PIASA Latest News about us MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCES AWARDS PUBLICATIONS current events WEBINARS CONTACT Art in Fashion Curated by Marius Bargielski and Brana Dane The Polish Institute of Arts & Sciences in America, Consulate General of Poland in New York and Metropolis Artists Agency request the pleasure of your company during the event: Art in Fashion by Izabela Łapińska, Jeff Kravitz, Brana Dane, Patrik Andersson, Patrycja Plesiak, Zlata von Emme and Macrae Marran. OPENING RECEPTION: September 5th, 2025, 6pm-8pm PIASA Gallery 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 Gallery hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am-3pm RSVP: piasany@gmail.com or 212-686-4164 In cooperation with: Izabela Łapińska Polish artist, photographer, and professor at the Lodz Film School, where she holds a PhD in film art with a specialization in photography. Her work has been exhibited internationally and published in leading European magazines such as Objectif, PHOTO, and Camera Obscura. Her photographs are part of private collections worldwide. In addition to her visual practice, she writes critically on photography, film, and advertising, with a focus on the body, eroticism, and exclusion in art. Jeff Kravitz New York–based photographer whose portraits merge fashion with an idealized 1990s aesthetic. Active since 2015, his work captures cinematic moments within a single frame, offering viewers an intimate sense of participation in each scene. Brana Dane Model and visual artist whose work explores the relationship between society, nature, and the power of the female form. She has exhibited widely, including her first solo show in 2018, and in 2022 launched a collaboration with designer Stacy Kessler. She also leads guided art workshops in partnership with Caravan Wellness. Patrik Andersson New York–based photographer whose career spans black-and-white portraits of cultural icons, vibrant fashion editorials, global campaigns, and cinematic storytelling. Driven by a fascination with image-making, spirituality, and beauty, he offers clients not only striking photography but also vision and perspective. His practice extends into design, filmmaking, and creative consultation, shaping the emotional backbone of contemporary visual narrative. Patrycja Plesiak Polish fashion designer celebrated for her innovative and avant-garde collections that merge art, architecture, and technology. A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź, she has created over 50 original collections in the spirit of sustainable fashion and presented her work at Fashion Weeks in Paris, New York, Milan, and Vancouver. Her designs have earned international recognition, including the Premio Internazionale Grandi Artisti Luigi Centra in Venice, and have been featured in VOGUE, Harper’s Bazaar, and ELLE. Dressing public figures including Miss World, she continues to redefine the boundaries of contemporary fashion. Zlata von Emme Entrepreneur, model, and creative curator whose work bridges fashion, art, and holistic practice. Based in New York, she is the founder of VonEmme Worldwide Fashion, a global brand that merges beauty and design with an emphasis on contemporary style. Active as a visual performer and actor, she has developed immersive projects such as Opium Utopiumand hosted events like Inner Alchemy | Art Therapy, highlighting her commitment to art as both expression and transformation. A proud student at Harvard, she continues to expand her practice across fashion, performance, and wellness. Macrae Marran Florida-based artist whose work merges photography, design, and fine art. With a background in fashion photography, he brings a cinematic sensitivity to light and composition, creating images that feel both timeless and contemporary. His practice invites viewers to reflect on beauty, memory, and transformation through carefully constructed yet emotionally resonant scenes. Other News Dr. Thaddeus Vladimir (Tadeusz) Gromada 1929 – 2025 • August 12, 2025 SPECIAL ISSUE––CZESŁAW MIŁOSZ, OUR CONTEMPORARY • July 15, 2025 Zakładnicy historii. Mniejszość Polska w postradzieckiej Litwie – SPOTKANIE AUTORSKIE • July 15, 2025 The Witching Woods – SHOW • June 24, 2025 1 2 3 … 48 Next » Navigation Home About Us membership conferences Awards Publications Archives Library current events webinars Contact Contact Us 208 East 30th St. New York, NY 10016 +1 (212) 686-4164piasany@gmail.com DONATION Get Connected Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland
