THE SHAPE OF THINGS BY KELLY REEMTSEN @ALBERTZ BENDA GALLERY

Pieces of Her  (20 x 20 in canvases painted over 10 years) by Kelly Reemtsen: The Shape of Things at Albertz Benda Gallery

Putting a new spin on the 'stylish and strong' woman, Kelly Reemtsen creates a series of 3 new works featuring saws, stilettos and a sentiment of female empowerment. On view at Albertz Benda Gallery until November 7th, Oval Paintings, Pieces of Her and Chainsaw Sculptures smartly substantiate the idea that a woman can be both good looking and hard working. In the first gallery, thirty 20 x 20 portraits display anonymous--yet impeccably dressed women--standing at ease and wielding hand or power tools. A second gallery houses ten Reemtsen branded chainsaws. Large oval paintings with women (from the bust down) wielding tools hang in the inner gallery. Though initially unsettling, Reemtsen's paintings tug at the imagination; think what you will of a well-dressed woman clutching tools with confidence! Keep reading to have a closer look.....

-WEDNESDAY WINDOWS-

 Love, Loss and Longing by BD White at Castle Fitzjohns // Never Be Alone....

Astronauts float alone in isolation, far removed from the good, bad and indifferent that arrive at life's doorstep. Preoccupied with priorities, I've neglected a couple rounds of weekly window postings. This week, I'm opening a window to my world and highlighting an artist who uses experience to become an expert storyteller. Keep reading to see snaps from Love Loss and Longing by BD White--one of the best showings of modern art I've seen in 2017... 

ART + ATTIRE MEET @ MACKAGE

Street art  by Bradley Theodore; (L) Diana Vreeland (M) Karl Lagerfeld (R) Tom Ford

Art and attire co-mingle at Cananian super-brand Mackage. Teaming up to present "The Underground Artist," NYC street artist Bradley Theodore and Mackage co-founders Elisa Dahan and Eran Elfassy bring a bit of 'street' into the stylistically somber Soho space. The cautiously curated selection of street artists include Ray Smith, Jay West, ByFlore, LeRone Wilson, Humza Deas, Hassan Kinley and Bradley Theodore himself. Keep reading for a peek inside...

ERIK JONES X UNITED NUDE

 Erik Jones paintings on display at United Nude, Noho

Painted lines and architectural geometry mingle amongst sculpted shoes in Noho this week. With an opening reception on Friday September 26th, Axcess Art presents Erik Jones at Rem D. Koolhaas' United Nude. Carefully pairing Jones' paintings with UN's collection of colorful favorites, the translated symmetry between art and archetype are mirrored in both mediums' art and artistic vision. The paintings will be on display at 25 Bond Street until Thursday, October 2nd. More photos after the jump.