#Mulatu astatke nyc series

вЂњIn 2018, the sitting President of the United States is an open racist and misogynist, whose actions exemplify some of the worst kinds of abuse and hatred toward non-whites and women. From my mother to a university professor, from my business partner to my closest friend, women of all races and ages have guided and inspired me,вЂќ said Zito. вЂњWomen have played important roles throughout my life. African Queen, Queen Of England, 2018,В Antony Zito Among the notable portraits are those of Michelle Wolf, inspired by her speech at the annual CorrespondentsвЂ™ Dinner Nina Turner, a representative from the state of Ohio and teen gun-control activist, Emma Gonzalez. In a time when our societyвЂ™s collective awareness of the abuse and marginalization of women has reached a peak, Zito draws our attention to the accomplishments and bravery of the women on the frontlines of the battle for social and economic justice.

#Mulatu astatke nyc series

New York and New England-based artist, Antony Zito-also known for his role in organizing the annual Governors Island Art Fair-will present a series of paintings and videos that celebrate women of power in a one-night pop-up exhibition at One Art Space in Tribeca. I have two of his paintings, one is a portrait of Lee Marvin (from COFFEE AND CIGARETTES) and one of the Ethiopian master musician Mulatu Astatke (from BROKEN FLOWERS). вЂњ ZitoВ is one of my very favorite New York artists, partly because he thinks of himself as an artisan (he likes to make paintings on commission) and partly because heвЂ™s just a really fine and inventive painter.