Lately…
Yikes! It’s already February! Here’s a quick recap (just a few tid bits) on TRAFFIC and our artists in 2023 🌟
We cherish the memories made and the creative journey ahead! 🎨🚀
#YearInReview #TrafficArts #NewBeginnings #stillhappynewyear2024
— Warmest, Traffic Team
Izak Zenou X Astrology Zone
Every year we have the pleasure of working with renowned astrologer Susan Miller on her Year Ahead Astrological Wall Calendar—a treasure printed on beautiful heavy weight paper, featuring the sumptuous hand-rendered illustrations from our artist Izak Zenou.
So, you might see how the stars, moon and mercury retrogrades might have rubbed off on us over the years! We always look for the best days on the calendar! With all the mess that’s going on in the world, 2024 is actually supposed to be a very financially lucrative year. Cross fingers! You can learn all about it at Astrologyzone.com. You can also download the App for your daily read.
Available through www.AstrologyZone.com @izakzenou_illustrationist @astrologyzone
Moyosore Martins—The journey
2023 was a year of many firsts for Moyo! He had his first solo exhibition in New York at the Crossing Art Gallery in Chelsea. He had a successful solo exhibition entitled Móyòsóré Martins : Now, They Know... in Beirut at Gallerie Tanit in collaboration with Teal Contemporary. His works sold at auction for the first time at both Sotheby’s and Phillips New York. He was featured in multiple international art fairs including Scope Miami in December with Mitochondria Gallery. His work was placed with international collectors around the world including the US, Switzerland, Italy, France, The Emirates, Lebanon, and China. There were favorable articles and reviews (see links below).
Shepherding an artist into the world—helping them navigate their way to success is a incredibly fulfilling—especially when there is synergy. We are all experiencing Moyo’s rapid yet solid ascent in the world of art. He has gone from an unknown artist to one of the most exciting artists emerging today. In our third year together, Moyo continues to entrance collectors around the world.
Visit www.traffic-nyc.com/artists/moyosore-martins
Follow Moyo on Instagram @moyosoremartins1910
For inquiries regarding sales and how to collaborate with Moyo contact: michelleve@traffic-nyc.com
For press inquireis contact jo@culturespun.com
Moyosore Martins at Galerie Tanit, Beirut, October 2023
Photos: Daniella Liguori © 2023
Britt Boutros-Ghali Joins TrafficArts for International Representation
TRAFFICARTS is exceptionally excited and honored to include internationally celebrated abstract artist Britt Boutros-Ghali in our growing roster of Contemporary Artists. We are showcasing Britt's prolific work, which continues in the tradition of the abstract expressionist giants, such as Helen Frankenthaler and Joan Mitchel, from the 1950s forward.
Britt, Norwegian by origin, has spent the last five decades living and working in Egypt, where she is an integral part of the country's artistic community. Her art, characterized by vibrant colors and large-scale paintings, draws inspiration from Egypt's rich and exotic culture. Employing "action painting," her work embodies a sense of spontaneity and creativity coming from within.
Britt Boutros-Ghali, Untitled Yellow, 2023
Michael Gross Book Signing Flight of the WASP: The Rise, Fall, and Future of America’s Original Ruling Class
We were excited to host a book signing party for the publication of friend and author Michael Gross and his new must read, Flight of the WASP.
Available on Amazon. Google for reviews! It’s a great read!
Michael Gross photographed by David Bailey © 2024
Ben Diamond and Alexandra Lebenthal
Richard and Sessa Johnson
Bonnie Pfeifer Evans and Yanna Avis
Michael Gross and Pam Taylor Yates
Willy Cavendish, Michelle Edelman, Liliana Cavendish and Michael Gross
Roy Kean and Christine Mortimer Biddle
Steven Aronson and Christopher Mason
Roger de Cabrol, Michael Gross, Asher and Michelle Edelman, and Bara de Cabrol
Chris Edelman and Asher Edelman
Nick Drexel and George Wayne
Candace Bushnell and Nicole Miller
Ed Kosner and Michael Gross
Bara de Cabrol, Roy Keane, and Jackie aStor Drexel
TRAFFIC hosted a celebration and trunk show for Art to Wear by J. Hopenstand
December was a month of many celebrations. Traffic founder Michelle Edelman and her husband opened her home to celebrate the next creative generation of Hopenstands. As a tribute to their great grandfather, Jacques Hopenstand, Rémi and Renaud have created a collection of artist belts working with some of the most exciting contemporary artists whom they most admire. The artists are given carte blanche to create the buckle that is then edited in 20 pieces numbered and signed. A box also created by the artists encloses and protects the creations.
Each new collaboration opens new perspectives and a different approach on the project, thus it was decided to invite very diverse artists and not to focus on one specific technique or craft to enrich even more the collection. It’s also a great opportunity to challenge their Swiss and French craftsmen to push further their talent and develop new techniques.
Wearable Art has the fascinating characteristic to be at the edge of painting, sculpture and performance and to radically change the viewpoint on Art as not only the observer can move freely in space but also the piece itself.
These exceptional pieces are exhibited in different international Art fairs and private events. A is also about what lies Ahead, a future in which craft and passion can intertwine. The historic legacy, however, remains present, as Art and Artisan craftsmanship share an etymology and above all a common element of expertise, technique and quality.
https://www.jhopenstand.ch/en/artiste
To discuss collaborations contact Michelle Edelman michelleve@traffic-nyc.com or Shereka Evans Shereka@traffic-nyc.com
