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ASHLEY GRAHAM × IMG NYFW

IMG Model, designer, author and entrepreneur Ashley Graham, Maxwell Osborne, Fashion designer and founder of Public School and anOnlyChild, and Leslie Russo, President of IMG Fashion Events and Properties participated in a ceremonial lighting of the Empire State Building to celebrate the kick-off of New York Fashion Week: The Shows.

Hi-res imagery can be downloaded here.

About IMG

IMG is the official organizer and operator of New York Fashion Week’s central event, New York Fashion Week (NYFW): The Shows. Throughout the event, IMG supports designers in various capacities, including runway and fashion presentations, content, programming and premium experiential hospitality. The official expanded programming schedule for NYFW: The Shows February 2023, which features more than 125 designer activations is live on NYFW.com/schedule. The digital destination of NYFW: The Shows is NYFW.com, the go-to destination for exclusive designer content, live streamed fashion shows, cultural programming, and commerce surrounding New York Fashion Week. Shows and presentations will also be presented on Runway360, CFDA’s centralized digital hub. Followers can also get a front row seat to Fashion Week by following @NYFW across TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

About Ashley Graham

Ashley Graham is an American supermodel, designer, author and entrepreneur whose influence has reshaped the fashion and media industries and redefined traditional beauty standards. Ashley has worked in numerous areas of the fashion industry including editorial, catalogue, runway, commercial, television and film. In February 2016, Ashley made history as the first size 14 model to ever be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swim. In January 2018, she became a brand ambassador for Revlon, making her the first curvy model of her generation to receive a major beauty contract.

Ashley has been featured on the covers of Vogue, British Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar UK, Cosmopolitan, SELF, New York Magazine, Maxim and many more. She has received numerous accolades for her work, including Forbes’ coveted “30 Under 30” list and cover feature; Glamour’s “Woman of the Year,” with Mattel simultaneously creating a one-of-a-kind Barbie in her likeness; People’s “25 Most Intriguing People of the Year”; Time’s “100 Most Influential People in the Word”; The Daily Front Row’s “Fashion Force of the Year,” and is the United Nations’ Women for Peace Association’s first “Women Empowerment Award” recipient.

About Maxwell Osborne

Founded in 2020 by Maxwell Osborne, anOnlyChild strives to represent the strength of an only child through his sustainable use of solely deadstock fabrics and creative incorporation of his Jamaican heritage. Osborne was the co-founder of Public School New York — winner of the 2013 CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund, 2014 CFDA Fashion Award for Menswear Designer of the Year, and 2015 International Woolmark Prize for Menswear— and formerly the co-creative director at DKNY. In 2022, anOnlyChild was named a grant recipient of the IMG Fashion Alliance: NYFW Small Business Grant in partnership with New York’s Empire State Development.

About the Empire State Building  
The Empire State Building, the “World’s Most Famous Building,” owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT: NYSE), soars 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan from base to antenna. The $165 million reimagination of the Empire State Building Observatory Experience creates an all-new experience with a dedicated guest entrance, an interactive museum with nine galleries, and a redesigned 102 Floor Observatory with floor-to-ceiling windows. The journey to the world-famous 86 Floor Observatory, the only 360-degree, open-air observatory with views of New York and beyond, orients visitors for their entire New York City experience and covers everything from the building’s iconic history to its current place in pop-culture. Learn more at www.esbnyc.com. Declared “America’s Favorite Building” by the American Institute of Architects, the world’s most popular travel destination by Uber, the #1 Attraction in the United States in Tripadvisor’s 2022 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best, and the #1 New York City attraction by Lonely Planet, it welcomes more than 4 million annual visitors from around the world. 

Since 2011, the building has been fully powered by renewable wind electricity, and its many floors primarily house a diverse array of office tenants such as LinkedIn and Shutterstock, as well as retail options like STATE Grill and Bar, Tacombi, and Starbucks. For more information and Observatory Experience tickets visit esbnyc.com or follow the building’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Weibo, YouTube, or TikTok. 

CHANEL WEST COAST

CHANEL WEST COAST, RECORDING ARTIST AND HOST ON MTV’S RIDICULOUSNESS, RELEASES NEW SWIMWEAR LINE, COASTY SWIM

Coasty Swim was founded by Chanel West Coast in 2022. Based in Southern California, Coasty Swim brings the vibes from every coast on the planet together as one. From the beach to the pool, to the lake, Coasty is here to make women feel and look confident while they have fun in the sun, in the water, and on the shore!

“Coasty Swim is a swimwear brand I started working on several years ago and finally brought to life in 2022. I wanted to create a line of swimwear that was colorful, sexy, and fun. I also wanted to create a line that was safe for our planet. All of our bikinis are made from recycled materials and are 100% eco-friendly. We range in sizes from XS-XL, and our body styles are made to flatter all body types. We want women to feel beautiful in our bikinis as well as in their own skin. We promote body positivity, and our swimwear is meant to enhance your body no matter the shape or size. Coasty Swim is all about bringing the good vibes, and we hope to reach every coastline around the world with our brand soon!” — Chanel West Coast

High tides and good vibes, Coasty is unique for its styles that are influenced by tropical colors and patterns. The swimwear compliments any woman’s body and features reversible styles, adorable accents like ruffles and distinctive beading. Coasty is an eco-friendly swimwear brand that is founded by and manufactured by women for women, promoting body positivity while helping to make a difference in the world while protecting our ecosystem.

All of the bikinis are sold individually as tops and bottoms and are considered affordable luxury at $65 per piece or $130 per suit.

Visit Coasty Swim HERE.

Check out Coasty Swim HERE.

Chanel West Coast, MTV's Ridiculousness star and recording artist, launches body positivity swimwear line - Coasty Swim. — Chanel West Coast, MTV’s Ridiculousness star and recording artist, launches body positivity swimwear line – Coasty Swim.

Puma × Nickelodeon

PUMA and Nickelodeon today revealed a new collaboration featuring Nick’s globally beloved Slime reimagined in iconic PUMA footwear styles.

Since its debut on You Can’t Do That on Television in 1982, Nickelodeon’s Slime has become a signature calling card for the brand, the ultimate symbol of free-spirited mess and the physical embodiment of the irreverent and unconventional spirit of Nick. PUMA x Nickelodeon Slime merges heritage and hoops with high jinks for playful twists on the otherworldly MB.02, classic Suede and Roma.

Key pieces in the collection include:

MB.02 Slime: embodies the seminal substance with its bright lime colorway, while the shoe’s tech – including NITRO foam – takes the splattered look from game show to game ready. Melo’s signature wings get the slime treatment with a dripping effect. The silhouette is available in both adults and kids’ sizes.
Slime Suede: features a Nickelodeon twist on a PUMA Classic, available in kids’ sizes. The Suede features a neon lime patent formstrip, complete with dripping effect, while a splatter-adorned tongue continues the playful transformation of an iconic style.

The PUMA x Nickelodeon SLIME limited footwear collection retails for $50-$140 and will be available starting Wednesday, December 21 on PUMA.com, the PUMA mobile app, the PUMA NYC flagship store and at Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Kids Foot Locker, Foot Locker Canada and Champs Sports Canada.

Chris Brown – Under The Influence

Grammy-winning phenomenon Chris Brown announced his UK and European Under The Influence headline tour for 2023 last Friday and within minutes the entire 19-show tour sold out, including four nights at London’s renowned O2 Arena, two nights at Accor Arena inParis, two nights at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam and more. The forthcoming tour will have rising global Jamaican rap/dancehall trap artist Skillibeng as the special guest.

The 19-date stretch, produced by Live Nation, kicks off at Dublin’s 3Arena with his two shows February 11 and 12, before heading to the UK for his first headline shows in over 10 years, then onto France, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, closing the tour back in the UK in Manchester at AO Arena onThursday, March 9.

Brown released his Gramm nominated BREEZY (Deluxe) album in July (click here to listen) and the alternative BREEZY – It’s Giving Christmas version in November (click here to listen). The July 33-track deluxe version, up for“Best R&B Album” at the 65th Grammy Awards, added Anderson .Paak and Davido to the already star-studded list of features from major artists that included H.E.R., Jack Harlow, Bryson Tiller and more. The It’s Giving Christmas version includes the two holiday singles, “It’s Giving Christmas” and “No Time Like Christmas.” Healso released live performance videos of the Christmas singles – watch “It’s Giving Christmas” HERE and “No Time Like Christmas” HERE. The original version of his 12th studio album BREEZY, which came out in the end of June, debuted at #2 on the R&B Albums and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts and #4 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking this as Chris Brown’s 11th album to chart in the top 10 on both the Billboard 200 and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. Recently, Brown’s single “Under The Influence” fromIndigo (Extend) gained major popularity the past few months and currently has over 1 billion global streams across all platforms worldwide. It also reached #1 globally and in the US on Apple Music in addition to reaching #6 on the Spotify Global chart.

Throughout his career, Brown has continued to break records – even his own – and received a plethora of accolades. Chris Brown currently stands as the R&B singer with the most Hot 100 entries in Billboard history to-date. The original version of “Go Crazy” topped his single “No Guidance” as the longest running #1 song on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart at 28 weeks and counting. In the past two years alone, he’s garnered nominations and wins from multiple award shows. “Go Crazy” won three Soul Train Awards in 2020 for Song of the Year, Best Collaboration and Best Dance Performance and garnered seven more nominations in 2021. He was also nominated for seven Billboard Music Awards, including Top R&B Artist, Top R&B Album and Top R&B Song (“Go Crazy”), four BET Awards including Video of the Year (“Go Crazy”) and Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, two BET Hip-Hop Awards for Best Hip-Hop Video (“Go Crazy”) and Best Duo or Group, and two MTV Video Music Awards for Best R&B Song (for two songs – “Go Crazy” and “Come Through” with H.E.R.). In 2022, Brown has been nominated for NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration – Contemporary (“Go Crazy (Remix)” with Young Thug, Lil Durk, Future and Latto) and theBET Awards for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist. Chris recently won Favorite Male R&B Artist at the 2022 American Music Awards and Best R&B/Soul Male Artist at the 2022 Soul Train Awards.

Watch Under The Influence HERE.

Buy/Stream BREEZY – It’s Giving Christmas HERE.

Buy/Stream BREEZY (Deluxe) HERE.

King Combs Halftime

Breakfast Club

Two nights ago, Los Angeles Clippers fans were treated to both a win over the Boston Celtics, and a King Combs halftime show performance. The night, which saw the dynamic duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in top form at the crypto arena, was capped by a performance from rapper, model, entrepreneur, and all around Bad Boy, King Combs. Combs brought his New York swagger to the West Coast in an entertaining performance of his recently minted #1 single “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop” followed by the Chris Brown assisted “Love You Better.” Clad in a stylish modern velour tracksuit, Combs bopped in step with the LA Clippers Dance Squad igniting the crowd. See the full performance Here.

ABOUT CHRISTIAN “KING” COMBS

A proud New York bred native, Christian Combs, also known as King Combs, is a rising hip hop artist, model, actor and entrepreneur signed to Bad Boy. He is the perfect fusion of modern-day swagger with the nostalgia of decades past. Perfecting the art of expression in lifestyle and hustle, the emerging rapper delivers music with the confidence of a seasoned veteran while making his mark in the fashion industry and entering the acting scene. Combs is the son of legendary music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and late supermodel Kim Porter. In addition to releasing the music, King Combs has featured contributions from artists such as Chris Brown, City Girls, and Ty Dolla Sign, among others. In addition to his project, Combs was also featured on Teyana Taylor’s single “How You Want It?” which became a certified gold record in 2020.

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BABYLON SOUNDTRACK

Interscope Records and Paramount Pictures release the soundtrack for the upcoming original motion picture, Babylon, which is set to hit theaters on December 23. The soundtrack consists of 48 score tracks by Oscar® winner Justin Hurwitz (La La Land, Whiplash, First Man), and follows the release of the first two singles “Call Me Manny” (Click HERE) and “Voodoo Mama” (Click HERE). The Babylon Movie Soundtrack is available now at all digital retail providers via Interscope Records.

Justin Hurwitz says, “After working on the ‘Babylon’ music for over three years, I couldn’t be more excited to release the soundtrack with Interscope. They were fantastic partners on the ‘La La Land’ soundtrack six years ago, and I’m looking forward to collaborating again on this new music.”

Click HERE to listen.

Babylon, which contains over two hours of original music, was written and directed by Damien Chazelle (La La Land, Whiplash, First Man). The movie is an original epic set in 1920s Los Angeles, led by Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and Diego Calva, with an ensemble cast including Jovan Adepo, Li Jun Li and Jean Smart. A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, it traces the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of unbridled decadence and depravity in early Hollywood. Click HERE to watch the trailer.

About Justin Hurwitz

Justin Hurwitz graduated from Harvard University in 2008, where he studied music composition and orchestration. He has composed the music for all of Damien Chazelle’s films including WHIPLASH, LA LA LAND, and FIRST MAN, earning two Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, three Critics’ Choice Awards, two Grammys, and a BAFTA. His most recent project is Chazelle’s next film, BABYLON, which will open nationwide in theaters on December 23, 2022. Justin lives in Los Angeles.

