MTA New York City Transit and the New York Transit Museumare putting extra magic on the rails with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s annual holiday tradition of rides to the past via its vintage fleet. These subway cars will help customers experience the most magical time of year the way that New York straphangers did long ago.
A special eight-car subway train that is typically displayed in the Transit Museum is put into service for special Sunday rides. This “Shoppers Special” takes customers between Lower Manhattan to Queens on four consecutive Sundays from Thanksgiving weekend to the week before Christmas, all for the swipe of a MetroCard.
The “Shoppers Special” consists of R1/9 subway cars, also known as City Cars, which ran on the lettered lines from the 1930s to the 1970s, serving subway lines that may be unfamiliar to current customers, such as the , , , and H. The jazz composer Billy Strayhorn would have taken a City Car to Sugar Hill when Duke Ellington told him to “Take the A Train.” These subway cars, which were ordered for the Independent Subway System (IND), have rattan seats, ceiling fans, incandescent bulb lighting, drop-sash style windows, and roll signs. They became the model of NYC Transit’s modern subway cars, with the same dimensions as the modern R160s and the foundation for the design of the upcoming R211 cars.
“We owe a great deal to these City Cars, because they were durable work horses that remained in our fleet for 40 years. They are the foundation of every subway car we have designed since, and they continue to serve as a reminder of our past and how far we have come in design and customer comfort,” said Wynton Habersham, NYC Transit’s Senior Vice President of Subways. “Our customers love riding these vintage classics every year, and we love showing them off.”
Seven of the cars on the “Shoppers Special” are nearly identical except one: No. 1575, which appears much more modern than the rest of the consist. No. 1575 is the prototype for the subway car class that followed the R1/9, with amenities such as fluorescent lights and smaller ceiling fans. Customers can visit the train year-round at the Transit Museum, though it sometimes makes guest appearances for special occasions such as anniversaries and the holidays.
The “Shoppers Special” runs via the 6 Av Line between 2 Av and Queens Plaza beginning the Sunday after Thanksgiving, on the following dates: November 27, December 4, December 11 and December 18.
The Greek civilization is the most obvious historical reference for physical fitness because they started the most well know athletic event worldwide, the Olympics. Ever since people have had bodies though, we have been taking care of them. In all sorts of ways. The ways have gotten crazier and more complex and they will continue to do so.
What does this have to do with New York? People all over New York do spin classes. Those people are humans. Just by being human, you can relate to what is being written. Why am I writing this? Because I can’t stop thinking about it and I’m sure I’ve developed this story because it has value.
I’ve got to get a little personal here for you to understand my point. I go to the gym to feel better and healthier as most people that go to gyms do. Those factors did not bring me to the gym, though. They are side affects. I was in a car accident 14 years ago (To the day!) that did some major damage to my body. Lucky for me gyms are so prevalent, right?!
A painting of a spin rider on her bike.
I’ve heard that French women do not preoccupy themselves with working out the way American women do. It’s really stressful to be social at times. There are so many expectations, comparisons and judgements one can process any time they are around more people than themselves (crunchy feelings are pretty much unavoidable).
I wasn’t raised going to a gym and I probably wouldn’t think about it so much if I didn’t have such a dramatic experience with mine. Our body is are one of our biggest resources.
A big part of my life, my body, before this car wreck was singing. I sincerely enjoyed it. It was my passion. It was my connection to things “beyond” me. It still is though. I get so excited when I see versions of choir happening in various places; I’m working on finding that joy again. One place I’ve found it and one that is also helpful to my voice and body is spin class. An alive class is a lot of work. It takes gumption and determination to take a class and finish it. Nothing feels as nice as hard work. It’s a lot like a choir rehearsal, actually. My brain couldn’t help but be attracted to it.
Something incredible has happened in the spin room at the Y. If the group energy “clicks” we have a group of enthusiastic riders the mirrors will fog over from our breath! The instructor I spin with most (because he encourages us to make noise), Jeff Blasen, skis. You know snow angels? He developed the sweat angel carved out of our sweat on the mirror.
JB’s Sweat Angel Tatoo
I’m sure there is a psychological benefit to adjusting your body chemistry the way you do in certain gym classes.
On Thursday November 10, American real estate professional, investor, businesswoman and recognized global property expert, Royce Pinkwater hosted a champagne reception and conversation with Celebrity Nutritionist & Wellness Expert, Oz Garcia.
Royce Pinkwater and Oz Garcia_Credit Gonzalo Marroquin
Held at one of the Village’s most beautiful townhouses that is currently on the market for $25-million, guests including Deborah Shainfield, Howard Sobel, Marc Lowenberg, Leonard Steinberg, Phillippe van der Bosche, Jane Scher, Visnja Brdar, Leesa Rowland, Cindy Guyer, Dr. Calapai, heard “nutritionist to the stars”, Oz Garcia speak about the latest in anti-aging, longevity, and how to make your home your temple of wellness. “The children being born today, are the ones with the best chance of living a healthy, vibrant, autonomous life at 100 years of age,” he said, before speaking about immunotherapy and peptides, and how President Carter had beat cancer to such an extent that his body does not look like it ever experienced cancer. He then finished by offering some simple solutions to make your home a healthier place, including using organic products and removing your shoes when at home.
Room set_Credit Gonzalo MarroquinRoyce Pinkwater and Deborah Shainfeld_Credit Gonzolo MarroquinVisnja Brdar andDovanna Pagowski_Credit Gonzalo MarroquinOz, Royce Pinkwater and Leonard Steinberg _Credit Gonzolo Marroquin
At the end of the evening the results of the raffle were announced with the winner receiving an Oz Garcia gift package, which included his latest best-selling book Redesigning 50: The No-Plastic-Surgery Guide to 21st-Century Age Defiance, along with some of his most popular supplement products.
On Tuesday, November 15, Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF), the leading non-profit dedicated to advanced depression research held its 10th Annual HOPE Luncheon Seminar at The Plaza Hotel where they honored Award-winning CNN Anchor and Journalist Anderson Cooper with the 2016 HOPE Award for Depression Advocacy.
Atmosphere_Credit Jared Siskin
HDRF Founder & Chair Audrey Gruss saluted Anderson Cooper for his public discussion of his family’s personal story of depression and suicide. His use of multi-media to speak out about his own family’s experience helps reduce stigma and sparks millions of life-saving conversations.
Focused on the topic “The Search for New Depression Treatments,” the sold-out event featured Dr. John Krystal, Yale’s Chief of Psychiatry, who spoke about the crisis in depression research. Dr. Helen Mayberg of Emory University explained her pioneering work in Deep Brain Stimulation and the latest discoveries of HDRF’s elite team of researchers collaborating as the Depression Task Force.
Dr. Helen Mayberg and Dr. John Krystal_Credit Jared Siskin
Chuck Scarborough was Master of Ceremonies and guests, including Jay McInerney, Karen LeFrak, Susan Gutfreund, and HRH Princess Katherine of Serbia, listened as he noted that depression has become the Number One Reason in the world for disability. He also noted the rise of depression awareness in the media, with a growing movement of celebrities — Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, Kristen Bell, Naomi Judd and the rapper Kid Cudi — speaking out against stigma and sharing their personal experience with the illness.
Chuck Scarborough, Audrey Gruss and Anderson Cooper_ Credit Jared Siskin
HDRF Executive Director Louisa Benton spoke about the strong presence of HDRF in the media through the new technology of a satellite media tour conducted by Audrey Gruss in 30 U.S. cities. She also shared the powerful TV advertisement created by McCann Humancare. Benton briefly described the success of the first Walk of Hope this past July in Southampton. She then introduced 11-year-old Shane Boylan, who raised $4,000 with a bike ride he organized in memory of his father, who died by suicide.
Jonathan Javitch, Louisa Benton, Helen Mayberg and Rene Hen _ Credit Victor HugoJeff Zucker andLouisa Benton_Credit Jared Siskin
Audrey Gruss then introduced “journalist, author, thinker and humanitarian,” Anderson Cooper, who accepted the HOPE Award with a heartfelt speech that explained how he managed his emotions after his brother committed suicide in 1988. He became a war reporter and traveled the world telling other people’s stories before he began to heal by telling his own story. He said there were moments in the “dwindling light of day when you expected to find darkness and [instead] you find light and humanity.” He concluded with saying, “Each of us will get by the best that we can [but] we must reach out and tentatively touch with our hands, with our eyes, and with our hearts.”
The Luncheon Seminar Co-Chairs are: Caroline Dean, Arthur Dunnam, Bonnie Pfeifer Evans, Peter Gregory, Susan Gutfreund, Tania Higgins, Eleanora Kennedy, Margo Langenberg, Jay McInerney, and Farah Moinan.
Additional guests included: Janna Bullock, Sharon Bush, Caroline Dean, William Flaherty, Jamee Gregory, Martin Gruss, Mai Hallingby Harrison, Kim Heirston, Yaz Hernandez, Ritchey Howe, Eleanora Kennedy, Margo Langenberg, Kamie Lightburn, Sharon Loeb, Christine Mack, Lorrie & Mark Newhouse, Tom Quick, Patti Raynes, Nancy Silverman, Scott Snyder and Robert Zimmerman .
Janna Bullock, Zoe Bullock and Nicole Miller_Credit Jared SiskinRitchey Howe, Carol Mack, Caroline Dean and Danielle Ganek_Credit Jared SiskinMartin and Audrey Gruss_Credit Victor Hugo
ABOUT HOPE FOR DEPRESSION RESEARCH FOUNDATION
HDRF’s mission is to fund the most innovative neuroscience research into the origins, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of depression and other mood disorders – bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress syndrome, anxiety disorder and suicide. Founding Chair Audrey Gruss launched HDRF in 2006 in memory of her mother Hope, who struggled with depression for decades.
In 2010, HDRF created its Depression Task Force (DTF) – an outstanding collaboration of eight leading scientists, at the frontiers of brain science, from different research institutions across the U.S. and Canada. These scientists have developed an unprecedented research strategy that integrates the most advanced knowledge in genetics, epigenetics, molecular biology, electrophysiology, and brain imaging. To accelerate breakthrough research, they share ongoing results, in real time, at the HDRF Data Center. For more information, visit:www.hopefordepression.org
(NEW YORK, NY – November 10, 2016) — Palm Beach Show Group’s CEO Scott Diament welcomed over 2,000 guests to the New York Art Antique & Jewelry Show at its new location of Pier 94 on Wednesday, November 9th.
The evening kicked off with a private cocktail party hosted by Sharon Bush that toasted her daughter Lauren Bush Lauren and her FEED Foundation. Diament gave Bush Lauren a check for $10,000 that will provide over 90,000 meals to hungry children, and thanked guests, including his business partner Robert Samuels and the British Antique Dealers Association (BADA) who he was welcoming to their inaugural year at the Show.
Sharon Bush, Scott Diament and Lauren Bush Lauren _ Credit Owen HoffmannRobert Samuels and Scott Diament_Credit Owen Hoffmann
Ellie Cullman and Richard Steinberg then welcomed designers and dignitaries as they hosted the VIP Preview Party, where guests including Frederick Anderson, Robin Cofer, Audrey Gruss, Virginia Pitman and Jean Shafiroff perused the treasures while enjoying cocktails and canapes.
Richard Steinberg, Lawrence Kaufman, Scott Diament and Renee Steinberg _Credit Owen HoffmannStuart Sundlun, Audrey Gruss, Janna Bullock and Emanuel Flore _ Credit Owen HoffmannEllie Cullman and Scott Diament_Credit Owen Hoffmann
Some of the country’s leading designers including Geoffrey Bradfield and Danielle Chiel were on hand to check out the more than a billion-dollars’ worth of collectibles from exhibitors from around the world.
Art lovers, collectors, curators and some of New York City’s most esteemed tastemakers, including Michael Arguello, Paola Bacchini, Edgar Batista, Elena Beloff, Janna Bullock, Patricia Burnham Brock, William Brock, Liliana Cavendish, Dominick D’Alleva, Max Fishkl, Tristan Govignon, Julia Hayek, Roy Kean, Margo Langenberg, Jason Lyon, Anne-Laure Marchal, Bridgette Morphew, Nicole Noonan, Peter Rosenthal, Amy Rosi, Barbara and Donald Tober, Monica Webster, Kirat Young all descended flocked to the must-shop event.
Geoffrey Bradfield, Patricia Burnham Brock and William Brock _ Credit Owen HoffmannYung Hee Kim, Bonnie Pfeifer Evans, Kirat Young, Liliana Cavendish and Paola Bacchini Rosenshein _ Credit Owen HoffmannAmy Rossi, Peter Rosenthal, Donald Tober and Barbara Tober _ Credit Owen HoffmanJanna Bullock and Robin Cofer_Credit Owen HoffmannBridgette Morphew, Jean Shafiroff, Jason Lyon_Creddit Owen Hoffmann
A stunning selection of high-quality treasures from ancient antiquities, through 21st century contemporary art, including furniture, paintings, sculptures, jewelry, silver, art, glass, enamels, photography, porcelain, pottery, rare books and manuscripts, rugs and tapestries, jewelry and more were on display and available for purchase.
Villa del Arte Chess Piece_Credit O…ffmann
World-renowned exhibitors including Guarisco Gallery, Jeff R. Bridgman Antiques, Masterworks Fine Art, Macklowe Gallery, M.S. Rau Antiques, Ophir Gallery, Pat Saling, Rehs Galleries, Sabbadini, Sandra Cronan, Sylvia Powell Decorative Arts, and Willow Galleries filled aisle after aisle with one-of-a-kind offerings. More than 30,000 items at the show spanned every genre, juxtaposing many periods and movements. Visitors had the opportunity to view and purchase fine art from across a broad spectrum of Old Masters, German Expressionist, 18th and 19th Century European, American Regionalist, Modern and Contemporary artists.
Guarisco_Credit Owen Hoffmann
A new addition to the show was the Contemporary Spotlight, where guests enjoyed a curated section showcasing an exciting multidisciplinary selection of post- war and contemporary art, objects, and design from exhibitors includingArt Link International, Gallery Koo, Villa Del Arte Gallery and The Mcloughlin Gallery.
Where: Pier 94, 711 12th Avenue at 55th Street and West Side Highway, NYC
Admission:$20 ticket is valid for General Admission show days (November 10-13, 2016)
About the Palm Beach Show Group
Palm Beach Show Group is the leading full-service show production company in the world, specializing in fine art, antique & jewelry shows. The Palm Beach Show Group produces high-end events that create unique meeting places for collectors, art advisors, museum curators, interior designers and dealers.
Rules Of The Game, a collaboration between grammy-winning musician Pharrell Williams, top choreographer Jonah Bokaer, and renowned visual artist Daniel Arsham, opened last night at The Brooklyn Academy Of Music; a New York premiere. Pharrell, presenting his first symphonic score, Jonah, Daniel, and costume designer Chris Stamp took to the stage for a standing ovation. After the premiere Michèle Gerber Klein chaired a benefit dinner and the art world turned out in full force.
The dinner honored Jonah Bokaer’s long time friend Diana Widmaier Picasso for her continuous support of the arts. Diana was accompanied by friends and family including Alina Baikova, Magdalena Frackowiak, Masha Markova Hanson, brother Richard Widmaier Picasso, his wife Ulli Widmaier Picasso and their two sons.
Glasses of Thiénot Champagne fueled the night’s festivities at a pre-performance toast, intermission reception and two kinds of champagne served during dinner at BAM’s Lepercq Space.
The evening was a benefit for Chez Bushwick; Jonah Bokaer’s non-profit organization that focuses on experimental dance and strives to provide affordable dance space for artists in Brooklyn.
Gala Chair Michèle Gerber Klein was joined by guests including Staffan Ahrenberg, Olivier Berggruen, Susan Chalom, Eduardo Costantini Jr, Stephan Crasneanscki, Jeffrey Deitch, Beth Rudin DeWoody, Scott Drevnig, Joanna Fisher, Stephanie French, Toni Garrn, Isabelle Bscher Gmurzynska, Angela Goding, Jae Joseph, Anne Keating, Daniel Kruglikov, Bartolome Fierro March, Paul McCann, Hans-Ulrich Obrist, Galina Polinski, Charles Renfro, Charles Riva, Elisabeth de Saint-Amand ,Hellen Allen Smith, Robert Soros, Dayana Tamendarova, and Chez Bushwick’s Chair Emerita, Patsy Tarr.
RULES OF THE GAME GALA
Founding Director: Jonah Bokaer
Gala Chair: Michèle Gerber Klein
Honorary Gala Chair:Paul McCann, Board Chair & Charles Fabius, Producer
the Breaking The Rules dinner Honoring: Diana Widmaier Picasso
Game Changers: Beth Rudin DeWoody / May & Samuel Rudin Foundation
Rule Breakers: Agnes Gund, Wells Fargo
Winning Streakers: Jody and John Arnhold, Barbara and Andrew Gundlach
Fair Game: Dana Buckley, Elisabeth de St. Armand, Rosalind Dear, Claude Grunitzky, Michèle and Steve Pesner, Charles Renfro
CHEZ BUSHWICK BAORD OF DIRECTORS: Paul McCann, chair; Thomas H. Lee, vice chair; Phyllis Herschenfeld, treasurer; Helen Allen, secretary
Directors: Jonah Bokaer, Michèle Gerber Klein, Phyllis Herschenfeld, Thomas H. Lee, Paul McCann, Brent Sikkema
Chair Emerita: Patsy Tarr
Advisors: Helen Allen, Richard A. Anderman, Youness Anzane, Nicole Birmann Bloom, Wayne S. Blank, Lili Chopra, Rosalind Dear, Stephanie French, Alexander Gorlin, Claude Grunitzky, John Lithgow, Lorcan O’Neill, Sheela Raj, Ronald Rudolph, Martha Sherman
Honorary: Marina Abramović, Daniel Arsham, Frederick W. Beinecke, Christophe de Menil, Micki Wesson, Robert Wilson
Morphew, the high-end vintage clothing archive of over 5,000 rare fabrics and designs, founded by Bridgette Morphew and Jason Lyon, is moving to a new location, and to celebrate, are holding an unprecedented moving sale where the majority of perfectly restored archive pieces will be available for under $100. Morphew, is holding a sample sale in honor of them moving locations, with the majority of perfectly restored pieces, including items from Emanuel Ungaro, Giorgio Sant Angelo, Karl Lagerfeld, Gianfranco Ferre. Lucky VIP’s will have priority access between November 9th and 11th, before the brand opens up its doors to the public at 10am on November 14th for a month long sale. To get a chance of receiving VIP access, emailinfo@morphewconcept.com.
http://www.morphewconcept.com/collections/all
The one-of-a-kind sale will feature pieces over 1,000 pieces from various decades, but expect to see a lot of Victorian lace, art deco dresses and prints and form fitting frocks from the 1950’s. Over 1,000 samples, collected by the founders over the past 15 years and while the majority will be affordable, there will be the chance to snap up some of the high-end vintage pieces that the duo are known for sourcing so get their early to see a Emanuel Ungaro, Giorgio Sant Angelo, Karl Lagerfeld, Gianfranco Ferre.
http://www.morphewconcept.com/collections/all
Morphew is frequented by design houses who scour the racks of vintage Halston, Schiaparelli, Moschino, and Chanel pieces for inspiration, while fashion icons including Nicole Richie, Kate Moss, Kim Kardashian and Florence Welch are frequent wearers of their pieces.
http://www.morphewconcept.com/collections/all
Alongside the highly curated collection of rare pieces that are kept in their original form, Bridgette and Jason founded Morphew Lab – a place where antique fashion, contextual history, future trends and technology meet. Bridgette and Jason create original designs that are built using vintage fabrics to create unique pieces that are both modern, and ripe with historical references. The duality and tension that exist between antique pieces and contemporary fashion serve as a limitless source of inspiration for Bridgette and Jason.
