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Axios
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
The Other Art Fair comes to Chicago this weekend
If traditional art fairs feel intimidating, too expensive, and stuffy, The Other Art Fair (TOAF) is the place for art lovers looking for a good time. Driving the news: TOAF opens Thursday evening at Artifact Events in Ravenswood and runs through Sunday and is slated to feature more than 115 artists. What to expect: Works by up-and-coming independent artists, plus drinks, empanadas and beats from live DJs. What to try: Englewood Arts Collective will offer workshops at TOAF, including poster printmaking, collaging and beatmaking. You can also try to snag a limited print from artist Bianca Pastel or a photography print from Tonika Johnson. Or book a portrait session in New York artist Anna Marie Tendler's House of Self photobooth. Stop by the booth hosted by Brave Space Alliance (BSA), an LGBTQ+ focused Center on Chicago's South Side, where 100% of the proceeds from some pieces will go to BSA. The intrigue: Chicago artist Joe Kraft created an "I Love Art" Interactive Stamp Scavenger Hunt for the fair. Attendees can look for hidden stamps throughout the space that will lead to a completed image. Context: TOAF was launched in 2011 by online art gallery Saatchi Art and hosts 12 events a year in the U.S., UK and Australia.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kendrick Lamar and SZA's Custom Leather Looks Steal the Super Bowl Halftime Show
Kendrick Lamar and SZA's fashion looks steal the Super Bowl halftime show; The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art, joins LA Art Week 2025; Kacey Musgraves debuts an Erewhon smoothie to benefit Altadena Girls and Forever 21 collabs with the Compton Cowboys. On Feb. 9, Kendrick Lamar and SZA both took to the Super Bowl LIX halftime stage at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans in custom leather looks that reflected both their personal styles and recent projects. Lamar, styled by Taylor McNeill, wore Celine Homme flared jeans and a custom Martine Rose varsity jacket featuring archival sports paneling and custom embroidery spelling out 'Gloria,' the closing track from his 2024 album 'GNX.' Rose, a London-based menswear designer, first started working with Lamar in 2022 on his Big Steppers tour and also designed several looks for his 'Not Like Us' music video. SZA, styled by Alejandra LaPilusa, meanwhile, wore a custom red Ashton Michael pant with a custom leather jacket by Los Angeles-based streetwear brand Born x Raised. The jacket featured a white 'Lana' logo on the chest, referencing her 2024 album, and 'Crybaby' across the back, the title of one of the album's tracks. The dancers also wore custom blue Born x Raised workwear sets. Everything worn by SZA and the dancers, from the shirt to the workwear sets, was cut-sewn in L.A., reflecting the brand's deep-rooted connection to Compton and the city's vibrant culture. Celebrating its 13th edition in Los Angeles, The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art, is joining LA Art Week for the first time Feb. 20-23. Continuing its mission of highlighting emerging and groundbreaking artists, The Other Art Fair will feature 140 independent artists at a new venue located at 2800 Casitas Ave. in the Atwater Village neighborhood of Los Angeles. In support of the artists and arts professionals affected by the L.A. wildfires, the fair will donate 100% of its Friday Late ticket sales and proceeds from a charitable art sale to the L.A. Arts Community Fire Relief Fund. Subverting the traditional art-buying experience, The Other Art Fair values accessibility and inclusiveness, transparently listing prices and allowing collectors to connect directly with emerging and independent artists. A selection committee of art world experts handpicks the exhibiting artists, allowing attendees to discover the next generation of contemporary talent. 'Creating opportunities for emerging and independent artists to make a living from their work is at the heart of what we do, and so I'm thrilled that, for the first time, we're hosting the fair during Art Week to highlight the role an incubator fair like ours plays in the larger art world ecosystem and to offer a chance for artists without gallery representation to participate in the week's festivities,' global fair director Nicole Garton said This year, The Other Art Fair Fair will be presenting 'The East L.A. Student Walkouts,' a new segment of the monumental mural 'The Great Wall of L.A.' by Judy Baca. Joining the exhibiting artists, the event will also feature large-scale sculptures, mural works, participatory installations and a spotlight on L.A.'s renowned art schools by guest artists and curators, including Baca, Leslie Fram, Anna Marie Tendler and Misha Libertee. For this edition, The Other Art Fair is offering free Saturday and Sunday entry, as capacity allows, to attendees of the