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Venice Biennale, the “Look Up” Project Also Speaks Umbrian
By Leonardo Malà
There is an America that continues to look upward despite drone bombings or space shields, but with the intent of uplifting thought, celebrating the beauty that exists in the world, and drawing inspiration from it. The visionary behind this idea is Rachel D. Vancelette, one of the most influential interpreters of contemporary culture, described by industry insiders as a “global architect.” Her latest project is called Look Up — an invitation directed toward a group of creative and inspired artists capable of engaging a global audience, one that has already admired their interventions on the giant screens of Times Square and that is now moving to the Venice Biennale.
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What does LOOK UP mean to you?
LOOK UP goes The 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia May 5th- November 22nd. CLICK HERE for more
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1560 Broadway, Between 46th and 47th Street, New York, NY (ABOVE PELE' STORE) Jeff Rogers @ jeffswell | Nikki Haskell @bignibh | Max Tucci @maxtucci | Deborah Yasinsky @deborahyasinsky | Andy Gotts + Sir John Hurt Sir John Hurt 1940-2017 @DrGotts | THE PERFECT WORLD FOUNDATION Instagram @tpw_foundation | Michel Haddi + TUPAC @michelhaddistudio | Nathan Brujis @nathanbrujis | Helene Beck, Coming from the Heart @coming_fromtheheart_podcast | David Schoenwetter, INViDA I@invidamusic
1500 Broadway, Between 43rd and 44th Street, New York, NY (ABOVE CARLO'S BAKESHOP) Kay Boyte-Moore @coffee_n_opera | Gordana Biernat @mypowertalk | Kreemart @kreemart | Lisa Gold @lisadawngold | Ash Ruiz @illusionslicer | Buglisi Dance Theatre @buglisidance | Payal Parekh @parekhpayal | Karen Bystedt @karenbystedt | Laura Geller @lauragellerbeauty | Taye Yun @rosesandshades | Charlotte Muller @snapcollectiveworld
1619 Broadway, Between 49th and 50th Street, New York, NY (ROOFTOP BILLBOARD) Yanze Xiong, MIAOHUA @ofcoursekidding | Juan Garaizabal @juan_garaizabal | John Friia @Here_In_NY | Robert Dupont @therealfactoryboy | Greg Miller, Dance Parade @danceparadenyc | Diane Detalle @dianedetalleartist | Karin Ebbesson @houseofannalisa | Kathryn Roszak Danse Lumiere @danselumiere | Rossella Vasta @vastarossellaartist | Charlotte Stone @charlottejsphotography | Consequence of Energy @consquenceofenergy | August Quinn @augdogg99 | Zdravko Toic @zdravko.toic | Matt Enger @matt_enger_studio | Nicollette Ramirez | Andrea Caporali and Manuela Picchi
What does “LOOK UP” mean to you?
We want YOUR voice on the big screen. Contribute a short 10–20 second video + 1 minute video answering.... what LOOK UP means to you!
Give us your best creative shot! The creativity is in your hands now!
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FINAL SELECTION FROM OVER 300 Entries
FEATURED PARTICIPANTS | LOOK UP VIDEOS
Michel Haddi — Legendary French-Algerian photographer whose iconic portraits of David Bowie, Tupac Shakur,Janet Jackson, Johnny Depp, Clint Eastwood, Kate Moss and stories of Red Hot Chilli Peppers breaking down the Berlin Wall to many more helped define fashion and celebrity photography. This debut will bring the awe-inspiring first encounter with the late Tupac Shakur to LOOK UP.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE Tupac
Andy Gotts, MBE — Renowned British photographer known for unretouched black-and-white portraits of celebrities such as Meryl Streep, Robert De Niro, to Al Pacino, housed in the National Portrait Gallery. Debuting for the first time a never before seen video/film of famous english actor Sir John Hurt speaking the words of John Lennon.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE Sir John Hurt
Jacqulyn Buglisi / Buglisi Dance Theatre — Acclaimed choreographer and former Martha Graham principal dancer, Creator of The Table of Silence Project 9/11 , a performance ritual for global unity and peace with 150+ dancers at Lincoln Center.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE Lincoln Center
Rossella Vasta — Italian artist, painter and creator of The Table of Silence Project , a globally project the artist made 100 sculpture plates for, an event recognized as a ritual for peace presented annually at Lincoln Center. For LOOK UP special music was composed by famous Italian composer Fabrizio de Rossi Re who is known for composing operas, symphonic, choral and chamber music and perfroms as a pianist.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Karen Bystedt — Photographer and mixed-media artist behind The Lost Warhols, whose rediscovered portraits of Andy Warhol have become a worldwide Pop Art sensation. Collborators have included Peter Tunney, Gregory Siff, Bill Barminsky, Speedy Graphito, Bradley Theodore, Cryptik, Drew Merrit, Annie Preece, the Producer BDB, Moncho 1929, Magne Furuholmen,Chris Brown and Shepard Fairley.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
The Perfect World Foundation — Sweden-based NGO dedicated to wildlife and environmental protection, honoring global conservation leaders like Sir David Attenborough, Ellie Goulding, Kristen David, H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco, Dr. Jane Goodall and most recently Ms. Wallis Annenberg (2025).
