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Every four or five years, the Carnegie of Art mounts the Carnegie International, the longest-running international survey of contemporary art in America. The 57th edition of this recurring exhibition transforms the museum with ambitious works by 32 artists and art collectives. Each International allows us to take stock of the current state of The latest edition of the Carnegie International has arrived, so contemporary art in our world. It also shines a spotlight on our rapidly changing where ARTNOIR is jetting off to the Steel City for another stop on the a diverse community of artists, curators, cultural producers, and entrepreneurs thrive. biennial tour. A host of exhibitions, performances, lectures and parties are scheduled to shore up a transformative experience We are thrilled to partner with Pittsburgh’s August Wilson Center and ARTNOIR, a global filled with debate, discovery, and debauchery. collective committed to amplifying the work of diverse creative communities, to help that spotlight shine even brighter. Pittsburgh, home to The International from its start in 1896, serves as the cultural backdrop: industrialist grit against seductive hills In your hands, you hold The Official ARTNOIR Guide to Pittsburgh for the Carnegie surrounded by rivers and a grip of supremely engineered bridges. International, 57th Edition, 2018, a curated compendium that samples the artistic richness It’s a town known to reinvent itself— from farming to iron and steel, of the Pittsburgh community and our region here and now. We hope you—visitors and and now biotech— abetted by the fresh energy of homecoming residents alike—will browse it, share it, like it, and keep it, but above all we hope you will locals and a growing creative class. use it during this International season to rediscover and explore our fair city of Pittsburgh!

Sincerely, Whether you’re a rookie or a vet when it comes to this biennial life, Kilolo Luckett, African American Cultural Center - August Wilson Center we’ve got the best of what sets Pittsburgh apart. Thank us later! José Diaz, The Andy Museum Sincerely, with ARTNOIR Eric Crosby, Rickey Laurentiis, Center for African American Poetry and Poetics Kate Lydon, Contemporary Craft David Oresick, Silver Eye Center for Photography Diane Samuels,

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When it comes to art, music, and culture, Pittsburgh is not new to this. The International is one of the oldest recurring exhibitions in the world— second only to the Venice Biennial and only by a few months. That’s a century old receipt. Now, alternative spaces, creative incubators, and artist-run galleries have emerged every decade since and hold their weight against the major institutions and universities built by the industrialist magnates of yesteryear (think the Carnegies, Mellons and Fricks). Plus, there’s no shortage of talent born in this town— August Wilson, , Romare Bearden, Wiz Khalifa, and the late Mac Miller to name a few. The City of Champions, indeed. They say you can’t see everything, so here’s what we recommend.

1 THE CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART CITY OF ASYLUM

4400 Forbes Ave | 40 W North Ave | Northside 500 Sampsonia Way | Northside

EXHIBITION: Presenting the Carnegie International. Opens EVENT: Reading and Q&A with Somali writer Nuruddin Farah, EXHIBITION: Artists-in-Residence featuring individual 10/13/18, on view until 3/25/19. The biennial features a presented by Paul A. Bové and Boundary 2. The event will be installations from William Earl Kofmehl III, Laleh Mehran, plethora of some of the world’s most exciting artists like held on 11/1/18 @ 7pm - 8:30pm. OSGEMEOS, Karina Smigla-Bobinski, and Christina A. West. El Anatsui, Kerry James Marshall, Huma Bhabha, Lynette Exhibition currently on view until 8/4/19. Yiadom–Boakye and many more.

PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS: Artists Cristóbal Martínez and Kade Twist of Postcommodity lead the evening with a discussion about the complexities of creating visual 7227 Reynolds St | Point Breeze language and narrative around issues that challenge us EXHIBITION: Isabelle de Borchgrave: Fashioning Art from Paper. 3339 Penn Ave | Strip District today. Event takes place on 11/1/18 @ 6:30pm – 10pm. From replicas of Renaissance Italian gowns to recreations of the TIP: The museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of fantastical modernist costumes of Les Ballet Russes, Isabelle legendary Puerto Rican player . de Borchgrave’s work is meticulously crafted and astonishingly AUGUST WILSON CENTER beautiful. The exhibition runs from 10/13/18 to 01/06/19. CONTEMPORARY CRAFT 980 Liberty Ave | Downtown ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM EXHIBITION: Familiar Boundaries. Infinite Possibilities a 2100 Smallman St | Strip District group exhibition of regional, national, and international 117 Sandusky St | EXHIBITION: Handiwork: Kim Fox, features a selection of quilts contemporary artists, draws from themes that question that highlights the influence of the patterns and landscapes of society’s obsession with tradition, policing, consumption, EXHIBITION: The Warhol Museum presents the first solo Pittsburgh. Exhibition currently on view until 1/5/19. and indulgence. October 12, 2018- March 24, 2019. Private exhibition by visual artist Devan Shimoyama. On view from preview reception 10/11/18 from 5:30pm - 10:00pm; Sean 10/13/18 to 3/17/19. Jones: Suite for Flying Girls 12/12/18 @ 8:00pm. WOOD STREET GALLERIES FALLINGWATER 601 Wood St | Downtown 1491 Mill Run Rd | Mill Run, PA EXHIBITION: Nonotak Studio, a collaboration between visual artist Noemi Schipfer and the architect/musician EXHIBITION: “Act Like It, Waterproof Shelf,” an installation by Takami Nakamoto will present a new version of narrow. Jessi Reaves, will be installed at Fallingwater throughout the V3 and US debut of their piece Daydream V.5. Exhibition Carnegie International. This sculptural work was inspired by currently on view until 12/31/18. Reaves’ participation in the artist-in-residency program. ASSOCIATED ARTISTS OF PITTSBURGH THE BLACK ECSTATIC

