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Once home to New York’s bohemian culture and the birthplace of the city’s punk rock and literary scenes, the East Village is a vibrant, sought-after downtown neighborhood. Its past is still evident in the neighborhood’s music and poetry venues, theaters, performance spaces, and vintage stores. Quaint cafés and energetic dive bars stand alongside trendy restaurants and swanky cocktail bars, alluding to the buzzing nightlife.

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One of the most influential street artists to emerge from New York, is DAIN. He combines the visual language of graffiti with collaged old portraits of Hollywood glamour stars. His work showcases his colorful and distinct style while creating pieces that reveal very little and leave much to the imagination. His works were exhibited in collectives and solo shows in Paris, Berlin, Rome, Miami and New York City. He also partnered with Coach, and was able to re-imagine their logo with the use of art and graffiti across NYC. His work will be featured in the modelresidence of The Avant and will be available to remain as a permanent fixture in the home.
One of the most influential street artists to emerge from New York, is DAIN. He combines the visual language of graffiti with collaged old portraits of Hollywood glamour stars. His work showcases his colorful and distinct style while creating pieces that reveal very little and leave much to the imagination. His works were exhibited in collectives and solo shows in Paris, Berlin, Rome, Miami and New York City. He also partnered with Coach, and was able to re-imagine their logo with the use of art and graffiti across NYC. His work will be featured in the modelresidence of The Avant and will be available to remain as a permanent fixture in the home.
Christopher Florentino, known professionally as Flore, is an international American Contemporary Fine artist born in Brooklyn, New York. The Avant is the perfect backdrop to showcase a piece from Flore as he merges his contemporary style with a mid-century modern twist to create a vibrant piece that allows viewers to develop their own narratives. A piece by Flore will be featured as a permanent installation in the lobby of The Avant, making it his first collaboration in a residential building. Flore's installations have been recognized in many different notable locations including Nobu Miami Beach Hotel, The Hamptons Art Fair, Catch L.A., Mandarin Oriental Miami, and Vandal NYC.
Christopher Florentino, known professionally as Flore, is an international American Contemporary Fine artist born in Brooklyn, New York. The Avant is the perfect backdrop to showcase a piece from Flore as he merges his contemporary style with a mid-century modern twist to create a vibrant piece that allows viewers to develop their own narratives. A piece by Flore will be featured as a permanent installation in the lobby of The Avant, making it his first collaboration in a residential building. Flore's installations have been recognized in many different notable locations including Nobu Miami Beach Hotel, The Hamptons Art Fair, Catch L.A., Mandarin Oriental Miami, and Vandal NYC.
Emerging New York City street artist, WhIsBe, is known for creating juxtaposition with his whimsical images within an edgier context. In his iconic Vandal Gummy series, WhIsBe places the beloved sugary treat holding a Department of Corrections sign as of it was posing for a mugshot.

The Avant’s landscaped roof top features a 4-foot tall installation of WhIsBe’s Orange Vandal Gummy. The only other public installation of the Vandal Gummy in NYC is currently showcased in the 4 World Trade Center lobby. While his pieces have been featured at Art Basel through Castle Fitzjohns Gallery, Context & Art New York, Art Southampton and MOCO Museum Amsterdam, this will be WhIsBe’s first installation in an NYC residential building.
Emerging New York City street artist, WhIsBe, is known for creating juxtaposition with his whimsical images within an edgier context. In his iconic Vandal Gummy series, WhIsBe places the beloved sugary treat holding a Department of Corrections sign as of it was posing for a mugshot.

The Avant’s landscaped roof top features a 4-foot tall installation of WhIsBe’s Orange Vandal Gummy. The only other public installation of the Vandal Gummy in NYC is currently showcased in the 4 World Trade Center lobby. While his pieces have been featured at Art Basel through Castle Fitzjohns Gallery, Context & Art New York, Art Southampton and MOCO Museum Amsterdam, this will be WhIsBe’s first installation in an NYC residential building.