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Art New York Brings Painters to the Pier
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- Published on Wednesday, 01 May 2019 20:33
- Written by Brad Balfour
The fifth edition of Art New York returns to Pier 94 Thursday, May 2 through Sunday, May 5, kicking off the spring art fair season. With paintings, sculptures, photography and more from the contemporary, modern, post-war and pop eras, Art New York has something for everyone. Special exhibitions include Jerkface’s series of Popeye pieces, Artika’s new Artists Books, and a special exhibition curated by the New York Academy of Art’s President David Kratz.
The fair will feature works from the primary and secondary market of KAWS, RETNA, Pablo Atchugarry, Jean Michel Basquiat, Fernando Botero, George Condo, Salvador Dali, Jean Dubuffet, Willem de Kooning, Shepard Fairey, Keith Haring, Damien Hirst, Robert Indiana, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Longo, Francisco Masó, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, Richard Prince, Frank Stella, Robert Rauschenberg, and Andy Warhol.
To learn more, go to: https://www.artnyfair.com/
Art New York
May 2 - 5, 2019
Pier 94
711 12th Ave.
New York, NY 10019
CE Week at the Javits Center: The Future of Tech & Retail
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- Published on Wednesday, 24 April 2019 23:07
- Written by Brad Balfour
One of New York’s major events for the tech industry, CE Week runs June 12 to 13 at the Jacob Javits Center. Now in its 12th year, CE Week touts itself as “the epicenter for innovation, emerging tech trends and insights” for all things in the tech world. See the future of smart cars, 3D printing, wearable techs, phones and beyond as major dealer and retailer converge on the Javits.
Panel discussion look at the emerging world of 5G and how it will change wireless communication, Black Friday shopping trends, women in tech, and more.
To learn more, go to: https://www.ceweekny.com/
CE Week
June 12 - 13, 2019
Jacob Javits Center
655 W 34th St.
New York, NY 10001
The NY Auto Show Keeps On Rollin'
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- Published on Thursday, 14 March 2019 15:27
- Written by Brad Balfour
The arrival of spring in NYC means more sunlight, slightly warmer weather, and the return of the NY International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Center. Running April 19 to the 28th, the NY Auto Show is a perennial favorite to see the future of the automotive industry. Chevrolet, Bugatti, Ford, Porsche, Fiat, Subaru, and more take to the stage to show high concept futuristic cars, the latest offerings, and more.
Group tours will be available for those overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the events (and the M.C. Escher-esque layout of the Javits Center). Camp Jeep Ride & Drive will have a test course outside the Javits center for its line of Jeeps.
To learn more, go to: https://www.autoshowny.com/
New York International Auto Show
April 19 - 28, 2019
Jacob Javits Center
655 W 34th St.
New York, NY 10001
Book Expo & Book Con: The World of Publishing for Pros & Fans
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- Published on Friday, 08 March 2019 18:51
- Written by Brad Balfour
One of, if not the, largest event in the American publishing world, Book Expo America is returning to the Javits Center on May 29 - 31st, along with its counterpart, Book Con on June 1 -2.
Book Expo focuses on the industry side of the publishing world with panels and lectures for publishers, libraries, and book stores looking to grow. Educational sessions discuss topics such as the new wave of international fiction, the rise of graphic novels aimed at kids, how to perfect digital marketing campaigns, library e-book lending, how to raise a lifelong reader in a digital age, and more. Book Expo will also be sharing space with the New York Rights Fair for licensing international properties for books and more.
Book Con is the consumer focused event with special guest authors and lecturers to meet and get autographs from including Adam Savage, Alyssa Milano, Brittney Morris, Dylan Thuras, Evangeline Lilly, Marie Lu, Frank Miller, and many more. Writing Workshops will help you aspiring authors to get that story that's always been in your head onto paper, while the Family HQ space is geared towards readers of all ages.
To learn more, go to: https://www.bookexpoamerica.com/
Book Expo
May 29 - 31, 2019
Book Con
June 1 - 2, 2019
Jacob Javits Center
655 W 34th St.
New York, NY 10001