FrameHouse & Jask Gallery PRESENTED BY CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN POETRY & POETICS 5472 Penn Ave | East Liberty Frick Fine Arts Auditorium 100 43rd St | Lawrenceville EXHIBITION: A new exhibition by Seattle glass artist 650 Schenley Drive | Oakland EXHIBITION: The End is a show juried and curated by Fred Blauth and Kelly O’Dell is currently on view until 01/22/19. features the work of AAP members John Belue, Zachary Brown, Kathleen EVENT: Three contemporary black poets, Airea D. Matthews, Kase Burk, Seth Clark, Tyler Gaston, Gil Gorski, Seth LeDonne, Adam Linn, Roger Reeves, and Safiya Sinclair, and interdisciplinary artist Tracey Parker, Aaron Regal, David Stanger, Su Su, Zachariah Szabo, William and filmmaker Jamal T. Lewis will consider how “the ecstatic” D. Wade Lauren Wilcox. The exhibition runs from 10/4/18 to 10/27/18. functions in their artistic work, their language, politics and even CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY their personal lives, followed by a discussion by Rickey Laurentiis. SILVER EYE This event is in collaboration with and 4808 Penn Ave | Bloomfield Devan Shimoyama: Cry, Baby exhibition, curated by Jessica Beck. CRAFTSMEN’S GUILD The event will be held on 10/25/18 @ 7pm. EXHIBITION: Two photography exhibits with Hannah Price: Semaphore and Andre Bradley: 1815 Metropolitan St | Northside Family System Theory. Both exhibitions currentily EXHIBITION: Frank & Bill highlight the relationship of Bill Strickland, on view until 11/17/18. MILLER - ICA founder and Executive Chairman of Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, and Frank Ross, his ceramic teacher and mentor. The exhibition runs from 5000 Forbes Ave | Oakland 10/15/18 to 12/31/18. Opening public reception: 10/18/18 @ 6pm-8pm. EXHIBITION: Paradox: The Body in the Age curated by Elizabeth Chodos. This exhibition explores the primacy of the human body as it’s poised on the precipice of a potential fusion with artificial intelligence. WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART On view until 02/3/19. EVENT: Salon Discussion lead by Dana Bishop-Root who is an artist 221 N Main St | Greensburg, PA living and working in Braddock, PA. The event is on 11/8/18 @ 6pm-8pm. EXHIBITION: Artists Who Teach - Southwestern is home to numerous colleges and universities that offer the study of studio art and it is practicing artists who are hired to teach these classes. This PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS exhibition, inspired by their 2011 exhibition, They Practice What They Teach: Artist Faculty of Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1920-1950, 6300 Fifth Ave | Shadyside helps to continue the story of past artist teachers who set the stage for this generation’s impact on future students. The exhibition runs from EXHIBITIONS: 2018 Artist of the Year: Atticus Adams - There’s A Pink 08/25/18 to 11/28/18. Poodle In My Arcadia. 2018 Emerging Artist of the Year: Njaimeh Njie - On the Daily. Both exhibitions currently on view until 11/4/18. DINING E U U IQ N N I Q U

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Choosing a spot for a coffee or a cocktail with colleagues or a quick bite while exhibition hopping can be tough with all the options PGH is putting up. Rivaling the infamous sports bars, a gang of innovative restaurants have sprung up throughout the city’s 90 neighborhoods in the last decade. Trade in all-you-can-eat buffalo wings during your next lunch meeting in Lawrenceville or wax poetic over craft beers in East Liberty. On the mornings you need a pick me up from last night’s party, throw back a shot of espresso at one of the Italian bakeries in neighboring Bloomfield. Just in search of some comfort food? Don’t trip. Local stalwarts still serve their mouthwatering perogies and cheesesteaks to die-hard fans every day of the week. Trust, you can’t go wrong with these spots and the foodie in you will agree.

