2025

Atelier ’69

Atelier ’69 embodies a novel approach to contemporary art curation by breaking down the physical and conceptual borders between the artist’s studio for creation and the gallery space for exhibition. Designed as a dynamic extension of an artist’s studio, which traditionally remained only at the periphery, this project at 1969 Gallery in collaboration with LoftProjects NY lets the processes and narratives of each featured artist’s unique practice take the main stage. For two-week periods spanning over a year, Atelier ’69 invites emerging artists to come in and transform the neutral white box into their idiosyncratic, personal exhibition space.

“Atelier”, a French word today for “workshop”, with its original etymological roots in Old French meaning “workroom for sculpting” and in Latin meaning “a small piece of wood”, is a crystallized symbol standing for both the meticulous craft and artisanship rendered in the work of each artist and the temperature of their intimate, humanized space. Bringing our visitors, collectors, and community members behind the curtain by showcasing a slice of the artists’ creative endeavors, Atelier ’69 demystifies the overbearing received idea of art and artists within the walls of the gallery and bridges the gap between appreciation and artistry, between what was visible and invisible. This project not only provides a noticeable platform for contemporary art in emergence but also enriches the cultural fabric of the community by encouraging active involvement and exploration of artistic practices in an intimate setting. Atelier ’69 serves as a new vital conduit for artistic expression and public engagement.

Sept 5 - Sept 24, Atelier #1: Aliza Stone Howard

Opening, Friday, September 5th @ 6 PM - 8 PM

Aliza Stone Howard lives and works in New York City. Her oil paintings explore the relationship between visual consumption and self-presentation. Capturing texture and detail in a vibrant palette, Howard employs a realist painting style to chart the experience of remembering and identifying with zeitgeisty, conventionally feminine cultural elements, particularly millennial film stills – recasting seemingly transient or vacuous subject matter with emotional charge and relatability.