the iconic to the esoteric, featuring guests such as Paul McCartney, Patti Smith, and Tony Bennett. Now they bring the space to your devices by offering fans unprecedented access inside the daily lives and archives of some of the music industry’s most captivating personalities, the Morrison Hotel Gallery’s Behind The Lens conglomerate expands its reach with the unveiling of a new Instagram Live series.
Art is a powerful tool that can give meaning to different aspects of life one would not expect, from relieving trauma and tension in an artist’s life, to making political and social commentary on the state of current events. Some artists describe art as having the ability to embrace love and uplift others, or being able to release one’s feelings and be vulnerable with oneself, as well as an audience.
These were all sentiments expressed by artists at HelloTittie’s 3rd Annual Creative Chicks Art Event over the weekend. As a brand committed to empowering women through creative online content, insightful interviews, and curated art events, HelloTittie provided a platform for over 20 women to showcase their work to a greater audience.
The event took place at Beyond Studios NYC in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn with collections of work expanding various art forms, ranging from portrait photography, canvas paintings, and even a film screening. Artists filled the open space, engaging with other creatives about their work, drawing inspiration for future projects, and preparing to have their work sold to an eligible buyer.
Artwork by Chelsea Smith
One artist that stood out from the rest was a model by the name of Flora Dizon. She began modeling in preschool when a photographer came out to her school to take photographs of some of the children. Initially, her parents were shocked by the outcome of how well the photos came out and how comfortable their daughter was because she was always the shy child who kept to herself. She said whenever the camera was in front of her, she was “able to become a whole other person. And I think it was because I wasn’t directly looking into someone’s eyes, I was just looking at a lens. I didn’t feel like people were staring at me. I felt like I was able to be myself.”
It wasn’t until after she graduated high school and started freelance modeling that she expressed an interest in being a nude model. A photographer at the time asked if she could pose nude and make shapes using her body, while captured using low lighting to appear as a silhouette. She was blown away by the photos because she fell in love with the artistic quality in it – being able to release all her bottled up emotions and feeling completely vulnerable and empowered simultaneously.
With her own art, Dizon implores her audience to feel more self-confident in themselves, in their bodies, regardless of wrinkles, stretch marks, or curves. “I just want people to be more open to being in their natural state and being open to show who they are without having to always hide themselves.”
Photo of Maria Burgos & Flora Dizon performing
Photo of Maria Burgos & Flora Dizon performing
At the event, Dizon wore a purple bodysuit and rhythmically moved her body to the tune of her friend Maria Burgos’ spoken word poetry. Burgos’ pieces were received with cheers and snaps from the crowd as she performed a piece describing the many labels placed onto her as a woman, and an improvised self-reflection on how she felt that day.
She first discovered spoken word after her brother approached her one day and said he would write the first few lines of her first rap, but that she’d have to finish the rest. The first few lines started off as “My name is Maria, I’m worth more than gold” and she went ahead and finished the rest of the rap. She found so much satisfaction in her writing that she started to purchase journal after journal and fill them up with all her thoughts.
Down the line, her work adapted into a means to vocalize her written thoughts about politics and being a woman, because “I spent so many years not speaking up in any kind of scenario that you can think of, and I wanted to speak up through my art because it’s so powerful.”
Marisa Silva, a photographer from Phoenix, AZ but now living in NYC, didn’t originally find her love for art with photography, instead, it was music. All her life, she grew up playing music and had every intention of pursuing it as a career up until four years ago when she permanently damaged her voice. She had lost her voice three time back in 2015 and instead of taking a break from expressing herself artistically, she picked up photography. She had always grew up with cameras and photography throughout her life, but it wasn’t until her break from music inspired her to take it more seriously.
Artwork by Marisa Silva
Artwork by Marisa Silva
Silva said that she hasn’t found the right moment to integrate her passion for music and photography into one yet, but pointed out that every photo on display at the event is named after a song title. One photo was entitled “Golden Hour” after a Kacey Musgraves song and was taken during the golden hour as the sun setting.
