Contents for August 25th, 2025
CONTENTS (please click on the links or scroll down for complete information on each post):
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1. Barbara Rosenthal, FF Alumn, new publications
2. Robin Tewes, FF Alumn, at Art House Gallery, Jersey City, NJ, opening Sept. 6
3. Louise Bourgeois, Martha Edelheit, David Hammons, FF Alumns, at The Whitney Museum of American Art, Manhattan, opening Sept. 24
4. elin o’Hara slavick, FF Alumn, at Wilmington College, OH, thru Dec. 15
5. Jenny Polak, FF Alumn, at Cuchifritos Gallery, Manhattan, opening Sept. 5
6. Kathy Brew, Paul McMahon, Linda Montano, FF Alumns, at Phoenicia Playhouse, NY, Aug, 29-Sept. 1
7. Jane Goldberg, FF Alumn, at Independence Plaza Older Adult Center, Manhattan, Aug. 29
8. Martha Edelheit, Vernita Nemec, FF Alumns, at Carter Burden Gallery, Manhattan, opening Sept. 11
9. Jody Oberfelder, FF Alumn, at Gemeente Utrecht Atoomweg, Holland, Sept. 6 and more
10. Richard Alpert, FF Alumn, now online at Instagram.com
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1. Barbara Rosenthal, FF Alumn, new publications
Barbara Rosenthal held a book party July 15 at Westbeth Arts Complex for five new books from Xanadu Press and Washington Street Press, the two imprints of Homo Futurus (TM) Editions issued by her studio, eMediaLoft.org. The books and party are currently reviewed online and in print in the August edition of the “Village Star-Review.” “Poetry and Books in the Downtown Continuum,” the lengthy article by Steve DiLauro, lists some of the notables who attended the party, including Victor Bockris, Dawoud Bey, Alex Harsley and Atanasio Di Felice.
Xanadu Press is a collaborative image-text venture, wherein Barbara Rosenthal develops photo-based imagery aligning with the work of poets. “Erato Inbox” collages Jeffrey Cyphers Wright’s 100-page poem, A.I. and drawings with some of Rosenthal’s color Surreal Photos. “Odd Men Out (or in)” by Barry Wallenstein balances his chapbook of single-page poems with Rosenthal’s NYC black and white street photos from the 1970s.
Washington Street Press publishes fiction, non-fiction, and monographs. This time WSP issued a chic lit chapbook, “This is What I Owe You” by librarian Kristin Hart; “Photocriticus Interruptus” by photo critic A. D. Coleman with gallerist Alex Harsley; and a 300 page photographic monograph by Sena Clara Creston, Assistant Professor of Art, Sonoma College, which is wordless except for intro by photographer Mark Jacobson. All design, layout and administration is by Rosenthal, and Steve DiLauro’s article was illustrated with large, color images of the covers. https://villagestar-revue.com/poetry-and-books-in-the-downtown-continuum-by-stephen-dilauro/
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2. Robin Tewes, FF Alumn, at Art House Gallery, Jersey City, NJ, opening Sept. 6
Robin Tewes
Art House Gallery group exhibition “Artist Narrator”
Currated by Art House Gallery and Izzy Nova.
The primary theme of this exhibition is the narrative in painting, one of the oldest genres of storytelling, as expressed through the work of four contemporary painters reflecting their time and worldview. Although each artist brings a personal perspective to the narrative, the artworks portray a cohesive intersectionality of class, gender, sexuality, untraditional beauty, and psychology.
Graupe-Pillard’s powerful and unromanticized portraits capture the ineffable moments of our lives, which can be both bitter and sweet, revealing our shared humanity. Similarly, Surbone’s large-scale portraits capture the carnality and individuality of her subjects, exploring societal beauty standards and sexual identity. In Tewes’ subtly surreal work, she explores issues of class, gender, and the subconscious. Her jewel-like paintings of interiors, with or without people, initially tell a story of contemporary life. Schlesinger’s paintings and mixed media collages explore self-portraiture and lesbian sexuality. The narrative implicit in her Tomboy and Lesbian Bar paintings is the historically hidden experiences of that culture.
