5/27/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ FASHION: CHANEL Métiers d’art 2026 Collection

When Matthieu Blazy decided to restage his debut Métiers d’Art Collection for Chanel, bringing the show from New York to Seoul felt less like a logistical shift and more like an intuitive cultural exchange.Unveiled at the new Centre Pompidou Hanwha, the runway served as a dynamic intersection of global pop culture, modern art, and unparalleled Parisian craftsmanship. Continue reading

5/16/26 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY – ANYTHING GOES!!!: Hidden for 40 Years The Keith Haring Collection At Sotheby’s


In May 2026, Sotheby’s New York unveiled Haring’s House: Works From the Collection of Kermit Oswald, a remarkably rare and deeply personal trove of Keith Haring artworks that remained completely hidden in a private collection for over 40 years. Continue reading

2/23/26 O&A NYC LOCKDOWN LEARNING: The Real Story of Jean-Michel Basquiat

The Real Story of Jean-Michel Basquiat, often focusing on his transition from a homeless graffiti artist to a global art icon. This YouTube mini-documentary titled The Real Story of Jean-Michel Basquiat was released in 2023. Continue reading

2/18/26 O&A NYC ART MEET THE STREETS: Respections: A Bronx Writer’s History

Host Patrick Tomlinson returns to the Valentine-Varian House in the Bronx to speak with Dr. Steven Payne, Director of the Bronx County Historical Society, as well as writing pioneers Charmin 65, and Staff 161 about the “A Bronx Writers History: 1968–1978” exhibit. Continue reading

1/11/26 O&A NYC IN MEMORIAM: Carmen de Lavallade (CBS Sunday Morning 2017)

In this Dec. 3, 2017 Sunday Morning report, Carmen de Lavallade talked with Rita Braver about her artistic journey (including her collaborations with Alvin Ailey and future husband Geoffrey Holder), and her decision to boycott a 2017 Kennedy Center Honorees reception following President Trump‘s remarks about White nationalists who marched in Charlottesville, Va. Continue reading

12/20/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Night Owl (AI Dance Video)

Night Owl is a 4K AI-generated dance music video created by digital artist Kelly Boesch and released in mid-December 2025. The project is a technical showcase for high-fidelity AI animation, specifically focusing on fluid human movement. Continue reading

11/5/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Zilla Madness 6 – Krow vs Gee

Zilla Madness is back! With High Level Street Dancers entering the danger zone, going head to head putting there careers on the line to maintain bragging rights. Krow showed his opponent (Gee) that Bonebreaking is not just dance its also a form of Art. Continue reading

7/24/25 O&A NYC ART MEETS VISIUAL MEDIA: Raymond Saunders A Visionary Artist Dies At 90 Years Old

Known for his abstract mixed-media paintings with socio-political undertones, artist Raymond Saunders guides us through the non-linear landscape of his identity, consciousness, and art-making process.  Continue reading

3/25/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ ART MEETS FASHION: Loro Piana Fall/Winter 2025 Press Presentation

Offering a glimpse into an era of simpler times, Loro Piana Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Collection presents a quest to discover The Way We Were, reaffirming the intrinsic timelessness of Loro Piana and its connection to nature. Collectively the clothes bring different landscapes together, transforming into an organic flow of shapes, colors and  textures. Continue reading

3/18/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ ART MEETS FOOTWEAR: Roberto Lugo ‘Drip’ R & Company Exhibition New York

Philly-based artist and activist Roberto Lugo is reshaping the conversation around high and low art. Through his ceramic creations, Lugo explores the symbiotic relationship between art, design and culture, fusing classical pottery forms with the raw energy of contemporary street style.At New York’s R & Company, Lugo’s latest exhibition pays tribute to the enduring visual impact of Nike Air Force 1‘s on basketball and hip-hop through the 1980s and 90s. Continue reading