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Nathan Brujis — Peruvian-born abstract painter known for lyrical, metaphysical compositions exploring cosmic space and spiritual form.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Diane Detalle — French-American abstract artist translating passion and spontaneity into powerful, large-scale canvases.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Helene Beck — Motivational speaker and host of Coming From The Heart Podcast, fostering dialogue on healing, resilience, and mental wellness.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Gordana Biernat — Oprah SuperSoul 100 teacher, philosopher, and author of #KnowTheTruth, inspiring consciousness and self-awareness worldwide.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Robert Dupont — Iconic figure of 1970s New York nightlife and one of Andy Warhol’s famed “Factory Boys,” emblematic of the era’s creative glamour.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Karin Ebbesson / The House of AnnaLisa — Louisiana-based photographer creating evocative “dreamscapes” that explore nature, emotion, and human vulnerability.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Matthew “Matt” Enger — Downtown New York artist whose glossy cast-acrylic pop abstractions fuse culture, color, and rhythm.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Laura Geller — Beauty entrepreneur and founder of Laura Geller Beauty, championing timeless elegance and empowering women over 40 through inclusive campaigns.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Lisa Dawn Gold — Conceptual artist and sculptor working between New York and Telluride, pushing the boundaries of abstraction and material experimentation.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Juan Garaizabal — International sculptor celebrated for his monumental Urban Memories installations, reconstructing lost architecture with light and metal.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Nikki Haskell — Entrepreneur, artist, and legendary “It Girl” of Studio 54 fame; host of The Nikki Haskell Show and pioneer of modern celebrity culture.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Greg Miller / Dance Parade NYC — Founder of Dance Parade, the nonprofit celebrating movement as a universal language across all cultures and generations.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Lindsey Nobel — Los Angeles-based multimedia artist exploring human and digital interconnectivity through her “Liquidline” technique.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Yanze Xiong (MIAOHUA 妙華)— Chinese visual designer and brand artist whose work bridges traditional aesthetics and contemporary digital forms; creator of “Miaohua,” a cross-cultural spiritual brand.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Payal Arts — New York-based art advisor, curator, and wellness guide integrating visual art, meditation, and energy work.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Manuela Picchi and Andrea Caporali — An Italian entrepreneur in the fashion industry. Picchi specializing in high-quality services for prominent fabric industry clients. Caporali senior engineer with thirty years of experience including hotellery, airports, subways and railways.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Nicollette Ramirez — Curator, producer, and host of The Beez and Honey Podcast and Art World Confessions, offering unfiltered insight into contemporary art culture.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Jeff Rogers — Veteran music manager and producer with four decades of industry innovation, championing artists and creative entrepreneurship.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Ash Ruiz — Former member of Menudo turned spiritual teacher and musician, inspiring global audiences through music and mindfulness.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Charlotte Stone — Award-winning, internationally recognized photographer known for her evocative street and landscape photography and member of Women Street Photographers
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Max Tucci — Award-winning author and third-generation restaurateur of Delmonico’s, continuing his family’s legacy of hospitality and elegance through The Delmonico Way.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Zdravko Toic — Croatian-American abstract artist known for poetic, tactile collages and paintings reflecting universal human emotion.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Taye Yun — Global brand strategist and curator linking art, design, and culture through innovative storytelling.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Deborah Yasinsky — Bronx-based artist, curator, and educator exploring memory, ritual, and transformation through surreal, symbolic imagery.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
August Quinn — New York-born painter and multidisciplinary artist blending pop surrealism, 3D animation, and digital nostalgia.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
INViDA — New York DJ, producer, and songwriter known for his fusion of dance, house, and pop with millions of global streams. Credits that include Norah Jones, Yoko Ono, Death Cab for Cutie, Ingrid Michalesson and The Gipsy Kings.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
John Friia (@Here_in_NY) — NYC historian and creator sharing the city’s hidden stories with millions through social media.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Consequence of Energy — Rock band produced by renowned producer Garth Richardson, famous for his work on iconic acts such as the first *Rage Against the Machine album. The album recorded by Dean Maher, an engineer known work with *AC/DC and Slayer, among others. Mixing was handled by Dave Shiffman, a Grammy-winning and multi-platinum-selling mixer for System of a Down, Audioslave, and Adele.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Kreëmart — Experimental art platform commissioning world-renowned artists to create immersive, edible works bridging art and experience.Get ready to see how artists like Marina Abramović, Maurizio Cattelan, and others have transformed sugar, chocolate, and cream into unforgettable works of art..
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
Snap Collective Publishing — Innovative art-book publisher empowering artists to share their work globally through print-on-demand platforms.
LOOK UP VIDEO: CLICK HERE
A GLOBAL GATHERING OF LIGHT
Each participant contributed a one-minute video of WHAT LOOK UP MEANS TO THEM to be broadcast to millions throughout the day across the three Time Square Billboards rotating twice an hour.
Vieweres can scan QR codes embedded on the screens connecting audiences directly to the full videos and biographies, transforming Times Square into an interactive gallery of global creativity.
With more than 1.5 million viewers daily, LOOK UP merges art, film, and technology into a shared meditation on connection and possibility.
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INTROXPERT lights up Times Square with a bold global message on Thanksgiving Day---November 27th
The billboard will run twice an hour, along with our INTROXPERT Mascot who many may know from our famous launch in February...she was between Beyonce and David Beckham on the boards!
She will hold up an IPHONE in Thankgiving Celebration November 27th reaching into TImes Square with each of the reels of selected Creative Industry Member videos + QR codes for sound, to help celebrate and honor the voices of Creative Industries in Times Square!
LOOK UP is our theme.
It’s a call to creators, dreamers, and changemakers around the world to rise above the noise, share their light, and inspire others to do the same.
We want YOUR voice on the big screen.
What does “LOOK UP” mean to you?
Whether it’s a mantra, a message of hope, or a moment of reflection, your words can move millions.
How to participate:
