Category: New York ART & CULTURE

Sol Studio – Interview with the Founder Lewis Long

Charlie Lewis: How did the Sol Studio come about?

Lewis Long: We wanted to celebrate the African American community. And being so closely located to cultural institutions such as the Apollo and the Studio Museum of Harlem, as well as the national jazz museums that celebrate African American culture … we wanted to be a part of that. Another inspiration point was the photography of James Van Der Zee.  We initially thought it would be photography-related, and wanted to bring that visual to a new level with today’s technology and social media. This way we could provide positive images for and of the people in the neighborhood that allow them to feel good about themselves and share them to new networks.READ MORE

The Whitney Museum is one of my favorite places to catch up on the art world. What I love most about the new Whitney is that it’s not trying too hard, and the designers of the space considered the building and its offerings from every possible angle — there are five outdoor areas to complement the full structure.  With Fall approaching, it starts getting chilly, which could deter you from walking out and experiencing the breathtaking views of Manhattan, but bundle up and do it! It’s well worth a little nip to see the city from this vantage point. While there, make sure you check out the Studio Cafe on the top floor; I recommend stopping in as it’s a bit quieter. The restaurant Untitled on the 1st floor is quite the scene, as it’s run by the Danny Meyer Hospitality Group. 
 
Make sure you check out the new exhibit – Archibald Motley, this Jazz Age Modernist- renowned musician during the Harlem Renaissance. This exhibition will be on display from October 2nd to January 17th 2016.
 
Whitney Museum of American Art
99 Gansevoort Street