2023: A Major Year
Wrote SEVEN new Shows:
A Julie Valentine/London Calling (February, March)
JVB’s Birthday Bouquet (May)
What Have You Done For Me Legislately? (June)
Manchester Festival: One Night in Trans Vegas (July)
Sex With Strangers (November)
Oh Come Let Us Adore Them (December)
Icing (December)
Toured:
OAOA: Spoleto Festival (June), Dublin Fringe (September)
Kiki & Herb: DC, NYC, Chicago, Dallas, Austin, San Francisco, LA (December)
Sang at Carnegie Hall:
Music & Revolution: Greenwich Village in the 60s, Zankel Hall (November)
Traveled Internationally:
Puerto Vallarta (January)
London (March, May, September)
Paris (March)
Dublin (September)
Lisbon (September)
Deaths:
Mom (January)
Aunt Sandra (February)
Ian Falconer (March)
Heklina (April)
Jon Bush (July)
Nancy Brooks Brody (December)
Physically:
Turned 60 (May)
Broken Foot (September)
Covid (September)
Visual Art:
Group Show “Between Us” at @alexandergrayassociates (September)
Favorite Art Exhibitions and Shows:
Aknahtan, ENO (March)
Fierce Pussy Palais fe Tokyo (march)
@JerryStafford Rara Arvis, White Cube Paris (March)
@bobbijenesmith, Palais Garnier (March)
Champion, Metropolitan Opera (April)
@jonathan.anderson On Foot, Otter Waterman, London (September)
@LindaEvangelista, Cadogan Hall, London (September)
Best Meal:
60th Birthday Dinner prepared by @hamilton_gabrielle and @ashmerriman at Prune (May)
Gratitude:
That I was able to care for my dying mother and be with her when she slipped back into the great unknown, and for the profound grace we were blessed with during her illness and death
For my sister @mammacbd1 and her family
For the wonderful lifelong friends and close extended family members who supported me through that difficult time and who have been there to hold me up when I’ve needed support during this year of hard work and grieving.
For my cats
For my art, which sustains me
For everyone who has come to see me perform this year
For hats, gloves, shoes, and LIPSTICK.
Happiest of birthdays to the extraordinary poet, chanteuse, raconteur, and quintessential cat lover @mariannefaithfullofficial!
Wishing you joy, health, and happiness in the coming year.
May all your prescriptions be fulfilled.
Much Love,
Vx ♥️
Mother is bringing “Icing” back to the @joespub stage for three final nights Jan 5-7 before heading to sunnier climes for a much-needed break!
There are still some beautiful seats left. See you next week! ❄️🩵❄️
Major gratitude to:
@jepisalla for the photo and video
@thornedarrell for the headdress
@toddthomasnyc for the frock Joe’s Pub
Mother is bringing “Icing” back to the @joespub stage for three final nights Jan 5-7 before heading to sunnier climes for a much-needed break!
There are still some beautiful seats left. See you next week! ❄️🩵❄️
Major gratitude to:
@jepisalla for the photo and video
@thornedarrell for the headdress
@toddthomasnyc for the frock Joe’s Pub
The Christmas Brunch Brunch, The Christmas Dinner Duo, and The Christmas Eve Dream Team.
Hope you all had a Merry Christmas!!!
I got a present today but it was makeup so I’m thrilled.
Thank you @dexterdriscoll!
🎁🎉💋🎄
The Christmas Brunch Brunch, The Christmas Dinner Duo, and The Christmas Eve Dream Team.
Hope you all had a Merry Christmas!!!
I got a present today but it was makeup so I’m thrilled.
Thank you @dexterdriscoll!
🎁🎉💋🎄
The Christmas Brunch Brunch, The Christmas Dinner Duo, and The Christmas Eve Dream Team.
Hope you all had a Merry Christmas!!!
I got a present today but it was makeup so I’m thrilled.
Thank you @dexterdriscoll!
🎁🎉💋🎄
The Christmas Brunch Brunch, The Christmas Dinner Duo, and The Christmas Eve Dream Team.
Hope you all had a Merry Christmas!!!
I got a present today but it was makeup so I’m thrilled.
Thank you @dexterdriscoll!
🎁🎉💋🎄
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!
Much appreciation to @thepensivemaker for putting my song “Christmas Spells,” produced by @tingalayo with their beautiful imagery.
🎄♥️🎄🩷🎄
I just had to take a moment to celebrate my friend @rufuswainwright’s record “Folkocracy” being nominated for a Grammy!
