New York, NY - March 21 & 22, 2024

 

Get ready to step into a world where art, music, and history converge as the Ki Smith Gallery presents Poetry & Pose: Screen Tests by Andy Warhol, a groundbreaking exhibition curated by Greg Pierce, Director of Film & Video at The Warhol Museum. This monumental event promises a mesmerizing journey through rare archival Screen Tests, featuring cultural icons like Edie Sedgwick and Lou Reed, alongside a transformative live public performance and private showcase by internationally acclaimed artist, musician, and designer, KESH.

 

KESH will infuse "Poetry & Pose" with twenty-six original artworks including private pieces from the artist’s studio, revealed exclusively for this exhibition, along with an unparalleled live performance. The showcase will offer a glimpse into the contemporary artist’s dynamic long-tenured career through diverse mediums and transport collectors and fans alike into a realm where past and present unite, celebrating artistic excellence and innovation alongside iconic Warhol screen tests. Collectors will have the first opportunity to view and purchase the works during the private opening and performance. The second night, will be open to the public and ticket holders can immerse themselves in the essence of artistic innovation and creativity.

 

“It’s an honor to share works from my past and present next to an icon like Andy Warhol - a pioneer of the multi-hyphenates who undoubtedly incorporated the process as part of his art form. As I step into this new chapter I bring relics of my past forth and immerse myself into new works and expressions to live in the moment”. -  KESH

 

This special two-night KESH presentation is curated by Celine Cunha & Ryan Bock. Celine Cunha is a Post-War and Contemporary Art Advisor and Consultant for private clients, artists, and companies. Formerly, she was the Head Of Sales Specialist for Post-War And Contemporary Art at Artsy and Founder of CSR Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Chairman of CSR Employee Initiatives at Christie’s from 2017 to 2022. Contemporary Artist Ryan Bock serves as the in-house curator and coordinator of special events at Ki Smith Gallery. Don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary fusion of art, music, and culture at the Poetry & Pose exhibition at Ki Smith Gallery, located at 170 Forsyth St, New York, NY 10002, for an unforgettable journey through the realms of creativity and inspiration. 

 

About KESH 

With an unparalleled ability to transcend traditional boundaries, KESH is a British multi-disciplinary artist whose work captivates and inspires. Her unique vision combines creative technology, experimental sonic art, and traditional mediums such as textiles, photography, film, sculpture, and illustration. The KESH portfolio includes acclaimed solo exhibitions and collaborations with global brands such as Moschino, Prada, Pandora Jewelry, SKIMS and many more. Her originality has been celebrated through commissioned portraits for the Moschino Picasso collection, a month long exhibition on 90+ billboards in Times Square in collaboration with TSQ Arts, as well as artworks featured at esteemed institutions such as Christie's Auction House and the Museum of the African Diaspora. KESH and her works have been recognized in publications such as Vogue, The Economist, Channel 4 News, Elle, i-D, The New York Times, and many more.