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September marks the official start of the New York art season, packing the city’s schedule with hundreds of art-related events, exhibitions, and activities. At Agora, we come forth with an invigorating roster of shows and artists that will make your visit worthwhile!
Forthcoming at the gallery is Outside the Box, a group exhibition of paintings and sculptures exploring the notion of physical and psychological confinement on view until
September 27, followed by The Advent of Modernity, From the Beautiful to the Sublime, From Florence to New York, a digital showcase of contemporary Italian artworks and prestigious Italian private collections. Lastly from September 20 to 24, we will return to the New York Affordable Art Fair with a selection of compelling paintings and photographic works from local and international artists.
In our Advice Blog, we celebrate, Hispanic Heritage Month honoring the work of Hispanic artists across history, and offer precious tips on How to Keep a Consistent Art Practice While Traveling to keep creativity aflame while on the go. We also want to remember and support the victims of the Maui wildfires, which impacted the lives of many local artists, with a personal testimony from our gallery director, Sabrina Gilbertson.
Finally, our monthly News Roundup, gives you the best and most exciting news on the art world’s latest in New York and abroad.
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September News Roundup
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This month we travel to spectacular land installations in the steep Himalayan mountains of India, wash up to the shores of Spanish island Menorca, home to Hauser & Wirth’s new scenic gallery compound, and follow street artist Banksy’s record-breaking exhibition as it tours across the world. Meanwhile, New York beckons the arrival of the first World’s UnFair, a Queens-based public art project promoting indigenous art and decolonization, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art announces the city’s first recent survey of Harlem Renaissance art to open in February.
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Tracing the Evolution and Contribution of Hispanic Art
From the iconic works of artists such as Frida Kahlo and Salvador Dalí to contemporary masterpieces by the likes of Fernando Botero, Félix González-Torres, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Hispanic artists have made undeniable contributions to the art world. In this article, we pay tribute to Hispanic artists across history and trace their evolution and impact on today's art scene.
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How to Keep a Consistent Art Practice While Traveling
As society becomes more fast-paced and telecommuting more prevalent, artists may find themselves spending long periods of time away from home. However, keeping a regular art practice is important, if you want to build a career as a professional artist. Here we offer our practical tips and strategies that will help you maintain a consistent art practice while on the go.
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Rebuilding Maui's Creative Community: Agora Gallery Director's Call for Support
In early August 2023, a series of wildfires ravaged the state of Hawaii, primarily on Maui Island. Fueled by strong winds, the fires forced evacuations, causing natural devastation and hundreds of casualties in the town of Lāhainā, a thriving artist hub. In a heartfelt appeal, our director, Sabrina Gilbertson, shares her personal sorrow and urges people to lend a helping hand to the grieving community.
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