Art House Gallery
345 Marin Blvd. Jersey City, N.J. 07302
On View: September 6 – September 28
Opening Reception: September 6 | 6 – 8 pm
JC Friday: Friday, September 12 | 6 – 9 pm
Artist Talk: Sunday, September 21 | 2 – 4 pm
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3. Louise Bourgeois, Martha Edelheit, David Hammons, FF Alumns, at The Whitney Museum of American Art, Manhattan, opening Sept. 24
Please visit this link:
https://whitney.org/exhibitions/sixties-surreal
Thank you.
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4. elin o’Hara slavick, FF Alumn, at Wilmington College, OH, thru Dec. 15
“Memorializing the Hibakusha Experience,” a commemoration exhibition 80 years since Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Wilmington College, Ohio, August 6 – December 15, 2025. Slavick will conduct a cyanotype workshop during the exhibition and participate on an exhibition panel “Archives as Witness”.
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5. Jenny Polak, FF Alumn, at Cuchifritos Gallery, Manhattan, opening Sept. 5
Please visit this link:
https://www.artistsallianceinc.org/labor-market
Thank you.
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6. Kathy Brew, Paul McMahon, Linda Montano, FF Alumns, at Phoenicia Playhouse, NY, Aug, 29-Sept. 1
As part of the 3rd Annual Phoenicia Festival of the Arts, taking place over Labor Day Weekend, there is a new film component in partnership with the Phoenicia Playhouse.
Sunday, August 31 at 3:00 PM
Festival Film Series
An eclectic afternoon of short films and documentaries that explore gender, identity, culture, and creative expression.
“The Gender Symphony” – 14 minutes
Directed by Phoebe Legere
A visually rich blend of Commedia dell’Arte and hand-drawn animation, The Gender Symphony tells the story of Columbina, a servant transformed by a magical accident, who challenges the authoritarian Dr. Pants in a surreal duel. Featuring Ivan Galietti (Fellini’s Casanova), Lorenzo Pozzan (Queer, 2024), and Phoebe Legere. The film uses hand-crafted costumes made from recycled materials, lush original music, and archetypal storytelling to explore contemporary gender politics.
Festival accolades include:
“Mixed Messages” – 19 minutes
Directed by Kathy Brew
An experimental video collage originally created in 1989–1990, Mixed Messages critiques gender stereotypes in media and culture using a mix of found footage, animation, interviews with girls, and performance. Inspired by a young girl’s audition piece (“I Enjoy Being a Girl”), the video offers a feminist lens on the messaging received by the next generation.
Decades later, it continues to resonate in the wake of the “Me Too” movement and the erosion of reproductive rights.
As featured in Hyperallergic (2020): “A potent and timely work of media criticism.”
“Following the Thread” – 22 minutes
Directed by Kathy Brew
A documentary exploring Indigenous textile traditions in the Peruvian Andes. Through intimate portraits of weavers and the communities supported by the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco (CTTC), the film addresses the threats of cultural erasure, economic exploitation, and intellectual property theft. Featuring ceremonial rituals, natural dyeing techniques, and weaving demonstrations, the film honors both the artistry and the resilience of the Andean people.
“Sparrow” – 30 minutes
Directed by Paul Smart and Eduardo Padilla
Sparrow: Hecho en Guanajuato follows Hudson Valley-based poet and essayist Sparrow on a poetic journey through the winding streets and tunnels of Guanajuato, Mexico. Accompanied by filmmaker and former Phoenicia Times editor Paul Smart and local poet Eduardo Padilla, the film weaves conversation, observation, and lyrical commentary into a reflective portrait of place and creativity.
This short is part of the forthcoming omnibus feature POESIA: Language in Motion.
