CACHO FALCON PAINTS NEW YORK

One of the most prolific artists on the scene in the New York art world is Paraguay born Cacho Falcon.  Falcon's fearless use of color, and a sensuality that jumps off the cansvas makes his work hard to forget.  His work is collected by fans all over the world.   One of his most famous images is of Barack Obama smoking.  His work is often a kaleidoscope of images - one inside another, inside another, and then again -part of a different image.  Brilliant!  Cacho is an artist in the 21st century, so he also makes his work available on t-shirts, shorts, and more cool items.    click his name above to learn more nad shop.  Of course - follow him on instagram. 

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A photo posted by Cacho Falcon (@cachofalconart) on Jul 6, 2015 at 5:28pm PDT

SEEING DOUBLE? - ELLE'S FLOWERBOMB

RITA ORA IN CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE - ELLE MAGAZINEI'm a big fan of Elle Magazine.  In fact, I rarely miss an issue.  At first glance of the May 2013 issue, something looked familiar.  It wasn't the beautiful Rita Ora who graces the cover of this "Women in Music" issue.  RITA ORA HANGS CHIC IN LAS VEGAS - THOSE FERRAGAMO BOOTS..SUEDE FOR DAYS! Ora is like lightning in the bottle these past few months.   She is everywhere! DOUBLE TAKE - RITA ORA FOR ELLE MAGAZINE INSPIRED BY VIKTOR & ROLF'S FLOWERBOMB?  The fashion world has annointed her the next "it" girl and designers are keeping her very well clothed.   In Las Vegas wearing Salvatore Ferragamo, in Basil Switzerland wearing Calvin Klein, & on the cover of Elle magazine - wearing Chanel Haute Couture!  You know you have arrived when they ask you to wear couture!

Flipping through the issue, I quickly realized why I was having a deja-vu.   This cover was heavily influenced by the iconic fragrance ad for FLOWERBOMB by Viktor & Rolf.  Maybe ELLE'S creative director -Joe Zee was inspired by the super cool design duo of V&R.   Maybe he was and didn't even realize?

Keep up with Rita Ora by clicking over to iTunes now.   This Jay Z protege is here to stay!

BEAUTIFUL ART - THE COLORS OF SPRING

GREEN SHOTGUN HOUSE, BATON ROUGE - LOIS DODD at FISCHBACH GALLERYAnyone with eyes and ears knows that the art world, like the fashion world, has been transformed from a passion of the classes to an entertainment of the masses.  Just like Couture runway shows from Dior and Chanel are now watched by millions over the internet, sales of Artists like Damien Hirst and Jeff koons become a spectacle events like Art Basel, and icons like Picasso are known to a global audience bigger than ever before.

However, there are galleries that still focus on the artist and the patron.   Those that mentor young artists and curate their showingsTULIPS - JACK BUSH at FISCHBACH GALLERY to grow a career organically.   Building a reputation for artists and for the galleries themselves.  In New York there is one such gallery I visit often.  High above the street level art boutiques found in Chelsea is a quiet space filled with beautiful art.  Fischbach Gallery at 210 11th Avenue @ 25th Street is a gem.   Show after show, the gallery is filled with American art, with a consistent focus on talent.  (Jack Bush showcased here was Canadian).  Many of the artists represented have a two decade (or longer) relationship with the gallery.

Currently, BLACK SHACK - JACK BUSH at FISCHBACH GALLERYthe collection exhibited courtesy of William McWillie Chambers III really spoke to me..  I recently visited New Orleans and Baton Rouge.  There are so many rich details that both those cities make you remember.  The food, the people, the land, and of the beautiful architecture -all impossible to forget.  One look at Lois Dodds - Green Shotgun House, Baton Rouge - and I was right back there.  The subtle composition, the tender shades of green.   Something so sad, so peaceful, so fresh?  It's all up to you isn't it?  But of course, that's art.    Click images to see so much more and contact FISCHBACH GALLERY.