Nico Wheadon is a bright up and coming curator. She is assistant curator at Rush Arts in Chelsea and also doing lots of independent curating on her own. I recently attended Young Curators, New Ideas II at P.P.O.W. Gallery in Chelsea.

Below is a description of the show which I liked a lot. I attended opening night which was a major scene. The gallery was packed with art lovers, young artists and collectors. Check out the show before it closes and keep an eye open for Nico in particular. She is a talent to watch and I personally expect great things from her in the future. And I'm not just saying this because she's beautiful (but her beauty sure doesn't hurt...lol).

Amani olu projects, in conjunction with P.P.O.W Gallery is pleased to present Young Curators, New Ideas II, a curator focused exhibition that examines new voices in contemporary art through the perspective of seven New York based curators. These varied micro-exhibitions experiment with curatorial practice and an exploration of ideas as physical form.

Curators: Karen Archey // Cecilia Jurado // Megha Ralapati // Jose Ruiz // Nico Wheadon // Cleopatra’s (Bridget Donahue, Bridget Finn, Kate McNamara & Erin Somerville) // Women in Photography (Amy Elkins & Cara Phillips)

Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 6:00pm - Friday, August 28, 2009 at 5:00pm

P.P.O.W Gallery
511 W. 25th Street, ste. 301
New York, NY

http://www.ppowgallery.com/exhibition.php?id=35