On November 9th, Intent Arts Collective hosted a one night only Pop Up show at Brixton East entitled 'Beautifail'. The show consisted of 8 artists including: Matt Crump, Sevan Szekely, Richard Dykes, Ben Parsons, Sabina Pieper, Gary Roberts, Marek Emczek Olszewski and Jennifer Kaplan-Ortiz
Sweet 'Art 'Don't Look Now!'
On the 31st of October, 2015 to the 4th of November, 2015 Sweet 'Art Collective hosted Don't Look Now! Exhibition at the i'klectik art lab . For more photographs of the opening night, click here
Arts Below Regents Park 2015
Throughout October, 2015 Jennifer Kaplan Photography took part in Art Below Regents Park 2015, coinciding with Frieze Art Fair in London. The work was up at Gallery Different until the 19th and at Regents Park Underground station throughout the month.
SafeHouse 1 Exhibit by WSC
September 3rd, 2015 the Workshop Collective hosted and exhibition in Safehouse 1 in Peckham with the works of:
Jay Caes, LOOKY London, LOOSH, False , Joe Warrior Walker, Sevan Szekely Jennifer Kaplan-Ortiz, Toll TresTres, Sunny Souza, Djervy & Reece Spect.
Click here to see the work displayed
Summer Salon I & II
Summer Salon I took place from the 24th of July- 2nd of August at the Candid Arts Trust just behind Angel Station. The second exhibit of the set took place from August 6-16,2015
Pursuit of Perfection
Pursuit of Perfection exhibit took place on the 10th of April at the Darnley Gallery in Hackney. It discussed and explored ideas around body image and body language, and how these things have changed and developed in modern society. Artists included: Jennifer Kaplan-Ortiz, Amy wood, Charlotte Baker, Charlie French, Anna Tea, Cliff Warner & Klaus Pinter
To Be Or Not To Be Grifa: Boricua Women's Observations on Hair
To Be Or Not To Be Grifa: Boricua Women's Observations on Hair Article was published last month by Centro Voces, mentions Jennifer Kaplan photography's Pelo Malo Exhibit and discusses Latinas and their battle with their hair. Read the article here
Homewarming Exhibit
2014 ended with a bang with The Workshop Collective's last show of the year 'Homewarming'. The show in Dalston showcased work by painters, designers, video artists, photographers, followed by some great music. To see pictures click here
Pelo Malo Exhibition
Pelo Malo Exhibition took place at the Anise Gallery in London on August 7th, 2014. With an amazing turn out the night was full of Puerto Rican food, Art & Amazing talks by Hair Bloggers Crystal Afro & Pelumi Rae.
Photographs of the night can be found here
Great pieces on the night by Crystal Afro & Pelumi Rae were written after the opening.
Pelo Malo Exhibition Speakers
BBC Three show Hair's winner Marvin Francis & Care For Your Hair editor Pelumi Rae will be speaking at the Pelo Malo Exhibition in London's Anise Gallery August 7th at 7:30 PM. Do not miss it!
Latina Photographer in London
An article written by The Prisma Newspaper was published on Jennifer Kaplan-Ortiz, being a Latina Artist in London:
English: http://www.theprisma.co.uk/2014/06/15/jennifer-kaplan-ortiz-a-photographer-in-a-city-for-art/
Spanish: http://www.theprisma.co.uk/es/2014/06/15/jennifer-kaplan-ortiz-una-fotografa-en-una-ciudad-para-el-arte/
Yahoo! News
Pelo Malo Exhibit Kickstarter Campaign was picked as one of Yahoo! News (Singapore & South Africa) crowd-funding picks of March. Take a look at the article by clicking here. Stay tuned for more updates on the Exhibit taking place August 7th, 2014.
Colour Me Stupid
Colour Me Stupid successfully took place throughout May 9-14th at Four Corners Gallery in Bethnal Green, London. The event included several international artists and live music performances, images of the event created by The Workshop Collective can be seen if you click here.
Colour Me Stupid Exhibit
The 'Colour Me Stupid' Exhibit opening May 9th, will feature two photographs by Jennifer Kaplan Photography along with the work of seven talented international and national artists.
The event will take place at:
The Four Corners gallery located at 121 Roman Rd, London E2 0QN
The show will open on May 9th,2014 from 6-9pm and will be on until Wednesday May 14th,2014.
Artists:
Loosh, Joe Warrior Walker, TYLR DRTN, Looky, Jennifer Kaplan-Ortiz, False, Mationesa Wade & Sunny Souza
Confirmed dates 'Pelo Malo'
Pelo Malo Exhibit will officially take place at the Anise Gallery Opening on August 7th,2014. A big thank you to all of the backers of this project.
Pelo Malo Funded
The mixed media series expected Fall 2014 entitled 'Pelo Malo' has been funded 122% by 36 generous people on Kickstarter.
The series will discuss how women's hair texture relates to Gender & Racial Discrimination in many countries such as Latin America.
A Special thank you to:
Gloria & Isaac Berman
Hirsia Kaplan
David Kaplan
Christina Ouilette
Katya Kolodziej
Tom Mottershead
Janet Perez
Brian Ouilette
Alex Shusis
Patricia Smart
Lorenzo Villalba Irlanda
Miguel Vacas
Michael Truong
Pedro J Diaz
Ed Maloney
Suad Ali
Pamela De La Cruz
Sasha Kimiatek
Alejandra Navarro*
Molly Heraty
Bryan Perez
Michelle Rosa Bouza
Diana Loo
Andrea Lopez
Alejandro Hidalgo
Miguel Otero Fuentes
Alejandra Sofia Chang
Monica Dalmau
Zim Ouilette
Alexandra Howard
Karla Catinchi
Rocio Cancel
Maydi Aylin Torres
Armon
Eloy Carrillo
Frankie Smith
And to all of those who supported this project in any shape or form.
Pelo Malo
Pelo Malo will be an exhibit hosted by Jennifer Kaplan Photography Fall of 2014, for now funds are being raised to realize the project! This series will focus on hair and its texture in relation to race, gender and beauty.
To learn more: www.jenniferkaplan.com/kickstart
Flea Market Decor Magazine
Photographs by Jennifer Kaplan featured in Flea Market Decor Magazine!
Peckham Open
The Peckham Open Exhibition will be taking place from November 29-December 20th at the Peckham Space:
89 Peckham High Street, Peckham, London, UK SE15 5RS
Come in to see the work of local artists and one of Jennifer Kaplan Photography's Photographs 'Not So Koi II'
Freeze Exhibition
Starting December 5, 2013 two of Jennifer Kaplan Photography's photographs (Movement I + II) will be displayed at the Espacio Gallery located at :
159 Bethnal Green Rd, London E2 7DG
Come enjoy the opening on the 5th from 6-9pm hosted by the Sweet 'Art Collective!