Michael Fredo’s “The Moonlighters” was celebrated at a VIP reception hosted by Tommy Hilfiger and Andy Hilfiger at Tribeca gallery, One Art Space.
The exhibition offered art lovers an opportunity to step into the artist’s imaginative world of original characters, storytelling and sculptural design.
“Michael’s work has an incredible sense of imagination and personality—it’s expressive and uplifting,” said Tommy Hilfiger. “There’s a storytelling quality to ‘The Moonlighters’ that feels both nostalgic and fresh, and I love how it brings people into a creative world that sparks joy and connection.”
The showcase featured the presentation of the “Smile Collection,” inspired by curator MaryAnn Giella McCulloh’s first encounter with Michael Fredo’s whimsical, magical clay sculptures, which brought an immediate smile, inspiring the collection’s name. Michael describes “The Moonlighters” project as a collection of unique characters shaped and sculpted from his own imagination while also emphasizing the storybook quality and personality driven universe in which they dwell. One of the unexpected highlights of the evening was Michael Fredo’s performance of his 1990s hit song, “Free.”
Notable attendees included: Michael Fredo, Tommy Hilfiger, Andy Hilfiger, MaryAnn Giella McCulloh, Mei Fung,Betsy Hilfiger, Ginny Hilfiger, Allison Fredo, Dean Fredo, Joe Fredo, Fern Mallis, Patrick McMullan, Tina Radizwil, Carmen D’Alessio, Nicky DiMaggio, Paul Schindler, Chloe Jane, Joey DJ Blaze, Marky Ramone, Marion Ramone, Al Diaz, Ryan McGuiness and William Quigley.
