OPENINGS is my weekly walk through the galleries in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York. What is worth the trip this week, in the order I would do it. by Misha Vladimirskiy
September 14 to 21, 2026
Read on SubstackOPENINGS, week of September 7
Whitney Marston Pierce Officially Releases Her Debut Book
Today is the day.
Filterless talent Whitney Marston Pierce officially releases her debut book, Pretend to Be Fancy: A Field Guide to Style and Sophistication, out now via Chronicle Books.
Equal parts cheeky and genuinely useful, the book is a guide to curating a stylish, cultured, and fabulous existence on any budget and already has Publishers Weekly calling it a funny, self-aware update on the etiquette canon. THE MARSTON AGENCY
Whitney is the founder and lead designer of Marston Studio in Tribeca and built an international career in music as DJ Whitney Fierce, performing with New Order and as a former member of Hercules and Love Affair, with sets at high-fashion events for brands like Dior and Vogue. She brings all of that lived experience into a book that feels less like a rulebook and more like a conversation with the most interesting person at the party.
Inside: how to host, what to drink, how to dress, how to actually pronounce what you're serving, and how to make every corner of your home look like something out of a high-end magazine without pretending you have money you don't.
The premise is simple and the execution is sharp: most of what goes into being fancy is how you carry yourself and how you treat others. Whitney has been living that thesis for years. Now it's a book.
Pick it up. Give it to someone you love. Give it to someone you want to impress.
Filterless represents a curated roster of visual artists, musicians, and creative talent. Whitney Marston Pierce is available for brand partnerships, editorial placements, and experiential activations through filterless.co.
Introducing Filterless Global: A Worldwide Creative Network Built for Brands and Talent
Creative work has never been more global and the infrastructure to support it hasn't kept up. Brands running campaigns across multiple markets still struggle to find vetted local talent who understand the cultural context of a city, a scene, a moment. And creatives working outside major media hubs still lack direct access to the international opportunities their work deserves.
Filterless Global exists to close that gap.
What It Is
Filterless Global is a dedicated division of Filterless our Los Angeles and San Francisco -based creative agency built specifically to operate at an international scale. It functions as a two-sided network: connecting brands with vetted local creatives in markets around the world, and placing talented individuals into global campaigns and productions that match their voice and vision.
The network is fully live and open to both sides of that equation. Whether you are a brand that needs a photographer in Berlin, a director in São Paulo, or a stylist in Tokyo or a creative anywhere in the world looking to connect with brands and productions beyond your immediate market — Global Filterless is built for you.
Why We Built It
At Filterless, we have always believed that the best creative work comes from people who are genuinely embedded in their culture. A campaign that resonates in Lagos looks different from one that lands in Seoul. That specificity is not something you can replicate from a central office it has to be local.
At the same time, we have watched talented creatives around the world go underrepresented simply because they did not have the right connections or infrastructure around them. Filterless Global is our answer to both problems: a network that values cultural fluency as a core creative credential, and gives brands the tools to find it wherever they need it.
Who It Is For
Global Filterless serves two communities:
Brands and agencies running campaigns, productions, or content programs that require creative talent in international markets. Instead of navigating unfamiliar territories alone, you get access to a curated network of pre-vetted creatives who know their markets deeply.
Creatives worldwide photographers, directors, stylists, producers, art directors, and more who want to connect with brands and productions on a global scale. If your work is strong and your perspective is distinct, Filterless Global is a platform to put that work in front of the right people.
What Comes Next
The network is live and growing. We are actively onboarding creatives across every market and working with brands to match them with the right local talent for their projects. There is no geographic limit if you are creating at a high level, we want to know about you.
To join the network or explore what Filterless Global can do for your next project, visit global.filterless.co.
FILTERLESS ART NEWS
Filterless
Eight Shows
Worth Your
Time Right Now
LA is in a strange productive stretch. Not the hype energy of Art Week, just steady work on the walls. Galleries are running deep into spring with shows that deserve more than a scroll. Here is what I have been looking at.
01 — Night Gallery / through April 4
Factory Doomscroll
01Night Gallery, 2026
Christine Tien Wang, AI Luigi Patron St. of Healthcare, 2025. Courtesy Night Gallery
Two artists, one thesis: the internet is making us sick and we keep logging back in anyway. Wang paints memes at a scale that makes you face them differently. The Tiananmen tank image, rendered photorealistic and enormous, lands differently when you are standing in front of it instead of dragging past it on a feed. Youn builds motorized sculptures from repurposed wellness gadgets. Her piece No Pain No Gain puts wooden ducks on a functioning treadmill. The duck does not get anywhere. That is the point.
