The Judges:
For this competition we have developed two ways to judge the submitted self-portraits
and accompanying biographies. The grand prize will be decided by our panel
of judges. We are honored to have on our panel: Steve Buscemi, a celebrated
character actor in film and theater who has been a long time friend to the
arts; Chris Weitz one of the top producers / directors working in
Hollywood today; Helen Hsu, an up and coming curator currently working at
the Guggenheim museum in Manhattan; and Sascha Lewis taste-maker and
founder of Flavorpill whose networks reaches deep into the arts and
cultural happenings in cities around the world. Brief bio's of all our
judges are listed below.
In partnership with Gawker Artists we are also proud to present the people's choice award. After creating your portfolio you will have the opportunity to publicize it to the world. The highest rated portfolio will win $1,000 cash, a huge publicity push through Gawker Artists and an Art-Star reception in New York City.
Steve Buscemi: Actor, Director and Lover of Art
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Steve Buscemi was raised a world away from the life he would later lead. In the early 80's Buscemi worked as a fire-fighter with FDNY Engine 55 while studying acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute. Eventually he found his footing with the experimental theater company The Wooster Group and soon had his break into major motion pictures. Today, Steve Buscemi is seen as one of the most important character actors of our age with roles in such films as: Resevoir Dogs, Fargo, Ghost World, The Big Lebowski, and the upcoming Pete Smalls is Dead.
Chris Weitz: Director & Producer
An Academy Award nominated producer, writer and director, Weitz is best known for his work on the comedy films American Pie and About a Boy, as well as directing the film adaptation of the novel The Golden Compass. He has written or produced over a dozen films and made his lead acting debut in the Sundance Film Festival hit Chuck & Buck. Weitz recently completed his latest directorial projcet: Twilight : New Moon the second hit film in the series.
Helen Hsu: Curatorial Assistant at the Guggenheim Museum
Helen Hsu lives, bikes, and writes in Brooklyn. Her interest in contemporary art is focused on works that challenge and critique traditional forms and means of display. She is a Curatorial Assistant at the Guggenheim Museum, having worked on the survey exhibition Art in America: 300 Years of Innovation presented in Beijing, Shanghai, Moscow, and Bilbao.
Sascha Lewis: Founder of Flavorpill
Sascha co-founded Flavorpill, an online arbiter of art, music and culture. Sascha and his partner Mark Mangan started Flavorpill from their New York City apartments in 2000 and since have become an international phenomon. The company brings attention to events, artists and unique happenings as well as has hosting their own events in museums such as the Guggenheim, The New Museum and MOMA.
In partnership with Gawker Artists we are also proud to present the people's choice award. After creating your portfolio you will have the opportunity to publicize it to the world. The highest rated portfolio will win $1,000 cash, a huge publicity push through Gawker Artists and an Art-Star reception in New York City.
Steve Buscemi: Actor, Director and Lover of ArtBorn in Brooklyn, New York, Steve Buscemi was raised a world away from the life he would later lead. In the early 80's Buscemi worked as a fire-fighter with FDNY Engine 55 while studying acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute. Eventually he found his footing with the experimental theater company The Wooster Group and soon had his break into major motion pictures. Today, Steve Buscemi is seen as one of the most important character actors of our age with roles in such films as: Resevoir Dogs, Fargo, Ghost World, The Big Lebowski, and the upcoming Pete Smalls is Dead.
Chris Weitz: Director & ProducerAn Academy Award nominated producer, writer and director, Weitz is best known for his work on the comedy films American Pie and About a Boy, as well as directing the film adaptation of the novel The Golden Compass. He has written or produced over a dozen films and made his lead acting debut in the Sundance Film Festival hit Chuck & Buck. Weitz recently completed his latest directorial projcet: Twilight : New Moon the second hit film in the series.
Helen Hsu: Curatorial Assistant at the Guggenheim MuseumHelen Hsu lives, bikes, and writes in Brooklyn. Her interest in contemporary art is focused on works that challenge and critique traditional forms and means of display. She is a Curatorial Assistant at the Guggenheim Museum, having worked on the survey exhibition Art in America: 300 Years of Innovation presented in Beijing, Shanghai, Moscow, and Bilbao.
Sascha Lewis: Founder of FlavorpillSascha co-founded Flavorpill, an online arbiter of art, music and culture. Sascha and his partner Mark Mangan started Flavorpill from their New York City apartments in 2000 and since have become an international phenomon. The company brings attention to events, artists and unique happenings as well as has hosting their own events in museums such as the Guggenheim, The New Museum and MOMA.