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Something Extra - Thursday

Published:Thursday | May 27, 2021 | 12:17 AM
Former Jamaican model-turned-curator and art gallery owner, Nicola Vassell, is joined by Rich Dennis.
Former Jamaican model-turned-curator and art gallery owner, Nicola Vassell, is joined by Rich Dennis.
Lady in red, Karen Wong, is sandwiched by Rashid Johnson (left) and Hank Willis Thomas.
Lady in red, Karen Wong, is sandwiched by Rashid Johnson (left) and Hank Willis Thomas.
Fred Eversley is flanked by featured photographer, Ming Smith (left), and Maria Larsson.
Fred Eversley is flanked by featured photographer, Ming Smith (left), and Maria Larsson.
Nicholas Logsdail (left) and Susan Penzner make their way inside Nicola Vassell’s new art gallery in Chelsea, New York.
Nicholas Logsdail (left) and Susan Penzner make their way inside Nicola Vassell’s new art gallery in Chelsea, New York.
From left: Peter Soros, Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn and Sarah Hoover are rapt as they engage in spirited discussion.
From left: Peter Soros, Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn and Sarah Hoover are rapt as they engage in spirited discussion.
Featured photographer Ming Smith (left) catches up with friend, Tanya Morgan.
Featured photographer Ming Smith (left) catches up with friend, Tanya Morgan.
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Last Thursday, just days after further reopening in New York city, former fashion model Nicola Vassell opened her very own art gallery in Chelsea. Friends, fans and art lovers stormed the creative’s doors to view work from famous photographer Ming Smith as the curator and art dealer beamed with great pride at the overwhelming love and support. Something Extra brings you the highlights from the launch.