Go before it closes.
02 — Perrotin Los Angeles / through April 25
Horizons
02Perrotin Los Angeles, 2026
JR, Horizons, Perrotin Los Angeles, 2026. © JR, courtesy the artist and Perrotin. Photo: Paul Salveson
JR stays in California for this one. The Kikito portrait along the border wall in Tecate. The wheat paste dropped into the Tehachapi prison yard, photographed from above with inmates posing in the frame. The Wrinkles of the City facades on LA buildings. All of it work that has to exist in the physical world to function. You cannot fully experience it through a screen, which is why it is worth seeing the documentation gathered in one room.
03 — 76th & Western, South Central / through November 2027
sister dreamer
0376th & Western, 2026
Lauren Halsey, sister dreamer, 2026. Photo: Allen Chen / @_h_studio. Courtesy LAND
This one is not in a gallery. LAND placed Halsey's installation at 76th Street and Western Avenue in South Central, where she is from. Hathoric columns, sphinxes, hieroglyphs rebuilt from South Central iconography. A courtyard designed for the neighborhood, not for art visitors. Halsey runs free programming here through her nonprofit Summaeverythang Community Center.
Go see it in context. Open Wednesday through Sunday, sunrise to sunset.
04 — Gagosian Beverly Hills / through April 25
Jonas Wood: Tennis Courts
04Gagosian Beverly Hills, 2026
Jonas Wood, Torino, 2025. © Jonas Wood. Photo: Marten Elder. Courtesy Gagosian
Wood's tenth show with Gagosian and his first in LA. He has been painting tennis courts since 2011 and this new group goes further. The perspective is locked behind the baseline. No players, no officials. Just the court itself absorbing pattern, light, and the domestic objects Wood folds into the composition. Three canvases pull in Lichtenstein prints directly: Crying Girl, Nude with Blue Hair, Girl.
A quiet obsession made visible. 456 North Camden Drive.
05 — Screening Event
Maison Margiela SS26: Joy
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Maison Margiela SS26 "Joy," with Max Richter and Orchestre a l'Ecole. © Maison Margiela
Went to the screening. The brand brought in Max Richter and Orchestre a l'Ecole, a French program that puts professional musicians into public school classrooms. The film they made together is called Joy. It does not feel like an ad. It feels like something Richter would have made anyway.
The collaboration is real and you can hear it.
06 — David Kordansky Gallery / through April 25
Hopes and Fears
06David Kordansky Gallery, 2026
Tristan Unrau, À Rebours, 2025. Oil on linen. Courtesy Sebastian Gladstone Gallery
Unrau paints in every register at once. Renaissance, folk, surrealism, something closer to a dream that does not have a genre yet. He uses diffusion models as a compositional starting point and then paints over that structure by hand. The results are genuinely strange in a way that earns the word. Skazki lands particularly well. There is a canvas here that pulls from Bruegel and arrives somewhere Bruegel could not have imagined.
Worth the time.
07 — Castle, 941 N. Orange Drive, Hollywood
Resisting Death: Glitches and Ornaments
07Castle, Hollywood
Ull Hohn, Untitled, 1993. Oil on canvas. Courtesy Greene Naftali
Curated by Oriane Durand. All three artists are gone. The show gathers work from Hohn, Mellor, and Pelassy into a conversation about decoration as survival strategy, ornament as resistance, the body as something that glitches. Castle is a smaller space and the intimacy works for this material.
Give it a visit.
08 — Perrotin Los Angeles / through May 30
Portals
08Perrotin Los Angeles, 2026
Todd Gray, Gorée Island, Villa Torlonia, 2024. UV pigment prints on Dibond. © Todd Gray
Gray layers formal European gardens and Renaissance interiors against West African landscape and material. The assemblages are not about contrast for contrast's sake. They are about the records colonialism left and what exists alongside them. Paradox of Liberty and Kind of Blue in a Silent Way are the two to stand in front of longest. Past Imperfect closes the loop on the conversation the whole show is having.
He has a LACMA commission opening in April. This show will still be up. Start here.
That is what is on right now. More soon.
Misha
FILTERLESS WEEKLY ROUNDUP – 03.11.25
Welcome to this week's edition of the Filterless Weekly Roundup, where we bring you the latest updates on our clients, projects, and industry movements. From exciting new art releases to major music drops and upcoming activations, we’re keeping the momentum strong. Dive in to stay informed on what’s happening in the world of Filterless!
