Prepare To Be Obsessed With Bergdorf's Sassy New Art Exhibit
Bergdorf Goodman is playing gallery to a dazzling exhibit of satirical art by pop artist Kristin Simmons featuring playful, glittery veneer and Bergdorf Goodman-inspired artworks that "cheekily skewers underlying societal themes."
Irony, Bright Colors, and Plenty of Pop Culture in Kristin Simmons’ New Exhibition
Simmons’ solo exhibition presents vibrant, mixed‑media works that use irony, bold colors, and pop‑culture references to humorously critique self‑deception, consumerism, and digital identity in modern culture
Artist Kristin Simmons Brings Obsessions & Confessions to Bergdorf Goodman
Bergdorf Goodman’s 2022 artist exhibitor Kristin Simmons is bringing a colorful installation to the retailer’s Fifth Avenue flagship. Starting Thursday through March 20, the New York-based artist will welcome visitors to her interactive exhibition…
Artist Kristin Simmons on Temptation, Gratification and Politics
The aesthetic of Simmons’s artwork is bold and bright and frankly, hard to miss. There is an underlying theme of contamination in her works-- childhood contaminated by exposure, independence contaminated by pleasure…
How Different Colors Can Affect Your Moods
Pop artist Kristin Simmons shares how important color is to our mood. A small burst of color can actually energize you throughout the day. Kristin shares what colors can enhance which moods, like purple is great for creativity.
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New York City native Kristin Simmons describes herself as a “Political Pop Artist,” drawing inspiration on the work of Marcel Duchamp, Andy Warhol, and Jeff Koons, as well as the internet, books and pop culture for her colorful illustrated works…
Kristin Simmons Tackles Indulgence, Greed and Becoming an Adult
New York City native Kristin Simmons describes herself as a “Political Pop Artist,” drawing inspiration on the work of Marcel Duchamp, Andy Warhol, and Jeff Koons, as well as the internet, books and pop culture for her colorful illustrated works…
Bergdorf Goodman encourages discovery, fantasy with art exhibit
For everyone to discover "Obsessions and Confessions" is a sensory overload, spanning the seventh floor of the department store's Fifth Avenue flagship. Curated rooms offer dozens of pieces of art, toys and beyond as shoppers are transported into the bright and fun mind of the artist…
Kristin Simmons Selected as United Nations SDG5 Artist-in-Residence
As the first Artist-In-Residence commissioned to create popular art celebrating the significance of UN Sustainable Development Goal #5, the empowerment of women and girls, award-winning artist Kristin Simmons has released worldwide today…
“Obsessions & Confessions” is on at 754 5th Avenue
A glittery, fabulous, irreverent collection of artwork that is absolutely begging to be Instagrammed. Gumball machines filled with vodka bottles, botox, and jewels, makeup-themed furniture, technicolor Barbie portraits and more await…
Artist Kristin Simmons on Capitalism, Guns and Board Games
Simmons is tackling some of our culture’s most hot-button issues with her work. . By taking popular artifacts that remind her of childhood (board games, toys, and advertising ephemera from the late 80s and 90s), she explores the relationship between “childhood innocence and adult cynicism.”
New York Pop Artist Kristin Simmons Drops Debut NFT Collection “Feeling Cray”
Provocative and in-your-face, the juxtapositions elicit discomfort, excitement and laughter—fitting for an artist whose works have long critiqued capitalist desires, pop sensibilities and the glitter-ification of society.
Board Games & Excess With Artist Kristin Simmons
We met Simmons at her studio on a crisp, Fall day in New York City. Her studio is filled with Barbie dolls, brightly colored artworks, and childhood board games. As we sat down, we noticed a large-scale ‘Candy Land’ board game…
Glitter, Glamour and Guns: the Art of Kristin Simmons
Simmons flirts with Warhol’s elevation of the everyday and Koons’ recreation of the ‘readymade’ by reworking and decorating mass produced plastic guns. She explores its transformation from an instrument of war to a simultaneously political and commercial object, idolized and idealized.
Casey Neistat Showcases Kristin Simmons Art
In this latest video by the creative genius Casey Neistat, he takes on an exciting unboxing adventure, featuring none other than some of Kristin’s art.
Kristin Simmons on the Business of Art
In Bobby Rebel's podcast episode featuring artist Kristin Simmons, they discussed Kristin's journey as an artist, her creative process, and the challenges she faced while pursuing her passion. Kristin shared her experience of being a self-taught artist and how she used social media to build her brand and showcase her artwork.
Ryan Serhant Commissions NYC Artist Kristin Simmons
Ryan Serhant and Kristin Simmons showcase a fascinating collaboration between two different worlds of creative talent. Ryan, a renowned real estate broker and TV personality, teamed up with Kristin to create a unique and stunning piece of art.
Alumna Inspires Dialogue around Gender through Art
Kristin Simmons, a Columbia University alumna, has been awarded the United Nations' (UN) Artist of the Year Award for her artwork that addresses harmful gender stereotypes. Simmons' journey to pursue her passion for art full-time wasn't always clear cut…
Saying "Yes" to Success: An Interview with Kristin Simmons
The article features an interview with artist Kristin Simmons, who emphasizes the importance of saying yes to attending events and meeting new people, which has helped her grow her business. Her artwork focuses on hedonistic pleasures…
Alumna Inspires The Next Generation
“You are what you do, not what you say you do.” Kristin Simmons returned to the Nightingale Bamford School to inspire middle school students to believe in themselves in and outside of the world of art.