http://www.morphewconcept.com/collections/all
About Bridgette Morphew:
]While still a college student in Florida, Bridgette Morphew started her first business, Victim Clothing, a t-shirt company. The business quickly grew into a pop-culture phenomenon, and was featured in Rolling Stone and The New York Times. Upon graduating, Bridgette to New York City where in 2005, she started Paradox Designs to collect and curate rare fashion artifacts to provide fashion designers with an exclusive source of historical context. With a collection of over 5,000 pieces, Paradox is now a well-respected resource for the world’s most celebrated designers. Bridgette’s unique vintage archive sparked interest among trendsetters and so in November 2013 Bridgette and her team created a new brand, Morphew to serve a fashion-loving retail clientele.
About Jason Lyon:
Jason Lyon has an eye for the rare and the exquisite. A self-taught 20th century fashion historian, Lyon has a vast and insatiable thirst for knowledge and his unique combination of knowledge and enthusiasm gives him the tools to innovate and expertly rework vintage archives for Morphew Lab. For Jason, a meaningful artifact is what he calls “a rare anomaly of fashion history.” As such he is drawn to pieces from both the world’s most famous as well as forgotten designers.
About Morphew Lab
In the process of constructing one of the world’s most extensive antique fashion archives, Bridgette and Jason began adapting vintage pieces to a contemporary audience. With direct feedback from designers, coupled with access to vintage fashions spanning more than a century, they got to work on Morphew Lab, a place where antique fashion, contextual history, future trends and technology meet. Morphew Lab goes beyond the notion of reclamation; it reinvents designs that are at once timeless and of its time. With the belief that restoration and creation go hand-in-hand. Morphew and Lyon carefully select fabrics and pieces combining historical with contemporary silhouettes, fabrics and techniques, morphing them into wearable, relevant and aspirational garments. The result is a collection of unique, trend-forward designs with strong historical contexts. Morphew Lab is a place where the past meets the present, while instrumentally impacting the future of fashion.
Key Facts
– Founders: Bridgette Morphew & Jason Lyon
– Showroom address: 241 West 37th Street and moving to 260 West 36th street,
Renowned, provocative artist Robert Cenedella, who’s the subject of the critically acclaimed documentary “Art Bastard,” unveiled his latest work, “Fín del Mundo” (End of the World) on Wednesday, November 2nd at Central Park Fine Arts Gallery in Manhattan to dozens of fans and art aficionados.
Fin del Mundo__Credit Krista KennellLeesa Rowland, Larry Wohl and Katlean de MonchyCarmen D’Alessio and Livia Figueiredo_Credit Krista KennelLinda Edward and Bill Stone_Credit Krista KennellShelley Joy and Victor Kanefsky_Credit Krista KennellChris Concannon and Robert Cenedella_Credit Krista Kennell
Loosely inspired by Hieronymus Bosch’s infamous The Garden of Earthly Delights, Fín del Mundo presents us with a garden of unearthly delights: a triptych depicting the end of the world as a cornucopia of disasters both natural and man-made. Much like the illustrious Bosch’s work, this 6 x 10 foot mural presents us with detailed vignettes embedded within a titanic, cataclysmic prediction of the inevitable demise of humankind.
But unlike Bosch’s masterpiece, Cenedella’s wasteland is replete with industrial evils, nuclear waste, and the ghosts of capitalism past, present and future; our modern hell, in other words, is plastered with Coke ads and Victoria’s Secret logos. Like the two thieves crucified along with Jesus Christ (who makes his own presence known, albeit with the cynicism of a perfect heretic), the gravest sinners of our contemporary age are pinioned: Big Oil companies, Big Banks, and Big Politicians. In their shadows, one finds a great deal of relevant commentary on the martyrs and victims of globalized greed, personified in the list of names of unarmed black men painted, memorial-style, on the cracked Liberty Bell, as well as the specters of the truly disenfranchised Native-American tribes (the Dakota pipeline protesters in particular).
Rather than offer us a mythological, mystical, universal path to hell, rife with demons and gods, Cenedella’s painting is intent upon pointing fingers at specific demons of flesh and blood (if a corporation qualifies as one), hitting right at the nose of our contemporary political, environmental and social tragedies. Ours is a human dilemma, he appears to urge, and our punishment will be meted out by our own hands and not that of any celestial or hellish being.