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PIE FOR BREAKFAST PRIMANTI BROS DINETTE POINT BRUGGE 200 N Craig St | North Oakland Multiple Locations 5996 Centre Ave | East Liberty 401 Hastings St | Point Breeze TIP: Easy on the wallet TIP: Home of Pittsburgh’s Legendary Sandwich TIP: A special place for all the pizza lovers TIP: Get the crab cakes and mussels

COCA CAFE SMOKE SUGAR & SMOKE KAYA

3811 Butler St | Lawrenceville 4115 Butler St | Lawrenceville 4428 Liberty Ave | Bloomfeld 2000 Smallman St | Strip District TIP: Great brunch spot with awesome vegan options TIP: So many delicious tacos on the menu TIP: Did someone say chicken and waffles? TIP: Food from The Islands

PAMELA’S BITTER ENDS GARDEN APTEKA OR, THE WHALE

Multiple Locations 4613 Liberty Ave | Bloomfeld 4606 Penn Ave | Garfeld 463 Blvd of the Allies | Downtown TIP: Obama loved the pancakes so much he called on the TIP: We love the antique mugs and TIP: Vegan, open late TIP: Inside Distrikt Hotel Pittsburgh staff to cook the White House Memorial Day breakfast. the mash potatoes are thebomb.com SOJU TAIWANESE BISTRO CAFE 33

4923 Penn Ave | Garfeld 1711 Shady Ave | Squirrel Hill TIP: A new culinary hotspot TIP: BYOB

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BUTCHER AND THE RYE HIDDEN HARBOR 5801 BRILLOBOX

212 Sixth St | Downtown 1708 Shady Ave | Squirrel Hill 5801 Ellsworth Ave | Shadyside 4104 Penn Ave | Bloomfeld TIP: Have you ever had Buttermilk Fried Rabbit? TIP: Ask the bartender for the Tokyo Drift TIP: Great happy hour 6-8pm daily. Cheers! TIP: Multipurpose space that always has events and parties going on UMAMI ROUND CORNER CANTINA ARSENAL CIDER

202 38th St | Lawrenceville 3720 Butler St | Lawrenceville 300 39th St | Lawrenceville TIP: The Shochu Cocktail is one of our favorites TIP: The perfect happy hour spot TIP: One of the best in the city for hand-crafted cider VENTS E + P A

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What’s a biennial without a few really good parties? Sure, there will be TONS of art to see, but if The International marks your first trip to the Steel City, you’ll want to save energy for the night time fetes—where the real deals go down. You know what they say: all work and no play simply makes you a bore. Throughout the duration of The International, the Carnegie Museum of Art is open late every Thursday for your viewing pleasure and that’s not all the city has to offer after sunset. Dance the night away in the Strip District, discover your new favorite band as the city’s popular night market winds down for the season, and most importantly, make sure you have fun with DJ King Marie. Of course, we can’t all be night owls, so we’ve shared a plethora of bars, restaurants, lectures and performances if you are looking to change up the pace. You won’t be disappointed with our suggestions! 3 GOLDMINE HOTMASS PDP NIGHT MARKETS

3551 Melwood Ave | Polish Hill 1139 Penn Ave | Strip District Market Square | Downtown

TIP: Art gallery in the front room of David Oresick and TIP: Prepare for a 7am turn-up. The best after-hours in PGH. TIP: Cool Like Dat ft. local artists in Deanna Mance’s house. Their floor is grouted with collaboration with BOOM Concepts on 10/13/18 golden glitter. from 5pm - 10pm. ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM

KELLY STRAYHORN THEATER PRESENTS “SHADE COMPOSITIONS” THE WARHOL THEATER CO-PRESENTED WITH PEARL ARTS STUDIOS 5941 Penn Ave | East Liberty Carnegie Music Hall of Oakland | 4400 Forbes Ave 117 Sandusky Street | North Shore EVENT: Shop Talk: Kleaver Cruz and Devan EVENT: International Symposium: Join the conversation EVENT: Rashaad Newsome will make his Pittsburgh debut of his “Shade Shimoyama discuss Black Joy, Masculinity, and as 20 PGH-based research fellows consider the meaning Compositions” performaance on 12/12/18 @ 8pm. Organized by Jessica Barbershops. Dance party in the museum to follow of “international” w/ perspectives from local to global on Beck, the Milton Fine Curator of Art at The Andy Warhol Museum in with a live performance by Brendon Hawkins. The 10/20/18 @ 8pm. conjunction with the exhibition Devan Shimoyama: Cry, Baby. event takes place on 10/26/18 @ 7PM.

