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Congrats @lot_ek on the super cool @lot_ekmovie an

Congrats @lot_ek on the super cool @lot_ekmovie and the wonderful new book
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#giuseppelignano #adatolla #shippingcontainers #shippingcontainerarchitecture
#shippingcontainerarchitect

A very heartfelt (if not belated) THANK YOU to all

A very heartfelt (if not belated) THANK YOU to all who attended our Oct. 5th, "15 year anniversary" celebration — it was a great success. It’s with your continued support that ArtBridge has been able to do what we do. And having produced more than 150 public art installations covering more than a quarter of a million square feet, we’re just getting started.

ArtBridge curates public art projects for local, emerging artists not only in all 5 boroughs of NYC, but with partnership projects now on 4 continents, ArtBridge is going global.

For those of you who could not join us, please stay tuned, and attend one of our future events.

With much gratitude,
Rodney Durso, Founder/Board Chair.

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Event Recap from ArtBridge:
The evening was electric ⚡️ with the energy and enthusiasm of artists, supporters, and our magnificent honorees. Thank you Xenobia Bailey (@xenba_xenba @black_arts_west_exhibit_2025), Rodney Durso (@rodneydurso) and William Floyd from @google. Thank you NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Laurie Cumbo (@cmlauriecumbo @nyculture) for introducing and honoring Xenobia for her years of tireless work and vision towards creating more access to art and wellbeing for the public. ⁠
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Our live art and workshops were a hit thanks to Fernando “Ski” Romero (@ski_mystresstherapy), Tijay Mohammed (@artoftijay), Mollie Serena (@mollie_serena), and Gia Gutierrez (@artbygia).⁠
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Thank you artist Esther Ruiz (@esther___ruiz) for creating unique sculptures for each of our honorees 🏆️⁠ Thank you Dominic Carter (@dominiccartertv) for being our MC!⁠
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Board members, staff, friends, and organizational partners had a wonderful time sharing food, making art, and making connections that will strengthen our communities through art. We love what we do, and we thank YOU for making it all possible.⁠

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Graffiti Purses: during the pandemic I began this

Graffiti Purses: during the pandemic I began this new project -- painting on @coach handbags. (see link in bio for additional images).

The meaning of the graffiti? Well, I love arbitrary words, nonsensical phrases and random ideas that flow from my imagination -- misc. text, pop culture references, and images with bits of sarcasm, humor and characters of my own creation.

But don’t ask me what it all means. What I can say is that when I’m in that place of artistic ‘flow’ the ideas just keep coming. Perhaps I'm channeling something or someone? But I love working this way, and based on feedback so far, so do others.
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#coachbag #coach #grafittiart #paintedhandbag #handbags #popartpainting #coachpurse #grafittipurses #westchelseaartsbuilding
@rodneydursostudio

quick gallery stop @hauserwirth found #EdClark one

quick gallery stop @hauserwirth found #EdClark one of my fav artists.

JOIN US! 15th Anniversary Gala:) Tickets are requ

JOIN US! 15th Anniversary Gala:)
Tickets are required.
bit.ly/artbridge2023

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5 Boroughs and 4 Continents. 2023 has been ArtBridge's busiest year to date. In fact a NYC Local Law 163 was just created and signed to codify ArtBridge's public art projects, giving us new legal permissions to install projects without special DOB permits. This has been a real game changer for us. This year has brought projects at even larger scale than previously possible, and has us working with more city agencies and some of the city's largest real estate developers.

On the international front, our partner, 'PAINT' in Cape Town, South Africa is working on our second collaborative project — now on the Nelson Mandela Center, and we are also looking at potential public art projects in both Sao Paulo, Brazil and the East African island of Mauritius. We still have a robust partnership with OSA, the Italian nonprofit with many ArtBridge co-branded projects in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

This all sounds very cool, right? But we still need funding to ensure continued success on all fronts, here and abroad. And yes, we are still a 501c3 certified nonprofit.

This is where the October 5th Art Auction / Fundraiser comes in... Please buy tickets, be generous and attend the event! It will be held at a very cool event space high above Bryant Park, NYC at the SalesForce.com offices on Bryant Park, NYC.

Many thanks, and grateful for your continued interest in our work.
Tickets bit.ly/artbridge2023

—Rodney Durso, Founder. Board Chair.

Late summer night full moon, CT beach. #madisonct

Late summer night full moon, CT beach. #madisonct #ctbeaches #lovect

ArtBridge is proud to announce our completion of 5

ArtBridge is proud to announce our completion of 50 art installations from a year-long, five-borough, public art exhibition at 16 NYCHA sites throughout New York City. The
artworks, completed by 59 local artists, amplify the stories, cultures, talents, and histories of public housing residents.

The program's final installation was completed in March at Manhattan's Baruch Houses.

ArtBridge staff, artists, along with NYCHA residents and New York City Commissioner of Cultural Affairs Laurie Cumbo (@cmlauriecumbo) participated last night's festive celebration!⁠ Many thanks to all!

@artbridge #Artist #NewYorkArtist #PublicArt #Community #MuralArt #TaftHouses #NYCulture #CityArtistCorps #EastHarlem #Manhattan

relaxing in the magic of #stbarths @lesereno 😉

relaxing in the magic of #stbarths @lesereno ;)

Adventurous orange tabby kitten, seeks ‘forever’ home.

Vibrant and energetic, “Sunny” lives up to her name. The world fascinates Sunny and she’s eager to explore it all. Playing is what she enjoys the most, especially when people are engaging her. After she’s had her fun, Sunny loves to snuggle up for cuddling, petting and purring. Though she’s okay spending time on her own, Sunny can get bored and prefers being with friends and family — she’s very social and is happy to meet new people.

Sunny is getting used to being an indoor cat. She can ‘love’ bite and swat because she wants human food or your attention, or when overstimulated. She’s also fascinated by water! and loves a running faucet or a glass of water you’ve left out. Sunny is very smart, and food-motivated, and seems a good candidate for training.

Sunny loves seeking out closets, counter tops, and the latest empty cardboard box or paper bag, or anywhere she can spend a few cozy hours.  

Sunny will thrive in an active home where human adults and teens, or other cats could engage and play with her. Homes with toddlers, young children, or singles who work long hours outside the home are not a good fit. But if you (and/or you and a partner — and another kitty perhaps) work from home, that would be a great fit!

SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. DM for more info — meow 🙂

PS. Sunny is happy in her travel carrier and loves viewing the outside world while in a cab or car ride.

LIVE Art Auction now open! This is one of the orig

LIVE Art Auction now open! This is one of the original works now available for bidding! **Link in BIO**
BIDDING ENDS TODAY NOVEMBER 11 @7:30 P.M. EST

See more from ArtBridge artists participate in our public housing arts "Bridging the Divide" programming and/or adorned construction sites throughout New York City.

Our exhibitions enliven the urban landscape, help build community, and give opportunities and exposure for local, emerging artists.

Please bid generously on the items or consider making a donation.

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#nycfundraiser

artwork pictured by rodney durso
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Please join us this Friday Nov. 11th for the ArtBr

Please join us this Friday Nov. 11th for the ArtBridge Fall Art Auction & Fundraiser. Cocktails, snacks, auction and presentations. Arrive @5pm for a prompt 5:30pm start. **Space is limited** DM me for invitation details.  Hope to see you there!

background artwork: @mollie_serena

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#nycfundraiser

My little tree house looks so happy. Gotta love Fa

My little tree house looks so happy. Gotta love Fall in Connecticut.

As seen in DWELL magazine. See link in BIO.

Many thanks to all who attended October’s High L

Many thanks to all who attended October’s High Line Open Studios. Grateful for the friends, art fans and family who shared their comments, support and interesting conversations about all things art, including this newest project “Everyday objects — my Roman quarantine” Part 1 through 6.

The show will remain up through Dec. 1st, so please DM me if you’d like to stop by. We can have a look at the work, chat about art, Rome, life or just hang out.

Again, many thanks. Rodney

Studio address:
West Chelsea Arts Building
526 West 26th St. (btw 10-11th Ave)
Studio #503, and #526

Links in bio.

Production notes: all images shot on iPhone 12 Pro. No filters, no photoshop, or digital manipulation was used. All images printed directly from the standard iPhone photo app.

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ArtBridge -- Cape Town, South Africa. Two years in

ArtBridge -- Cape Town, South Africa. Two years in the making, this is our first project on the African continent. Guided and managed by Michael Bell and his very capable team at PAINT and the Tafelsig community.

Text from the project: We the people of Tafelsig would like to thank the Artbridge team from the bottom of our hearts. The project consists of 5 murals that depict the different graffiti styles and genres. It also consists of paint designs that compliment the artwork and adds color and character to the space which forms part of the Tafelsig Cultural Node.

Our objective is to beautify our parks and public spaces through mural arts and painting. The mural project is situated on AZ Berman Drive in Tafelsig, Mitchell's Plain. A suburb about 30 kilometers outside of Cape Town, South Africa. It addresses the issue of culture and heritage which many young people struggle with - even in post apartheid South Africa.

