In collaboration with Charlotte Olympia and Gagosian Gallery, Studio in a School presents Stepping Up for Art. This fashion and art exhibition directly benefits Studio in a School’s ongoing mission to provide visual arts education at underfunded public schools in New York City.
Twenty contemporary artists including Jeff Koons, Richard Prince, Ed Ruscha, Cindy Sherman, George Condo, Laurie Simmons, Christo, Tom Sachs, Marilyn Minter, Hugo Guinness, Elliott Puckette, David Levinthal, Maya Lin, Philip Taaffe, Francesco Clemente, Sarah Sze, Maira Kalman, Martin Mull, Charline von Heyl, Kenny Scharf have created their own unique variations of the Charlotte Olympia Dolly platform shoe. The artworks were on view at Gagosian Gallery from May 2—5, along with versions created by children from schools in the five New York City boroughs. An opening reception was held at Gagosian Gallery, Madison Avenue on May 1.
Francesco Clemente Vanitas (2014). Photograph by Liam Goodman
Christo Wrapped Women Shoes (2014). Photograph by Andre Grossmann
Cindy Sherman Untitled (2014). Photograph by Liam Goodman
Laurie Simmons Untitled (2014). Photograph by Liam Goodman
Martin Mull Nude Descends a Staircase (2014). Photograph by Liam Goodman
Kenny Scharf Schoooz (2014). Photograph by Liam Goodman
Harley Viera Newton, Derek Blasberg, and Charlotte Olympia Dellal
Tom Sachs
Hugo Guinness and India Wolf
by Louise Lui
Images courtesy of Charlotte Olympia