Juxtapoz magazine and Powerhouse Arena invite you to the launch of the Hustle: A tribute to capitalism in action, The Hustle, is about the art of selling—anything. Selling sex, selling drugs, selling clothes, selling souls, selling dreams, selling schemes, selling anything ‘cause this is America, baby. Held in conjunction with the publication of powerHouse Magazine Issue 3, The powerHouse Arena will be transformed into a Hustler Wall of Fame, with a broad selection of artists contributing their vision of this iconic figure in America culture.

The Hustle

Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 28, from 6–9pm

The powerHouse Arena

37 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

For more information, please call 1-866-99-ARENA

Music by DJ Emz

Mural by HOST18

Drinks Courtesy of Union Beer

RSVP: sophie@powerhousebooks.com

Exhibition runs May 22–July 13, 2008

Gallery Hours:

Weekdays: 10am–7pm, Weekends: 11am–7pm

List of featured artists and their hustle inspirations after the jump . . . 

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“As a kid, I thought women artists, who made it, were serious and wore no makeup.”

I have to admit, growing up, I didn’t think “women artists, who made it” wore makeup either, but when I first discovered Niagara Detroit, all my ideas of what a women artist should and shouldn’t be went out the window.

Hailed as “The Queen of Detroit Pop Art,” Niagara Detroit is drop dead gorgeous. Her name alone is cool. She walks with a feminist swagger and also happens to be Punk Rock royalty. This lady can rock eyeliner and vocals like it’s nobody’s business—and her art—breathtaking!

Get familiar with the iconic Niagara Detroit in today’s brief but image heavy Art HERstory post, after the jump!

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