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Dr. KASSIR

The Art of Perfection

JIM ALTERMAN Why This Art?

SEAN KIFER And the Rise of the Digital Artist

ALMODOVAR’S MUSE Arrives in New York

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Inside THE NORTON MUSEUM new art collections

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WINTER 2014 • ART BASEL EDITION

EDITOR/PUBLISHER

Rebeca Herrero

LAYOUT & DESIGN

Gabriel Kalach

BEAUTY EDITOR

Pia Norris

ART PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Manuela Bahamon EDITOR-AT-LARGE

Keyvan Heidari ART CURATOR

Nadia Desjardins ART EDITOR

Antony Dodds ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

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PHOTOGRAPHY NEW YORK

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rt Basel is around the corner and this year, we are expecting amazing things in Miami. Many New Yorkers and art collectors travel to this sunny post to gather ideas, talk and buy art from around the world. One of my favorite spots is Wynwood and what better place to see beautiful design than Ralph Pucci's showroom. It is the most superb design furniture store in Miami and Art Bodega Magazine is honored to have its release party here, also presenting the artist Sean Kifer, who is in charge of Cubavera's social media.

Please don't miss the beautiful work produced by the Cubavera marketing director Luis Toro. Everything he touches turns gold in the fashion industry: be it photo shoots, choosing gorgeous models, Toro is a genius and an artist when it comes to fashion in the United States. He and Cris Rodriguez, founder of Cubavera have taken the label to another level

ART Bodegas’ magazine is sporting a brand new look! Our team worked closely with newly appointed design director, Gabriel Kalach, to bring to life our best creative insights packaged in a beautifilly designed format that will surely please our readers. The new look complements an editorial shift that includes more high lifestyle content you will only find here, exclusive articles you don’t want to miss, exciting social events coverage and interview with influential and iconic people.

Beautiful jewelry, amazing photographs, stunning women who are entrepreneurial, philanthropic and smart like Maria Eugenia Maury, Carol Holder, Robin Wells and Aileen Soo. Plus the art from the Norton Museum, my favorite museum in Florida! Let's not forget the Bass Museum Anniversary Photos in Miami Beach and our own exclusive party at Irene Korge's home in Pinecrest. Beautiful people with gentle hearts! Because Life is ART!

BY REBECA HERRERO

The new format opens up the magazine for a more cohesive yet stylish feel that conveys its artistic nature, as well as the selected trend-setting content from today’s multi-faceted artistic world.

Also in town is Jim Alterman, the famous art dealer from Palm Beach and New York (his gallery is also located in Lambertville, New Jersey) who talks about wise investment in art. His expertise is 20th century art and his business is thriving around the country. Having an inside look at what trends to follow and what art you should buy is a must for important art collectors. Another incredible exclusive feature is Dr. Ramtin Kassir. His popular persona and his high demand in New York and New Jersey makes him a must visit doctor for nose jobs and the perfect face and figure. Here he talks about ethnicity, how to avoid plastic surgery disasters and we got the inspiration for his photo shoot in James Bond 007. Beautiful girls around the suave young bachelor.

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ew journalists know how to entertain an exclusive niche of influencers and readers like the executive editor of ForbesLife. Michael Solomon comes from a prestigious array of editors in New York City that writes about the luxury space and the travel, accessories, jewelry, vehicles and experiences the world desires. Solomon’s role as a tastemaker defines this august magazine’s editorial style.

His outlook in clean design, love for words, and the merging of arts intertwined with delicacy and glamour. “My family believed in wearing a suit for the theatre or any casual occasion you can think of,” says Solomon, sitting at his desk in the decades-old building that houses the offices of Forbes’ signature magazine. Juggling the responsibilities of publishing and day-today editorial choices is not simple, and Solomon handles the tasks with creativity and suave diplomacy.

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Few editors know how TO select luxury like he doeS

“I came on board in October of 2013.

I feel like I can oversee the print side and the digital too. After a couple of months in the job, it was wildly successful,” declares Solomon.

“Forbes tells you how to make the money and ForbesLife tells you how to spend it. The luxury market has gotten robust. We have Departures magazine, the Financial Times has its own luxury lifestyle magazine, and [there is] Bloomberg Pursuits. It is an aspirational magazine. It is not about spending a lot of money, but appreciating quality,” affirms the dapper Solomon.

Photography by John Caballero

BY REBECA HERRERO

DECEMBER 2, 2014 – MARCH 29, 2015 Organized by the Norton Museum of Art. This is the fourth exhibition of RAW — Recognition of Art by Women — made possible by The Leonard and Sophie Davis Fund/MLDauray Arts Initiative.

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That precocious wisdom serves him well, as Solomon has taught journalism and does a summer seminar on publishing at the Columbia School of Journalism. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and a former editor at ESPN Books and Premiere magazine, Solomon concludes, “To me it’s a nice full circle. Buckley was also an editor at Esquire, so it feels good to be a part of ForbesLife.”

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omen have a date with time. With their own time. On their wrist is the new Jaeger- LeCoultre: Rendez-Vous. More than a watch, it embodies a free-spirited and spontaneous personality that is constantly reinvented and perpetually surprising. Behind the regular beat of its Manufacture movement lies a concentrated blend of the creativity that has pervaded the history of the Grande Maison. More than a watch, an encounter. A state of mind.

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Diane Kruger celebrates six years with the iconic brand.”

Echoing the 2009 encounter between Diane Kruger and the Manufacture, the Rendez-Vous collection pays eloquent tribute to the personality of this stellar actress. Her innate grace, her cosmopolitan spirit and her choices inspired the feminine world of this brand. A world with no compromises, in which beauty and refinement are expressed through each beat of the mechanisms driving its creations.

Ballerina, fashion model, actress, and quite simply a woman, Diane Kruger has always managed to conduct every moment of her life with self-assured determination, perpetually reinventing herself while losing nothing of her natural finesse and elegance. The same can be said for the feminine creations that continue to forge the legend of Jaeger-LeCoultre and testify to the brand’s amazing creative liberty.

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major player in watchmaking history since 1833, Jaeger-LeCoultre is the first Manufacture to have been established in the Vallée de Joux, Switzerland.

It played a pioneering role by uniting the full range of technical and artistic professions under one roof and made an indelible imprint on the watchmaking development of the entire region.

The Manufacture has an impressive range of world firsts, superlative creations and legendary models to its credit, including the Reverso, the Duoplan, the Master Control, the Memovox Polaris, the Gyrotourbillon and the Atmos.

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uided by time-honored know-how and a constant quest for technical enhancements, the master-watchmakers, engineers and technicians craft each watch in harmony with the same passion. Each masterpiece, heir to 179 years of expertise, benefits from cutting-edge technologies while being crafted in harmony with the noblest traditions of the Vallée de Joux.

Building on a vast heritage encompassing over 1,200 calibres and 300 registered patents, Jaeger-LeCoultre remains the reference in high-end watchmaking.

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ROSSY de PALMA and JESSICA MITRANI’S TALENTS MERGE in Traveling Lady

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Born in Colombia, New York-based visual artist Jessica Mitrani employed the excessive, the absurd, and melodramatic magic-realism effects in audacious works that spanned performance, video, and sculpture. With Traveling Lady, she conjured the daring spirit of Nellie Bly, the 19th-century American journalist who circled the globe in 72 days, carrying little more than clothes on her back.

Part performance, part film, Traveling Lady mapped a journey at once physical and psychological, earthly and cosmic. De Palma plays several roles as she challenges social and gender dynamics in this fantastical, subversive world. Her costumes were designed by renowned avant-garde fashion collective threeASFOUR.

BY REBECA HERRERO

ossy de Palma’s name may be familiar, or memorable.

Maybe not. But her face certainly is.

About threeASFOUR

When we think of Rossy de Palma, images hark back to Pedro Almodóvar’s string of subversive and funny, surreal movies based on universal characters with a taste for Madrid.

Almódovar created memorable characters and a sense of place with Kika, ¡Atame!, (Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!), Tacones Lejanos and Mujeres al Borde de un Ataque de Nervios (Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown). And the unmistakable face of Rossy de Palma, a common denominator in many of these films, is certainly a muse a great artist could integrate in an installation filled with the absurd and fantasia.

On the scene arrives the Colombian artist, Jessica Mitrani. Her experimental take on black and white, part fable and universal art is what made De Palma participate in this successful project. Part installation, part film, De Palma is the protagonist of this live multimedia performance, The Traveling Lady, which was recently presented at the Florence Gould Hall in New York City. Co-presented by the French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF) and the Hermès Foundation (Fondation d’entreprise Hermès) New Settings as part of FIAF’s 2014 “Crossing the Line” festival, Traveling Lady vowed performance-art aficionados in Manhattan for two evenings.

Gabriel Asfour (born in Lebanon), Angela Donhauser (born in Tajikistan), and Adi Gil (born in Israel) formed the clothing label “threeASFOUR” in 2005, after working together under the name AsFOUR since 1998. Their designs are in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and the Victoria and Albert Museum, and they have exhibited at the Palais Galliera, Musée de la

About Jessica Mitrani

About Rossy de Palma

Using narrative, humor, and psychoanalytic tropes, Mitrani investigates how the social and aesthetic construction of femininity shapes identities. Her work has been exhibited, screened, and broadcast internationally, including at White Columns, New York; Oberhausen Short Film Festival, Germany; and on the European television network ARTE/WDR. In 2012, Mitrani’s video “Headpieces for Peace” won the Grand Prix at the ASVOFF5 Festival at Centre Pompidou, Paris. The work was reimagined as an installation for FIAF Gallery in early 2014.

Best known for her roles in Pedro Almodóvar’s films, including Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Kika, and Broken Embraces, Rossy de Palma appears frequently in film and on stage.

She has also played both model and muse for fashion designers such as Jean-Paul Gautier and Thierry Mugler. Now based in Paris and Madrid, she was recently awarded the “Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres” by the French government.

