Subject: In Love We Trust: Opening Reception at Michael Mut Gallery - Jan 27, 6-9pm Kickstart the Love Yourself Project with a donation   Kickstarter.com is the place to help bring this beautiful world art project to life.   Don't forget to Love Yourself. In Love We Trust   Curated by Lauraberth Lima January 20 to March 5, 2011   In Love We Trust   Artists:  Ryann Cooley, Nathan Fitch, Michael Lin, Shiyuang Lui, Zony Maya, Ania Moussawel   Opening Reception:  Thursday, January 27, 6 - 9pm To Love oneself truly and unconditionally is such a complex concept to understand, never mind achieve.  Is it an action, a cerebral state of being, or neither? Who has the time and awareness to indulge in such a pursuit?  Shouldn't we all? The newest exhibition In Love We Trust, at the Michael Mut Gallery, investigates and expresses the notion of Self Love through the work of various New York based artists. From a diverse milieu Nathan Fitch, Ryann Cooley, Shiyuang Liu, Ania Moussawel, Michael Lin, and Zony Maya offer very different, yet equally profound interpretations of a topic often overlooked; self-love and its implications. Through installation, video, and photography, this grouping of work solicits the viewer to question honestly and vulnerably.  The range in approach amongst these artists is evidence of the variety in ways one could come to contemplate this show or topic at large. As Nietzsche once put it best "You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist." As self-improvement and a desire for perfection, which typically denotes superficiality, seem to be so heavily dominant in current culture, we invite you to take the time to love yourself today. Everyday if possible. Bring your way, your preconceived ideals, with enough accessibility to welcome those of others.  This show begins January 20th, 2011 and Opens January 27th, 2011 at the Michael Mut Gallery in the Lower East Side, NYC.  We look forward to seeing you in the new year. Don't forget to Love yourself.  Michael Mut Gallery 97 Avenue C, New York, NY  10009, Between 6 & 7 streets   Gallery Hours Thur, Fri 5pm-9pm;  Sat, Sun 1pm-6pm also by Appointment. Michael    Michael Mut on Exhibit      See "...still counting..." at Rush Arts Gallery       in the exhibition "Sculpted Memory"       Curated by Charlotte Mouquin   Opening Wednesday, February 2, 6-8pm.  On view through Saturday, March 26. Rush Arts Gallery:  526 West 26th Street, No. 311, New York, NY  10001 T:  212-691-9552        Michael Mut captures a whole new perspective on war, death and pea ce through his riveting and sometimes shocking pro-peace installation.   "...still counting..." is Mr. Mut's continued expression of hope for peace and transformation of humanity. Since the devastating incidents of 9/11, the ongoing reports of death in Iraq and Afghanistan, the constant presence of killing in the media and entertainment, Mut has taken his deep feelings of sadness and crafted this unique and haunting artistic expression.  Rush Arts Gallery Hours Tue - Sat 11am-6pm      Alphabet City Wine Company Art Exhibit       Artwork by Michael Mut:  Hearts     January 20 to March 5, 2011     Wine Tasting & Opening Thursday, January 27, 6 - 9pm   Hearts is a series of Love Yourself paintings by New York artist Mic hael Mut and will be on exhibit at the Alphabet City Wine Company across the street from Michael Mut Art Gallery. Alphabet City Wine Company 100 Ave C, New York, NY 10009 Tel: (212) 505-9463 Mon-Thu 3 pm - 10 pm Fri-Sat 1 pm - 11 pm Sun 1 pm - 9 pm    Provide the Gift of Knowledge to Children      Michael Mut Gallery Will Collect Books for Alphabet City Kids. Michael Mut Gallery wants to encourage communities to become involved with helping youths in their pursuit of knowledge by sharing what they can. We are currently collecting books to give to children over the holiday season. The gallery feels that it is vital to give back to the community. The goal is to collect books and other educational items to stimulate the minds of our youth through reading.  Books and other educational items can be dropped off at Michael Mut Gallery, 97 Avenue C between 6th & 7th Streets. Thursday-Friday 5-9pm or Saturday and Sunday 1-6pm.  Other times call 917-691-8390. Upcoming   Feb 12, 2011 Love Yourself Fragrance Journey by Scenterprises:  Create Your Custom Perfume for Valentines March 10, 2011 Weigh It, Pay It Buy art by the pound! March 11, 2011 Open Mic at Culture Fix 7-11pm   May 7, 8, 2011 Michael Mut Gallery is participating in the New Museum's Festival of Ideas for the New City.   June 2, 2011 Gay Pride month exhibition and events For more information, please visit michaelmutgallery.com or call:  212-677-7868   97 Avenue C, New York, NY  10009, Between 6 & 7 streets Gallery Hours Thur, Fri 5pm-9pm;  Sat, Sun 1pm-6pm and also by Appointment.   Love Yourself Michael Mut Gallery is now the headquarters for the Love Yourself Project. We are currently looking for passionate people who believe that loving themselves is important, and want to help spread the word through the many facets of visual arts and media. Please send me a little note if you are interested and don't forget to love yourself. Visit the Love Yourself Facebook Page at: Love Yourself Project Contact Michael at:  Michael Mut  Staff  Owner    Michael Mut  Special Project  Coordinators    Charlotte Mouquin  Aileen Robalino  Kristen Zwicker  Lauraberth Lima  Nyssa Frank  Carolina MacWright      Interns  Hira Sharif  Gina DellaVolpe  Katherine Buglione  Katie Nuñez      Web Design  Louis Yungling   michael@michaelmutgallery.com by michael@michaelmutgallery.com |   | | Michael Mut Gallery | 97 Avenue C | between 6th and 7th Streets | New York | NY | 10009