Art, But Make It Sports

Curated by LJ Rader

Art, But Make It Sports, is the first IRL exhibition of pieces from the Instagram/Twitter account ArtButMakeItSports, which juxtaposes sports scenes with artworks that resemble them and described by The New York Times as “poetry.” The exhibition will also showcase work from other artists exploring the intersection between the two disciplines in their own unique styles.

Artists: 

ArtButMakeItSports
Currency Project
Jeremy John Kaplan
Billy Kheel
Marcello Ricci
Lauren Rizzo Shaffer
Mallory Tolcher

About ArtButMakeItSports

LJ Rader is a full-time sports media professional and part-time artist living in New York City. LJ’s hobby - the Instagram & Twitter account ArtButMakeItSports - bridges the gap between the two disciplines, showcasing sports imagery alongside pieces of fine art. Since its inception in 2020, the account has grown a strong following online and has been covered by numerous outlets, including Sports Illustrated, FOX Sports, USA Today, Hyperallergic, and Artnet. LJ is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, and is an Emmy Award winning Olympics Producer. This is LJ’s first physical showing of his artwork.