Congratulations, Sweetheart, your record is beautiful. Kiki loves you!!!💋
Kudos, also, to this stunning list of collaborators and supporters, along with a nod of gratitude to the @recordingacademy, @madicunningham, @JohnLegend , @Andrewbirdmusic , @chrisstillsofficial, @susannahoffsofficial , @SherylCrow, @BrandiCarlile, @ANOHNI, @DavidByrneOfficial, @NicoleScherzinger, @martha.wainwright, @lucywainwrightroche, @ParksVanDyke, @ChakaKhan, @lilyaugustalanken , @davidpiltch , @madicunningham, @patrickwarren1, @blakemills, @jacobmannmusic, @mooserob, @valmccallum.7, @tedpoor, @reechardparks, @chrissorem
A visual stroll down memory lane with on of my favorite artist, @jim.winters.studio. ♥️♥️♥️
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All My Vivs. Photography, painting, drawing, digital illustration, reduction screenprint, stickers. 1994, 1996, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2018.
In the past 30 years, I’ve made seven portraits of Mx Justin Vivian Bond. We met in San Francisco before v moved to New York City and I’ve been carrying an art torch ever since. (I made the @kikiandherb stickers for @kennymellman & Justin’s first gig in New York in 1994.) Thank you @mxviv for all that you bring to the world! You’ve been an inspiration to me ever since we first met.. With respect and love, your friend and fan, JW.
#portrait #portraitphotography #portraitpainting #portraitdrawing #digitalportrait #screenprintportrait #stickerportrait #stickers #stickerart #fanart #kikiandherb #justinvivianbond #kennymellman #muse #portraitofanartist
A visual stroll down memory lane with on of my favorite artist, @jim.winters.studio. ♥️♥️♥️
Repost from @jim.winters.studio
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All My Vivs. Photography, painting, drawing, digital illustration, reduction screenprint, stickers. 1994, 1996, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2018.
In the past 30 years, I’ve made seven portraits of Mx Justin Vivian Bond. We met in San Francisco before v moved to New York City and I’ve been carrying an art torch ever since. (I made the @kikiandherb stickers for @kennymellman & Justin’s first gig in New York in 1994.) Thank you @mxviv for all that you bring to the world! You’ve been an inspiration to me ever since we first met.. With respect and love, your friend and fan, JW.
#portrait #portraitphotography #portraitpainting #portraitdrawing #digitalportrait #screenprintportrait #stickerportrait #stickers #stickerart #fanart #kikiandherb #justinvivianbond #kennymellman #muse #portraitofanartist
A visual stroll down memory lane with on of my favorite artist, @jim.winters.studio. ♥️♥️♥️
Repost from @jim.winters.studio
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All My Vivs. Photography, painting, drawing, digital illustration, reduction screenprint, stickers. 1994, 1996, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2018.
In the past 30 years, I’ve made seven portraits of Mx Justin Vivian Bond. We met in San Francisco before v moved to New York City and I’ve been carrying an art torch ever since. (I made the @kikiandherb stickers for @kennymellman & Justin’s first gig in New York in 1994.) Thank you @mxviv for all that you bring to the world! You’ve been an inspiration to me ever since we first met.. With respect and love, your friend and fan, JW.
#portrait #portraitphotography #portraitpainting #portraitdrawing #digitalportrait #screenprintportrait #stickerportrait #stickers #stickerart #fanart #kikiandherb #justinvivianbond #kennymellman #muse #portraitofanartist
A visual stroll down memory lane with on of my favorite artist, @jim.winters.studio. ♥️♥️♥️
Repost from @jim.winters.studio
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All My Vivs. Photography, painting, drawing, digital illustration, reduction screenprint, stickers. 1994, 1996, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2018.
In the past 30 years, I’ve made seven portraits of Mx Justin Vivian Bond. We met in San Francisco before v moved to New York City and I’ve been carrying an art torch ever since. (I made the @kikiandherb stickers for @kennymellman & Justin’s first gig in New York in 1994.) Thank you @mxviv for all that you bring to the world! You’ve been an inspiration to me ever since we first met.. With respect and love, your friend and fan, JW.
#portrait #portraitphotography #portraitpainting #portraitdrawing #digitalportrait #screenprintportrait #stickerportrait #stickers #stickerart #fanart #kikiandherb #justinvivianbond #kennymellman #muse #portraitofanartist
A visual stroll down memory lane with on of my favorite artist, @jim.winters.studio. ♥️♥️♥️
Repost from @jim.winters.studio
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All My Vivs. Photography, painting, drawing, digital illustration, reduction screenprint, stickers. 1994, 1996, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2018.
