CFGNY Marks Tenth Anniversary with Performance at Amant in Brooklyn
On July 17, 2026, CFGNY, which is a collective focused on art, fashion, and performance, celebrated its tenth anniversary with a vibrant performance at Amant in Brooklyn, partnering with The Kitchen for the occasion. This event coincided with the "Puddles into Pond" exhibition and came on the heels of their participation in the 2026 Whitney Biennial. Blending a fashion show and a party, the celebration explored themes of identity and diaspora, hosted by Angelique Rosales Salgado. She explained that CFGNY stands for "Can't Forget Gossip Needs You" and shared anecdotes about The Kitchen, referencing influential figures like Nam June Paik. More than thirty-five artists, such as Paul Pfeiffer and Ken Leung, presented their work, highlighting the collective's idea of "vaguely Asian."
Key facts
- CFGNY marked its tenth anniversary with a performance at Amant in Brooklyn on July 17, 2026.
- The event was co-presented with The Kitchen and coincided with CFGNY's exhibition 'Puddles into Pond' at Amant.
- CFGNY participated in the 2026 Whitney Biennial.
- Angelique Rosales Salgado, assistant curator at The Kitchen, served as MC and announced CFGNY stood for 'Can't Forget Gossip Needs You'.
- The performance included dance, sound, video, lecture, and runway show.
- Diane Severin Nguyen walked while FaceTiming during the runway show.
- The garments were made by tailors in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Over thirty-five artists and culture workers walked in the show, including Paul Pfeiffer, Hannah Hur, Lotus Kang, Ken Leung, Blake Abbie, Anthony Ha, and Lumi Tan.
Entities
Artists
- Daniel Chew
- Ten Izu
- Tin Nguyen
- Angelique Rosales Salgado
- Diane Severin Nguyen
- Paul Pfeiffer
- Hannah Hur
- Lotus Kang
- Ken Leung
- Blake Abbie
- Anthony Ha
- Lumi Tan
- Nam June Paik
- Shigeko Kubota
- Joan Jonas
- Merce Cunningham
- Charles Atlas
Institutions
- CFGNY
- Amant
- The Kitchen
- Whitney Biennial
- Bernadette Corporation
Locations
- Brooklyn
- New York
- United States
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Vietnam