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2011 ART BASEL
tently drilled in the importance of pensions, this budding artist was determined to creatively pave his own way. He says it was his parents’ unwillingness to pay for art school, because they did not want to see him struggle, that made him stronger.
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“I left home at 17 years old. Fast forward to today, and my parents are now very proud—my dad even apologized a few years later. This made me the person I am because failure was not an option. I didn’t have that security or safety blanket, so this made me more determined to ensurethat this thing worked out for me.”
Aside from always thinking outside the box with his works, Guy knew he had to think of unconventionalways to get those works noticed by the right people. Before he had sellout shows, major representation and national media coverage, Guy couldn’t afford a U-Haul to move his artwork, so this dedicated and devoted artist walked from 102nd street to Chelsea for the opportunity to get his art into a gallery and have a show.
He’ll also never forget when he made 2,000 copies of an ad he had designedand stuffed them into the Village Voice that would go to all the posh neighborhoods, including Tribeca. He would also get them into other magazines and even best sellers in Barnes and Noble. By donating his works to charity events, Guy would get to be in the same room as potential buyers. “There would wind up being huge bidding wars for my works, so eventually people just started coming to my studio and purchasing things,” explains Guy.
It takes a tough person to make it in New York, but Guy knows just what it takes—and appreciates her more for it. After going through so much, New York might be a bit different, but according to Guy, she’s still the best. “The city that never sleeps goes to bed at midnight now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have epic New York nights. They just happen a bit earlier! If you’re lucky, you can still find hidden gems around the city, plus Broadwayis opening up a bit more.”
If you think the story of this talented, successful and giving artist sounds like it would make for a great movie, you’re in luck! Guy is currently working on a documentary about his 22 years of being in New York City and navigating his way into the gallery scene and interviewing collectors. There will also be a coffee table book based on the Philoche Collection.
From giving back to getting New Yorkers to realize what they love most about the best city in the world, Guy wears his heart on his sleeve—and his canvas. P philochestudios.com
Gareth Pugh
2011
World famous photographer and author Patrick McMullan shares never-before-seen photos from behind-the-scenes of Art Basel’s 2011 swankiest soirees exclusively with PARK. Capturing iconic photos of heiress Daphne Guinness, filmmaker Julian Schabel and power couple Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones, amongst the other biggest names at Basel, McMullan’s fun flashback showcases the people and the parties in true Patrick style.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRICK MCMULLAN
Naomi Campbell. Andrea Dellal
Karen Bystedt, Peter Tunny
Jane Holzer, Bob Colacello
Paul Handsforth, Julian Schnabel Paul Sevigny, Rachel K Ward Janis Gardner Cecil
Steve Simon, Blaine Trump
Manish, Beth, Kyle Holly Woodlawn Nadia Sworofski
Marina Abramovic