De Palma previously worked with Jessica Mitrani on the film La Divanee (2013).

mode de la Ville de Paris (2002); Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, New York (2003); the Museum at FIT, New York (2005); Arnhem Mode Biёnnale (2007, 2011); and the Jewish Museum, New York (2013). They have frequently collaborated with artists and performers, such as Matthew Barney, Björk, and Lady Gaga.

About the Partnership between Crossing the Line and the Hermès Foundation (Fondation d’entreprise Hermès) New Settings Program

Crossing the Line is thrilled to partner with the Hermès Foundation (Fondation d’entreprise Hermès) “New settings” program for a second year. Launched in 2011, this program supports new live productions involving collaborations and creative dialogue between artists from the performing and visual arts. This year, works by Jessica Mitrani and Rossy de Palma, and Gilles Jobin and Julius von Bismarck will be presented as part of the “New settings” program within the framework of Crossing the Line.

For more information visit www.fiaf.org/ctl.

Tiffany’s

makes a mark Q&A With Tiffany’s Jonathan Bruckner

Q: Why is Tiffany’s expanding to the Design District?

A: The Miami community has fully embraced

Tiffany & Co. for more than 20 years since our arrival in the market. Tiffany selected the Design District as the home for its next Miami location because of its status as a premiere shopping destination where the local community is vibrant and growing. Tiffany and art and design have always intersected so opening here is logical for us.

Q: What type of clientele do you cater to?

A: The Design District in Miami is a neighborhood that harnesses creativity and highlights some of the most innovative fashion retailers in the world. This, partnered with Miami’s long and proud history with regard to fine jewelry and status as an international destination, reinforces our hope that local residents and tourists alike will think of Tiffany & Co. as their jewelry store.

While we realize self-purchasers will be a big part of this store’s business but also know that gift-givers as well will find an inviting atmosphere.

Q: What makes Tiffany’s the best in jewelry in the world?

A: Born in a city that expects only the best, Tiffany & Co. continues to amaze the world with designs of stunning originality, effortless elegance and enduring style. Our tradition for excellence in craftsmanship – based on more than 175 years of experience and passion – is a guarantee of quality for everything that comes in a Tiffany Blue Box®.

Q: Tell me about the new store, why this particular design?

A: The blueprint for all Tiffany stores is based

on the New York flagship, as well as iconic symbols and a legacy of quality and customer service.

The Design District store is the first free-standing, street-facing store in the Miami market, being that is it not located within a shopping mall/ shopping center, and features exclusive works by contemporary artists David Altmejd, Paul Fägerskiöld, Thilo Heinzmann and Richard Lou-

in the design district derback. The artists, and their respective works showcased in the store space, were hand-selected

by Tiffany Design Director, Francesca Amfitheatrof, to augment the beautiful ambience of the store while paying homage to the creativity of the neighborhood.

Atlas® wide cuff in 18 karat gold Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.

Q: What is your favorite place in Miami?

A: One of my favorite places in Miami would have

to be the Design District. Miami is a very inspiring city with lots of culture, architecture, beautiful weather, and interesting people. The Design District encompasses all of these Miami characteristics in just one neighborhood. It is a creative neighborhood and shopping destination dedicated to innovative fashion, design, art, architecture and dining. It’s definitely one of my favorite places to visit on my time off.

Q: What is the best piece of jewelry you have in house?

The Tiffany® Setting diamond engagement ring and Tiffany Wedding Band in platinum Price available upon request Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co

Tiffany seed pearl and diamond tassel pendant in platinum Price available upon request Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.

Paloma’s Sugar Stacks ring and pendant in 18 karat gold with diamonds Price available upon request Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co

Tiffany T square bracelet in 18 karat gold (from left): rose gold, white gold, yellow gold Price available upon request Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co

A: We create jewelry that becomes distinctively

yours – a statement of and complement to your personal style.

A Tiffany Diamond is always a favorite for me and many of our valued clients and the Design District store will carry an assortment of jewelry in all price ranges including engagement rings, celebration rings and diamond jewelry. Tiffany icons such as the Atlas collection as well as the newest collection, Tiffany T, will be showcased. We will also feature jewelry collections by Tiffany designers: Jean Schlumberger, Elsa Peretti, and Paloma Picasso.

Tiffany Soleste rings with diamonds in platinum (from top): emerald-cut red spinel, oval green tourmaline Price available upon request Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co

Q: Finally, what is in the future of Tiffany’s in Miami?

A: The opening of Tiffany’s two newest Miami

stores in the Design District and at the Aventura Mall reaffirms our commitment to the South Florida community. With the excellence of Tiffany design and our superior service, we hope to continue to establish many lasting relationships in the years to come.

Tiffany Airplane cuff links in sterling silver Price available upon request Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany oval cocktail watch in 18k white gold with diamonds on a black satin-finish strap Price available upon request Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co

Tiffany diamond band rings (from left): Jean Schlumberger Sixteen Stone ring in platinum and 18k karat gold with diamonds, Tiffany Soleste band ring in 18 karat rose gold with diamonds, Victoria alternating ring in platinum with diamonds, Jean Schlumberger Rope two-row ring in 18 karat gold and platinum with diamonds, Tiffany Diamond Wedding Band in platinum with diamonds.

Price available upon request. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co

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NYFW Spring 2015 After Party With Ciroc Pineapple

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hitney Port, Jamie Chung and designer Erin Fetherston celebrated the launch of Ciroc Pineapple at the Courtyard in Lincoln Center during New York Fashion Week Spring 2015.

The star studded after - party of the Erin Fetherston’s new spring 2014 line titled “Moonlight & Roses” show consisted of a glamorous fete that included the rising talented young fashionistas.

Port was seen wearing L’Dezen Jewelry, Misahara rings, Alejandra G Shoes, and a Melie Bianco Bag.

The Belvedere

Strawberry Cobbler at STK

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he ONE Group kicked-off Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting The Global Party at *STK* locations worldwide in order to raise money for breast cancer research organizations.

Guests enjoyed complimentary cocktails, light bites, with many staying through the night to grab a seat and enjoy STK’s menu offerings.

Carrera y Carrera

This cocktail has 2 oz Belvedere, 2 muddled strawberries, .25 oz simple syrup, 1 oz sour mix.

The drink is shaken and served up with a graham cracker crust.

Carrera y Carrera pays tribute to eternal love and to its most universal script: LOVE. Jewels that are lightweight, easy to wear, and full of movement, meticulously carved by the company’s master jewelers. Small diamonds – symbols of eternal and lasting love – adorn these discreet and elegant pieces.

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The art

Sean Kifer

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n an ever changing world, Social Media has proven to be a revolutionary force touching almost every aspect of our daily lives. Enticing the public’s historic love affair with storytelling, social media has transformed into a movement that is as relevant to our identities as our phones are to necessity. No one under- era that embraces the crestands the impact of this ation of digital content as “Social Revolution” more an art form. I sat down beautiful lifestyle” says the than Sean Kifer the Social with Sean to discuss his role immaculately styled artist, Media Manager of the Latin as a leader in the industry, whose talent for curating inspired menswear brand his personal work, and the visual content earned the Cubavera and the creative art of social media. brand a Smitty Award earforce behind the dynamic lier this year for Cubavera’s success of the brand’s on- “When I was younger I was obsessed with beautiful im- success on social media. line social presence. ages, I loved to spend hours “It’s about cultivating a lifestyle savant, visual sto- looking at the latest fashion style that feels luxurious ry teller, and artist by campaigns and editorials. I and engaging, we aren’t just nature, at age 29 Sean is was endlessly fascinated selling the clothes we are helping to usher in a new with the idea of living a selling the dream. We do

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this by telling the story of the brand in a visual way that people not only can enjoy but aspire to.”

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he brands lifestyle is something that Sean not only believes in, but has experienced first-hand in his role as social media manager.

posed to an amazing look at a culture that is vibrant, beautiful, caring and incredibly intricate” says Kifer.

The depth of culture, paired with his passion for creating beautiful visuals have helped Sean to present the Cubavera lifestyle in a way that highlights the most fascinating aspects of the brand and what it means to the people who enjoy wearing it. “I look at the Social orking for Cubavemedia platforms as an open ra has offered him a canvas and each day I add unique position to explore strokes of content that a culture outside of his own, overtime have built up to the beautiful heritage of the an influential body of work Latino community. While that resonates deeply with traveling into the exotic unour followers” states Sean. known of Latin America he has gained a deeper perf social media is the new spective on the beauty that canvas for brands and surrounds the Hispanic artists alike, it only makes lifestyle. “From fashion sense that Cubavera has shows and events to shoot- embraced the power of ening campaigns in mysteri- gaging content, which has ous places I have been ex- allowed them to reach well

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over a million people each week on Facebook alone. “The strategy has always been to step outside of what other brands are doing on social media and offer something deeper, something that is more authentic. The positive multicultural message that focuses on “living the good life” is if anything, a refreshing point of view in today’s critical world” admits Sean. “People have always searched for inspiration in their lives and who better than an artist to connect with an audience in a way that conveys fresh ideas and beautiful new perspectives. That is what art is all about”.

THE REVOLUTIONARY

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“I couldn’t do it alone however; I work with an extremely talented group of artists that have helped to create the sharply crafted brand identity Cubavera enjoys today. I wouldn’t want it any other way; I feel the most connected when I am working with a talented group of people who are all amazing artists in their own right Sean says thankfully. “Social Media is a 24/7 game 365 days a week, you need to be creating endless amounts of content, constantly producing fresh material to engage your audience. In that regard, you definitely need a strong team for support.”

