We're fans and supporters of Project for Empty Space, so it's our duty and pleasure to inform you of their first Annual Benefit, which will take place this Saturday, the 4th June from 5 - 10pm.
Informed by the City: A Fundraiser, will be held at the Tribeca Grand in New York, and tickets are on sale now!
Project for Empty Space was founded by Meenakshi Thirukode and Jasmine Wahi, as a non-profit organisation that fosters a stronger community and builds upon education through the development of interactive public art. They bring cutting edge contemporary art to communities throughout the City of New York, by making excellent use of abandoned and disused urban spaces.
The evening event will itself be hosted by a range of artists who are informed and inspired by the City of New York, and will include a screening of David Henry Gerson's short film, Ultra Violet for Sixteen Minutes. The artist will then hold a discussion about the film, and how New York, and the art scene in the 1960's has influenced his output.
The film itself focuses on Ultra Violet, the lady who was mistress to Salvador Dali, and muse to Andy Warhol. In this sixteen minute documentary she reveals her perspectives on fame, art and religion, and it includes rare photographs, as well as Andy Warhol's screen-test of Ultra Violet from 1965. Not to be missed.
Please visit the
fundraiser event page for more information, and to book tickets, of follow Project for Empty Space on
Facebook for more information.
