Self-portrait, 2023
KATY DIAMOND HAMER
based in Brooklyn, New York
Education:
New York University, Steinhardt School of Education, New York
M.A., Studio Art, 2009, Magna Cum Laude
NYU facilities in New York, Venice, Italy & Accra, Ghana
Studied with Lyle Ashton Harris, Gerry Pryor, Maureen Gallace, Keith Mayerson, Nancy Barton
The Fashion Institute of Technology, New York
B.F.A., Fine Art Illustration, 1999, Magna Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude, Liberace Scholar, Presidential Scholar
With extended study at Polimoda, Florence, Italy
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2023
Head of Communications at Tripoli Gallery, Wainscott
Adjunct Professor at New York University, Steinhardt, Barney Building
Adjunct Professor at Sotheby's Institute, New York, NY
Art Writer for various art publications, New York, NY
2022
Director of Artist & Gallery Relationships and Growth at CurinaI assisted Curina a new subscription based service tin facilitating relationships with galleries and onboarding new artists. The company was founded in 2019 by Mia Asatani and is working on participating in the contemporary art market specifically online. www.curina.co
Art Writing:
2011-Present
I was first professional published in Flash Art International in 2011, with an article on Anicka Yi at 47 Canal. I then had a column also with Flash Art called New York Tales, through 2016. Clients as of 2022 include Hauser & Wirth, Almine Rech, Tripoli Gallery, Gallery Henoch, the Brooklyn Rail, New York Magazine, CULTURED, Grand Life (SoHo Grand), Artnet, BOMB, The Creative Independent, Galerie, W, SCULPTURE Magazine, Coolhunting, and private clients including Greek American artist George Petrides, Arts & Research, Swiss photographer Stephan Wittmer more.
2007- Present
Founder
I commenced writing about contemporary art and culture though my blog, founded in 2007. It is an online venue that focuses on contemporary art. Coverage includes art reviews, interviews, studio visits and previews. We have rotating contributors but I do most of the content creation. Other contributors include Kari Adelaide, Sarah Walko, and Jongho Lee.
New York Magazine, SEEN, Vulture.com
Contributor
I wrote, “26 Female Artists on Lynda Benglis” (which went viral on twitter), an interview with “Jerry Gorovoy on working with Louise Bourgeois” (which included a personalized tour of Bourgeois Chelsea home), “10 Black Artists on Ebony and Jet Magazines.” These are career highlights for me wherein I worked with Senior Art Critic Jerry Saltz and editor David Wallace-Wells. These articles attracted a multitude of readers globally.
Cultured Magazine, Miami/New York
Contributor
I have written several high profile articles for Cultured Magazine including interviewing Helmut Lang, Cecilia Alemani, Shayne Oliver, a preview on the new Italian art space with a focus on Arte Povera in the Hudson Valley called Magazzino and others. One of my favorites interviews was with Takashi Murakami at Galerie Perrotin, New York.Grand Life, SoHo Grand Magazine
Contributor
Highlights of articles written for Grand Life include interviews with actor and gallerist Leo Fitzpatrick and Jose Freire of the now defunct, Team Gallery.
The Creative Indepdent, New York
Contributor
The Creative Independent features slow-internet methodology. They post one interview a day, and I've contributed interviews with Ursula von Rydingsvard, Drag Syndrome, Eckhaus Latta, and Sue de Beer.
Galerie Magazine, New York
Contributor
Galerie Magazine focuses on contemporary art, lifestyle and the art market. I have covered several art fairs for Galerie including ArtBO in Bogota, which I have been attending since 2013.
Artnet News, New York
Contributor
W Magazine, Conde Nast, New York
Contributor
Online contemporary art coverage including Paul Chan at the Guggenheim, Michael E. Smith at the Sculpture Center, Trisha Brown dance troupe at the Judd Foundation and more.
Flash Art International, Milan
New York Correspondent (until 2016)
I have a contributed countless reviews to Flash Art International. Highlights include texts on artists Laurie Simmons at the Jewish Museum, Rebecca Horn at Sean Kelly, Gregor Hildebrandt at Galerie Perrotin, Tobias Rehberger in collaboration with Rirkrit Tiravanija, Ragnar Kjartasson in performance at MoMA PS1 amongst others.
Frieze d/e: A Talk with Clara Meister, Ludlow 38
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
I teach PR, Marketing and Communications in the Artworld through the eyes of an art writer. At once in person, the course has now moved onto Zoom and is available to a global network of students. This course allows me to share my expertise and perception of PR and Marketing through my eyes and journey as an art writer, and includes several guests including Justin Conner of Third Eye and Helen Toomer of Stoneleaf Residency and Upstate Art Weekend.
NYSID/New York School of Interior Design, 2019-2021
Adjunct Faculty, Continuing Education: I teach Social Media for the Interior Designer and also How to Curate Interiors with Contemporary Art, both Spring and Fall 2019.