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s if designing content, producing photo-shoots, and curating brand messaging across 5 platforms everyday was not enough Sean also focuses on maintaining his own cult following on Instagram highlighting his personal street photography that doubles down as a day to day visual diary. “I’ve been really lucky that so many people have identified with my street photography and appreciate the creative direction it has taken on. It means a lot to me to have such a large following for work that I am absolutely obsessed with creating,” says Kifer, whose artwork is not only wildly captivating but as stylish and visually interesting as the man himself.

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The social component of Instagram is incredibly fascinating to me; it brings the world to your fingertips. You click on a hashtag and all of the sudden you’re in Havana looking at a street view taken one minute ago, or viewing the latest exhibit at the Louvre from an eye view perspective” Sean says. It is no wonder that Instagram seems to be the future of modern art as it has not only generated a strong following for Sean but has also translated into sales of his work from fans to private collectors.“It is more than just “instagramming” photos or producing selfies, it is modern art in a global way. It has created a subdivision of photography that goes beyond the original school of thought.

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When I was younger I was obsessed with beautiful images, I loved to spend hours looking at the latest fashion campaigns and editorials”.

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rmed with only an iPhone and a few apps, Sean kifer is able to capitalize on a largely un-tapped niche that is both overly simplified and yet intensely open and creative. “I produce about 1-5 photos everyday depending on my schedule. It pushes me creatively to produce in real time and keep my fan base engaged in my work. It is also a clear representation of my organic talent, something other artists spend their whole lives trying to accurately convey to their audience.”

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s the success of Sean’s art gains momentum, it is easy to see that for him this is just the tip of the iceberg.

The Miami artist states “I am excited for the future, Cubavera is at a place where it will continue to experience strong growth and captivate fans all around the world and my own vision as an artist is poised for expansion, on both accounts it feels like the sky is the limit.”

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f the sky is the limit, then it seems that Sean Kifer is shooting for the stars. It is clear the future has arrived as an art form in a new social frontier that never closes, has no boundaries and will reshape the way see the world.

A revolution that will, no doubt set the tone for the next half of the century; creating new masters, new classics, and in the end an experience communicated by the human condition as an art form. Follow @Cubavera on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. To view more of Sean Kifer’s personal work you can follow him on Instagram under his street name @andywarh0l.

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e it bohemian or extravagant luxury pieces of jewelry, Paola Toro masters the craft of high-end jewelry creations made for celebrities and models around the world.

Her inf luence comes from a Latin American background in the textile industry. Her family hails from a coffee plantation in the mountains in the coffee-growing area near Medellin, Colombia, in Pereira, a city known for its sensual women. They were always involved in the textile industry of Colombia.

Paola is Wearing Velvet Pendant woven necklace $150.

(BOTTOM) Picture in The Chair Pearls woven bib necklace $220.

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er past involvement in the fash- Her enviable taste comes ion label “Dulce de Leche” gave from her maternal her an insight into the world of lineage, and her mother fashion/accessories so coveted is an exuberant brunette by the fashion brands, giving her with exotic features. entry into the tight-knit elite of “She taught me how to men’s and women’s apparel. create a necklace, earrings, rings. She “I can find these fine gems and orna- introduced me to this ments during my travels. I really enjoy world of accessories,” traveling across Latin America, I search admits Toro, who only in the small markets, in the textile fac- designs custom-based and one or two copies of tories, anywhere where I can find that original pieces of jewelry. additional piece that will make my No mass production, bracelets or necklaces stand out. I feel only the tasteful best like an artisan, I also took some time to when it comes to learn the craftsmanship in Italy and I contemporary jewelry.

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can tell you part of it is self taught”, re-

veals the Colombian designer.

What stands out about this particular designer is the love for fashion she inherited from her grandmother and mother. “I say my mother is a gypsy. She is exquisite and beautiful. I also remember in my past, when I was very, very young, my grandmother’s crochets. She would sit for hours in the sofa, almost like a scene from 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez,” recalls the brunette, who now resides in Miami with her husband and one-year-old baby, Nicolas.

Pearls & amethyst necklace $185.

What stands out about this particular designer is the love for fashion she inherited from her grandmother and mother.”

Her pieces - natural yet elegant in design - can fetch hundreds of dollars and is worn by models and celebrities such as Zuleyka Rivera, a former Miss Universe. The Men’s line is a unique take on necklaces with a bohemian twist, just for men. “My brand is a contemporary, organic, bohemian statement.. very strong. I design for strong women, and very modern men, only individuals who are very fashion-forward,” concludes Toro.

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Pearls & Velvet necklace $185

Velvet Pendant woven necklace $150

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Ramtin Kassir PHOTOGRAPHED AT LONG ISLAND CITY STUDIOS IN NEW YORK

BY MARC TOUSIGNANT

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The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection.”

- MICHELANGELO

PARK AVENUE’S PREEMINENT PLASTIC SURGEON

reveals The art of Perfection

By Lori Simmons Zelenko

M ichelangelo and Dr. Ramtin Kassir have more than a passion for natural beauty of the human form in common. Sharing precision, authority and artistry they shape the body to reveal what is genuine and unique. New York’s preeminent triple board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Kassir, is an artist himself, a sculptor of clay figures which reveal men and women without artifice. Prioritizing individuality, he is not distracted by what is trending today; balance for him is key. And so his quest then is to maintain balance between the left brain and the right brain, between the golden ratio which mathematically guides plastic surgery and the creativity that differentiates his artistry from any other surgeon.

“Individuality, a sense of uniqueness, prevails in my work,” he reveals, “there is not one nose, for example, that is right for everyone. The right nose, the artist’s choice if you will, is the one that captures the essence of the person, not a look that’s ‘owned’ by a celebrity or is fashionable at the moment.”

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r. Kassir is particularly well known for his Ethnic Rhåic, African American, Asian or Middle Eastern descent. “Each ethnicity has its own heritage,” he explains. “Ignoring the beauty of high cheekbones and almond eyes as we see in South American men and women, to create something more homogenous would not be aesthetically correct. To me it would not be a way to achieve ‘perfection.’” Though an element may mar the overall effect and need enhancement, such as a nose broken and twisted, or disproportionately large and jarringly masculine on a woman’s face, for Dr. Kassir ‘perfection’ is the sum of all parts and that means keeping the original character intact.

“We have patients from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe and account for cultural and anatomical nuances of different ethnicities in plastic surgery. Rhinoplasty in ethnic patients requires a different approach than in Caucasian patients,” says Dr. Kassir.

“While individuals vary dramatically, there are some characteristics common to the different ethnicities that can make Rhinoplasty more challenging. But underlying the wish for physical improvement is a sense that altering one’s ethnic expression can be an empowering change. However it takes skill and sensitivity to achieve a cosmetic result that beautifies the face while respecting and preserving ethnicity; race is not erased but the overall look is enhanced and of course, from the patient’s point of view, significantly improved.”

L ately there has been much buzz about Renee Zellweger’s plastic surgery. Weighing in as an authority, Dr. Kassir believes she sacrificed her uniqueness – the face that we came to know and love in movies like Bridget Jones Diary – for a comparatively conventional and eventually unrecognizable look. “Today you show a picture of her to people on the street and they have no idea who she is. It is not that the surgery was botched; it is that her character was lost,” so Kassir observes, reinforcing his point that plastic surgery needs to be in sync with all that a person represents including their ethnic heritage. He continues: “Of course, as she is an actress one has to ask what will this do to her career? Would you go see a movie with Brad Pitt if Brad Pitt did not look like Brad Pitt anymore?”

Hollywood is notorious for tinkering and tweaking and certainly Dr. Kassir has worked on his share of celebrities, models, and social elite. But his emphasis remains that no matter what the procedure, from a Botox injection (though he is an advocate of Dysport, a longer lasting alternative) to a facelift (and he does caution that cutting alone does not equal artistry; it is the intuition and creativity of the surgeon that turns ‘work’ into art), successful reinvention and rejuvenation must factor in lifestyle, location, personality and of course, ethnicity.

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ifferent parts of the country raise different issues when it comes to plastic surgery. Dr. Kassir speaks to his own experience with a clientele that may winter in Florida and summer in the New YorkNew Jersey area. Although many say there is no longer a stigma about plastic surgery, and indeed attitudes have changed since the 1960s and 70s when it was so hush hush, there is a still a difference in how people choose to reveal their ‘work.’

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Would you go see a movie with Brad Pitt if Brad Pitt did not look like Brad Pitt anymore?”

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“Individuality, a sense of uniqueness, prevails in my work,” he reveals, “there is not one nose, for example, that is right for everyone. The right nose, the artist’s choice if you will, is the one that captures the essence of the person, not a look that’s ‘owned’ by a celebrity or is fashionable at the moment.”

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n New York it’s hidden; dark glasses and whispers behind the menus at Le Cirque.

“Patients in New York and New Jersey ask me after their nose is done, ‘how soon can I take the splint off?’,” candidly speaking Dr. Kassir notes that, “naturally my signature treatment, the 15 minute nose job is particularly popular in the Big Apple.” But in Miami and other Sunbelt destinations with a body

conscious culture like California and Texas, having ‘work’ done is practically a badge of honor. As this preeminent plastic surgeon explains, “when I meet with a patient and we talk about what is right for them, I have to marry the ‘work’ to their environment and the cultural norms of the climate.”

Today surgery is not the only answer to reversing signs of aging, the primary reason Dr. Kassir finds that women – and men too – come to see him.

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ooking to feel vital and rejuvenated, patients may start with quick fixes with no downtime – injectables - and lasers too to firm, tighten and lift. Procedures that make a subtle difference without compromising the integrity of the individual’s original look.

