Eric Goode
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Eric Goode is an American hotelier, restaurateur, artist, filmmaker, and conservationist. He is best known as the creator of the nightclub Area
and B Bar in New York City, and more recently of the Bowery Hotel.
in 1957 and raised in New York
until the age of 8, Eric relocated with his family to California. He is the second of five children born to Marilyn Goode, a naturalist
and conservationist
, and Fredrick Goode, a painter and teacher. He has lived in New York City since 1977.
He began his career as an artist, educated at (San Francisco Art Institute) Parsons School of Design. Much of his early work was displayed in group shows with other upcoming artists of the day, the earliest in 1981 which was curated by Keith Haring
. He continued to make and show his art throughout the 1980s and into the early 1990s.
In 1983, Goode formed the nightclub Area
with his brother, Chris Goode, and friends Shawn Hausman and Darius Azari. Area
was known for its constantly changing themes and collaboration with artists of the time (Andy Warhol
, Jean-Michel Basquiat
, David Hockney
, Keith Haring
, Kenny Scharf
, and others). Area
was Eric's first business venture where he merged art into the context of a nightclub.
In the early to mid-1990s, Eric directed several music videos, including "Help Me I am in Hell" and "Pinion" for Nine Inch Nails
. He and Serge Becker earned a music video production award for their work on "Pinion."
Over the next two decades Eric opened several other nightclubs, and eventually transitioned into restaurants and then hotels, many of which in collaboration with his partners Serge Becker and more recently Sean MacPherson. His most recent projects include the Bowery Hotel and the Jane Street Hotel.
Goode's is also involved in conservation efforts, especially of reptiles. In 2004 Eric began developing the Behler Chelonian Center and The Turtle Conservancy, which operate out of Southern California. The BCC/TC focuses on conservation initiatives around the world, with a focus on protecting endangered species from extinction.
Eric Goode currently lives in New York City and travels frequently to his home and conservation center in Southern California.
1981 – Group Show curated by Keith Haring, Mudd Club
1987 – “Subject Object”, Group Show, 56 Bleecker Gallery
1988 – Group Show, Bess Butler Gallery
1989 – One Man Show, Bess Cutler Gallery
1989 - “American Pie”, Group Show, Bess Cutler Gallery
1989 - “Don’t Bungle the Jungle”, Group Show, Tony Shafrazi Gallery
1989 - “New Work, New York”, Group Show, Helander Gallery
1990 – “Amnesty International”, Group Show, Tony Shafrazi Gallery
1983 - Area
1988 - MK
1989 - BC (LA)
1990 - Time Cafe and Fez
1994 - B Bar & Grill
2000 - The Park
2003 - Matsuri
2003 - La Bottega
2003 - Hiro Ballroom
2006 - Waverly Inn
2007 - Gemma
He has spent most of his life researching turtles and tortoises and has traveled to over 30 countries around the world (the Galapagos Islands, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Central America, Madagascar, Namibia, Morocco, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, India, the Caribbean Islands, and many others). Several of these trips are featured in a series of documentary films chronicling the Turtle Conservancy's conservation efforts.
Area (nightclub)
Area was a themed nightclub at 157 Hudson Street in Manhattan, New York City which operated from 1983 to 1987. The theme of the club changed roughly every six weeks, and the club was redecorated for each theme change. Themes included "Night" , "Surrealism", "Suburbia", "Red", and "Gnarly"...
and B Bar in New York City, and more recently of the Bowery Hotel.
Biography
Born in Rhode IslandRhode Island
The state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, more commonly referred to as Rhode Island , is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area...
in 1957 and raised in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
until the age of 8, Eric relocated with his family to California. He is the second of five children born to Marilyn Goode, a naturalist
Naturalist
Naturalist may refer to:* Practitioner of natural history* Conservationist* Advocate of naturalism * Naturalist , autobiography-See also:* The American Naturalist, periodical* Naturalism...
and conservationist
Conservationist
Conservationists are proponents or advocates of conservation. They advocate for the protection of all the species in an ecosystem with a strong focus on the natural environment...
, and Fredrick Goode, a painter and teacher. He has lived in New York City since 1977.
He began his career as an artist, educated at (San Francisco Art Institute) Parsons School of Design. Much of his early work was displayed in group shows with other upcoming artists of the day, the earliest in 1981 which was curated by Keith Haring
Keith Haring
Keith Haring was an artist and social activist whose work responded to the New York City street culture of the 1980s.-Early life:...
. He continued to make and show his art throughout the 1980s and into the early 1990s.
In 1983, Goode formed the nightclub Area
Area (nightclub)
Area was a themed nightclub at 157 Hudson Street in Manhattan, New York City which operated from 1983 to 1987. The theme of the club changed roughly every six weeks, and the club was redecorated for each theme change. Themes included "Night" , "Surrealism", "Suburbia", "Red", and "Gnarly"...
with his brother, Chris Goode, and friends Shawn Hausman and Darius Azari. Area
Area (nightclub)
Area was a themed nightclub at 157 Hudson Street in Manhattan, New York City which operated from 1983 to 1987. The theme of the club changed roughly every six weeks, and the club was redecorated for each theme change. Themes included "Night" , "Surrealism", "Suburbia", "Red", and "Gnarly"...
was known for its constantly changing themes and collaboration with artists of the time (Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol
Andrew Warhola , known as Andy Warhol, was an American painter, printmaker, and filmmaker who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art...
, Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist. His career in art began as a graffiti artist in New York City in the late 1970s, and in the 1980s produced Neo-expressionist painting.-Early life:...