In between admiring the artwork and interacting with the artists, guests were able to take advantage of additional amenities offered at the event. For refreshments, HelloTittie offered an open bar for its guests, with drinks from Harmless Harvest, Monster Energy Drink, and Drink BABE. Guests were also invited to engage in the Instagrammable photo space across the room, decorated with an array of balloons, a kiddie pool, and beach balls shaped like boobs. Throughout the night, artists participated in live painting segments in the middle of the studio space. Guests also had the chance to win raffle giveaways from sponsors like Aya’de Health & Beauty, Magic & Manifest, Rosehound Apparel, Idlewild Co., and Kelliebrew.
It was a special night to be celebrating women with various backgrounds and connections with art, all in one space – it was impactful. Now artists and art lovers will have to wait another year to see a fresh batch of phenomenal work.
Where Cobble Hill meets Brooklyn Heights, River Park emerges as Brooklyn’s newest luxury neighborhood, encompassing an area of nearly 1-million-square-feet.
River Park will eventually be a collection of seven new residential properties: Polhemus Residences, Polhemus Townhouses, and 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 River Park. Polhemus Residences and Polhemus Townhouses are completed and expecting residents soon. 5 River Park is celebrating its recent construction topping out. 1 and 2 River Park are the next to rise, and 3 and 4 River Park will be in the last phase of the development.
I had the opportunity to visit 5 River Park, a beautifully-designed building by architect Douglas Romines. This coveted condominium is being developed by Fortis Property Group and will be comprised of 25 larger-than-life residences. Each floor is different, and the building offers one- to four-bedroom living spaces along with three levels of amenity spaces. This will include dual-level garden promenades, a resort pool, an outdoor kitchen, a private playground, steam and sauna rooms, and more.
With its enticing location, the building is a photographer’s paradise; it is the perfect median between land and sea. From the top of the 16-story building, you have a spectacular view of Manhattan on one side and of Brooklyn on the other. On the ground, it’s conveniently located near a Trader Joe’s, several coffee shops, a few parks, and anything else that you could want. Not to mention, the building is less than ten minutes away from Pier 6, Brooklyn Bridge Park and the rest of the waterfront.
In an attempt to capture the feeling of a townhouse, the upper floors will be exclusively accessible by key. As soon as you exit the elevator, you are greeted by your own hallway leading to your lavish living space.
If you have any interest in making 5 River Park your new home, it is located at 347 Henry St and apartments are currently on the market from $1.15M to $4.4M.
Lightroom, one of Adobe’s signature photo editing tools, might seem intimidating if you aren’t a photography professional, but new interactive tutorials are here to teach you how to make any photo look stunning. What makes these tutorials unique is that instead of watching the editing happen on a second screen, viewers are inside the application seeing sliders move and buttons pressed in real time as the expert edits the photo. Each step comes with written instructions and explanations for why each edit was chosen. Amazing photographers, including New York based food photographer Andrew Scrivani, have created tutorials to help amateurs learn to be Instagram all-stars.
The best part? All of this is free! Lightroom offers apps for Android and iOS at no charge. Users can upgrade to the paid version for additional features including cloud storage.
Photo by Andrew Scrivani
A recent workshop paired photographer Andrew Scrivani and chef Jehangir Mehta together to teach food writers about Lightroom, food styling, and how to reduce waste while still ending up with the perfect photo. Scrivani’s best tip for improving food photography in Lightroom? “For food shots, it is terrific to learn how to use the basic sliders for exposure, color and contrast. Just those beginning tools will show you great results and help you build confidence to dive deeper into the tools to enhance your shots even more.” You can learn from Scrivani in his tutorials on the Lightroom app.
Photo by Andrew Scrivani
Mehta prepared dishes that used parts of ingredients that would commonly be wasted. At his restaurant, Graffiti Earth, Mehta and his team do things like make mousse and ice cream out of food scraps like plant stems or used coffee grinds. One of his dishes for the workshop included a mousse made from fish heads, and the second used broken scallops, which are damaged scallops that would normally be tossed back by fishermen. Mehta encourages chefs and home cooks to make soup often because it’s a great way to use up ingredients.
Photo by Andrew Scrivani
One more piece of advice from Scrivani – how can you take good photos in a poorly lit restaurant? “Go to a better lit restaurant.” More info about new features from Lightroom can be found here.