Some celebrities often appearing quite drastically altered make the rounds of late night talk shows professing never to have seen a plastic surgeon. Or as a famous face or two confesses, “Oh, I’ve never had ‘work’ done, I’ve only done lasers.” This trend of euphemizing prompts Dr. Kassir to ask “Where do you draw the line? It’s OK to reveal you’ve had lasers but not surgery?” Perhaps this attitude is a reflection of the three biggest fears people have about plastic surgery. From his Park Avenue vantage point, Dr. Kassir sees these concerns falling into distinct patterns: cost as a barrier – my husband won’t approve if I spend the money, the kids need a new car, a new house, a new something; fear of anesthesia – if there is ever a time to be 100% honest with your doctor it is when you are going to have anesthesia, complications are more likely to arise from a lack of disclosure than a lack of expertise; worry about looking different – again the Renee Zellweger issue of lost individuality and before her, Michael Jackson who was the poster child for surgery that took away the beauty of ethnic origin.

But, reminds Dr. Kassir the mirror does not lie. “Look and look again. Do you see a glimpse of who you were or who you want to be? But you need help to achieve ‘perfection’? Don’t be dissuaded by others but by the same token, don’t choose a plastic surgeon who does not ‘see’ you as an artist sees a model, with clarity and realism integrating every possible consideration so that you will always be you – just a better version of yourself.” Perfection then is constant transformation for Dr. Kassir as once the work is done a more confident you emerges, ready to face the world smiling and happy, bold and beautiful and that is the rejuvenating gift of true artistry.

EL PODER del TahiTian PEaRL The Power of Tahitian Pearl

LincoLn Motor coMpany comienza a escoger los colores para sus vehículos, tres años antes de la presentación formal y se esfuerza en seleccionar colores de moda para atraer a los consumidores más expresivos.

LincoLn Motor coMpany begins assessing color choices for their vehicles, about three years ahead of when it will debut and they make it a point to offer a selection of trend colors to appeal to more expressive customers.

Lincoln colaboró con Besame cosmetics, la compañía especializada en colores clásicos, para desarrollar la edición limitada del lápiz labial inspirado en el tahitian pearl, el color ciruela oscuro con acabado iridiscente, uno de los colores más populares del nuevo MKc.

Lincoln collaborated with Besame cosmetics; the Latinaowned company specialized in vintage colors, to develop a limited edition lipstick inspired by the tahitian pearl, a deep plum with an iridescent finish, one of the MKc’s most popular colors.

La edición limitada del lápiz labial inspirado en el tahitian pearl está disponible sólo a través de eventos exclusivos de Lincoln en nueva york, Miami y Los Ángeles.

the limited edition tahitian pearl inspired lipstick is only available through Lincoln exclusive events in new york city, Miami and Los angeles.

Compromiso de serviCio

Extraordinario Commitment to Extraordinary Service

LincoLn Motor coMpany fue el anfitrión del Lincoln Latino Leaders Summit y “negocios top hispanic entrepreneurs awards,” una plataforma de liderazgo empresarial hispano que reúne a profesionales de negocios latinos lideres en su campo para mostrar oportunidades de crecimiento económico y proporcionar acciones clave que siguen ayudando a los negocios hispanos.

the LincoLn Motor coMpany hosted the Lincoln Latino Leaders Summit and “negocios top hispanic entrepreneurs awards,” a hispanic entrepreneur and leadership platform that brings together Latino business professionals as thought-leaders to demonstrate economic-growth opportunities and provide key actions that continue to help develop hispanic-owned businesses.

Durante los “top hispanic entrepreneurs awards” se honraron mujeres y hombres de negocios hispanos que se destacan en los negocios o actividades que desarrollan. este año, los top hispanic entrepreneurs awards contaron con la presencia de Lincoln Motor company y conjuntamente se entregaron con los premios Lincoln Latino Leaders.

During the “top hispanic entrepreneurs awards,” men and women of hispanic enterprises that excel in developing their business or activities were honored. this year, the top hispanic entrepreneurs awards event was presented by the Lincoln Motor company and delivered together the Lincoln Latino Leaders awards.

emprendedores hispanos compartieron sus experiencias en el desarrollo de sus empresas y su relación con la comunidad hispana. Los galardonados que participaron del panel moderado por carolina rosario de la cadena Univision, fueron: • • • •

andrew Frick, Group Marketing Manager de Lincoln Mónica arias Miranda, fundadora y presidente de the hispanic coalition, en new york rosa elena Sauceda, presidenta de la national Latina Business Women association, de Los Ángeles Lionel carrasco, ceo de Leapfactor

el tema de la cumbre fue “compromiso de Servicio extraordinario”, y el patrimonio de la marca Lincoln se basa en el compromiso con la excelencia, la calidad y el servicio al cliente extraordinario. excelencia en los negocios es un valor fundamental de Lincoln, como se ha demostrado a lo largo de su herencia al ofrecer lujo discreto con experiencias personales sin iguales.

hispanic entrepreneurs shared their experiences in developing their business and their relationship with the hispanic community. the entrepreneurs who presented at the Summit and were honored as Lincoln Latino Leaders were: • • • •

andrew Frick, group marketing manager of the Lincoln Motor company Mónica arias Miranda, founder and president of the hispanic coalition of new york rosa elena Sauceda, president of Los angeles national Latina Business Women association.

Lionel carrasco, ceo of Leapfactor

the theme of the summit was “commitment to extraordinary Service”, and Lincoln’s brand heritage is rooted in a commitment to excellence, quality and extraordinary customer service. excellence in business is a Lincoln core value as demonstrated throughout Lincoln’s heritage of providing understated luxury with unsurpassed personal customer experiences.

{ Inside the gallery, Jim’s of Lambertville }

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BY REBECA HERRERO

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Whythis Art

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ambertville, NJ, is a small rivertown on the border of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, located directly across the Delaware river from New Hope, PA. The area is most famous for the artist colony that was formed here a little over a hundred years ago.

Today, this place has an abundance of small antique stores with incredible collectibles, art galleries and elegant artisanal restaurants and inns. It is a town lost in time with nature’s beautiful gift of the amazing landscape, accented with awnings and flowers that beautify the area and give it a unique, charming quality….But there is one strong fixture that looks timeless. Just across the bridge that connects both towns and two states, where George Washington actually crossed the famous Delaware River to win the United States independence from the British some 240 years ago, is the building that houses some of the most important art of the 20th Century, Jim’s of Lambertville. Here you will find Masterpieces by some of America’s finest Impressionist Painters who made this place their home during the early to mid-1900’s.

he owner of “Jim’s of Lambertville” is Jim Alterman. Born and raised in the area, he has become the premier expert on this type of Impressionist and Modernist art from painters who were and still are considered among the nation’s finest during the prime of their careers. People from Florida, New York, California and all parts of the world flock to his gallery to get a look at what they can buy and collect. Some do it for their passion of art and American History, and others do it wisely, mostly to invest their money in a valuable piece of art.

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Alterman offers us an inside look at his world of collecting and collectors, and tells us why it is wise and potentially lucrative to invest in this art, with important details that are not only helpful for the savvy art aficionado, but the new collector as well. Take a look and enjoy!

Q: What makes a painting valuable?

A: The art market is primarily driven by compa-

rables. In the field of art, similar to that of real estate, past sales of similar works by the same artists are used to establish current values. Everything we sell, and that I collect, has such established values. Learning how to determine these values can be somewhat tricky for the unknowing or new collector so it is best to buy from someone with a good reputation. Even better, is learning how to self educate, which is something I explain in simple and easy to understand steps in my book “New Hope for American Art”.

“Our client base ranges from new collectors in their 20s to some of my best clients who are well into their 80s. The past generations gravitated towards art from the 19th century but the new generations of collectors seem to find 20th century impressionism and modernism much more appealing.”

New trends come and go, but 20th Century American ART

is here to stay!

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With galleries in Palm Beach and west palm

beach, Florida and his flagship gallery in Lam-

well known and highly regarded art dealer Jim Alterman gives us his insight on where to invest your money wisely and why.

bertville, New Jersey,

Q: In this art market that fluctuates so much, what makes the 20th Century American Art so desirable for US art collectors...

A: Our client base ranges from new collectors in their twenties

to some of my best clients who are well into their eighties. Past generations seemed to gravitate towards 19th century American artists known as the Hudson River School. This was regional art from New York State. Today, many New Yorkers frequent New Hope and Lambertville as weekend destinations being only an hour and a half drive from Manhattan. In the last twenty years, the newer generations of collectors have seemed to find Impressionism and Modernism more appealing. The “New Hope School” also known as “The Pennsylvania Impressionists” is America’s largest group of highly talented impressionist painters. And although “If you are selec- this art originated from the small river town of New Hope, Pennsylvania, it has quickly become tive and stick sought after and collected on a national basis. with collecting Like that of the French Impressionists, the New high quality art, Hope paintings have a very desirable quality you will likely be about them and can be easily related to by colnot only reward- lectors who can see the subjects present day as they were depicted nearly 100 years ago. Ameried financially, can collectors spending many millions of dollars but have the collecting French art never really made much pleasure of sense to me. We have had some of the world’s enjoying your greatest artists right here, why not invest our investment on a money in art that was created here and depicts subjects we can identify with? daily basis.”

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Kenneth Nunamaker (1890-1957) “Overlooking the Delaware” $125,000

Daniel Garber (1880-1955) “Barn Ramp” $295,000

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For many centuries fine Q: What makes you decide to buy the estate of a deceased artist? art has always been A: When an artist passes away, often times there is a body of their work left becoveted and collected hind, sometimes large and sometimes small. I have always liked to represent these estates if I feel the artist noteworthy. It’s been my experience in having by people having wealth. dealings with many living artists, that they generally have no clue what is their There have always been greatest or most awful work! So many times a living artist will think an earlier Art Museums all over work of theirs is not good because it was painted when they were young. They ofthe world.” ten believe their latest works are the best, and that’s basically because they have

Q: How is art being appraised today?

to. When an artist gets old, they cannot paint to their best abilities. True, they tend to get better as they progress through their career, but at some point the tides turn. Look at it as if you needed brain surgery... Would you choose the 85 year old veteran surgeon or the just out of school rookie? The answer is neither! You would want the 35-65 year old surgeon that wasn’t too inexperienced or too old. Same theory applies with art. Typically you don’t want an artist’s earliest work, but as an established young artist and throughout the prime years of his career is generally where the best work comes from. As artists age, they continue to put aside the earlier work and promote the current. So many times the best of an artist’s body of work remains in their studios unseen because they dismissed it as great and pushed their latest paintings. And many artists live to ripe old ages. So I love going through the estate of a great artist, because I can usually uncover a lot of, fresh to the market, great art that has been buried and unseen for years. We currently represent many estates including the estate of New York’s Pioneer American Abstract Painter, Vaclav Vytlacil, as well as Mercedes Matter, another famous New York abstract artist and teacher (daughter of famous American Pioneer Modernist, Arthur Carles), and best friend of Lee Krasner, wife of Jackson Pollock.