About Paramount Pictures

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

To Buy or Stream Babylon Movie Soundtrack:

http://babylon.lnk.to/Soundtrack

HALLOWS’ EVE

HALLOWS’ EVE MAKES HER MARK ON THE MARVEL UNIVERSE IN NEW ARTGERM COVER!

Spider-Man’s iconic rogues gallery just got a wild new addition: HALLOWS’ EVE! After debuting in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #14 and causing havoc throughout the upcoming DARK WEB crossover, this new villain will then headline her very own solo comic this March where fans can discover more about her fascinating abilities and her exciting future! To celebrate her arrival in the Marvel Universe, best-selling artist Stanley “Artgerm” Lau will spotlight her in a stunning variant cover for HALLOWS’ EVE #1. Fans can see it now and brace themselves for the unpredictable mischief that awaits each and every time Hallows’ Eve throws on one of her many mystical masks!

Hallows’ Eve is the new identity of Janine Godbe, the loyal longtime girlfriend of Ben Reilly. Janine Godbe’s world has been blown up several times in her life, but after the events of DARK WEB, she’s in control of her future for the first time in years. With a bag of super-powered masks and a chip on her shoulder, Janine’s crime spree as Hallows’ Eve puts her on the run from the police, but there’s someone else after her too… someone seeking to take her newfound power for themselves!

Check out the cover now and be there for Hallows’ Eve’s solo debut this March! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

Uncredited: The Story of Afro Dance

Unraveling the origins of dances we consume daily on social media, a new documentary uncovers the contributions of Nigeria’s Afro Dance scene to mainstream pop culture. Featuring backstories and performances from established and upcoming artists, Uncredited: The Story of Afro Dance is available now, only on Red Bull TV.

A new documentary reveals the Nigerian dance scene – and the often-unrecognised talent behind it – which has made a profound impact on the global performing industry. Superstars of music and pop culture appear in the production, which follows astonishing Nigerian dancers as yet unknown to the mainstream public as they chase their dreams for a chance to change their lives and their communities. Uncredited: The Story of Afro Dance is available beginning December 6, 2022, only on Red Bull TV.

Uncredited deep-dives into the intricacies of Afro dance, its heritage and how it has affected African culture and the performing arts globally – from street dance to pop charts. As artists from Beyoncé to Justin Bieber incorporate African-inspired dance movement into their videos, dancer Iziegebe Odigie describes Lagos, Nigeria as the hub of Afro Beat. “This is like New York City or L.A.,” she says, “especially with the new wave of Afro Dance that’s starting to catch wildfire on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube.”

The acknowledged ‘queen’ of Nigerian dance, dancer and choreographer Kafayat ‘Kaffy’ Shafau, agrees and comments, “If you look at African culture… that is so powerful. Some of the moves that are going viral now, if you break them down to the core, it’s coming from our traditional movement.”

Yet experts interviewed in the documentary point out that while the work of Afro Dance innovators has greatly contributed to the success of music hits on the African continent and beyond, the dance originators have often gone unknown. These insiders see social media as an opportunity for dancers to secure that recognition; and for many of the artists in Uncredited, the stakes are high.

Dancer Seyi Oluyole has founded a residential academy for orphaned and indigent girls, and as the video shows, social media posts of her students’ dancing drew a visit from supermodel Naomi Campbell. The struggle to keep the facility running continues, but Seyi is undaunted, saying, “I don’t need you to open the door for me. I’m just going to break the wall and make my own door and let other people in.”

Looking to the future, the documentary follows dancers to the national finals of the Red Bull Dance Your Style contest, which spotlights the next generation of street dancers. Among them, there’s Chibueze Blayke, who had nearly given up on a dance career, as well as his brilliant student BJ Miah and dancer Eromose-Ordia Tom-Tom – part of Nigeria’s viral Westsyde Lifestyle dance crew. When Blayke and BJ make the deciding round, they must battle each other in the performance of their lives. Blayke’s eventual win sees him preparing to take the global stage at the competition’s World Final in South Africa, which will take place in conjunction with The release of the documentary.