Bobby Bruderle – Bobby continues to push creative boundaries with his latest photography work, capturing dynamic visuals for G-Eazy’s newest project. His distinctive eye and cinematic style bring a fresh perspective to music photography. Check out his portfolio on Instagram (View Here)
Valfré – Valfré is launching a new ceramic collection, featuring hand-painted flower vases, planters, candle holders, and unique salt shakers. Shop the collection here. The collection blends her signature aesthetic with functional art pieces. Shop now to add a touch of Valfré’s world to your space!
Chloe Flower – Finalizing promotional strategy for her upcoming album, set for release in the spring. Recorded at Abbey Road with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Chloe recently released a new music video with Babyface (Watch Here) and is set to appear on The Today Show on March 12th as part of her album promotion.
Bobby Brackins – Exploring collaborations for new music releases under Create Music. Watch the music video for his latest single (Watch Here).
Madison McFerrin – Madison continues to carve her unique space in the music industry with the release of her latest single Ain't It Nice and accompanying music video. Known for her ethereal vocals and innovative production, this new release showcases her evolving artistry. Watch the video (Watch Here).
Greg Yuna x Sue Tsai – Greg Yuna and Sue Tsai have teamed up for an exciting new collaboration that blends fine jewelry with contemporary art. This partnership showcases Yuna’s signature craftsmanship and Tsai’s bold artistic vision, creating a collection that bridges luxury and creativity. Stay tuned for more details on their latest pieces and exclusive releases! gregyuna.com
Artist Spotlight Spencer Guilburt
Filterless represents a diverse roster of artists, creatives, and industry leaders, including Valfré, Stix, Dusty Kessler, Madsteez, Grady Brannon, Spencer Guilburt, Bobby Bruderle, Shawn Kolodny, Apex, Chad Heshagaua, Stay Chill Bill, MokiBaby, Winterstone, Gabe Basso, Whitney Marston Pierce, Jeremy Fall, Chloe Flower, Bobby Brackins, Kolossal Arts, Greg Yuna, Adam510, and Madison McFerrin. Our services span creative direction and brand strategy, photography and videography, public art and large-scale installations, artist management and development, marketing and PR campaigns, content creation and social media strategy, music and event production, merchandise and product development, and brand partnerships and activations.
STANDING TOGETHER: SUPPORTING LA WILDFIRE RELIEF + EXCITING FILTERLESS UPDATES
Dear Filterless Community,
As we welcome the new year, we must also recognize the devastating wildfires that have recently impacted Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. Our thoughts are with everyone affected, and we encourage you to join us in supporting relief efforts.
The artist community is rallying together to make a difference. Below, we’ve compiled resources and fundraisers that directly support those in need:
Wildfire Relief Fundraisers
Artist-Led Relief Fundraisers: View the full list here.
Valfré’s LA Fire Relief Fundraiser: Valfré is offering a limited-edition unisex t-shirt, with 100% of proceeds going to fire relief efforts. Get yours here.
Friends-Led Relief Efforts: Support here.
Let’s come together to support those in need while celebrating the strength of our creative community.
Chloe Flower’s Upcoming Performance
We’re thrilled to share that Chloe Flower will be performing at Volvo’s Lunar New Year Celebration! Join her on this special occasion as she blends her unique musical artistry with the celebration of culture and community.
Event Details:
Lunar New Year Celebration with Volvo
Learn more here.
Don’t miss this unforgettable performance!
Music News: Bobby Brackins’ New Release
We’re thrilled to announce that Bobby Brackins has just dropped his latest single, My Birthday. This feel-good track is the perfect addition to your party playlist. Don’t miss out on celebrating with Bobby’s signature sound!
Listen to My Birthday now on Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon Music.
Watch the official music video here: YouTube.
Apex’s NBA All-Star Art Show
We’re excited to share that Apex will be hosting a spectacular art show during the NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco! This event will showcase Apex’s unique vision and celebrate the intersection of sports and art. We are currently seeking brand sponsors to partner with us on this exciting venture.
If you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to us for more details.
Welcome to the Filterless Family!
We’re excited to announce two incredible additions to the Filterless roster:
Madison McFerrin – Known for her soulful voice and boundary-pushing artistry, Madison brings an unparalleled talent that we can’t wait to showcase.
Greg Yūna – A creative powerhouse in the jewelry and design world, Greg’s vision and artistry have made waves globally. We’re honored to support his journey.
Studio visit with Filterless own Chad Hasegawa
Artist Spotlight Chad Hasagawa
Thank You for Being Part of Our Journey
As always, thank you for your continued support. Whether it’s through supporting wildfire relief efforts or celebrating the work of our artists, we’re grateful to have you in our corner.
Stay creative, stay kind, and let’s make 2025 unforgettable.
Warmly,
The Filterless Team
FILTERLESS WEEKLY ROUNDUP 12.11.24
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