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Q: How do you determine a price point and how does it increase in value with time…

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Art is most commonly appraised by art consultants, auction houses and appraisers using past auction results.

This is the only means for a non expert ( a generalist) to try and determine such values. It can at times be somewhat misleading because an auction record is just merely the most a painting by a certain artist has brought at auction so far.... Meaning if the highest price realized by an artist was not for one of his best quality or large works, the record could be misleading. With art, like fruit, one has to compare apples to apples! Also the art market had experienced an unusually long upward swing starting from the mid 1990s through 2008-2009 before the world seemed to have a global economic slowdown. During these strong years, every art dealer, art consultant and collector closely followed every single auction, anywhere and everywhere. When the markets got quiet, demand for real estate, art, and all luxury items had slowed. Auction results from these lean years can be confusing. When all eyes weren’t focused on every single auction, lots of great paintings slipped through the cracks and brought less than before. That doesn’t make them any worse or less valuable, just not as liquid during those times. As I state in my book, “Fine art has historically appreciated as well as most any form of investment. The art markets, like all markets, will have hills and valleys. But if you are selective and stick with collecting high quality art, you will likely be not only rewarded financially, but have the pleasure of enjoying your investment on a daily basis”.

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Most people’s largest investment is their home, Q: Some people are turned off that they see the same trends, what makes your the place they spend the most time and where ART desirable for the Palm Beach art collectors, and the potential of the Miami, they raise their families. If one has discretion- as well as Global ART Collectors! ary income, what better place to invest than in A: A great example of an undervalued artist who should be at the top of the something that can beautify your home while Contemporary art market is Vaclav Vytlacil. He was of Czechoslovakian deyou can enjoy your investment, all at the same scent, born and died in New York. He was a highly acclaimed teacher and ran time? ART. Rule number one, only buy what The Art Students League in New York and among his thousands of students, you like! Then determine whether what you were the likes of Cy Twombly and Robert Rauschenberg (both of whom have rehave chosen is a good value. I know in my galalized over $20,000,000 for their works). In the 1940s, 50s and 60s Vytlacil exleries, I can give a client a reason to justifty any hibited in New York with Rothko, De Kooning, and Calder just to name a few. price we have on any work of art we sell. I often His career spanned from the teens through the early 1970s, and his work from explain, if you try and bargain shop for fine art, these periods are reminiscent of works by his contemporaries who now fetch tens more times than not, you will end up with barof millions of dollars today. When Vytlacil looks like Picasso, Hofmann, Dufy or gains and not fine art!

De Kooning, it was of the same time period they were painting that same style.

A: I look at the size, quality, subject and time period a work was painted to determine its value. Many artists have what I call “a money period”, meaning the most sought after, and therefore most valuable period of an artist’s career. Often times, as I mentioned earlier, not too early and not too late in an artist’s career.

The prime years. Also certain subjects are most popular by each artist and ideally you want what they are most known for. Typical as opposed to atypical subjects.

Then most important is the quality of the work, they all had good days and bad days. And lastly, size is definitely a factor! But once again, only when comparing apples with apples, meaning a great large painting is worth more than a great small painting by the same artist if they are of equal quality.

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In terms of money, what can a collector do to invest?

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For many centuries fine art has always been coveted and collected by people having wealth. There have always been Art Museums all over the world. Like diamonds and precious gems, paintings and sculpture have always been looked upon as cherished objects. Art has been one of the best and most rewarding forms of investments for ages.

I like nice cars, nice homes, nice things in general. But what I have learned through my own experiences is, that art for me, has outperformed any investments I have ever made. And on top of that, art in one’s home or office provides continuous enjoyment, soothing relaxation, relieves stress, creates a warmer environment and adds culture. It is the least expensive valuable asset to insure (much lower than collector cars, jewelry, or real estate) and requires virtually no maintenance. Art is rarely the subject of theft because it is so very identifiable.

Jim’s 25th annual “Thrilla in Lambertvilla”, Pennsylvania Impressionist and Modernist painting show and sale

In fact, they were most likely at times painting togther.

There is still a lot we have not learned about Vaclav Vytlacil and his affiliations. Vytlacil was a pioneer of American Abstract painting. All of the work we have in our galleries by him is fresh to the market, coming directly from the estate.

To my knowledge, he is one of the few of the contemporary abstract American painters who has slipped under the radar during the whole contemporary art boom!

Q: At what stage do you think you are in terms of collecting and selling for the art collector?

A: I am a stage 5 buyoholic incurable collector!! Realizing that there is no cure for my passion, I have all three of my galleries over stocked with great art. I still take most of the profits from my three galleries and NYC based wholesale jewelry business, and continue to add to my collections of the same kind of art I specialize in selling.

Daniel Garber (1880-1958) “Stockton Church” $595,000

My objective is to help build as many quality collections as possible, both corporate and private. I recently purchased the entire inventory of The Spanierman Gallery, one of New York’s largest and most prestigious galleries, in business for over forty years. Several months ago, I received a call from this gallery saying Mr. Spanierman wanted to meet with me. I met with Ira Spanierman, a dealer I’ve always looked up to and admired. He told me at eighty-six years old, he was ready to be finished with being in the gallery business. Needless to say, we came to an agreed upon price, and I now am the proud owner of A LOT more great art! From that deal I was introduced to Warren Adelson, proprietor of the highly regarded Adelson Galleries, also in NYC. We shared some partnerships which I inherited with the Spanierman purchase. After I bought Mr. Adelson out of these partnerships, I explained my insatiable appetite for buying, and shortly thereafter purchased a large portion of his warehouse contents ( more fine art). So to answer your question of what stage I am in terms of collecting and selling art? I guess I’m just getting warmed up!

Q: You just had the Thrilla in Lambertville, what makes these

clients come to Lambertville? What is the uniqueness of Lambertville? What makes this town unique especially for art collectors?

A: Yes, Rebecca, we just had the opening of our now annual 25th Anniversary ”Thrilla in Lambertvilla”, Pennsyvania Impressionist and Modernist painting show and sale. For many years we had two of these shows a year, but with the addition of our newer Florida galleries (Ashley John Galleries), I have cut the Thrilla to only once a year. It is just too hard for me to be everywhere all the time! The little town of Lambertville, NJ, is directly across the Delaware River from more well known, New Hope, PA. Both of these towns are rich in art and culture, and are filled with great restaurants, inns, galleries and antiques shops. We are in relative close proximity to NYC, Philadelphia, Delaware, CT and Washington DC. Although most of our client base in Lambertville comes from New York, NJ and PA, we sell to collectors from all over the country as well as internationally. At this Thrilla, we sold a beautiful large figurative work by New Hope artist, Rae Sloan Bredin, which was priced at $195,000 to a collector from Califor-

George Sotter (1879-1953) “Delaware River House” $225,000

nia. Also several works by Daniel Garber including an 18x24 inch oil “ Barn Ramp” for $295,000, a landscape

by Harry Leith-Ross for $89,500 , a winter scene of the Delaware by Kenneth Nunamaker for $125,000 and a superb pair of gold leaf flower paintings by M. Elizabeth Price listed at $185,000 each. Collectors aware or our annual show look forward to this event because there is no other place to see as much of this kind of art in one place. This, by far our largest show ever has over 400 paintings hanging, ranging from under $1,000 to $795,000, something for everyone. With my recent acquisitions, we have added many new artists to all three of our galleries, Lambertville, Palm Beach and West Palm Beach, FL. We advertise nationally, sending out 6500 direct mail invites, and open on a Friday night at 7pm. This time we had over 350 collectors in attendance enjoying the champagne and the ART. We hope and anticipate continued selling for the following months as the gallery walls are filled with great art.

me about a lot of things, but when it comes to the Pennsylvania Impressionists, or any of the estates we represent, I study the work, I have it conserved, I select the appropriate framing and learn visually what you cannot learn in books. When I buy these deals, I still load trucks with my guys, set up on an occasional Sunday morning at the Lambertville flea market with my kids ( the place I started at age 12),and with help I hang most of the paintings in my galleries...Taking tremendous pride in my work is for me, doing all of these things hands on. I have a team of employees that know how I work and assist me a great deal, and I’m always trying to train new salespeople to learn the art my way.

I explain to all of my salespeople, this art is easy to sell if you understand how good what you are selling really is! One has to fully understand and believe in something, in order to make someone else understand it themselves.

Q: How do you compare to others? Are you better in

this field because of experience, or knowledge, or is it your intuition?

