29Rooms’ theme Turn It Into Art is a call to action to celebrate the transformative power of creativity. It is a journey into the power of Art: to unify, heal, and uplift; to provoke new ideas and new actions.
At this year’s event, we invite the bold creative leaders of tomorrow to shine their light and celebrate the indomitable spirit of Art. We activate a new generation of change-makers, creators, and trail-blazers in the process.
When we encounter art, our spirits are lifted and perspectives are shifted. Picasso famously said, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” In celebrating Art's power to transform, we open our eyes to the most transformative idea of them all: the radical possibility our own imagination.
Creative Direction: Piera Gelardi and Albie Hueston
Experiential Design Lead: Jennifer Whitney
Experiential Designers: Dana Otto, Aleks Garin, Rosie Li
Graphic Designer: Paula Volchok
Event Photography: Jessica Nash, Patricia Lopez Ramos
Toyota & Refinery29 bring together three artists who use visual language to speak to their personal experience within a common city: LA. This work is presented on separate panels, merging individual perspective with unifying collaboration.
Senior Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Event Photography: Patricia Lopez
Refinery29 x The Screen Actors Guild Awards video booth experience and Facebook live set. Click here to see more of the videos!
Senior Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Refinery29 and HBO create a Girls pop-up exhibition in Brooklyn to celebrate the series finale. Check out the hashtag for even more!
Senior Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Event Photography: Patricia Lopez
NewFronts is an event that gives Refinery29 a chance to present their video content to important decision makers across brands, agencies, production companies, and press, and show them what R29 is all about!
Senior Experiential Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Senior Graphic Designer: Isabel Guijarro
Event Photography: Jacqueline Harriet
Industry thought leaders, influencers, and celebrities join together with Refinery29 for a day of panels and activities designed to enlighten, empower, and celebrate Every Beautiful Body.
Art Direction: Emily Kowzan-Ritter
Senior Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Event Photography: Jacqueline Harriet
Refinery29's premier fashion week interactive art installation, in collaboration with over 20 different artists and brands to create 29 unique, immersive environments.
Creative Direction: Piera Gelardi and Albie Hueston
Art Direction: Emily Kowzan-Ritter
Senior Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Event Photography: Jessica Nash, Patricia Lopez Ramos
Google partnered with Refinery29 to create Cloud 9 - a 29 Rooms installation- which MATTE reimagined to a fuchsia wonderland of clouds. Powered by Google Play Music, guests were treated to a variety of tracks from Solange, Frank Ocean and Lion Babe.
Art Direction: Emily Kowzan-Ritter
Senior Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Chambord and Refinery29 partnered with Bompas and Parr to throw a magnifique brunch experience in New York.
Art Direction: Natalia Grosner
Senior Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Event Photography: Patricia Lopez Ramos
Refinery29 x Adidas “Greater Every Run” influencer event in Santa Monica, CA.
Art Direction: Emily Kowzan-Ritter
Senior Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Event Photography: Jessica Nash
Refinery29 x Sebastian Professional fashion presentation.
Senior Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Event Photography: Jacqueline Harriet
Refinery29 x Sunglass Hut “Sunnies & Selfies” Shades of You Pop-up event in Washington Square Park in NYC.
Art Direction: Emily Kowzan-Ritter
Senior Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Event Photography: Jessica Nash
The Tiffany Diamond Academy, a day of exploration surrounding Tiffany’s diamond legacy and the making of the Tiffany Setting.
Creative Director: David Stark
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Technical Designer: James Hughes
Floral Designer: Susie Montagna
Photographer: Susie Montagna
Glitter and neon themed Bat Mitzvah at the Pier 36.
Creative Director: David Stark
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Technical Designer: James Hughes
Floral Designer: Susie Montagna
Photographer: Susie Montagna
Kiehl's celebrates their 165th anniversary of service and innovation with 4 special events.
Creative Director: David Stark
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Technical Designer: James Hughes
Floral Designer: Susie Montagna
Photographer: Susie Montagna
Product launch for Who What Wear collection for Target
Creative Director: David Stark
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Technical Designer: Nicholas Criscione
Floral Designer: Audrey Pondek
Photographer: Susie Montagna
A monograph covering the designer’s work
Designer: Greg Kozatek & Jennifer Whitney
Art Director: Todd Oldham
Written by: Kiera Coffee
Stations highlighted important events in the history of volatility
Creative Director: David Stark
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Technical Designer: Dena Saperstein
Floral Designer: Susie Montagna
Photographer: Susie Montagna
Selections from RISD’s Apparel Design thesis collections
Creative Director: David Stark
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Technical Designer: Lesley McTague
Floral Designer: Susie Montagna
Photographer: Susie Montagna
DIY kits and supplies for Target
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Art Director: Todd Oldham
Gala at the Central Park Zoo
Creative Director: David Stark
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Technical Designer: Lesley McTague
Floral Designer: Susie Montagna
Photographer: Susie Montagna
Décor constructed with flagging tape
Creative Director: David Stark
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Technical Designer: Dena Saperstein
Floral Designer: Susie Montagna
Photographer: Susie Montagna
Artist’s illustrations over more than sixty years
Cover Design: Jennifer Whitney
Art Director: Todd Oldham
Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food app for Iphone and Ipad
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Art Director: Daniel Boguszewski
Over 2,000 canned goods donated to NYC food pantries
Creative Director: David Stark
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Technical Designer: James Hughes
Floral Designer: Susie Montagna
Photographer: Susie Montagna
Pop-Up in Bryant Park
Creative Director: David Stark
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Technical Designer: Lesley McTague
Floral Designer: Susie Montagna
Photographer: Susie Montagna
2014 Spring Dinner
Creative Director: David Stark
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Technical Designer: Lesley McTague
Floral Designer: Susie Montagna
Photographer: Susie Montagna
The museum’s final gala in the iconic Breuer Building
Creative Director: David Stark
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Technical Designer: George Hoffmann
Floral Designer: Susie Montagna
Photographer: Susie Montagna
Product launch in San Francisco
Creative Director: David Stark
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Technical Designer: Scott Sanders
Floral Designer: Susie Montagna
Photographer: Susie Montagna
Stations highlighted important events in the history of volatility
Creative Director: David Stark
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Technical Designer: Dena Saperstein
Floral Designer: Susie Montagna
Photographer: Susie Montagna
Smorgasburg themed Bat Mitzvah at the Roseland Ballroom
Creative Director: David Stark
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Technical Designer: Roy Lorieo
Floral Designer: Susie Montagna
Photographer: Susie Montagna
Holiday party at Beauty & Essex
Creative Director: David Stark
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Technical Designer: Roy Lorieo
Floral Designer: Susie Montagna
Photographer: Susie Montagna
Photo styling and design for Kid Made Modern series
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Art Director: Todd Oldham
Holiday Party at Beauty & Essex
Creative Director: David Stark
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Technical Designer: Lesley McTague
Floral Designer: Susie Montagna
Photographer: Susie Montagna
Opening Night Gala; Verdi’s Othello
Creative Director: David Stark
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Technical Designer: James Hughes
Floral Designer: Susie Montagna
Photographer: Susie Montagna
Jerusalem themed Bar Mitzvah
Creative Director: David Stark
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Technical Designer: Adrianne Hee
Floral Designer: Susie Montagna
Photographer: Susie Montagna
Cheekwood Estate’s annual event
Creative Director: David Stark
Designer: Jennifer Whitney
Technical Designer: Lesley McTague
Floral Designer: Susie Montagna
Photographer: Susie Montagna
