Andy Warhol News

“Face Value: Portraiture in the Age of Abstraction” will feature mid-20th century artists who were reinventing portraiture at a time when most agreed that figuration was dead as a progressive art form.

April 18, 2014 marks the first time ever the stories of these two women will be brought to the Lion Theatre at Theatre Row in New York City. From the highly-acclaimed director Sanja Bestic comes a story of two of the most glamorous and famous women of their time, who still represent so much to this day. Announced today will be the addition in the JFK role Aaron Mathias and a new Jackie front runner Lorraine Farris.

Gary Naylor sees the Jedward de nos jours (well, not really - they're much batter than them) sing classics and charm old and young alike.

“Face Value: Portraiture in the Age of Abstraction” will feature mid-20th century artists who were reinventing portraiture at a moment when almost everyone agreed that figuration was dead as a progressive art form. The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery has gathered more than 50 paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture from approximately 1945 to 1975 to demonstrate the innovations of American portraiture despite the vogue for abstraction. The exhibition opens April 18 and runs through Jan. 11, 2015.

The Public Theater will continue its Spring Public Forum series with an exciting new Public Forum Solo, SARAH LEWIS: PICTURES AND PROGRESS, on Monday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m. at Joe's Pub at The Public. Member tickets are on sale now. Single tickets, starting at $25, go on sale Wednesday, March 12 and can be purchased at (212) 967-7555, www.publictheater.org, or in person at the Taub Box Office at 425 Lafayette Street.

It can be argued that author Philip K Dick (also called PKD) is one of the most influential authors of the 21st century. His works have inspired many films, music albums, artworks and even an opera. It's been forty years since Dick had a religious experience that led to several of his books. The Empire Never Ended features work by artists Prince Rama, Marc Bijl, Serge Onnen and Benny Sanders that are influenced and/or connected to the political and metaphysical themes in PKD's VALIS.

Skarstedt announces the opening today, March 7, 2014, of a new space in New York in the heart of Chelsea, in addition to its two existing locations on New York's Upper East Side and in London.

New York's nightlife impresario, Daniel Nardicio and the Crown & Anchor are bringing both sensational singers to the Paramount stage for the first time ever when the two perform live at the Crown & Anchor on Monday, August 4th. This is a transferral of their two sold-out shows in Fire Island's historic Ice Palace nightclub, a celeb-studded affair that the New York Times called 'arguably the biggest cultural event on Fire Island this Summer.' Everyone who missed out on the biggest installment of Nardicio's Icon Series will see why the crowds were on their feet after every song and chanting both Liza and Alan's names.

Everyone looks forward to Symphony Space's annual Spring Festival, highlighted by the Wall to Wall marathon, and this may be the most provocative one yet. Sleeping Around, Symphony Space's 2014 installment, celebrates the culture and notoriety of New York City's hotels and their denizens, from the Algonquin to the Chelsea. It opens on Saturday, April 26 with a concert by Barbara Cook, and runs through May 21, with a tasty menu of concerts, readings, and films. Wall to Wall Cabaret takes place on Saturday, May 3 (5 - 11 pm).

Fran Lebowitz - author, journalist, social observer, purveyor of urban cool, witty chronicler of the 'me decade' and the cultural satirist whom many call the heir to Dorothy Parker - can be seen in the blockbuster film The Wolf of Wall Street. She can also be seen, and heard, at The Ridgefield Playhouse tonight, February 22, at 7:30 p.m.

ArtCenter's new exhibition, In His Own Likeness, showcases diverse media (photography, sculpture, painting and video) of four Latin American artists who illuminate the subject matter of gender and its relationship with power and divinity.

This year's Marin Show: Art of the Americas celebrates its 30th year at the Marin Civic Center in San Rafael, CA in a spectacular showcase focusing on a combination of antique American Indian, Pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial and contemporary American Indian art, and attracting top dealers, passionate collectors, artists, and the culture-curious from across the world.

ZACH Theatre-Austin's Theatre and Texas' longest running theatre, presents the next production of the 2013-14 Family Series, THE CAT IN THE HAT. ZACH Theatre brings the classic children's book THE CAT IN THE HAT to life in a wild ride of physical comedy, playing tonight, February 21 through May 3, 2014, on the intimate Kleberg Stage.

Marking the Museum of Arts and Design's first year under the leadership of its new Nanette L. Laitman Director Glenn Adamson, the upcoming 2014–2015 exhibition programming reflects MAD's commitment to championing skilled makers—artists, designers, and artisans—and the value they bring to the world around us. Featuring work from throughout the five boroughs and across the globe, the exhibitions will transform the Museum into a creative hub and platform for the 21st century maker.

FAME - the mixology and art-focused bar and restaurant located at 2015 W Division St in Wicker Park designed by HGTV's Antonio Ballatore - will unveil a completely revamped cocktail program, an expanded food menu with larger portions and lower prices, and new art installations including a Banksy print that will all roll out on Thursday, February 20. 'We've been successful since our opening over the summer, but we really want to up our cocktail program and move away from liquor infusions that dominated our previous menu and become more craft focused,' FAME managing partner Brad Gold said. 'We want to give our guests more value and more options when it comes to our food, too. Plus, we have this great space so we wanted to take better advantage of it by showcasing our incredible art to amp up the experience for everyone.' A PDF of the overhauled FAME cocktail, food, wine, and beer menus is attached to this press release.

Skarstedt announces the opening on Thursday, May 8, 2014, of a new space in New York in the heart of Chelsea, in addition to its two existing locations on New York's Upper East Side and in London. The new gallery at 550 West 21st Street comprises over 6,000 square feet, occupying an entire freestanding building, and will be designed by Selldorf Architects, a renowned New York-based firm with particular expertise in cultural and art-related projects. The additional gallery space enables Skarstedt to expand on its core program of museum-quality, historically researched exhibitions from modern and contemporary masters.

Fran Lebowitz - author, journalist, social observer, purveyor of urban cool, witty chronicler of the "me decade" and the cultural satirist whom many call the heir to Dorothy Parker - can be seen in the blockbuster film The Wolf of Wall Street. She can also be seen, and heard, at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, February 22, at 7:30 p.m. The audience will get to grill Fran for 60 minutes after an on-stage interview with host producer/writer/film critic Alison Bailes. Born in England, Alison Bailes is known for her work on Reel Talk, At the IFC Center and Jaws: The Inside Story. She will ask Fran about a plethora of topics, from her insights on gender, race and gay rights to the media, as well as Fran's pet peeves - celebrity culture, tourists and strollers. Fran Lebowitz's upcoming book, Progress, should be out in 2015. This event is part of The Moffly Media Entertaining Conversations ?and Ridgefield Library @ The Ridgefield Playhouse Event Series with media sponsor WSHU Public Radio Group.

Reality has been defined as the state of things as they actually exist, distinctly different from how they might be imagined. But, as John Lennon once pointed out, reality leaves a lot to the imagination, and never is that more present than in Lifelike, an exhibition of nearly 70 contemporary works that navigate between reality and the most imaginative of illusions. Lifelike, which comes to Phoenix Art Museum from Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minn., will be on view today, February 5 through May 18 in Steele Gallery.

The New-York Historical Society revisits the 1913 Armory Show, staging a centennial exhibition that raises complex, perhaps inconclusive questions about revolution in the arts.

Flashdance - The Musical, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation, will run at the Community Center Theater from tonight, February 4 - 9, 2014.