A: I don’t know how to compare myself to others..... I love paintings, I love buying, I love collecting, and I love to work! And more than anything, I love my kids, Ashley and John, my nine year old twins who I named the Florida galleries after. I am completely self educated, never felt the desire or need to pursue a college education. When you are fortunate enough to have a passion that can be incorporated into your work, what can be better than that? Don’t get me wrong, there are times when I feel a little burned out or overwhelmed. Most weeks I am in four different states, overseeing my Palm Beach galleries, Lambertville NJ gallery, NYC jewelry business and spending on average 13 days a month with my kids in PA. I believe that my knowledge of the art that I specialize in is better than that of my competitors.... There are plenty of very smart and knowledgeable dealers out there that know a whole lot more than

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Jim’s of Lambertville Phone: 609-397-7700 www.jimsoflambertville.com Ashley John Gallery, Palm Beach Phone: 561-429-8454 Ashley John Gallery, West Palm Beach Phone: 561-804-6688 www.ashleyjohngallery.com

Some realtors will assure you they will deliver a great service. Some try to land a listing, but never return an important call or will not follow up on a property. Sometimes it’s all hearsay. But things are different with Holder. The savvy New Yorker lives in the buzzing world of Manhattan.

Holder has a degree in economics, which makes her as good with numbers as she is with people. Keenly aware that finding an ideal home is matching a space with personality and psyche, she uses intuition and the skills of a social scientist or anthropologist to know how people life and move in different areas of town. Elegant and enthusiastic, Holder socializes with sophisticated buyers and sellers on a constant basis and knows how to make a deal and close a sale on the spot.

“I wish I had more inventory. That is the problem, [because] Inventory is what buyers want. Many foreign or domestic clients want to move to New York City because it is the Capital of the World,” she explains.

Holder also has an expertise in the South Florida market. “Of course I am interested in working the Miami real estate world. It has this enormous potential, and coming from New York, we do have a long list of clients who are looking to have a second home in Florida,” admits Holder. “You just know when to feel safe enough to find that potential client that will fall in love with a condo, or a multimillion-dollar home,” she adds, flashing her huge smile.

Sitting at the beautiful lobby of the Corcoran Group headquarters in Manhattan, Holder admits that handling a hectic schedule and shuttling between New York and Miami to assist clients with finding that perfect property can be burdensome, but she has twice been awarded with the NRT Top 100 Associates Nationwide. (The Corcoran Group was founded by business personality Barbara Corcoran, a principal on the show “Shark Tank.”)

“It is a beautiful job, and loyalty to my customers and word of mouth referrals is what gets a growing list of buyers and sellers in our industry.

It is a powerful deal in people’s lives, but only the best excel,” concludes the brunette.

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n a room filled with generous patrons, one beautiful woman stands out, using her grace and wit to command the room. She is Maria Eugenia Maury. Be it at Cipriani in Wall Street or near Grand Central, or a museum chamber, her galas have one purpose, a cause with one generous goal: to raise money for the needy. In that regard, Maria Eugenia Maury excels in the art of chairing a gala. Her ravishing good looks place her as one of the most beautiful Venezuelan socialites (although with mixed Caribbean ethnicity... her mother is from a beach Her achievement, more than a beautiful gala at town in Puerto Rico, Luquillo).

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For the first time in the history of New York, a Latino-driv- (a difficult task on its en non-profit’s annual gala has been organized at the Tem- own), was to raise more ple of Dendur inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art. “When I saw the attendees, I felt a wave of pride,” says Maury, sitting at her stunning living room in the Manhattan penthouse she shares with her husband, Dr. William Haseltine, an accomplished biotech CEO and expert on the human genome. They both share a passion to help less-fortunate in nations ravaged by the AIDS epidemic.

“We’ve come a long way, but that does not mean the disease has diminished. It hasn’t, much to our [displeasure],” admits Maury.

Maury’s world involves meaningful missions to slow the spread of the epidemic. She is the President of the Board for the “Aid for Aids Foundation,” a nonprofit started by a young Venezuelan psychotherapist who worked for decades at the now extinct St. Vincent’s Hospital, the famous medical institution in Hell’s Kitchen that was a forerunner in the early cases of AIDS in New York City. That mental health professional, Jesús Aguais, established his office in Greenwich Village and the rest is history.

than $1.5 million for “Aid for Aids,” in one night. “We help strengthen the foundation. We will be able to reach out to more affected zones, countries, and villages.

We were the first ones to reach prisons in Panama, and other indigenous villages like Clayton, Panama where there was absolutely no awareness of the disease,” concludes Maury.

And her work keeps growing......for the sake of humanity.

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Aguais knew the profound effects of the disease in his patients. He took the initiative and created a nonprofit that recycles medical supplies from the United States to impoverished areas. “It’s illegal to reuse these medicines on American soil, but we found a way to [repurpose] them to foreign nations that were in dire need of them. We’ve saved the lives of children and women who contracted the disease in Venezuela, Panama, and around 42 countries, including Libya and India. [Because] these societies are so male- dominant, women suffered the most because they get infected and sometimes don’t even know it until they give birth to children who will carry on the virus,” explains Maury.

We’ve saved the lives of children and women who contracted the disease in Venezuela, Panama, and around 42 countries.”

O When it comes to interior design, a feng shui expert is the key to your success

riginally from Malaysia, Aileen Soo is a gifted expert Feng Shui Master who grew up in a society where this system of arranging living spaces is a way of life. She is renowned and respected as a top, most authentic and effective expert in Feng Shui. She is exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable in Advanced Feng Shui and practices this science in its most precise and authentic form.

This Bogota (Colombia) resident has ventured into a nontraditional way of promoting, enhancing and maximizing efficiency, productivity, and quality of life by developing methodologies to accommodate all types of spaces – from small cubicles to resorts, government agencies and large corporations. By providing Feng Shui tips to financial institutions, law firms, universities and hospitals, commercial, office and residential buildings, warehouses, hotels, banks, retail stores, restaurants, magazine, she excels in the perfect balance of living and interior design.

A fundamental aspect of Feng Shui is that its implementation needs to be precise for it to work correctly. Her work has earned

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Aileen Soo travels around the world helping clients

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the reputation for delivering effective and tangible results through proficient judgments and conclusions, thus providing an eight star service and truly enriching people’s lives every day through Feng Shui.

An internationally renowned Feng Shui speaker, she has been guest speaker for organizations such as the New York Press, New Jersey Association of CPA’s, The Ritz Carlton, The Washington Post, Fortune 500 Companies, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Offices of the Government of Puerto Rico, Expo Calidad de Vida, International Peace Day, Pharmaceutical Industrial Association, College of Designers & Interior Decorators, and the College of Architects and Landscape Architects.

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A fundamental aspect of Feng Shui is that its implementation needs to be precise for it to work correctly.

Aileen Soo has been interviewed by top TV and radio shows and has been featured in top newspapers and magazines.

She is also columnist and collaborator for Natural Awakenings Magazine and The Georgia Asian Times. Aileen Soo is CEO of Destino TV, the premier channel geared Soo towards positive change has been and quality of life.

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ladies who were featured in our last issue, Daisy Olivera, Nancy Batchelor, Criselda Breene, Ana Figueroa, Christy Martin and Nathalie Cadet-James were in attendance alongside a exclusive who's who in town.

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he evening had the best corporate guests and politicians in town. Manhattan’s El Museo del Barrio was pampered in art, Hennessy Liquor and Cubavera models thanks to the Release Party last September. Amongst the celebrities: aspiring NY State Governor, Robert Astorino, GOP NYS Chairman Ed Cox, celebrity Willie Colon, Miami based singer Antonio Serrano, Cubavera’s Luis Toro & Cris Rodriguez, Macy’s Dineen Garcia, and Bloomingdale’s Nicole Cokley Dunlap attended the fete. Other attendees artist/sculptor Mehri Danielpour and husband Richard Levine who reside in Palm Beach. Impresario Ron Liffman and friend Leonard Phillips from Ambassador Liquor Store, and many others celebrated the Hispanic Heritage Month at the prestigious venue. The event was graciously sponsored by El Museo del Barrio, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Cubavera from Perry Ellis and Hennessy.

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or the fourth year in a row, in conjunction with Art Basel, the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, FL, opens its RAW exhibition. RAW is an acronym for Recognition of Art by Women, and is funded by a 6-year, $1.5 million grant from Alan Davis and Mary Lou Dauray via the The Leonard and Sophie Davis Fund/MLDauray Arts Initiative. Davis and Dauray believe contemporary women artists have gotten a “raw” deal when it comes to recognition. The RAW series at the Norton is one of the ways the couple is working to rectify that. (This is but one of an impressive calendar of exhibitions at the Norton this season. See accompanying sidebar.)

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lan Davis, son of Leonard and Sophie Davis, who directs the fund, said, “My wife (Mary Lou Dauray) and I discussed opportunities to make a statement about the gender discrimination that still exists today, and the lack of representation of women artists in many museums. We came up with a program that made sense for both the Norton and for us. I have to say it wasn’t very difficult because the Museum was already there in terms of their ideas about women artists, and working with living artists in particular.”

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orn in Prague, Kristalova’s family fled to Stockholm in 1968 when the hope and vision of the Prague Spring (a brief period when reforms toward a more liberal and autonomous communist Czechoslovakian state were implemented), was abruptly ended by the Soviet Union’s military invasion.

Kristalova grew up in the milieu of art making; both parents were artists, and she studied painting and art history at the Royal University College of Fine Art, Stockholm.

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ince 2002, the 47-year-old Kristalova has been using stoneware and porcelain to make sculptures that give form to abstract ideas and hover between fiction and reality. “Kristalova’s sculptures take on the appearance of characters in a mysterious, fantastic and, perhaps, unsettling narrative,” says Cheryl Brutvan, the Norton’s Director of Curatorial Affairs and Curator of Contemporary Art. “Her sculptures are inspired by personal and universal states of being, evolving from the artist’s curiosity, sensitivity, and keen observation of the human condition.”

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ristalova’s work, Brtuvan adds, “is exceptional for her choice of materials and a dominance of female ‘types’ that address the metaphorical qualities of transformation.” The location of the artist’s studio near a lake in the woods outside Stockholm, and her interest in Nordic tales and children’s stories, also play a role in her art.