Frieze, Felix, L.A. Art Show and Santa Monica Post Office fairs. Those with tickets for the other events can register online using the discount code ARTWEEK. Tickets are available for purchase at For Spring/Summer 2025, Miu Miu, the Italian fashion brand founded by Miuccia Prada, has teamed up with French brand Petit Bateau for an exclusive collaboration that revisits the wardrobe of youth. First seen on the Miu Miu runway in Paris last October, the Petit Bateau X Miu Miu collaboration is inspired by iconic pieces of the French brand. Comprising a classic body, T-shirt, vest and knickers, each piece is made in Italy and finished with a delicate picot embroidered combined logos in navy and true red. Founded in 1893, Petit Bateau is known for its childrenswear and quintessentially French staples such as Breton tees and waxed raincoats. The picot stitch and cocotte stitch are part of the identity finishes of the Petit Bateau brand. Its partnership with Miu Miu is both reminiscent of the past and forward-looking, a celebration of youthfulness at all ages. Petit Bateau x Miu Miu is available now at Miu Miu stores worldwide and on Grammy Award-winning singer Kacey Musgraves has created a new smoothie for Erewhon in partnership with Sun Chlorella. The Deeper Wellness Smoothie is available at all 10 Erewhon locations and, with every purchase, proceeds will be donated to Altadena Girls, a charity organization helping teens displaced by the Eaton Fire. Sun Chlorella and Erewhon are both Los Angeles-based businesses and are committed to supporting their community after the devastating L.A. wildfires. Musgraves' Deeper Wellness Smoothie featuring Sun Chlorella includes Chlorella powder — a green algae supplement that has B vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and more chlorophyll than any other plant food — almond Malk, vanilla, lion's mane for focus, spinach, sea moss, collagen and tocos for added support, while chocho plant protein, maca and astragalus boost energy and immunity. Finished with Sky Blue Cream and infused with spirulina, the smoothie is designed to resemble Mother Earth, promoting a better world for all. The smoothie costs $21 and is available until March 3. In honor of Black History Month, Los Angeles-based fashion retailer Forever 21 has collaborated with the Compton Cowboys on a collection that celebrates their inspiring story and the profound impact they've had on the Compton community. The Forever 21 x Compton Cowboys Collection blends Western influences with streetwear style. Guided by their motto, 'Streets Raised Us. Horses Saved Us,' the Compton Cowboys have spent over 30 years using horseback riding to empower inner-city youth, challenge stereotypes about Compton and celebrate the Black community's role in Western heritage. The limited edition collection blends Western influences with streetwear, capturing the spirit of the Compton Cowboys. As founder Randy Savvy describes it, it's 'street country.' Forever 21 drew inspiration from stitch patterns on saddles, vibrant mural colors and the Cowboys' style to bring the collection to life, all at an affordable price. Key pieces include a tapestry bomber jacket with an image of the Cowboys riding their horses, a cropped satin souvenir jacket with Western embroidery, a black denim bustier with matching denim pants and classic denim jackets. 'Partnering with Forever 21 is more than just a collection to us — it's a celebration of our story, our city and the style that represents the Compton Cowboys,' Savvy said. 'It's about pushing boundaries while staying true to our roots, and we're proud to share our story through this exclusive fashion collection with Forever 21.' The Forever 21 x Compton Cowboys Collection is available now in Forever 21 stores and online. Have a news story for our readers? Please email Interested in partnership opportunities? Please email The post Kendrick Lamar and SZA's Custom Leather Looks Steal the Super Bowl Halftime Show appeared first on TheWrap.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Balcones Distilling and The Other Art Fair Launch Second Year of Artistic Collaboration
Texas-based Balcones Distilling, a leader in the newly official American Single Malt category, once again partners with The Other Art Fair in Los Angeles and Brooklyn to celebrate emerging art and artists' unique perspectives WACO, Texas, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning distillery Balcones Distilling and renowned global art fair, The Other Art Fair, two pioneering forces reshaping the worlds of art and whisky, announce the second iteration of their creative partnership set to unfold during the upcoming series of spring fairs. Balcones, the 2024 World Whiskies Awards' World's Best Craft Producer of the Year, has strived to be at the forefront of the whisky revolution in Texas, always bringing an artful approach to their whisky-making. The Other Art Fair is known for connecting independent artists with art