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Time Out
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
A gallery show of rare Keith Haring drawings is popping up in this NYC suburb
Move over, Manhattan. This month, one of New York City's most iconic street artists is taking over a dining room with views of it. From today, August 6 through Friday, August 29, Kanopi —the modern Portuguese-inspired fine-dining spot perched 42 floors above White Plains, will trade its sweeping Hudson-to-Manhattan panoramas (well, most of them) for something a little more underground: Rare 1980s Keith Haring subway drawings. The pop-up exhibition, HARINGS!, is a collaboration between Kanopi and Greenwich-based Trimper Gallery, transforming the restaurant into a gallery lounge and immersive listening room. Lining the walls will be Haring's bold, black-and-white chalk drawings, originally scrawled on blank advertising spaces in New York's subway stations, where millions could encounter them on their daily commute. Chef Anthony Gonçalves, a James Beard Award semifinalist who grew up steeped in New York City nightlife, is pairing the visual art with a soundtrack worthy of a downtown club in its prime. The curated playlist runs while guests take in Haring's kinetic, high-energy figures—proof that even in a white-tablecloth setting, his work retains every ounce of its street-level buzz. Of course, it wouldn't be Kanopi without food worth lingering over. The HARINGS! menu riffs on cosmopolitan indulgence: a towering seafood platter with oyster, lobster, tiger shrimp and hand-picked crab; a luxe Mishima Reserve wagyu katsu sando; sourdough flatbreads topped with anchovy, oregano-roasted yeast butter and lardo; and tempura in two directions—seasonal Hudson Valley vegetables or tiger shrimp in almond beer batter. Save room for desserts like playful Japanese milk ice cream sundaes with bourbon caramel and cookie crumble or fruit ice-pops in rotating flavors. HARINGS! marks the third creative pairing between Kanopi and Trimper Gallery, following showcases of work by photographer Tyler Shields and painter Lincoln Townley. This time, Gonçalves says, the collaboration felt like a natural evolution, melding the restaurant's refined intimacy with the raw pulse of 1980s New York. For art lovers, it's a chance to see original Haring works without trekking into the city (or fighting for elbow room in a packed museum). For diners, it's proof that fine dining can be just as adventurous as a late-night gallery crawl. And for anyone nostalgic for the days when you could stumble on great art between subway stops, it's a rare opportunity to sit with it, glass of vinho verde in hand.
Hypebeast
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Only NY & NYCFC Return to Honor "The FC Made in NYC'
Only NYhas revealed a fourth collection in partnership withNYCFC(New York City Football Club), continuing the brand's community-focused tie-ups with various New York organizations. The latest NYCFC capsule is comprised of two graphic tees, a crewneck sweatshirt, an embroidered cap, and a crochet bucket hat. The main graphic, applied to the back of a co-branded tee and a crewneck pullover, shows a lively park scene against the city skyline, complete with a soccer game in progress. Another illustrated graphic tee puts the NYCFC pigeon mascot front and center, evoking a style reminiscent of NYC-based artistKeith Haring. Headwear is a highlight in the range, led by the crochet bucket hat boasting 'NEW YORK CITY' on the crown and the NYCFC emblem on the top. Alternatively, Only NY offers a classic ball cap with understated embroidery reading 'The FC Made in NYC.' The collection is topped off with a duo of collectible objects: first, a printed pint glass shows the pigeon mascot dressed in full team merch, and lastly, a special poster print of the aforementioned park illustration. The partners last linked up in May, when Only NY unveiled the Borough Night City Celebration Series collection. Having become an official licensee in 2025, Only NY's own Micah Belamarich illustrated the Five Boroughs T-shirt, which featured symbols of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. See the campaign in the gallery above and shop the collection on theOnly NY webstorebeginning on July 24.