WORKSHOP PGH THIRD THURSDAYS BLUE MOON

5135 Penn Ave | Garfeld Carnegie Museum of Art | Oakland 5115 Butler St | Lawrenceville TIP: Great for cool DIY classes TIP: The museum is open late on Thursdays for TIP: Great daily Happy Hour from 7-9pm nighttime viewing. On 10/18/18 there will be a special edition celebrating The International from 8pm - 11pm. QUANTUM THEATRE NEW HAZLETT

218 N Highland Ave | East Liberty MAKE SURE YOU HAVE FUN 6 Allegheny Square E | EVENT: “Chatterton” is a world premiere performance TIP: Check out the CSA performance series based on the book by Peter Ackroyd that invites mobile Spirit, 242 51st St | Lawrenceville audiences into the secret spaces of Trinity Cathedral TIP: With DJ King Marie, DJ Bamboo & DJ FEMI. and features an intermission dinner by a rotating roster Party takes place 10/13/18 @ 10PM. of local chefs. Event runs until 10/28/18. NWIND U O W T

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It’s always necessary to re-up after the long days and long nights of biennial hopping. In between the spirited conversations and endless champagne, it’s important to stay hydrated and get your energy back. So, whether you’re of the fresh air and mountain bike set or predisposed to facials and foot rubs, here’s how to rest, rejuvenate, repeat in the Steel City.

4 ACE HOTEL URBAN ELEMENTS DOBRA TEA

120 S Whitfeld St | East Liberty 208 Federal St | Northside 1937 Murray Ave | Squirrel Hill

TIP: Hip place to hang, have a cocktail and people watch TIP: Try the bootcamp classes TIP: A little hidden gem tea house

THE FAIRMONT NATURAL CHOICE BARBER SHOP YOGAMOTIF

510 Market St | Downtown 111 Meyran Ave | Oakland 124 S Highland Ave #210 | Shadyside

TIP: Book a morning Pittsburgh Signature massage at the Spa TIP: Nate Mitchell is your guy for fresh hairstyles + clean shape-ups TIP: A truly unique wellness experience

PRANTL’S BAKERY HOTEL MONACO ESPRESSO A MANO

Multiple Locations 620 William Penn Place | Downtown 3623 Butler Street | Lawrenceville

TIP: Most famous for its Burnt Almond Torte cake TIP: Grab a drink at the rooftop bar TIP: Independent espresso bar with homemade pastries and sandwiches

LA GOURMANDINE MILLIE’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM PITTSBURGH JUICE COMPANY 4605 Butler St | Lawrenceville 232 S Highland Ave | Shadyside 3418 Penn Ave | Lawrenceville TIP: Small French bakery selling pastries at a great price TIP: Don’t let the long lines intimidate you. This ice cream is totally worth it! TIP: The cold pressed juices are fantastic! PIN OP G H S S H O G P

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Looking for the perfect Pittsburgh gift to take home after The International? Don’t worry. We got you covered. If vintage shopping is your thing, you’ll want to visit Shadyside for a few local favs while shops in Lawrenceville offer goodies from a variety of artisans and makers. What better way to get to know a new city than by exploring the best of its local vendors and stores. No matter your budget, there’s a place for you. Trust us. Happy Shopping!

5 SMALL MALL LOVE, PITTSBURGH JERRY’S RECORDS

5300 Butler St | Lawrenceville 301 Shiloh St | Mt Washington 2136 Murray Ave | Squirrel Hill

TIP: Concept shop and local arts marketplace - find TIP: A place to support local artists and makers TIP: An oasis for discovering amazing music art and design objects. Great gift spot!

SOCIAL STATUS TRIM MAKE + MATTER 5929 Penn Ave | East Liberty 5968 Baum Blvd | East Liberty 3711 Butler St | Lawrenceville TIP: This one is for the sneakerheads TIP: High end men’s underwear, boxers, socks, TIP: Collaborative studio and store, rotating and swimwear designers each month

PHOENIX BOUTIQUE PAVEMENT CHOICES 3627 Butler St | Lawrenceville 3629 Butler St | Lawrenceville TIP: Great place to find women’s wear and jewelry 5416 Walnut St | Shadyside TIP: Great place to find items by local and indie designers TIP: High end women’s wear in a curated gallery space

