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For the past week, we've been running around the streets of Chelsea, the Lower East Side, and Randall's Island, consuming every semblance of a brushstroke we could get a glimpse of. New York Art Week is one of the busiest weeks for anyone remotely involved in culture, and this year was no different. Between all the running around, we were able to stop and reflect upon some of the amazing artwork we saw. From some of the most famous living artists in the world to the brightest talents of tomorrow, we rounded up our favorite pieces from New York Art Week. Click through to see our pictures!

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Over the weekend in NYC, Leonardo DiCaprio, Owen Wilson, and others made their way to Greenwich for The Brant Foundation Art Study Center Preview, James Franco joined Maggie Gyllenhaal for dinner at the MoMA to celebrate the opening of Expo 1: New York, Tiesto helped launch the Visionaire 63 FOREVER issue with G-Shock at The Clocktower, and so much more!

Art collectors and enthusiasts eager to see new works and discover the most exciting artists can rejoice; New York Art Week is finally here! Throughout the weekend, some of the biggest names in the industry will present their latest work, while rising talents will get the opportunity to draw in new fans. Art fairs provide the opportunity for casual observers to see a vast amount work in one place, and while Frieze is the center-piece of the weekend, there are enough fairs to satisfy any kind of art-lover. To keep track of all of them, click through for our guide to the major fairs taking place in NYC this weekend!
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The top two headliners for the 2013 Governors Ball have been released, and it's the most impressive lineup to date. Kanye West and Kings of Leon top the bill, appearing alongside a third artist yet to be announced. Kanye will be performing his first solo show in NYC since 2008, and it'll be Kings of Leon's first show in the city since 2010. We did some investigating of our own, and we think we've figured out the third headliner. Check out who our money is on below! More»
Electric Zoo this past weekend brought many of the world’s best DJ talents to New York for 72 hours. One of these up and coming stars of the EDM community is Dutch DJ/Producer Hardwell who broke out in 2009 but has really this exploded the past year. His tracks “Spaceman” and “How We Do” have been a staple of any electro house sets this past summer. I was lucky enough to speak with him about his feelings on Electric Zoo and EDM’s emergence into American pop culture. More»
Summer is officially over, and it's time to trade in afternoons of outdoor BBQing for more cold-weather friendly activities. Check out what's in store on the NYC food scene this fall by heading to these fall food and wine fairs, where you'll sample dishes from some of the city's best restaurants and chefs to ease you into the new season! More»


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Over Labor Day weekend, EDM fans and music festival-lovers headed to Randall's Island for one of New York's most anticipated events of the year: Electric Zoo. With three full days of performances by some of the top names in EDM, Electric Zoo 2012 was bigger and better than ever before. Relive the weekend (and get excited for 2013) through our photo round up! More»
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Catalpa Music Festival was the only way to roll this weekend. The first ever Catalpa Music Festival kicked off at Randall's Island and featured artists such as: The Black Keys, TV On The Radio, Girl Talk, Matt & Kim, Cold War Kids, The Sheepdogs, and hip-hop acts like Snoop Dogg and A$AP Rocky. If you didn't end up hitting up Randall's Island this weekend, check out the best of Catalpa here. More»
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Kanye West performs his first solo headlining concert in over a year at Revel Nightclub & Casino, Frank Ocean releases his album, Channel Orange, one week early, the 8th annual Brooklyn hip-hop festival began yesterday, and more! Catch up on today's music news. More»