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Would you join an art performance in the nude?

West Hollywood, 8.24.2024. By Samantha Gormanski – artist. The term 'conversation pieces' gained popularity in the 1720s, thanks to William Hogarth, Britain's acclaimed painter. Lately, I've been frequenting art gallery openings in L.A. and N.Y., and one standout experience is discovering LaArtTV. Their interviews are anything but boring—packed with immediacy and unexpected moments, especially for women. It's a refreshing change from the popular podcast I listen to titled, “Call Her Daddy,” hosted by the sharp Alex Cooper, who recently secured a $125 million deal with SiriusXM."

"My recent femme experience at Mash Gallery in West Hollywood sparked some interesting office talk. I was asked which artist I’d end up with on Paradise Island after a shipwreck (1805 William Turner) —a man I considered but who never asked me out yet. Last week, at La Luz de Jesus Gallery at 4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles during the show, “Everything but the Kitchen Sink,” I reviewed Alex Gano's sculpture “Merger” on camera for LaArtTV. They asked if I’d join a nude art performance to observe Balthus's “Nude with a Cat.” Hart, (BE) https://medium.com/@laarttv8/in-paris-the-art-crowd-bares-all-7e67117b9d2d I thought it might ease my anxiousness and make for a great conversation piece. A unique opportunity, indeed. I’m curious how my female friends would respond."

Go to Vernissage's “Everything but the Kitchen Sink” at La Luz de Jesus Gallery, Hollywood, CA. Interview with Artists and Gallery Visitors at La Luz de Jesus Gallery, 4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles: August 20, September 10, 2024. Insights from the "Everything but the Kitchen Sink" Exhibition.

Juliette Art Journalist. Vivid Life, and Stories That Grip

5th Episode: March 2024. Intro: Late evening. Juliette exits The Art Liturgy extravaganza and jots notes under a light purple silk canopy in the Arte Luise Kunst Hotel lobby. There, she meets Baroness Amelia Amsberg and Carl Von Amsberg. "We’d love to invite you to our Kunstgalerie on Friedrichstrasse. We're showcasing Gerhard Richter’s stunning ‘1950 Gemälde mit 8 Pinseln’ (1950, 8 Brushes Paintings), “Yes, I'll be there. Will the artists attend as well?" Amelia inquired.

Juliette: I made my way up to the lobby, seeking refuge under a luxurious silk-green umbrella. The sheer magnitude of the Art Liturgy extravaganza has left me wonderfully exhausted, in a perfect state to reflect on and capture the vivid impressions of this extraordinary event.

Art Liturgy, a privately owned entity, devises unique performance exhibitions and hosts a biennial event. This year’s theme was an “Art Destruction Performance,” echoing Picasso’s quote: "Every act of creation begins with an act of destruction." This remarkable organization even with own TV channel.

This unique art entertainment chameleon offers deeply personal, never-boring artist interviews. Centered on the artist, allowing them to focus on themselves. By creating a sense of psychological safety and comfort, artists feel more willing to open up—letting you enter their lives something rarely achieved in most magazines.

Coming along, entering a world where artists’ studios, bedrooms, bathtubs, and even their finances become a stage for fascination and exploration. Some of the world’s most intriguing art gallery owners are mysteriously barred from attending, —perhaps due to their characteristics such as the flamboyant salespeople who could sell anything from cars to masterpieces. With art magazines vying for limited access through a coveted lottery.

The Media reward lies in capturing this year’s most unique and compelling story. At Art Liturgy, participants become “artists with a story,” performing their art scripts and advancing their careers. Progressive gallerists actively seek these artists, understanding that a captivating narrative boosts exposure. As former Leo Castelli noted, selling art is easier with a compelling story. Success in art marketing relies on more than just elite art schools or skilled salespeople; art dealers must elevate their artists, creating standout presentations. Icons like Warhol, Hirst, and Koons exemplify this approach. This artist's career-supporting directive in the US is a much lesser fact.

A friendly “Hello” snapped me from my thoughts. I looked up to see a stylish couple from the show. The woman smiled and said: “Thank you again for finding my lost diamond necklace. Next week I will go to Tiffany’s in Berlin to have the clasp checked. By the way, I’m Baroness Amelia Amsberg, and this is my husband, Carl Von Amsberg. We’d love to invite you to our gallery, Amelia – Kunstgalerie, on Friedrichstrasse. We’re showcasing a stunning collection of Gerhard Richter’s ‘1950 Gemälde mit 8 Pinseln’ (1950, 8 Brushes Paintings).” “Thank you, I’ll call.” They departed, and I returned to my notebook.

There is nothing in the art world as the biannual “Art Liturgy,” as it introduces a groundbreaking form of visual entertainment that captivates audiences, even those who may not typically be drawn to art. This unique experience offers something entirely fresh and engaging. It’s the kind of show you'll want to watch, not because it's about art, but because it's simply too intriguing to miss. © Registered (WGA), 1977 c.l.: Alex Haley vs Harold Courlander.

From the Art intruders: Try a New Life. ©

September 2024

Would you join an art performance in the nude?

Juliette Art Journalist. Vivid Life, and Stories That Grip