Avery Andon
Avery Andon is an American art dealer and manager based in Miami, Florida. He is notable for managing graffiti artist Alec Monopoly[1] throughout most of his career.[2]
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Career
Andon began his career as an art collector in New York City by purchasing local street art.[3] He later went on to become a manager for various artists, including street artist Alec Monopoly. He has also negotiated an artist residency between him XS / Wynn Hotels. Having managed Alec Monopoly for over 10 years, Andon was responsible for his long-term success as an internationally known street artist.[4]
In 2017, Andon founded ArtLife,[5] a popular online art platform and gallery.[6][7] Artlife Gallery has presented works from Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Banksy, and many other artists, with exhibitions held in Los Angeles, New York City, Miami, Seoul, attended by notable celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Scott Disick, Serena Williams, and Tyga.[8][9][10][11]
He is also the co-founder of City Seats, a charity for repurposing Yankee Stadium seats as artwork to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.[12]
Andon also currently serves on the committee of WildAid, an anti-poaching non-profit organization,[13] and is highly active in the Los Angeles entertainment scene.[14][15]
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References
- ↑ Buerger, Megan (2013-11-27). "Graffiti in the Living Room". The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/graffiti-in-the-living-room-1385594516.
- ↑ Long, Jonathan (December 29, 2014). "5 Points of Success Entrepreneurs Can Learn From a Masked Street Artist". Entrepreneur. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/241227.
- ↑ "9 Questions for Avery Andon, Alec Monopoly’s Dealer and Manager". artnet News. 2019-10-10. https://news.artnet.com/partner-content/dealer-avery-andon-alec-monopoly.
- ↑ Ohanesian, Liz (Nov 2, 2018). "Street artist Alec Monopoly is a blinged-out, socially engaged paradox". The Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/museums/la-et-cm-alec-monopoly-20181102-story.html.
- ↑ "celebrities Spotted Out and About – Week of November 23rd". News Break. 2018-11-23. https://www.newsbreak.com/news/0ICeKUEL/celebrities-spotted-out-and-about-week-of-november-23rd.
- ↑ Scott, Chadd (2018-10-11). "Visions Of South Africa In Los Angeles During Lionel Smit Show At ArtLife Gallery". Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/chaddscott/2018/10/11/visions-of-south-africa-in-los-angeles-during-lionel-smit-show-at-artlife-gallery/#4062b4932763.
- ↑ Briese, Nicole (November 17, 2018). "Kourtney Kardashian Dines With Ex Scott Disick and His GF Sofia Richie: They ‘Seemed to Be Getting Along’". US Magazine. https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/kourtney-kardashian-has-dinner-with-ex-scott-disick-sofia-richie-pics/.
- ↑ "ArtLife". https://www.artlife.com/about-us/.
- ↑ "Kourtney Accepts Baby Daddy Scott's Girlfriend Sophia Into Family At Dinner". Reality TV online. November 19, 2018. https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2018/11/scott-disick-relieved-kourtney-kardashian-sophia-richie-dinner/.
- ↑ Bergen, Spencer (November 19, 2018). "Kourtney Kardashian and Larsa Pippen enjoy a night out and more star snaps". Page Six. https://pagesix.com/2018/11/19/kourtney-kardashian-and-larsa-pippen-enjoy-a-night-out-and-more-star-snaps/slide-1/.
- ↑ Drysdale, Jennifer (November 17, 2018). "Inside Kourtney Kardashian's Dinner With Ex Scott Disick and Sofia Richie". ET Online. https://www.etonline.com/inside-kourtney-kardashians-dinner-with-ex-scott-disick-and-sofia-richie-114075.
- ↑ "Charitable exhibit will feature reimagined vintage Yankee Stadium seats". Pix 11. 2017-02-23. https://pix11.com/2017/02/23/charitable-exhibit-will-feature-reimagined-vintage-yankee-stadium-seats/.
- ↑ WildAid 2018 Annual Report
- ↑ "Kourtney Accepts Baby Daddy Scott's Girlfriend Sophia Into Family At Dinner". Reality TV online. November 19, 2018. https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2018/11/scott-disick-relieved-kourtney-kardashian-sophia-richie-dinner/.
- ↑ Bergen, Spencer (November 19, 2018). "Kourtney Kardashian and Larsa Pippen enjoy a night out and more star snaps". Page Six. https://pagesix.com/2018/11/19/kourtney-kardashian-and-larsa-pippen-enjoy-a-night-out-and-more-star-snaps/slide-1/.
External links
- ArtLife
- Andon Artists on Discogs
- Paint the Town podcast