The artists (DFeatOnce, Urban Khoi Soldier and Chief Kingsley) are all from the Mitchell's Plain and surrounding areas - under the leadership of Mak1One. The painting team consisted of Gilbert October, Munzier Gallant and Angelo Waterloo. The Information Panel was installed on 01 June by PageMaster Graphix. Our Co-sponsors was Hamilton's Brushware, AkzoNobel, Dulux SA and Mitchell's Plain Online. Over the next couple of days, we will apply the finishing touches (painting of walls, walkways, pavements, fencing, etc). Weather permitting of course.

We have already been inundated with requests to beautify the wall on the opposite side of the current mural project and community members have already started cleaning the space around it. See attached pictures.

Installation text (edited for length): “...The three artists worked together on this mural and the idea centers around the spreading of positive messages in very difficult and trying times”.

Photo Credits:
Kaidisi Photography @kaidisi_photography
Monray Classen Photography @monrayclassen

@artbridge @paint.communities @onemak1 @dfeatonce @urbankhoisoldier @DuluxSA @hamiltons_brushware @mitchellsplainonlinedotcom @pagemastergraphix

#artbridgeprojects #muralartsouthafrica #artsouthafrica

I'm very honored to be invited once again to join

I'm very honored to be invited once again to join The American Academy in Rome this month as part of their Visiting Artists and Scholars Program.

While in Italy I’ll also be meeting with @osa.offsiteart our ArtBridge partners in L’Aquila to discuss current and future collaborations. If you happen to be in Rome later this month please let me know.

From the AAR website: The Visiting Artists and Scholars Program provides artists and scholars of all nationalities the opportunity to experience the intellectual and artistic freedom, interdisciplinary exchange, and innovation that characterizes life at the American Academy in Rome.

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I had fair warning. “Sardinia is addictive”..

I had fair warning. “Sardinia is addictive”.. or so they told me, and holy sh—t, were they right! This island is magic. The sea, the sand, the food, the flora, the scents, the breeze, the people. I could go on.

All I can say is you must add Sardinia to your bucket list. I’m already scanning my calendar for the very next moment that I can get back, next year for sure, and hopefully sooner. Who will join me? Don’t over think it, just plan on getting here asap! you’ll most certainly thank me 🙂

And see my “🇮🇹 2021” story tab for the fun stuff.
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#sardinia #sardiniamagicisland #sardiniaforever #sardiniaexperience #sardegna #🇮🇹

Roma! One of my most beloved, and favorite cities.

Roma! One of my most beloved, and favorite cities. I’ve been coming here since the age of 17, when my mother brought us to Rome to introduce us to our family’s Italian heritage, and attend a Papal address. In recent years, I’ve been lucky enough to visit once or twice a year at least, visiting friends, family and attending to current work projects.

As such, in 2009 ArtBridge helped establish, and partner with OffSiteArt, to create a wonderful public art project for the then earthquake devastated city of L’Aquila.

Since that time, our combined organization’s efforts have led to a far reaching and robust display of local artist’s work around this beautiful and charming Abruzzo city.

Fast forward to 2016, when I spent an extended period here at the America Academy in Rome as a visiting artist, during which time I pushed my painting practice to another level resulting in a new, large body of work which I still consider some of my most innovative.

The romance and charm of Rome always manages to captivate, it’s the people, the food, and that Roman “who knows what” that I can never quite get enough of. Whatever it is, I just keep coming back.

Ciao! a presto, Roma!

Ps. see my “🇮🇹 2021” story tab for the fun stuff
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Hi! woke to this crazy beautiful view today☀️.

Hi! woke to this crazy beautiful view today☀️.. what else can i say.. um, where’s the coffee? ☕️😎
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#happysunday #morningviews #wheresthecoffee #ilovect #weekendvibe #weekendhouse #mybackyard #candlewoodlakect #lakelilinonah #brookfieldct #gratitude #odat

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Organized by Facebook Open Arts in partnership w

Organized by Facebook Open Arts in partnership with We the Culture and ArtBridge, Not a Monolith was established to show the heterogeneity of Black art. Each month through October, two new works from an emerging artist will go up on buildings around the city.

Above: “Headdress 21” by Helina Metaferia

Metaferia is scheduled to install her second mural at Dream Yard in the Bronx in the next week or so. In the coming months, expect pieces from Glori J. Tuitt, Jeff Kasper, Dana Robinson and Paul Deo. As each mural is unveiled, its location will be added to a map at art-bridge.org

** Text (edited for length) is from the NYTs story by Melissa Smith June 24, 2021

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Not a Monolith Fellows:
@helina.metaferia
@pauldeo
@jeffkasperstudio
@alphabet_party
@glorifice_
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