The Kollection’s ‘Rebel’ Show in Bushwick Blends Art, Music, and Community

Kian McHugh, founder of The Kollection, discusses the group's evolution from a blog and party brand to a nonprofit platform for discovering artists. The Kollection's latest exhibition 'Rebel' is on view at 53 Scott Avenue in Bushwick, Brooklyn, featuring works selected via an international open call. The curatorial team included McHugh, Dasha Denisenko, Mona Matsuoka, and Finlay Mangan. McHugh describes the selection process as embracing disagreement and honoring controversial works. He defines rebellion in contemporary art as mastering a craft while maintaining perspective and style. The Kollection has organized events such as Anna Delvey's birthday party 'Club House Arrest' and collaborations with Playboy during New York Fashion Week. McHugh aims to open multiple physical venues that reinvent the museum experience for artist discovery. The Kollection has not yet launched a public fundraising campaign, relying on private support.