In the past 30 years, I’ve made seven portraits of Mx Justin Vivian Bond. We met in San Francisco before v moved to New York City and I’ve been carrying an art torch ever since. (I made the @kikiandherb stickers for @kennymellman & Justin’s first gig in New York in 1994.) Thank you @mxviv for all that you bring to the world! You’ve been an inspiration to me ever since we first met.. With respect and love, your friend and fan, JW.
#portrait #portraitphotography #portraitpainting #portraitdrawing #digitalportrait #screenprintportrait #stickerportrait #stickers #stickerart #fanart #kikiandherb #justinvivianbond #kennymellman #muse #portraitofanartist
A visual stroll down memory lane with on of my favorite artist, @jim.winters.studio. ♥️♥️♥️
Repost from @jim.winters.studio
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All My Vivs. Photography, painting, drawing, digital illustration, reduction screenprint, stickers. 1994, 1996, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2018.
In the past 30 years, I’ve made seven portraits of Mx Justin Vivian Bond. We met in San Francisco before v moved to New York City and I’ve been carrying an art torch ever since. (I made the @kikiandherb stickers for @kennymellman & Justin’s first gig in New York in 1994.) Thank you @mxviv for all that you bring to the world! You’ve been an inspiration to me ever since we first met.. With respect and love, your friend and fan, JW.
#portrait #portraitphotography #portraitpainting #portraitdrawing #digitalportrait #screenprintportrait #stickerportrait #stickers #stickerart #fanart #kikiandherb #justinvivianbond #kennymellman #muse #portraitofanartist
A visual stroll down memory lane with on of my favorite artist, @jim.winters.studio. ♥️♥️♥️
Repost from @jim.winters.studio
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All My Vivs. Photography, painting, drawing, digital illustration, reduction screenprint, stickers. 1994, 1996, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2018.
In the past 30 years, I’ve made seven portraits of Mx Justin Vivian Bond. We met in San Francisco before v moved to New York City and I’ve been carrying an art torch ever since. (I made the @kikiandherb stickers for @kennymellman & Justin’s first gig in New York in 1994.) Thank you @mxviv for all that you bring to the world! You’ve been an inspiration to me ever since we first met.. With respect and love, your friend and fan, JW.
#portrait #portraitphotography #portraitpainting #portraitdrawing #digitalportrait #screenprintportrait #stickerportrait #stickers #stickerart #fanart #kikiandherb #justinvivianbond #kennymellman #muse #portraitofanartist
Solstice Blessings to you all. Light your candles and strive for peace in Gaza.
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Solstice Blessings!
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@mxviv delivered another fantastic performance with tonight’s opening of their “Icing” holiday show #justinvivianbond #gqnyc2023
Running through Jan 7!
Gown by @toddthomasnyc 🩶 Joe’s Pub
The best part of the @kikiandherb tour -apart from all the standing ovations, thank you- was seeing some of my favorite friends and artists. At the top of that list is Linda Thompson. When Linda is there I go for it because there are few people who I wholeheartedly adore more.
Another shining Star Goddess is @msjamieclayton. Thank you and @timhailand for being bright lights in my line of vision during the show. And thank you @ethantobman for taking our photo and making me feel like a star!
And big love goes out to the man who has been with us from the East Village, to Carnegie Hall, Broadway, and beyond, our beloved @jaredgeller. Thank you will have to do although those two words seem tepid when compared to the feelings of love and gratitude I have for you.
I’m beyond grateful to the thousands of people who turned out to see us over the course of the last few weeks. Let’s do it again soon!
I also want to mention our genius costume designer @marchappelnyc who has been creating our incredible costumes throughout the years. Every new costume becomes my favorite until I look back at the insanity that has come before, then it’s impossible to choose. Thank you Marc. Our tour manager Mark O’Donnell is the best. Then there’s David Schnirman, our secret weapon! I love working with you.
Finally I want to thank @kennymellman for the unquantifiable genius he brings to every show. We’ve been through so much together and we keep on keeping on. Eternal love and respect! ♥️ Wiltern Theatre
The best part of the @kikiandherb tour -apart from all the standing ovations, thank you- was seeing some of my favorite friends and artists. At the top of that list is Linda Thompson. When Linda is there I go for it because there are few people who I wholeheartedly adore more.
Another shining Star Goddess is @msjamieclayton. Thank you and @timhailand for being bright lights in my line of vision during the show. And thank you @ethantobman for taking our photo and making me feel like a star!