Metropolis Japan
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metropolis Japan
Nakamura Keith Haring Collection
Credit: Takumi Ota Anyone wandering around the rural area of Kobuchizawa, Hokuto, in Yamanashi Prefecture might come across an unexpected sight: a modernist building of striking design nestled in the wilderness. Bold architecture is only the beginning, for inside awaits an extensive collection of pop art just as unlikely to be found in rural Japan. This is the Nakamura Keith Haring Collection, the only museum in the world dedicated to the trailblazing American artist and activist. Credit: Takumi Ota The gallery is the brainchild of Dr Kazuo Nakamura, CEO of CMIC Group. 'In the 1980s, I traveled to New York frequently for work. The first time I encountered Haring's work was at a small art shop there,' he recalls. 'It had such a striking impact that I couldn't ignore the pull I felt towards it. His art had a simplicity that made you smile, but also something deeper beneath the surface. That sense of depth compelled me to start collecting his works.' As his collection grew, the issue of where to display it came up. At first, he put up the pieces in his company's office, but some works had intimate themes that didn't fit well with the company's environment. Even so, he continued to expand the collection as a personal reward for the company's growth. Credit: Takumi Ota 'What fascinates me about Haring's work is its humanistic qualities,' Nakamura explains. 'Through his art, he expresses themes like peace and social issues in a way that is both simple and profoundly impactful.' 'Keith Haring was one of the leading artists of 1980s American modern art and one of the few openly gay and HIV-positive public figures,' explains Hiraku Morilla, museum director. 'At the time in the US, to be an openly queer person who made his HIV-positive status public was an unimaginably brave move. Society back then was unforgiving and discriminatory toward LGBTQ+ individuals and those living with HIV/AIDS. Against all odds, Haring used his platform and his art to stand up for those people and challenge injustices. He tragically passed away in 1990 at just 31 due to AIDS-related complications.' An icon of the graffiti subculture of the 1980s in New York City, Haring's colorful imagery and motifs evolved from impromptu street art into commissioned large-scale murals. His stylized iconography developed into social activism, particularly AIDS awareness and safe sex advocacy. 'While his artistic techniques and ideas were groundbreaking, what I find most impressive is Haring's ability to discover a universal language that spoke to people across the spectrum—beyond economic, social and racial divides,' says Morilla. 'He had a knack for finding the core of shared human experiences—what people are frustrated or happy about at a basic level. His art is still relevant today because of this simple yet effective messaging.' As a Bronx native, Morilla's path to museum director also began in New York. 'After moving to the East Village I ended up working for Patricia Field, the legendary costume designer best known for Sex and the City and The Devil Wears Prada . Patricia was a close friend of Keith Haring's, and in 2010, created a collection to honor him on the 10th anniversary of his passing. During that time, the Nakamura Keith Haring Collection became one of our clients. In 2014, when my mother passed away, I came to Japan and Patricia suggested I visit the museum. I went to visit and happened to run into Nakamura. We sat down and talked about the collection, Patricia and my life since my mother's passing. By the end of it, he offered me the position.' Just like Haring, Morilla is a gay man deeply committed to supporting social activism, particularly around the LGBTQ+ community and people living with HIV. 'Keith Haring has always felt close to me. Even though our timelines didn't overlap, we both lived the downtown life in the East Village and shared connections with the same people. I also relate to his perspective as a gay man, particularly in his exploration of homoeroticism and sex positivity. His works capture the duality of gay sexuality—the fun and artistry of eroticism and at times, the loneliness and inner struggle that comes with it. As museum director, he inspires me both professionally and as a curator. I'm dedicated to preserving and exhibiting his works, whether it's a drawing or his autograph on a pair of basketball shorts.' Credit: Takumi Ota At its core, that is the mission of the Nakamura Keith Haring Collection. As the only Keith Haring museum in the world—and the only LGBTQ+ museum in Japan—it holds a unique place in the cultural landscape. This is reflected in their extensive collection of over 800 works from the 1980s, including drawings, sculptures, lithographs, photographs, videos, merchandise and archival materials. However, the museum exists not only to showcase Haring's work but also to carry forward his commitment to advocacy and