enthusiasts in vibrant, welcoming settings worldwide. United by a passion for creativity and innovation, their collaboration celebrates artistry through a series of activations. "Crafted with artistic inspiration, our deep and bright whiskies invite drinkers to reimagine American whisky. For us, whisky-making is a canvas—an opportunity to express ourselves and help redefine what American Single Malts from Texas can and should be," said Jared Himstedt, head distiller at Balcones Distilling. "Alongside The Other Art Fair, we believe this partnership allows our independent artists the same opportunity—the space to push boundaries, challenge the status quo and share their craft with the world." Entering its second year, the Artist in Residence initiative offers artists a platform to break traditional boundaries and present their unique perspectives. In 2024, Balcones and The Other Art Fair collaborated to spotlight artists whose creativity embodied the spirit of Balcones. Looking ahead to Spring 2025—following the landmark recognition of American Single Malt as an official whisky category by the Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau —Balcones continues to champion innovation and fresh perspectives. Local artists are invited to create installations inspired by the Balcones ethos, uncovering new perspectives on Texas whisky—both through their artistic lens and the craftsmanship of Balcones. "Balcones was founded with a bold, whimsical spirit and an unrelenting drive to explore uncharted territory in the world of whisky," said Frank Dudley, director of Emerging Brands at DIAGEO. "That same passion for discovery drew us to The Other Art Fair and its unconventional approach to artistry. Last year's incredible collaboration reaffirmed our belief that creativity is not just about what you look at, but what you truly see, allowing artists to interpret this vision in their own way." With each artist chosen for their unique perspective and artistic style, muralist Moncho 1929 (Dan Monteavaro) of Los Angeles will be kicking off the Artist in Residence program with his showcase at The Other Art Fair Los Angeles February 20-23 at The Stage at Casitas in Los Angeles, Calif., followed by another local artist at The Other Art Fair Brooklyn May 8-11 at Zerospace in Brooklyn, New York. "We're thrilled to welcome Balcones as our headline drinks partner for the second year and to join us in our mission in challenging the traditional structures of the art world by creating an experience for art lovers, artists and whisky aficionados alike that feels uniquely unstuffy and accessible. Like Balcones, we believe that creativity shouldn't be confined to convention or rule, and how you enjoy it shouldn't be either," said Nicole Garton, global fair director at The Other Art Fair. Beyond the Artist in Residence program, attendees 21+ at The Other Art Fair can enjoy expertly crafted Balcones cocktails, meet with Balcones distillery team members to sample a selection of award-winning American Single Malt whiskies and experience firsthand what makes the newly defined whisky category so unique. Additional details on The Other Art Fair can be found here. For more information on Balcones Distilling, and where to purchase the award-winning whiskies, visit About Balcones DistillingBalcones Distilling pioneered a new landscape for whisky by combining centuries of single malt distilling tradition with the unique flavors of Texas. Synonymous with quality and innovation, Balcones Distilling is an award-winning distillery that is changing the state of whisky through its high-quality ingredients and unique processes to create layers of flavor in every expression. Creator of the original Texas whisky, Balcones Distilling distills all of its beloved spirits inside the historic Texas Fireproof Storage Company building in downtown Waco. Guests can visit the distillery for tours, tastings and events to discover the new state of whisky with Balcones. Visit for more information. About Diageo North AmericaDiageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and performance, visit Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice. Follow on Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA. About The Other Art FairThe Other Art Fair is a global art fair that connects independent artists with thousands of art buyers in a welcoming and creative environment. Set against the backdrop of the world's biggest cities, each Fair delivers the unexpected, combining access to boundary-pushing yet always-affordable artworks with immersive installations, performances, and unique features. The result is an inspiring, evocative, inclusive, and fun event that creates lasting connections between artists and art lovers. Since its launch in 2011, The Other Art Fair has worked with over 3,000 artists from more than 20 countries and now hosts 10 fairs annually across the UK, the US, and Australia. 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