, David Hockney
David Hockney
David Hockney, CH, RA, is an English painter, draughtsman, printmaker, stage designer and photographer, who is based in Bridlington, Yorkshire and Kensington, London....
, Keith Haring
Keith Haring
Keith Haring was an artist and social activist whose work responded to the New York City street culture of the 1980s.-Early life:...
, Kenny Scharf
Kenny Scharf
Kenny Scharf is an American painter who lives in Brooklyn, New York. The artist received his B.F.A in 1980 at the School of Visual Arts located in New York City. Scharf's works consist of popular culture based shows with made up science-related backgrounds...
, and others). Area
Area (nightclub)
Area was a themed nightclub at 157 Hudson Street in Manhattan, New York City which operated from 1983 to 1987. The theme of the club changed roughly every six weeks, and the club was redecorated for each theme change. Themes included "Night" , "Surrealism", "Suburbia", "Red", and "Gnarly"...
was Eric's first business venture where he merged art into the context of a nightclub.
In the early to mid-1990s, Eric directed several music videos, including "Help Me I am in Hell" and "Pinion" for Nine Inch Nails
Nine Inch Nails
Nine Inch Nails is an American industrial rock project, founded in 1988 by Trent Reznor in Cleveland, Ohio. As its main producer, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Reznor is the only official member of Nine Inch Nails and remains solely responsible for its direction...
. He and Serge Becker earned a music video production award for their work on "Pinion."
Over the next two decades Eric opened several other nightclubs, and eventually transitioned into restaurants and then hotels, many of which in collaboration with his partners Serge Becker and more recently Sean MacPherson. His most recent projects include the Bowery Hotel and the Jane Street Hotel.
Goode's is also involved in conservation efforts, especially of reptiles. In 2004 Eric began developing the Behler Chelonian Center and The Turtle Conservancy, which operate out of Southern California. The BCC/TC focuses on conservation initiatives around the world, with a focus on protecting endangered species from extinction.
Eric Goode currently lives in New York City and travels frequently to his home and conservation center in Southern California.
Art
Most of Eric's art is created as a vitrine, or display case with three-dimensional artwork inside. Similar to Joseph Cornell, his work incorporates many aspects of assemblage. Eric's work also has notable similarities to Damien Hirst and Jeff Vaughan, especially his tendency to represent elements of the natural world in his mixed-media installations.1981 – Group Show curated by Keith Haring, Mudd Club
1987 – “Subject Object”, Group Show, 56 Bleecker Gallery
1988 – Group Show, Bess Butler Gallery
1989 – One Man Show, Bess Cutler Gallery
1989 - “American Pie”, Group Show, Bess Cutler Gallery
1989 - “Don’t Bungle the Jungle”, Group Show, Tony Shafrazi Gallery
1989 - “New Work, New York”, Group Show, Helander Gallery
1990 – “Amnesty International”, Group Show, Tony Shafrazi Gallery
Nightclubs and Restaurants
1981 - The Club with no Name1983 - Area
Area (nightclub)
Area was a themed nightclub at 157 Hudson Street in Manhattan, New York City which operated from 1983 to 1987. The theme of the club changed roughly every six weeks, and the club was redecorated for each theme change. Themes included "Night" , "Surrealism", "Suburbia", "Red", and "Gnarly"...
1988 - MK
1989 - BC (LA)
1990 - Time Cafe and Fez
1994 - B Bar & Grill
2000 - The Park
2003 - Matsuri
2003 - La Bottega
2003 - Hiro Ballroom
2006 - Waverly Inn
2007 - Gemma
Hotels
- 2001 - The Maritime Hotel
- 2006 - Lafayette House
- 2007 - Bowery Hotel
- 2008 - Jane Street Hotel
Music videos
| Year | Artist | Music Video |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Nine Inch Nails Nine Inch Nails Nine Inch Nails is an American industrial rock project, founded in 1988 by Trent Reznor in Cleveland, Ohio. As its main producer, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Reznor is the only official member of Nine Inch Nails and remains solely responsible for its direction... |
"Help Me I am in Hell" |
| 1992 | Nine Inch Nails | "Pinion" |
| 1993 | Digital Orgasm | "Time to Believe" |
| 1994 | Ce Ce Peniston | "Hit by Love" |
| 1994 | Terrorvision Terrorvision Terrorvision are an English rock band. They were formed in 1987 in Keighley, and initially disbanded in 2001... |
"Oblivion" |
| 1998 | Robbie Robertson Robbie Robertson Robbie Robertson, OC; is a Canadian singer-songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known for his membership as the guitarist and primary songwriter within The Band. He was ranked 59th in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time... |
"Unbound" |
Documentaries
| Year | Documentary |
|---|---|
| 2005 | John L. Behler Chelonian Center |
| 2006 | Galapagos Islands |
| 2007 | Madagascar |
| 2008 | The Argentine Tortoise |
Conservation
In the last several years, Eric has devoted more time to his conservation work. In 2004 he began developing the Behler Chelonian Center. The center is a not for profit NGO certified by the AZA (American Zoos and Aquariums). Its primary goal is to ensure the survival of turtle and tortoise species worldwide, and to promote the conservation of chelonian habitat in the wild.He has spent most of his life researching turtles and tortoises and has traveled to over 30 countries around the world (the Galapagos Islands, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Central America, Madagascar, Namibia, Morocco, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, India, the Caribbean Islands, and many others). Several of these trips are featured in a series of documentary films chronicling the Turtle Conservancy's conservation efforts.