News — New York Artists

The art fair season has slowed down here on the west coast but this week the frenzy starts in NYC. Despite the freezing temperatures and feet of snow, everyone is headed east for a variety of art showcases in New York City. Because it is such a hectic week and there are so many fairs to choose from, Freeway Editions has chosen a few to focus on, here is our art fair break down for this week. 

From the press releases: 

The Armory Show

"The Armory Show, a leading international contemporary...

This past holiday weekend marked the sneak peek preview of the newly erected Broad Museum in downtown Los Angeles. For ten dollars the public was able to step inside the unfinished structure and experience a special light and sound based exhibition on the museum’s top floor. The exhibit “Sky-lit: Volume, Light and Sound at the Broad” consisted of a light projection coupled with a soundscape piece on the adjacent side of the vast gallery space. The Swedish artist B. J. Nilsen created the sound work called DTLA, especially for this occasion; “Nilsen will bring the soundscape of downtown...

Richard Mirando, known as SEEN, was born 1961 in The Bronx, New York. Mirando is often referred to as the Godfather of Graffiti, although he did not pioneer the movement. SEEN first started to paint on New York City's subway system in 1973. His crew United Artists (or simply UA) quickly gained the reputation for producing full-color throw-ups on whole cars. SEEN is considered one of the greatest and most versatile artists from this generation of street artists. He was among the early artists who took their...

This week marks the beginning of the fourth edition of Art Wynwood. The Wynwood Arts District in Miami Beach has become a bustling contemporary art scene particularly among the urban art culture. You might recall us speaking about the Walls of Wynwood during Art Basel week, but this week is all about Wynwood as a burgeoning space of new ideas and art making.

From the press release:

“Art Wynwood reflects the dynamic environment of Miami’s burgeoning Wynwood Arts District, which over the last decade has gained...

If you happen to be in Paris this week then make sure to check out "From Street to Art" a group show starting on the 6th featuring JonOne, Jef Aerosol, Lenz, STF Moscato, Pro 176, Cope 2, Tilt, Atlas, Tanc, Thomas Canto, and Wile. Each artist has a unique narrative regarding how they brought their art and voice from the streets into the white walled spaces of contemporary art galleries worldwide. Freeway Editions is always excited to see our artists in a collective context. For more information about the show see the gallery's website: Read the article