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Curated by Blayne Pearce Planit
in collaboration with Projet Moné and BFA
Around Here brings together sixteen artists whose practices exist in close proximity. Through painting, sculpture, and design, the exhibition offers a snapshot of a local creative ecosystem — where distinct approaches sit alongside one another, shaped by shared space and everyday exchange.
In a city as expansive and fragmented as New York, the exhibition intends to inspire a moment of pause: a closer look at the fabric of a neighborhood and the artists who give it form. At its core, Around Here considers how culture is built through proximity, and what emerges when artists work in relation rather than in isolation.
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Artwork by SISI CHEN
The Artists
Alex Maceda, Blayne Pearce Planit, Dana Otto, Daniel Michalik, Fernanda Uribe, Guillaume Bresson, Helena Elston, Jack Platner, Jocelyn Tsaih, Johnny Germanos, Nicholas Baker, Nicole James, Pol Morton, Roxana Hartmann, SiSi Chen, Ted McGrath.
The Curator
Blayne Pearce Planit is a curator, artist, and creative strategist working at the intersection of contemporary art, cultural programming, and community-building. Her practice is shaped by international experience living and working across New York, Southeast Asia, and Australia, informing a globally minded approach to her creative endeavors.
Her career spans the cultural and commercial sectors, including education, startups, and branding, giving her a rare fluency in translating artistic vision. Alongside her own art practice and various curatorial projects, Blayne currently serves as Head of Exhibitor Relations for SCOPE Miami Beach, where she works closely with galleries, artists and partners to curate and expand the fair’s global presence.
Blaynepearceplanit.com | @blaynepearceplanit
Opening Reception
Wednesday June 17
6-9 PM
42 West Street, Greenpoint
(Corner of Noble + West Street)
Press Contact
Amor Diaz | amor@projetmone.com | +1 929 225 9933