Amongst the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Finalists include David “The Crown” Staler, a Liberian-Korean, Minneapolis born and raised, self-taught dancer. Although a dancer his whole life, David began to take his craft seriously in 2012, teaching himself the styles of hip-hop, animation, breaking, popping, locking, house, and more. His dedication and skill has landed him work with artists such as G-Eazy, Lil Jon, Skee-Lo and more. In addition to dance, David is also an actor, model, poet, DJ and ukulele player.

“I’m so happy when opportunities like this arrive,” says Kaffy. “These young people are underserved with platforms, and that’s what it is – it’s just the beginning of unraveling greatness.”

Uncredited: The Story of Afro Dance is available to watch on demand, only on Red Bull TV.

The Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final will stream live from Johannesburg on TikTok on Saturday, December 10, 2022.

City of Hope

City of Hope is one of the top ten cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States. Moreover, it’s a leading research institution for diabetes as well as other life-threatening illnesses. Recently, they announced the return of their #GivingisBeautiful campaign. A community of the most socially driven and influential brands, retailers, ambassadors, and individuals all striving to create a lasting change through the common goal of eradicating cancer.

Created by beauty industry leaders during the pandemic and now in its second year, the campaign featuring brands including L’Oreal Professional Products who are matching donations dollar for dollar up to $25,000, and sponsors like Revitalash, Moss Adams and Sephora has officially begun. Launched on #GivingTuesday, and culminating on World Cancer Day, February 4, 2023 the campaign harnesses the strength of the collective to power cancer innovation globally.

After raising just shy of half a million dollars in its inaugural year, and partnership from industry influencers like @jamielvandenberg, @thejesjewel and @krystalclearmakeup, this year the campaign will further expand to lifestyle industries including fashion and retail, health and wellness, design and furniture, film and entertainment, and more to accelerate breakthroughs that have improved treatments, outcomes and, quite simply, saved lives. Now WE NEED YOU.

To learn more about the campaign visit HERE.

About City of Hope

City of Hope’s mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. As an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients, spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. Research and technology developed at City of Hope has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. A leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy, such as CAR T cell therapy, City of Hope’s personalized treatment protocols help advance cancer care throughout the world.

With a goal of expanding access to the latest discoveries and leading-edge care to more patients, families and communities, City of Hope’s growing national system includes its main Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and Cancer Treatment Centers of America. City of Hope’s affiliated family of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHope. For more information about City of Hope, follow them on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Andy Warhol Exhibition

TIMED ENTRY TICKETS FOR 2023 WARHOL EXHIBITION ON SALE FOR THE FIRST TIME DEC. 3, 10 A.M.

Ticket Packages Available Just in Time for Holiday Giving

Blockbuster Exhibition to Feature 94 Works from “Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop / Works from the Bank of America Collection” Alongside Works from the COD Permanent Art Collection, a Biographical Timeline, Silver Cloud Room, 150+ Photos Taken by Warhol.

Following the success of the summer 2021 blockbuster exhibition, “Frida Kahlo: Timeless,” the Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) and the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) at the College of DuPage (COD) will present “Warhol: Featuring Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop / Works from the Bank of America” June 3 – Sept. 10, 2023.

The Warhol exhibition will feature 94 works from “Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop / Works from the Bank of America Collection” on loan through Bank of America’s Art in our Communities® program. Aside from the Bank of America collection, which will be on display in a dedicated space in the exhibition, there will also be over 100 works from the College of DuPage Permanent Art Collection.

“Timed Entry” tickets (tickets for a specific date and time) for the 2023 Warhol exhibition go on sale to the public for the first time beginning 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 3. Timed entry tickets will be available to be purchased online at Warhol2023.org or by calling the Box Office at 630.942.4000. “Anytime entry” tickets are currently available for $40, offering ticket buyers the opportunity to reserve a day to attend, and then view the exhibition at any time for that reserved date.

“Timed Entry” tickets are available for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, $25 each, and Saturdays and Sundays for $30. (The exhibit will be closed on Mondays.) $2 discounts are available for seniors, youth, and military personnel. Prices exclude service charges. There is an added $4 fee for purchasing via phone and an added $9 fee for purchasing online. These charges are waived when purchasing in-person at the MAC Box Office.

Just in time for holiday gift giving, ticket package options are also available for Warhol enthusiasts. The VIP ticket package includes a poster and a Warhol-themed tote bag for an additional $15 per ticket. The “Superstar” ticket package includes a Warhol-themed tote bag, Warhol poster, and exhibition catalog for an additional $50. Package items can be picked up when attending the exhibition, or in-person at the box office in advance.

