Alyssa Buffenstein

Design

How the Disco Ball Still Shines After 150 Years

From the “Myriad Reflector” to a disco chandelier made with 1,500 LED lights, the disco ball has come a long way in 150 years.
Alyssa Buffenstein
10.2.16
Art

It's Art: 'Ice Cream Books'

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Alyssa Buffenstein
9.22.16
Art

Performance Art Pioneer ULAY Sheds It All for a Photography Retrospective

Many know Ulay in relation to his ex-partner, Marina Abramovic, but a retrospective exhibition highlights the artist’s individual photographic work.
Alyssa Buffenstein
9.17.16
Fashion

Streetwear Designer Makes Collection from Sanitation Uniforms

'UNIFORM' will benefit the New York Department of Sanitation’s 0X30 Campaign.
Alyssa Buffenstein
8.30.16
Art

3D-Printed Cigarettes Expose the Dark Side of Greek Island Rave Culture

Artist Valinia Svoronou exposes the tension between Greek island raves and the refugee crisis.
Alyssa Buffenstein
8.27.16
Art

Satan's Own Art Gallery Returns to NYC

JJ Brine of VECTOR Gallery wants to “Send God to Hell” with opening of his new Manhattan space.
Alyssa Buffenstein
8.24.16
Art

Four Worlds Emerge at DiMoDa, the Virtual Museum

Miyö Van Stenis, Theo Trian, Brenna Murphy, and Rosa Menkman will display their digital art works in the second edition of the digital museum.
Alyssa Buffenstein
8.22.16
Art

Photojournalists Capture the Violence and Emotion of Venezuelan Protests

See the Venezuelan crisis firsthand in striking black and white photographs.
Alyssa Buffenstein
8.19.16
Art

Spice Girls Art Exhibition Celebrates 20 Years of "Zig-A-Zig, Ah"

Drawings, paintings, sculptures, performances, and more reflect on the widespread influence of the Spice Girls.
Alyssa Buffenstein
8.14.16
Art

Artist Visualizes Sound with Neon, Disco Balls, and Architecture

Katinka Theis’ geometric constructions are inspired by monumental architecture and the movement of sound through space.
Alyssa Buffenstein
8.11.16
Art

Classic Penguin Books Get Reimagined with Sarcastic Titles

Artist Harland Miller paints a series of sarcastic novels for show called ‘Tonight We Make History (PS I Can’t Be There)’
Alyssa Buffenstein
7.31.16
Art

If Jeff Koons Collaged Internet Porn, It Might Look Something Like This

Multimedia artist Aline Alagem creates a series of eye-catching paintings during a six-month residency in Berlin.
Alyssa Buffenstein
7.30.16
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