Film program: https://phoeniciaplayhouse.com/upcoming/2025/8/30/phoenicia-festival-of-the-arts-97wh3
Overall festival: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNYRxWEAUrs/
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7. Jane Goldberg, FF Alumn, at Independence Plaza Older Adult Center, Manhattan, Aug. 29
DATE August 29, 2025
TIME 1:30PM
LOCATION Senior Center, 310 Greenwich St, Floor 2, New York, NY 10013
FREE! Just show up.
The Traveling Tap Museum is a mobile exhibition and set for presentations about tap dancing. In any location, the tap mat can roll out for “feets on” live performances by Goldberg and some of her colleagues. The dancers tell anecdotal stories about the pictures, sing songs and perform classic and modern tap routines.
Jane will be joined by dancers Christina Carminucci (CTTI 2023-24), Conner Kelly, Sarah Safford and Cartier Williams.
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8. Martha Edelheit, Vernita Nemec, FF Alumns, at Carter Burden Gallery, Manhattan, opening Sept. 11
Unrestricted Access
50 years of SOHO20 Gallery
Carter Burden Gallery
548 West 28th Street, #534
New York, NY 10001
September 11 – October 07, 2025
Opening Thursday, September 11: 6PM – 8PM
You’re invited to Unrestricted Access at Carter Burden Gallery, a special exhibition celebrating 50 years of SoHo20 Gallery promoting women artists. This exhibition features the work of artists who have exhibited at SoHo20 over the past five decades, including Marjorie Abramson, B. Amore, Nancy Azara, Karen Baldner, Milenka Berengolc, Elizabeth Bisbing, Darla Bjork, Elena Borstein, Diane Churchill, Maureen Connor, Linda Cunningham, Martha Edelheit, Anne Elliott, Louise Farrell, Lisa Fischetti, Ginny Fox, Janet Goldner, Lannie Hart, Susan Hockaday, Lucy Hodgson, Gail Hoffman, Eve Ingalls, Carla Rae Johnson, Cynthia Mailman, Ann Marie McDonnell, Elizabeth Michelman, Vernita Nemec, Afarin Rahmanifar, Debbie Rasiel, Lucy Sallick, Rosalind Shaffer, Madelaine Shellaby, Kathy Stark, Judith Steinberg, Georgia Strange, Eleonora Tammes, Gail Tanaka, Virginia Tyler, and Sharon Wybrants
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9. Jody Oberfelder, FF Alumn, at Gemeente Utrecht Atoomweg, Holland, Sept. 6 and more
Saturday, September 6th. 19:00-Sunset “Dome” a collaboration with Jasper Riehm Presented by Gemeente Utrecht Atoomweg 1 3542 AA, Utrecht
Dome is an interactive piece celebrating the Giant Willow Dome designed by Jasper Riehm and Theo Rekelhoff
We weave/ We construct / We connect. Conceived and Directed by Jody Oberfelder
Performers: Gilda Edelman, Vera Goetzee, Jody Oberfelder, and Layard Thompson Live music: Marie Scheuerman
and
Next Life Traveler performance: Valencia!
Puente de Serranos Wednesday, September 10th 17:30- 19:00 (5:30-7pm) meet here: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Puente+de+Serranos/@39.4806665,-0.3753423,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0xd604f54a8206153:0xe88ddcc885eac54a!8m2!3d39.4806665!4d-0.3753423!16s%2Fg%2F120lq0_m?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcyOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Conceived and directed by choreographer Jody Oberfelder
Performers: Jody Oberfelder, Elia Rita
In Life Traveler, audiences connect with the ordinary and extraordinary in the midst of traveling across a bridge and through our intersecting lives.
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10. Richard Alpert, FF Alumn, now online at Instagram.com
Hi,
Video of a stranger spontaneously singing to my sculpture in the Price Sculpture Forest in Coupeville, Washington (nr Seattle) posted this on Instagram. I don’t know her and have never met her.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNga42Iy6dl/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Thank you.
Richard Alpert
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