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Talks Lounge: A Discussion with Artists and Host of Sound & Vision, Brian Alfred.
Thursday 8th May, 5:45pm
Future Fair, Chelsea Industrial, 535 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001Why I Make Art: A Discussion with Artists and Host of Sound & Vision, Brian Alfred
Brian's book, Why I Make Art: Contemporary Artists' Stories About Life and Work, will be available for purchase.
About the panelists:
Brian's book, Why I Make Art: Contemporary Artists' Stories About Life and Work, will be available for purchase.
About the panelists:
- Brian Alfred is an artist, podcaster, educator and curator based out of Brooklyn who has shown his work internationally for the past twenty years. He is the recipient of an American Academy of Arts and Letters Purchase Award, the NYFA Inspiration Award, and the Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant. He is an alumnus of Yale, Skowhegan, and Penn State. His work is in the collections of institutions such as the Guggenheim Museum, the Whitney Museum, and others. He is the host of SOUND & VISION, one of the top visual arts podcasts in the world.
- Liz Nielsen (b. 1975 Ashland, WI) lives and works in the Hudson Valley, NY and received her MFA from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2004, her BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2002, and her BA in Philosophy and Spanish from Seattle University in 1997. Her self-coined 'light paintings' have been exhibited nationally and internationally. Nielsen's photographs are most often made without a camera. She works in the analog color darkroom exposing light-sensitive paper and processing it through traditional color chemistry. Each photograph is unique and ranging in size from 100" x 100" to 8" x 8".
- E.E. Kono (b.1973 Oshkosh, WI) A self-taught painter, Kono studied art history at the University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA) and the University of Hull (Kingston Upon Hull, England). She is best known for her vibrant egg tempera paintings which blend elements of Northern Renaissance art with mythological, and religious imagery. Utilizing historically significant materials such as silverpoint and locally sourced earth pigments, her work explores the connection between place, culture, and storytelling.
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To register your interest, simply fill in your information below. Please note that space is limited and will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis.
Attendees must show either a purchased ticket or a Future Fair VIP pass for entry. Purchase advance tickets or buy them at the fair entrance.
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Celebrating an important milestone, this year’s fifth-anniversary exhibition returns to Chelsea Industrial (535W 28th St, New York, NY 10001), welcoming 69 local, national, and international exhibitors. You can find out more about the show and view the full list of exhibitors on our website.
To register your interest, simply fill in your information below. Please note that space is limited and will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis.
Attendees must show either a purchased ticket or a Future Fair VIP pass for entry. Purchase advance tickets or buy them at the fair entrance.
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Celebrating an important milestone, this year’s fifth-anniversary exhibition returns to Chelsea Industrial (535W 28th St, New York, NY 10001), welcoming 69 local, national, and international exhibitors. You can find out more about the show and view the full list of exhibitors on our website.
Show Dates
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 2 PM – 8 PM (By invitation only)
Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 12 PM – 7 PM
Friday, May 9, 2025 | 12 PM – 7 PM
Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 12 PM – 6 PM
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