The Vatican Commissions a Former Starving Artist

Image of Vatican City from Scrape TV News

The Catholic Church is sticking to its value of charity-- but not in a way one would typically expect. The Vatican has commissioned Los Angeles artist Yuri Gevorgian to commission a painting of Father Arcangelo Tadini, an Italian saint for working women. Gevorgian used his signature style of cubism to capture the saint's compassionate essense, and his massive painting tells the story of Tadini, who helped set up schools for poor children and get homeless women off the streets.

Coincidentally, Gevorgian was a "starving artist," living on the streets of Los Angeles twenty years ago when he began his art career. While the artist has come a long way, having achieved international recognition throughout the past two decades, he is honored to have been commissioned to create a painting for the Vatican, especially one that embodies a message he can relate to and one that is personal to his own experiences.

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WarmUp at PS1

Sooo.... this "hefty" $10 ticket is usually more than I would feel comfortable with posting on this site, but I've just had so much fun at WarmUp in the past, that I really feel like it's worth it... and I know that the summer is over and we'll have to wait another year (or just a few months) to do it again, but I thought that I'd mention that I loved it again this year!

Warm Up

Voted by Time Out New York readers as the Best Club in 2005

— December 29, 2005-January 4, 2006 issue

#10 of The 20 Hottest Beach Parties in the world by The Observer (UK)

— February 12, 2006 issue

Click here for Warm Up 2009 line-up

Warm Up is P.S.1's critically acclaimed music series and has become one of the most anticipated summer events. The series is housed within the architectural installation created by the winner of the annual P.S.1 and MoMA organized Young Architects Program. Together, the music, architecture and exhibition program provide a unique multi-sensory experience for music fans, artists, and families alike.

Highlights from the series include a stellar group of international DJs and live music ensembles: DJ Harvey, Groove Collective, Lovebug Starski, Afrika Bambaataa, Prins Thomas & Hans-Peter Lindstrom, Mad Professor, Richie Hawtin, Danny Krivit, Trevor Jackson, Francois K, DJ Craze, Charlie Dark, Vikter Duplaix, Fischerspooner, Frederic Galliano, Kid Koala, Arto Lindsay, The Scissor Sisters, Ursula Rucker, Derrick May, Swayzak, Luke Vibert, XPress 2, Danny Wang, and many more.

Warm Up Admission

On Warm Up Saturdays, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the admission fee to P.S.1 and Warm Up is $10.00. Included in this price is access to all exhibitions and to Warm Up. We do not offer special discounts for seniors or students on Warm Up Saturdays. Cash only.