And big love goes out to the man who has been with us from the East Village, to Carnegie Hall, Broadway, and beyond, our beloved @jaredgeller. Thank you will have to do although those two words seem tepid when compared to the feelings of love and gratitude I have for you.
I’m beyond grateful to the thousands of people who turned out to see us over the course of the last few weeks. Let’s do it again soon!
I also want to mention our genius costume designer @marchappelnyc who has been creating our incredible costumes throughout the years. Every new costume becomes my favorite until I look back at the insanity that has come before, then it’s impossible to choose. Thank you Marc. Our tour manager Mark O’Donnell is the best. Then there’s David Schnirman, our secret weapon! I love working with you.
Finally I want to thank @kennymellman for the unquantifiable genius he brings to every show. We’ve been through so much together and we keep on keeping on. Eternal love and respect! ♥️ Wiltern Theatre
The best part of the @kikiandherb tour -apart from all the standing ovations, thank you- was seeing some of my favorite friends and artists. At the top of that list is Linda Thompson. When Linda is there I go for it because there are few people who I wholeheartedly adore more.
Another shining Star Goddess is @msjamieclayton. Thank you and @timhailand for being bright lights in my line of vision during the show. And thank you @ethantobman for taking our photo and making me feel like a star!
And big love goes out to the man who has been with us from the East Village, to Carnegie Hall, Broadway, and beyond, our beloved @jaredgeller. Thank you will have to do although those two words seem tepid when compared to the feelings of love and gratitude I have for you.
I’m beyond grateful to the thousands of people who turned out to see us over the course of the last few weeks. Let’s do it again soon!
I also want to mention our genius costume designer @marchappelnyc who has been creating our incredible costumes throughout the years. Every new costume becomes my favorite until I look back at the insanity that has come before, then it’s impossible to choose. Thank you Marc. Our tour manager Mark O’Donnell is the best. Then there’s David Schnirman, our secret weapon! I love working with you.
Finally I want to thank @kennymellman for the unquantifiable genius he brings to every show. We’ve been through so much together and we keep on keeping on. Eternal love and respect! ♥️ Wiltern Theatre
The best part of the @kikiandherb tour -apart from all the standing ovations, thank you- was seeing some of my favorite friends and artists. At the top of that list is Linda Thompson. When Linda is there I go for it because there are few people who I wholeheartedly adore more.
Another shining Star Goddess is @msjamieclayton. Thank you and @timhailand for being bright lights in my line of vision during the show. And thank you @ethantobman for taking our photo and making me feel like a star!
And big love goes out to the man who has been with us from the East Village, to Carnegie Hall, Broadway, and beyond, our beloved @jaredgeller. Thank you will have to do although those two words seem tepid when compared to the feelings of love and gratitude I have for you.
I’m beyond grateful to the thousands of people who turned out to see us over the course of the last few weeks. Let’s do it again soon!
I also want to mention our genius costume designer @marchappelnyc who has been creating our incredible costumes throughout the years. Every new costume becomes my favorite until I look back at the insanity that has come before, then it’s impossible to choose. Thank you Marc. Our tour manager Mark O’Donnell is the best. Then there’s David Schnirman, our secret weapon! I love working with you.
Finally I want to thank @kennymellman for the unquantifiable genius he brings to every show. We’ve been through so much together and we keep on keeping on. Eternal love and respect! ♥️ Wiltern Theatre
The best part of the @kikiandherb tour -apart from all the standing ovations, thank you- was seeing some of my favorite friends and artists. At the top of that list is Linda Thompson. When Linda is there I go for it because there are few people who I wholeheartedly adore more.
Another shining Star Goddess is @msjamieclayton. Thank you and @timhailand for being bright lights in my line of vision during the show. And thank you @ethantobman for taking our photo and making me feel like a star!
And big love goes out to the man who has been with us from the East Village, to Carnegie Hall, Broadway, and beyond, our beloved @jaredgeller. Thank you will have to do although those two words seem tepid when compared to the feelings of love and gratitude I have for you.
I’m beyond grateful to the thousands of people who turned out to see us over the course of the last few weeks. Let’s do it again soon!
I also want to mention our genius costume designer @marchappelnyc who has been creating our incredible costumes throughout the years. Every new costume becomes my favorite until I look back at the insanity that has come before, then it’s impossible to choose. Thank you Marc. Our tour manager Mark O’Donnell is the best. Then there’s David Schnirman, our secret weapon! I love working with you.
Finally I want to thank @kennymellman for the unquantifiable genius he brings to every show. We’ve been through so much together and we keep on keeping on. Eternal love and respect! ♥️ Wiltern Theatre
