Daniel + Lauren: One Art Space Unveils Michael Fredo’s “The Moonlighters” Exhibition in Tribeca | April 10, 2026
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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 running through Sunday, April 12th, 2026 offers 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.
In collaboration with Michael Fredo, One Art Space is launching an exclusive line of The Moonlighters merchandise such as mugs, lunch boxes, tote bags, puzzles and clothing carrying images of the characters.
The Moonlighters is poised to continue that tradition with a presentation that is imaginative, family-friendly and visually memorable.
ABOUT Michael Fredo:
Michael Fredo is an American singer-songwriter, sculptor and former model whose creative career has evolved from late-1990s pop success into a distinctive visual art practice centered on his whimsical clay figures known as “The Moonlighters.” After auditioning for music impresario Quincy Jones, Michael secured a contract with Warner Bros. Records. He rose to national attention with his debut album, toured with Britney Spears and earned a Billboard Hot 100 hit with “This Time Around”. Fredo went on to release independent soul and R&B projects while continuing to expand his artistic expression. Inspired from a young age to create original characters, he now handcrafts imaginative sculptures in his Manhattan studio, drawing on people, animals and everyday moments to produce playful, moon-themed works designed to spark joy, wonder and a sense of good fortune.
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