Groups of 20 or more are eligible for a 10% discount on regular priced tickets as well. For more information about group tickets. For more information about group tickets visit Warhol2023.org.

About “Warhol: Featuring Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop / Works from the Bank of America Collection”

Notable works from the College of DuPage Permanent Art Collection will include Warhol’s 1980 screen-printed portrait of Joseph Beuys as well as his iconic $ (1983). Also included: more than 150 photographs by Warhol comprised of both black-and-white gelatin silver prints and color Polaroid prints featuring unidentified figures and celebrities alike. These photographs offer a rare and intimate glimpse into Warhol’s New York of the 1970’s and 80’s.

The exhibition will encompass both the CCMA and the MAC, unfolding across roughly 11,000 square-feet of exhibition space. Educational and interactive elements will include a biographical exhibition highlighting key points in Warhol’s life and career, video installation, a Children’s Print Factory area, Studio 54 and Silver Cloud Room experiences and Central Park-inspired outdoor space, creating an immersive, multifaceted exhibition focused on the life and work of one of the most influential artists of the past century.

Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987) was a central figure in the Pop Art movement that emerged in the U.S. in the early 1950s and is the most recognizable artist of the second half of the twentieth century. Warhol worked across media, including painting, sculpture, film and printmaking. Warhol’s printed multiples were central to his practice allowing him to explore the aesthetics and mechanics of mass-produced images and popular culture. Warhol’s prints also touched on other themes. Warhol’s “Endangered Species” series grew out of his concern for the environment. In 1979, with “Ten Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century,” Warhol departed from his repeated images format to create a series of iconic images based on a single theme.

The exhibition and programming will be led by MAC Director Diana Martinez and CCMA Curator Justin Witte.

About Bank of America Art in our Communities®

At Bank of America, we’re guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We’re delivering on this through responsible growth with a focus on our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) leadership. ESG is embedded across our eight lines of business and reflects how we help fuel the global economy, build trust and credibility, and represent a company that people want to work for, invest in and do business with. It’s demonstrated in the inclusive and supportive workplace we create for our employees, the responsible products and services we offer our clients, and the impact we make around the world in helping local economies thrive. An important part of this work is forming strong partnerships with nonprofits and advocacy groups, such as community, consumer, and environmental organizations, to bring together our collective networks and expertise to achieve greater impact. Learn more at about.bankofamerica.com, and connect with us on Twitter (@BofA_News).
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About the CCMA

The late Cleve Carney provided a significant legacy gift to establish the Cleve Carney Art Gallery at College of DuPage. The gallery opened in February 2014 with its inaugural exhibition, “Selections from Cleve Carney’s Art Collection.” In fall 2020, the gallery was expanded to a 2,500 square-foot museum. The Cleve Carney Museum of Art opened June 2021 with the highly anticipated “Frida Kahlo: Timeless” exhibition. CCMA hosts exhibitions year round and will host “Warhol: Featuring Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop-Works from the Bank of America Collection Summer 2023.”

Funding for CCMA is provided by the Cleve Carney Endowment Fund, which supports vital programming including artist engagement opportunities for community members and students, gallery exhibitions, artist commissions, new acquisitions and other teaching and learning tools that foster cultural enrichment in our community. More information can be found at TheCCMA.org and on social media @CleveCarneyMuseumofArt.

About the MAC

The McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage is located at 425 Fawell Blvd., 25 miles west of Chicago near I-88 and I-355. It houses three indoor performance spaces (the 780-seat proscenium Belushi Performance Hall; the 186-seat soft-thrust Playhouse Theatre; and the versatile black box Studio Theatre), the outdoor Lakeside Pavilion, plus the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and classrooms for the college’s academic programming. The MAC has presented theater, music, dance and visual art to more than 1.5 million people since its opening in 1986 and typically welcomes more than 100,000 patrons from the greater Chicago area to more than 230 performances each season.

The mission of the MAC is to foster enlightened educational and performance opportunities, which encourage artistic expression, establish a lasting relationship between people and art, and enrich the cultural vitality of the community. Visit AtTheMAC.org or facebook.com/AtTheMAC for more information.

About the College of DuPage Foundation

Established as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization in 1967, the College of DuPage Foundation raises monetary and in-kind gifts to increase access to education and to enhance cultural opportunities for the surrounding community. For more information about the College of DuPage Foundation, visit https://foundation.cod.edu or call 630.942.2698.