A cropped portion of Fín del Mundo
An anonymous collector, who had been friends with the painter for the past 30 years, sent a deposit to Cenedella and explained that he was upset with the ways of the world, and he wanted a painting that expressed all of society’s ills, with the general theme being The End of the World. It was agreed that Cenedella would retain artistic freedom over the content, but the idea was for the painting to be on display in time for the Presidential Election.
The collector released the End of the World painting, given its size and current importance, and purchased another controversial painting, Impeachment Off the Table, which chronicles the George Bush 9/11 era and Nancy Pelosi’s famous declaration the day after Obama was elected president.
If and when this painting sells, Cenedella has insisted on being able to continue to change things in the painting depending on the latest news – for example, we may sadly expect that the list of names of unarmed black people killed by police on the Liberty Bell will continue to grow.
List of names painted on the Liberty Bell:
Michael Brown, Freddie Gray, Eric Garner, Frank Shepherd, Tyre King, Levonia Riggins, Oscar Grant, Donta Taylor, Akai Gurley, Sandra Bland, Walter Scott, Tamir Rice. and Trayvon Martin.
Also up for scrutiny are the following familiar faces of past Republican nominees and hopefuls:
Chris Christie, Rand Paul, Carly Fiorina, Ben Carson, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, Vladimir Putin (not a Republican nominee but as a close friend of Trump, has an honorary spot in the painting) and George W. Bush.
Also featured is Luis Posada Carriles, the terrorist who bombed a Cuban jet in 1976 and whom the federal government has failed to extradite for charges.
The faces of Presidents and historical figures past and present (Obama, LBJ, Reagan, Ulysses S. Grant) form a line below a walled-off, post-apocalyptic Native American reservation with the names of the Lakota, Sioux, Hopi, Zuni and Navajo tribes painted, graffiti-like, on a concrete wall. Scattered throughout the mural are the signs and symbols of the following corporations: Nestle, Coca Cola, Wendy’s, KFC, Burger King, Gulf Oil, Exxon, Chase, Shell, and Victoria’s Secret.
This particular triptych’s main centerpiece is flanked by two panels that come as quite a surprise, contrasting in both color and content with the morose yet explosive doomsday prophecy outlined above. The artist, clearly, is able to laugh not only at our incipient extinction, but also at himself and his own creation.
ABOUT ROBERT CENEDELLA: Robert Cenedella was born in Milford, Massachusetts, in 1940. He received his formal education from the High School of Music and Art in New York and The Art Students League of New York. In 1988, he inherited the George Grosz Chair at The League when he was invited to teach his Life Drawing Class and a Painting Workshop. He presently teaches three classes at The League. Following a definite tradition in art, like Brueghel, Daumier, Hogarth and Grosz before him, Robert Cenedella has devoted his art to chronicling the changing rituals and myths of society in contemporary America. In the last 20 years, Cenedella has amassed considerable international praise as well as inclusion in numerous public and private collections. His commissions include works for the famed Bacardi Int’l and ABSOLUT Vodka, a theater piece for Tony Randall, and two murals of historical significance for Le Cirque 2000 Restaurant in New York and Mexico City.
“Art Bastard,” a historical documentary film on his work was released in the spring of 2016 by Concannon Productions, Inc to critical acclaim. It was directed by the writer & director Victor Kanefsky, produced by Chris T. Concannon, and edited by Jim MacDonald.
Formerly Known as “Elite Motivated”, the New Jersey native known now as Dread Marley is changing the game.
Just in time for Halloween, the transformation from Elite Motivated to Dread Marley is complete. Dread is ready to bring his new persona to the forefront as he gets ready to release his first single under the new moniker before the new year.
Dread Marley has debuted his new look through a Scary Movie Trailer for his new single. The trailer, which has gone viral in the Netherlands and the Middle East, has the vibe of a psycho thriller feature film gets viewers pumped and anxiously awaiting the full-length music video and accompanying single. Dread Marley has recently shot to fame in the Tri-State area having performed at some of the hottest clubs.