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he fourth exhibition in the RAW series, Klara Kristalova: Turning into Stone, features the sculpture and rarely seen drawings of the Czechoslovakian-born, Sweden-based artist, Klara Kristalova, in the first survey of her work in the United States. The exhibition is on view Dec. 2, 2014 through March 29, 2015. Previous artists to have a “RAW” exhibition at the Norton include: Jenny Saville, Sylvia Plimack Mangold, and Phyllida Barlow.

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the “RAW” exhibition

Klara Kristalova: Turning into Stone

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881¬1973) Woman with Wrist Watch (Femme a la Montre), 1932 Oil on canvas, 51 ¼ x 38 in (Frame 60 x 54) 2.5 x 1.83 Euroart Investments LLC/Emily Fisher Landau loan.

Miles Aldridge, Vogue Italia September 2002 © Miles Aldridge

Sølve Sundsbø, Love, Spring/Summer 2011September 2002 © Sølve Sundsbø/Art + Commerce

TOMMY HILFIGER introduces Alexa AS GUEST EDITOR FOR THE FALL 2014 WOMEN’S COLLECTION Chung

Other exhibitions on view

During Art Basel Week – and beyond, include:

The program launched this fall 2014 with Chung’s “Shake Up Your Wardrobe” feature, where Chung revealed her new favorite looks and style essentials in Tommy Hilfiger stores and on tommy.com every month through January 2015.

• Master Prints: Dürer to Matisse (on view through Feb. 15, 2015) showcases more than 40 astonishing works on paper including woodcuts, etchings, engravings, aquatints, and lithographs that span a period of five hundred years. Works by old masters Dürer, Rembrandt, Goya, and Canaletto are displayed with those of modern masters Degas, Matisse, Picasso, Cezanne, and others.

PAUL CÉZANNE French, 1839 – 1906 The Bathers, Large Board (Les baigneurs, grande planche), 1896-98 - Color Lithograph

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s Guest Editor, English model, presenter and author Alexa Chung has partnered with Tommy Hilfiger by offering her must-have looks with styling tips and exclusive behind-the-scenes imagery from her fashion shoot, photographed at Milk Studios in downtown New York City.

• Coming into Fashion: A Century of Photography at Condé Nast (on view through Feb. 15, 2015) incorporates 150 dazzling images created by 80 of the world’s most renowned fashion photographers, and features nearly 100 years of fashion imagery from the venerable publishing group’s titles, including Vogue, Glamour, and W. The work of Baron Adolph de Meyer, widely considered the first fashion photographer, as well as Edward Steichen, Irving Penn, Helmut Newton, Peter Lindbergh, Steven Meisel, among others, is featured.

Opening in late December: • Pastures Green: The British Passion for Landscape (On view Dec. 23, 2014 through April 5, 2015).

Drawn from the remarkable collections of the National Museum Wales, the exhibition includes 65 works by renowned artists such as Thomas Gainsborough, JMW Turner, John Constable, and Claude Monet, among others, and tells the story of landscape paiting in Britain from the Industrial Revolution through the eras of Romanticism, Impressionism, and Modernism, to the Postmodern and Post-Industrial imagery of today.

For a complete and detailed listing of exhibitions at the Norton Museum of Art this season, visit www. norton.org

From versatile cowl-neck sweater, a black A-line flare skirt, and rock-and-roll-inspired black leather leggings with moto details on the knee are some of her stylish inspirations.

Her choices will be featured in select Tommy Hilfiger stores in Europe and on tommy.com/alexachung.

English model, presenter and author Alexa Chung will feature her style tips and must-have pieces from the ‘Tommy Hilfiger’ Fall 2014 collections.

What Buggati has in store for watch lovers

PABLO PICASSO Spanish, 1881 – 1973 The Egyptian (L’Egyptienne), 1953 Aquatint

FRANCISCO DE GOYA Spanish, 1746 – 1828 Spanish Entertainment (Dibersion de España) from The Bulls of Bordeaux, 1825 Lithograph

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• Picasso’s Muses (on view through Feb. 15, 2015) this focus exhibition of six phenomenal works illustrates some of the many sources from which Picasso drew creative inspiration during his long career, including French café society, the struggling poor, live models, and especially girlfriends and mistresses. The centerpiece of this exhibition is Woman with Wrist Watch, from 1932, a monumental work inspired by Marie-Thérèse Walter, with whom Picasso was then in a relationship.

“We are excited to partner with Alexa Chung as guest editor of our Fall 2014 women’s collections,” said Tommy Hilfiger. “Alexa is the true definition of an ‘it’ girl – she’s cool, witty, smart and has a great sense of style. She knows how to mix of-themoment styling with classic design for a unique look that’s totally her own. Alexa will give our customers an insider’s view of her must-have pieces from our seasonal collections, all presented through shoppable content on tommy.com and in select Tommy Hilfiger stores across Europe.”

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he exceptionally slender profile of the Bugatti Super Sport may evoke the fuselage of a wing, but was in fact designed to reference the emblematic form of the case lugs of a Parmigiani Fleurier watch. ugatti hence becomes the unmistakable signature of the Parmigiani Fleurier style, adorned with the symbolic curves of the brand. Extremely ergonomic on the wrist, the two articulated lugs on the front of the Bugatti Super Sport ensure wearer comfort. The case of the new Bugatti’s 18 carat rose gold case is designed to reflect the tension lines of the Bugatti Veyron’s wings.

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Brushed or polished, the tapered surfaces and chamfers come to life in the light, enhancing the generous volumes of the piece.

The watch’s aerodynamic curves, which are reminiscent of those on the 1200 bhp Bugatti Veyron, are matched with an integral Hermès strap specially created for the occasion. *based on an original idea

by Bastien Leuba, a talented student at the Ecole d’Horlogerie in Le Locle.

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ot since the wedding of Amal Alamuddin and George Clooney in Venice, Italy have we seen such a beautiful set of pictures created by superstar photographer Peter Lindbergh.

The stunning models Adriana Lima and Karolina Kurkova’s glamour captivated the local residents while wearing the Swiss Luxury watch IWC Shaffhausen. “The art of watch making is captured by the ray of lights this town provides, under the careful lens of Lindberg” says IWC CEO Georges Kern. Four years after the first series was created in Portofino, IWC CEO Georges Kern has gathered together another cast that only IWC can summon.

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The art of watch making is captured by the ray of lights this town provides, under the careful lens of Lindberg”.

Behind the scenes: Supermodel Karolina Kurkova

posing for photographer Peter Lindbergh during the photo shoot for the launch of the new Portofino Midsize watch collection from Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen. Portofino (Italy), May 2014.

Making of: Eric Guillemain, Paris

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arting from the usual advertising campaigns, Lindberg creates a story when he photographs. He reflects in the magic of this town, where hotels and restaurants seemed to be a part of an Ava Gardner film. Time appears to have stood still for 50 years, the Splendido, one of the greatest hotel legends in the world hosts the celebrities and models where the photos were taken.

The house’s cosmopolitan charm still recalls a time when Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall and Ava Gardner put their names in the guest book, or when Richard Burton asked for Liz Taylor. This photo shoot will be a part of an exclusive photographic exhibition entitled “Timeless Portofino” that will travel the world and accompany the launch of the new “Portofino Midsize Line”.

Supermodel Adriana Lima wearing the new Portofino Midsize Automatic Moon Phase. Photographed by Peter Lindbergh for the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen. Portofino (Italy), May 2014. Peter LINDBERGH © Peter LINDBERGH.

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PLAZA MAYOR, MADRID, ESPAÑA, 1981

THE LATIN AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHS 1974-2008 Published by Glitterati Inc.

PARADISE

By Jean-pierre Laffont

GUAM ISLAND / JUNE 1972 A MEMBER OF THE US AIR FORCE LOADS BOMBS ONTO A B-52 IN PREPARATION FOR BOMBING MISSIONS OVER VIETNAM DURING OPERATION ARC LIGHT. THIS PHOTO, PUBLISHED AS A DOUBLE PAGE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES, WILL BECOME AN ICONIC PHOTO.

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / APRIL 1, 1968 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE AND NEW YORK SENATOR ROBERT KENNEDY GREETS SUPPORTERS DURING A CAMPAIGN STOP IN FORT GREENE, BROOKLYN.

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / JANUARY 23, 1974 SURROUNDED BY PRESS AND BODYGUARDS, MUHAMMAD ALI GESTURES BEFORE BRAWLING WITH JOE FRAZIER AT THE NEW YORK STUDIO OF ABC DURING THE WEIGH-IN PROCESS. BOTH WERE FINED $5,000. ALI WENT ON TO BOX FRAZIER ON JANUARY 28, WON THE FIGHT AND RETAINED HIS NABF TITLE.

HACIENDO CAMBIO, BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA, 2000

SHOESHINE SAN ANGEL, MÉXICO, 1974

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MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / OCTOBER, 1975 TWO HOMELESS MEN SQUAT IN THE SHADOW OF THE RECENTLY COMPLETED WORLD TRADE CENTER. NEW YORK CITY WAS ON THE VERGE OF BANKRUPTCY AND THE WORLD TRADE CENTER SAT LARGELY VACANT, UNABLE TO FIND COMPANIES TO FILL ITS LARGE OFFICE SPACES.

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BRONX, NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / SUMMER, 1966 ON FOX STREET IN THE BRONX, AN ABANDONED PLYMOUTH “SAVOY” BECOMES A JUNGLE GYM FOR KIDS TO PLAY IN AND ON.

BAÑOS, CUENCA, ECUADOR, 1990 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / APRIL 26, 1984 WHEN THE STATUE OF LIBERTY HAS A FACE-LIFT, MAJOR RESTORATION IS REQUIRED. IT LASTED FOUR YEARS AND COST $62 MILLION.