activism. The location was chosen by Dr. Nakamura, who grew up in Yamanashi Prefecture and was drawn to the region's natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. Haring's works are often associated with lively urban settings, but Nakamura wanted to create a different experience. By removing the city backdrops and situating the museum in a serene, nature-rich environment, he aimed to offer a more intimate and focused way to engage with Haring's art. This approach lets visitors connect with the works on a deeper level, away from the distractions of their usual contexts. Credit: Takumi Ota The collection is housed in an award-winning building designed by Atsushi Kitagawara, whose works are often inspired by the arts. He became involved in the project after meeting Nakamura through a common friend in New York. 'The museum's architecture is a collage of metaphors of Haring's ideas and natural characteristics, such as inverted cones, catenary roofs and jagged walls,' explains Kitagawara. 'I attempted to create a unique piece of architecture while imagining Haring's inner world.' Credit: Takumi Ota For Nakamura, it was a success. 'I find Kitagawara-sensei's approach to architecture incredibly inspiring. His perspective on how architecture interacts with nature is particularly fascinating. Kobuchizawa is steeped in the energy of the Jomon culture, which itself has a deep connection to art and, we felt, a natural affinity with Haring's style. That is why the museum had to be built there. I think the fusion of Kitagawara's artistry, the natural beauty of Kobuchizawa and Haring's work creates a harmony that leaves a deep impression on visitors.' Credit: Takumi Ota Credit: Takumi Ota Those visitors follow a carefully curated path. 'Upon the museum entrance, visitors will begin with the Slope into Darkness , then pass through the Giant Frame and finally arrive at the Dream exhibition room,' says Kitagawara. 'Haring is widely recognized for his pop art style, but behind his works are powerful messages to society. During his time in the 1980s, societal attitudes towards sex, religion and discrimination were different from today. Visitors may be able to relive Haring's life, who criticized society while carrying the darkness within him. Their perceptions of him will be completely changed.' Address: 10249-7 Kobuchisawacho, Hokuto, Yamanashi Opening times: Monday – Sunday: 9am – 5pm Price: ¥1,500 Website: Read more on influential Japanese artists: Kiyoshi Awazu and the Reinvention of Contemporary Japanese Aesthetics Ryushi Kawabata: Painting the Dragon
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Berks man pleads guilty in fake artwork sales
A Berks County man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges he sold about $186,000 in counterfeit artwork that he claimed had been created by prominent artists, including the late Keith Haring. Carter Reese, 77, pleaded guilty Thursday before U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey L. Schmehl in Philadelphia to one count each of wire fraud and mail fraud, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney David Metcalf of the Eastern District. Prosecutors are seeking the forfeiture of $186,125, the total amount Reese received in selling the fake artwork, officials said. According to court documents: Reese, claiming to have more than 40 years of experience in art and antiquities, operated Carter P. Reese American Antiques and Fine Art. Online records indicate the business lists a Wyomissing address. An unnamed person — referred to as Associate 1 in court documents — pleaded guilty in federal court in Illinois in September 2010 to six counts of mail fraud and wire fraud in the sale of counterfeit artwork, some of which he had purchased on eBay. He admitted he and co-conspirators schemed to sell limited edition fine art prints and that he forged the signatures of certain artists on those prints. Prosecutors note Associate 1 died in November 2021. From February 2019 to March 2021, Reese sold and tried to sell art that he represented as genuine pieces created by artists, including Francis Bacon, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jean Cocteau, Fernand Léger, Roy Lichtenstein, Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Haring, a Kutztown native. Reese purchased and acquired pieces from Associate 1 at low prices. Many of the pieces Reese sold appeared identical to images of artwork reproductions Associate 1 bought on eBay. Reese told potential buyers that he purchased more than 100 pieces of art from a collector — identified in court papers as Individual 1 — including work by Bacon, Basquiat, Cocteau, Haring, Léger, Lichtenstein, Miró, Picasso and Warhol. Individual 1 never owned or sold such a collection to Reese. At the time Reese offered this art for sale, Individual 1 was dead and thus unavailable to verify Reese's claims for potential buyers. Reese told potential buyers that he acquired an additional set of art from an individual named 'Ken James' who was friends with various renowned artists. 