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Dread Marley’s spirit has already casted his influences beyond the realm of his authentic image, having toiled with musical talents such as Kid Ink, YG, Bow Wow, Lil Twist, Lil Chuckee (Young Money), Teairra Mari (Love and Hip Hop), DJ Spin, Fatman Scoop, Lola Monroe, Lil Jon, and DJ Nyce.
Dread’s transcending lyrics and intoxicating beats have filled the airwaves of New York and New Jersey, and invaded the internet radio airways of “Shade 45” (Eminem’s Uncut Hip Hop Show on SiriusXM Radio) as well as radio broadcast stations like “Hot 97” while simultaneously grabbing the attention of radio personalities like DJ Wallah, DJ Reef, and DJ Kay Slay- CEO of “Straight Stuntin Magazine”.
“Dread Marley originates from a tribe of African American Heritage, his musical spirit is looking to bring motivation and swag back to the masses of vibrant listeners everywhere. He’s known to inhabit the minds of musicians with hypnotic beats and influential lyrical flow”
While “Dread Marley”, his counterparts, and “The Motivated Kingz Army” are releasing new music and videos that are rapidly reaching viewers and listeners across the world, you’ll want to stay tuned to see what’s next for this rising talent.
Healthy Guru The Fitness, Fashion & Wellness Event of Fall 2016
Featured:
LADY GAGA’S trainer TRICIA DONEGAN
VICTORIA’S SECRET MODEL trainer JUSTIN GELBAND
INTERNATIONALLY-RENOWNED trainer CARLOS LEON
NY JETS nutritionist GLEN TOBIAS
and more…
Nowhere else will you be able to try out and see the hottest items and workouts in the fitness and wellness arena. Founded by Carrie Brudner, Healthy Guru is the hottest new fitness and wellness event held in the Hamptons and Manhattan annually. Their latest one took place at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City on Saturday, October 22nd, 2016.
The event combines the greatest healthy brands in one location on one day. Wellness enthusiast Brudner was also recently appointed brand ambassador for www.sunburstsuperfoods.com – the health optimizing powder which boost your nutrition, using only raw, organic and high quality ingredients perfect for health drinks and smoothies.
The event featured some of today’s top fitness instructors, such as Lady Gaga’s trainer Tricia Donegan, Victoria’s Secret models trainer Justin Gelband, and internationally-renowned Master Trainer Carlos Leon. The event was hosted by Chrissy Bogue and Connie Henriquez from Datenight with Connie and Chrissy.
A panel hosted by Fox News’ Jade Scipioni was held place between 11:000 am – 12:00 pm. Featured panelists included Justin Gelband (JustinGelband.com, trainer to top models, including Victoria’s Secret models & Sports Illustrated models), Dr. Bissoon (Doctor with Integrated Genetic Solutions igscode.com), Glen Tobias (NY Jets Nutritionist, e3wms.com), Gary Goldenberg M.D. (GoldenbergDermatology.com) and Lauren Slayton (Founder of Foodtrainers.com).
One company that stood out and that I had the pleasure of meeting was IGS, Integrated Genetic Solutions. They are changing the way you look at wellness and health. Typically, and this happens to me when you go to the Doctor you get a read-out of your vitamins, hormones and other factors telling whether you are in “normal” range or not. Turns out that even if you’re in normal range, you might not be truly healthy! They go a step further and check your DNA for genetic mutations and then cross check that with your read-out. This allows your doctor to get past the “normal” range and into your own health equation. Pretty cool! You can read more about their system at www.igscode.com.
World-class trainers taught classes throughout the day, including: Erika Bloom Pilates taught by owner Erika Bloom, Tonique taught by owner Sylwia Wiesenberg, Tone House taught by Zack Daley, assisted by Elvira Yambot, Bikram Yoga LES taught by owner Tricia Donegan, Gotham Gym taught by Tatiana Firpo, RIPPED taught by Nick Pags, Belleonbody taught by Carlos Leon, Belleonbody taught by Miller, and CPXperience taught by Courtney Paul of BravoTV.
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