CITY OF ASYLUM BOOKSTORE BRAMBLER BOUTIQUE EON’S FASHION ANTIQUE 40 W North Ave | North Side 3609 Butler St | Lawrenceville 5850 Ellsworth Ave | Shadyside TIP: Cool independent bookstore TIP: Lifestyle shop for kids, toddlers, and families TIP: Vintage, vintage, and more vintage N PATH TE A O E F B F

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If you think you know all there is to Pittsburgh, think again. Even with its share of world renowned cultural institutions, the city is equally as full of small gems and less referenced wonders that are worth your time. Feel like exploring the paths less traveled? Take a break from the big crowds and spend time among the flora and fauna for a relaxing autumn adventure. Or better yet, grab a friend and climb to the city’s highest peaks and let the views take your breath away. And even with The International as the main attraction, you’ll still want to find time to visit the smaller art spaces that have become community staples in the city—learn how to letterpress a broadside or arrange to privately view the work of Pittsburgh’s most dynamic artists. A little adventure never hurt anyone! Here’s a taste of what we recommend:

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5139 Penn Ave | Garfield 1501 Arch St | Northside 1721 Lowrie St | Troy Hill TIP: A beautifully curated space to engage the TIP: A space for community projects, workshops, and exhibitions TIP: Say hello to Randy when you get there. He is filled public on art and photography with tons of amazing stories about Pittsburgh

BUNKER PROJECTS TROY HILL HOUSES 5106 Penn Ave | Garfield G1 | CW Multiple Locations ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE: Shikeith & Brendan Hawkins 4106 Howley St | Bloomfeld TIP: La Hütte Royal by Thorsten Brinkmann EXHIBITING ARTIST: Between the Line, a solo exhibition featuring EXHIBITION: “Painting”, Curated by Tara Fay Coleman and Kunzhaus by Robert Kusmirowski) are visual artist Su Su and curated by Founding Director Jessie Rommelt. featuring new works by Jamie Earnest, Su Su Kanemoto, open to the public but by appointment only. Naomi Walker, and Crystal Latimer. Exhibition currently on view until 10/28/18.

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766 Penn Ave | Wilkinsburg KENTUCK KNOB PRESENTS BACH AT THE BREWHOUSE - EXHIBITION: “Susu”, is an exhibition from artists of color BEYOND THE FARM 723 Kentuck Rd | Chalkhill, PA leveraging their creative power, adding their work into a cultural 711 S 21st St | Southside pot of Pittsburgh for community gain. Opening night, 10/11/18 TIP: A trip to see this architectural marvel outside of EXHIBITION: Rick Bach returns to Pittsburgh @7pm. Artist Talk: 11/7/18 @ 7pm. Pittsburgh should be at the top of your activity list. Kentuck for a solo exhibition of new works - paintings, Knob is one of the last homes designed by the legendary drawings, and sculptures. This exhibition is Frank Lloyd Wright. on view until 11/2/18. DUQUESNE INCLINE

1197 W Carson St | South Side PHIPPS CONSERVATORY TIP: Ride in the original from 1877 and experience One Schenley Park | Oakland a spectacular panoramic views of Pittsburgh. TIP: Be sure to check out the Fall Flower Show: 125 years of wonder. PERRY SOUTH

It’s time to get to know Pittsburgh, home of The International! As we mark the opening of this year’s edition, of one of the world’s most prestigious biennial, ARTNOIR is here to help you get oriented with Pittsburgh in order to really experience all the city has to offer during your visit — all the must-see sites, venues, and neighborhoods waiting to be discovered by you. Let us be your one-stop guide as we highlight some of the incredible artistic experiences taking place in the Steel City. We’ve linked our favorite places in this Google Map for you to have at your fingertips. DESIGNED BY

Emily Kapsner

WRITTEN BY

Courtney Willis Blair and Jessica Lynne

THANK YOU

Special thank you to Kilolo Luckett and Jose Carlos Diaz for leading this effort, and the committee Eric Crosby, Rickey Laurentiis, Kate Lydon, David Oresick, and Diane Samuels for shaping the guide.

Many thanks to Media Sponsor Pittsburgh Current. The Offcial ARTNOIR Guide to Pittsburgh for the Carnegie International, 57th Edition, 2018 is generously supported by The Heinz Endowments and The Fine Foundation.

ARTNOIR would like to give thanks to Thomas Agnew, Shawn Agyeman, Samuel C. Badger, Sean Beauford, Shikeith Cathy, Carolyn “CC” Concepcion, Carly Heywood, Dianna Loevner, Larry Ossei-Mensah, Chenits R. Pettigrew, and Geneva L. White for additional suggestions to the guide.

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