'Ken James' was an alias used by Associate 1 so potential buyers would not know he had been convicted of selling fake artwork. Associate 1 did not have the purported connections to such artists. To support his claims that the artwork was authentic, Reese concealed Associate 1's involvement with the fraudulent artwork; provided prospective buyers with false provenance information such as affidavits signed by himself and an attorney stating that he had acquired the artwork from Individual 1 and sold prospective buyers art on which forged inscriptions and signatures had been added. Reese continued to claim the artwork was authentic even after some potential buyers told him the work was fake. A potential buyer also informed Reese of Associate 1's conviction, but Reese continued to offer artwork he had obtained from Associate 1 as authentic. During a telephone call on July 16, 2020, Reese told a person in Florida that he had acquired various works of art from Individual 1 and offered to sell them. On July 30, 2020, Reese sent a package to the person in Florida containing an affidavit notarized in Berks County falsely certifying that he had acquired artwork by Miró, Lichtenstein, Haring, Picasso, Basquiat, Bacon, Warhol and others from Individual 1. Reese is scheduled to be sentenced in September and faces a maximum possible prison term of 40 years.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Funding freeze comes as nonprofit prepares Morgantown project
Jan. 28—MORGANTOWN — For Libera WV, $1.2 million is life-changing money. It's a huge shot in the arm to the agency. More importantly, it has the potential to literally change the lives of the at-risk young women the nonprofit serves. Women coming into adulthood out of the foster care system, the juvenile justice system and other scenarios that, statistically, increase the likelihood of poverty, homelessness and substance abuse. So, it was cause for celebration late last year when the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh's Board of Directors announced Libera would receive a $1.2 million forgivable loan through the bank's Affordable Housing Program to finance a project in Morgantown. On Jan. 15, the agency purchased the former school building-turned Chestnut Ridge Commons Bed & Breakfast at 1000 Stewartstown Road from the Morgantown Lodge of Perfection Scottish Rite Masons with the goal of turning the building into a transitional housing and services center for its clients. March-Westin came aboard and Libera announced it was working with its contractor to have the necessary renovations complete by the end of the year. But as of Tuesday morning, all those plans seem far less certain. The White House ordered a pause on an untold number of federal grants, loans and other financial assistance programs pending a review by the Trump administration. Included in that pause are the federal grant programs that are the lifeline for nonprofits, like Libera WV. It's unclear how long the freeze will last. "It's not our full budget, but it's a significant portion, " Libera Founder and Executive Director Karen Haring said of federal grant dollars. "It was sort of a vague announcement, but our understanding is that even the grants we have right now are paused, " Haring said. "They're paused while they're being reviewed, but you have to ask yourself how long it's going to take to review them all." Haring said she doesn't believe the affordable housing funds from the FHLBP will be impacted by this pause, but a prolonged disruption in the nonprofit's ability to seek reimbursement for staffing and other costs will impact not only that project, but the nonprofit's core mission. After all, what good is a new transitional housing facility if you have no employees ? "What we're really hoping is that we can save the jobs of those who would be working at that building, and those who would be serving the foster youth, youth coming out of recovery and those who are justice impacted. We're hoping to be able to keep employing those people we employ, " she said. Haring said she counts Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice,-in his former role as governor — as supporters and says she knows they will want to keep jobs in West Virginia and assistance in place for the state's most at-risk population, foster youth. "We're concerned for those we serve. We're concerned we'll be able to continue the work. We're concerned we'll be able to keep jobs. And of course I'm concerned, not only for Libera, but all the other nonprofits we work with, " Haring said. "As local, nonprofit leaders, we're trying to make West Virginia great and we're trying to build brighter futures for youth and young women in West Virginia." She continued. "I'm a person that tries to live in the moment ... I think it's too early to say anything about the future. At this point, the plan is to move forward, but if our staffing is affected, I don't know what the future holds."
