Cool Hunting
The New York Observer teamed up with Cushman & Wakefield for a six-day fashion and art exhibit named after the new real estate section in the Observer, "Location."
Curated and designed by Tony Arcabascio of ALIFE the exhibit features installations made from bundles of the salmon colored Observer as well as works from the likes of Ben Cho, Libertine, Ruffian, Susan Cianciolo, Elise Overland, and Victoria Bartlett. Location will be open to the public daily with nightly cocktail hours and special events, including live performances. The exhibit closes on Monday, 11 June 2007 with a silent auction of the artworks exhibited, including limited edition t's from the designers (graphics below). All proceeds will benefit the Creative Growth Art Center.
More info on the exhibit and events here.
Location
21 Mercer street
New York, NY 10012 map
tel. +1 646 442 7508

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