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Last night was the opening reception for “SPACEKNIT,” a collection of fabric-inspired works by Sue Havens. Presented in 443 P A S, Havens packed the gallery to celebrate her first solo show. The New York-based artist sparked attention with her multidimensional pieces and unwavering juxtaposition, focusing on the geometric-yet-irregular nature of textiles,

The exhibition, curated by Damon Johnson and Kevin M. Absec, will continue to February 3^rd.

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On March 23, Gallery Bar got a taste of clamor-glamour as Damon Johnson celebrated "The Beautiful Chaos: A Style Installation." Johnson's exhibition unearths the synthesis of street art and fashion using WALLS 360 graphics.

If you couldn't make it out to the reception event, check out the beautiful chaos here.

[Edit: The Beautiful Chaos, March 16]

March sucks. Fashion Week has passed, every weather report threatens rain, and transitional-dressing is always difficult. So while you've been schlepping around your umbrella in vain, stuffing extra layers in your oversized tote, and longing for the Fashion Week nights of free champagne, DL has been marching forward...

Wednesday, March 16: Blaise + Co. Comtemporary Art Presents "The Beautiful Chaos: A Style Installation." Good thing we got word of the correct day of this event, or else we would have arrived a day late. Artist Damon Johnson will celebrate the fusion of underground art and fashion at Gallery Bar from 7:00-10:00pm.

Thursday, March 17: "WHAT?" The Black Soft hosted by The East Village Boys at Pyramid Club. After enjoying your wine at Gallery Bar, meet us over on Avenue A to check out EVB's latest discovery. Lady Bunny will be there, why won't you?

Tuesday, March 22: Tumi "Tag with Us" Event, celebrating their new collaboration with graffiti artist, John "Crash" Matos. From 6:30-9:00pm, join us on 12th Street as we meet Crash, view the collaboration, and throw back a few cocktails.

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