Co-teaching with Lyle Ashton Harris: Since studying with Lyle Ashton Harris at NYU and doing an assistantship, I have been a guest in his classroom and continue to work with the students several times per semester. The class is Performance Art and Photography and is focused on critiques, engaging students and one on one meetings to discuss final projects.
Teaching Assitantship with Lyle Ashton Harris 2009-2011
Studio Assistant and T.A. both in New York & Accra, Ghana
- Assist in the classroom, both in critiques and lectures (Ghana)
- Email correspondence between Artist and CRG Gallery, Gregory Miller and Co., as well as other NYU Faculty, Scanning and retouching of photographic material for exhibition in large scale format, Organize slide presentations, based on particular classroom related discussion., Partake in selection process for National Service Students in Accra, Ghana related to a private collection of West African Art and collaboration with NYU at the Dei Center
BFA Student Final Project Critiques with Marlene McCarty
2017
Sotheby's Institute, Guest Lecturer, Contemporary journalism, art business and art history
Panel discussion at Catinca Tabacaru Gallery, New York
Panel discussion at Rood Gallery, Red Hook, Brooklyn
2016
Art Basel Miami Beach, Guest Speaker invited to speak on a panel called "Art Basel Miami Salon Series: Art Basel Miami Salon Series: Reclaiming Networks, Global and Local "
Sotheby's Institute, Guest Lecturer, Contemporary journalism, art business and art history
NYU, Performance Art Crititque, Thesis review
Hofstra University, Guest speaker to studio art class
Univeristy of Pennsylvania, Guest speaker to contemporary art and photography students including a guided tour to visit Chelsea galleries
Panel discussion at the New York Academy of Art, NY organized by Sharon Louden
2014
NYU, Performance Art Critique, BFA Class, Professor Lyle Ashton Harris
2013
Triangle Arts Residency, Dumbo, Brooklyn, Studio visits and on the jury selection for upcoming Resident Selection
Residency Unlimited, Brooklyn
Columbia University, New York
New York University, New York (Fall Semester)
LMCC Governor's Island
2012
Visiting Artist/Critic Greeceworks
A new residency formed by Christina Thomopoulos in Athens, Greece
Bringing together American and Greek artists with the goal of focusing on public space
Art Mentor, for NYU Studio Art students 2009-2011
Worked with several NYU students in a mentor format, speaking about art, critical thought and studies, as well as career choices and opportunities.
Teacher’s Assistant, NYU Fall Semester 2007
T.A. for Brandon Stosuy (Stereogum/Pitchfork) and Jason Murison (Friedrich Petzel Gallery)
Downtown Scene of New York from the 1980’s-90’s, punk music, street art, and NoWave film
Responsible for organization of classroom materials and readings
Assisted in reading weekly papers which were direct response to class material
Answered student questions regarding, the sensitivity to class content, personal concerns, and class assignments.
LANGUAGE: English (native), Italian (intermediate)
2003: Scholarship from the Italian Cultural Institute of New York
CURATING:
Curator, Reverse Codes, Group exhibition, Scouting venue, New York
Curator, “NYU in Ghana, The First Five Years” NYU Commons, New York
Student exhibition featuring artwork from Alumni from NYU Steinhardt’s program in Accra, Ghana commemorating the first five years of New York University’s facilities in Accra.
2009
Assistant Curator, “Perceptions”, NYU in Accra, Ghana
Organized an exhibition for Undergraduate students from New York University along with Lyle Ashton Harris
Lecturer at New Hyde Park Memorial H.S. New York
SOLO EXHIBITION:
2008
"Katy Hamer", The Rosenberg Gallery,
New York University, Steinhardt School of Education, New York
2013
Triangle Arts Residency Annual Auction
2012
-NYU Venice Exhibition, 80WSE Gallery, NY organized by Gerry Pryor, Michael Cohen, David Darts and Peter Campus (catalogue available)
-December Store, Antwerp, Belgium, organized by Vanessa Albury, Sorine Anderson, and Jan Van Woensel
-Artists Merchandising Art, Wonderloch Kellerland, Berlin and LA
2011
-GNFR, Curated by Jan Van Woensel, Monty Art Space, Antwerp, Belgium
-DAC Holiday Exhibition, organized by Olivia Eckfeld and Karl Erickson
-Voyeur: Seen and Be Seen, Brooklyn Artists Gym, New York
-Postcards from the Edge, Visual AIDS Benefit, CRG Gallery, New York
2009
-Nsoroma: The Legacy of Joe Nkrumah, The Dei Center,
Tesano, Accra, Ghana, organized by Lyle Ashton Harris (catalogue available)
-M.A. Thesis Exhibition, 80 Washington Square Gallery, N.Y.U., New York
(catalogue available)
-Perceptions, NYU in Ghana, co-curated by Mawuli Tofah and Katy Hamer
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCY:
The International School of Art, Montecastello di Vibio, Italy 2001