EL LABORATORIO DEL DR. PAZ-VIERA CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA, 1987 LA MOVIDA, CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA, 1987

MÁS RÁPIDO QUE ANDAR A PIE CIUDAD DE PANAMÁ, 1994 WASHINGTON DC / AUGUST 9, 1974 WITH HIS WIFE PAT STANDING BESIDE HIM PRESIDENT RICHARD NIXON RESIGNS. A VERY EMOTIONAL EVENT, NIXON BREAKS DOWN SEVERAL TIMES WHILE PAT LOOKS DEVASTATED.

CANTINA, LIMA, PERÚ, 1983

THE LAST PICTURE SHOW SANTO DOMINGO, LA REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA, 1985

SALÓN DE TÉ MONTEVIDEO URUGUAY, 1993

EL FOTÓGRAFO DEL PARQUE LA ALAMEDA, MÉXICO, D.F., 1974

CARRETAS CIUDAD DE GAUTEMALA, 1979

SALÓN DE BILLAR, BOQUETE, PANAMÁ, 1994

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / SEPTEMBER, 1972 TOMBS PRISON, STANDING ON CENTER STREET AT LEONARD STREET, WAS BUILT IN 1840 WITH GRANITE FROM AN OLD PRISON IN CITY HALL. THE HANDS EXPRESS DIFFERENT MOODS: REVOLT, DESPAIR, PASSIVITY, HOPE, PRAYER AND ABANDON.

AMARILLO, TEXAS / MAY 7, 1977 “CADILLAC RANCH” IS AN ART INSTALLATION CREATED IN 1974 AND CONSISTS OF A ROW OF OLD CADILLACS SET IN A FIELD ALONGSIDE A TEXAS HIGHWAY. DRIVING PAST, I WAS SO IMPRESSED BY THE BEAUTY OF IT THAT I STOPPED AND TOOK PHOTOGRAPHS. I DID NOT KNOW IT WAS ART—IT WAS SIMPLY MAJESTIC. IN 1997 THE INSTALLATION WAS MOVED TWO MILES TO THE WEST. THE CADILLACS ARE STILL VISIBLE FROM THE HIGHWAY.

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Coco Chanel: Three Weeks/1962

Deluxe Edition by Douglas Kirkland In this extraordinary collection, the glorious life of the incomparable Coco Chanel shines again through the insider photographer Douglas Kirkland, who was sent on assignment to photograph the aging genius in 1962 and ended up living with her for three weeks.

Coco Chanel: Three Weeks/1962 reveals these never-before-seen photographs in all their vibrancy, shedding new light and life on one of the world’s most enduring, multifaceted, and bestselling fashion legends of all time, named by Time magazine as one of the one hundred most influential people of the 20th century. http://glitteratiincorporated.com/

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hristopher Makos is a globally recognized artist whose work in portraiture is in the permanent collections of more than 100 galleries, museums, and private collections around the world.

In his early years, he traveled around Europe and captured the likes of artist Man Ray and Pedro Almodovar to name a few. From Fire Island to Ascot, Mallorca to Moscow, Morocco to Puerto Vallarta, Giza to Palm Springs, everything stands as a record of the restless, globetrotting life Makos led in the last three decades.

He has captured images of stars like Georgia O’Keefe, Halston, Liza Minelli, John Lennon, Tennessee Williams, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Lou Reed, Elizabeth Taylor, Andy Warhol, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada and many more.

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Andree Putman CRESCENT CLUB CHAIR for Ralph Pucci

[ How his transformative vision has impacted the design world ]

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man whose name is synonymous with elegance and design, Ralph Pucci sits atop his penthouse office surrounded by black and white photos that represent a careful composition of moments in his life with the greatest photographers and artists in New York. From Makos to Keith Haring, Pucci considered these great names his friends while he explored the rich artistic era of the late 70’s, 80’s and 90’s and continues to do so in New York.

“We were in SOHO and I do think that experience shaped my vision of design” says the elegant man, while overseeing details of his eponymous international business. Nowadays, the designer travels all over the world, seeking out new ideas and crafting pieces of furniture full of passion and elegance, closer to works of art than home furnishings. His showroom in New York, a spacious two-floor penthouse on 18th street, showcases the best sofas, lounge chairs and closets conceived by aspiring new designers and great masters in design.

The designer travels all over the world, seeking out new ideas and crafting pieces of furniture full of passion and elegance.”

Ralph Pucci Miami showroom

The family business started in the New York suburb of Mount Vernon. His father repaired mannequins at the time. “We worked with sanders, sprayers, packers, sculptors. We started making them by the late 70’s I got more involved. We already had the clients so we ventured in this mannequin industry and were different,” recalls Pucci. “While other mannequins had wigs, we established new figures without any hair, completely bold but sophisticated. We broke the mold in mannequin creation.” The result was the action mannequin, athletic figures that stood out in the stores.

“Back then we had the Olympics and people were not so much into healthy lifestyles and active wear like today.

So at that time it was different. We made the menswear clothes more relaxed. We painted fingernails in a different way, we made them animated, we employed illustrators like Ruben Toledo, who was just starting as a young artist,” notes Pucci, an international design guru admired by all the major interior design magazines.

Ralph Pucci Miami showroom

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“We know when a piece is made... the material, the finish, the quality of the product. Sometimes this minimal architecture does not necessarily spell great design.

Sometimes the great design can be perceived in the smallest imperfection that gives it an edge and actually makes it perfect.”

Patrick Naggar SPEED DESK for Ralph Pucci

A Master in design

RALPH PUCCI’S LEGACY

Downtown meets uptown

“We collaborated in a Barney’s installation, but she loved our energy, so we were featured on Page Six and that changed the whole ballgame for us. Pretty soon we also designed the Olympian Goddess mannequin.

She had wide shoulders and was possibly six-feet tall.

In that period of time the look was very Thierry Mugler, Azzedine Alaia, Andy Warhol, and many more names that we collaborated with and created more of an art show, more of an art experience,” affirms Pucci.

His showroom in New York, a spacious twofloor penthouse on 18th street, showcases the best sofas, lounge chairs and closets conceived by aspiring new designers.”

When you see the pieces located in the showroom in New York, a great sense of selection appears to dominate the space. “We know when a piece is made...the material, the finish, the quality of the product. Sometimes this minimal architecture does not necessarily spell great design. Sometimes the great design can be perceived in the smallest imperfection that gives it an edge and actually makes it perfect.” His formula: to vary from what makes a typical designer, but to explore what makes that product or design stand out.

When Pucci opened a showroom in Miami, he chose the Wynwood neighborhood as the winner. “It still has some edginess, rawness, that makes me feel it can be considered the interesting art I look for in my showroom,” Pucci admits. The Ralph Pucci brand features some of the best designers in the world. He travels constantly to France and represents many of these individuals, from Europe to the United States. Recently, he traveled to Japan’s Nekoshima islands, where cats rule.

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Fran Taubman (square multi color coffee table) for Ralph Pucci

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In the1980s, Pucci was a vibrant young businessman with an eye for style. “We hired many up- and-coming artists and would pay them a minimal fee or give them credit. It was the energy of the downtown crowd, soothing and minimal. David Lachapelle worked for us when he was just 18 years old. There was a pivotal moment in my career when I met Andrée Putnam. She was designing the Morgan Hotel, possibly the first boutique hotel in New York. She was famous but still not the legend she is today.

Ralph Pucci Miami showroom

GRANDE CICIO (IBig Sky) Lianne Gold for Ralph Pucci

e looks for what is superb, extremely upscale and still a bit undiscovered or imperfect.

His place of choice in New York would be a jazz club, as he is a fan of Muddy Waters. Classical yet modern, this designer never stops reinterpreting himself. Photos at the entrance of his showroom include Keith Haring, a happy Andy Warhol, a smiling Christy Turlington (who once famously posed for Pucci for the Christy Turlington mannequins used at a large fashion presentation at the Metropolitan Museum of Art), and many more. At all times, all these reflect the spirit - of imperfection and perfection - of Ralph Pucci.

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ABOUT the DESIGNERS

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hen Pucci first met Andrée Putnam, the French designer who was photographed by Annie Leibovitz and became a legend, there was an instant connection.

Putnam had an eye for design unusual to others. She exhibited the art of design while breaking ground in Soho at the Morgan Hotel. You can still see her input, intact and still fresh and modern. Her Putnam Studio still collaborates with Pucci. When Putnam passed away last January, her daughter Olivia inherited the relationship with Pucci, and they still showcase her furniture in New York and elsewhere.

Another great designer represented by Pucci is German born Vladimir Kagan, who still lives in the Upper East Side and who is sought after by celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Kagan was inspired by the Bauhaus movement, is legendary in the design field and created the serpentine sofa and barrel chair back in the 1940s. His incessant quest for design led his father to believe that the son was somewhat of an enfant terrible. But it was a blessing in disguise, as that energy fuels Kagan’s current activity and his international journey to become one of the best conceptual designers. He has not slowed down one bit, and is currently creating a mega showroom in New Jersey that will store his legendary designs.

Ralph Pucci LIGHT 1 Collection (scissor ) Ralph Pucci INFLATE installation- LADY MANNEQUIN

‘LADY’ mannequin by Ralph Pucci, fashions by Brandon Sun, installation by Sylvia Heisel and Scott Taylor, photo Chris Fortuna

Mariano Cinat in Wynwood 2014

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While he was getting ready for the show, people from all over came to meet with the artist, from countries like Norway, Spain and Japan. When the day of the opening finally came, the place was packed! What he did not know was that it was just the beginning of a number of big events he was about to experience.

am also really looking forward to seeing the expansion of the Art Miami and CONTEXT fairs. Art Miami will feature 28 new exhibitors, have extended operating hours (11AM - 8PM Wednesday to Saturday and 11AM - 6PM on Sunday) and a new café.

Additionally, all three fairs will now have dedicated parking for all our patrons.

Nick Korniloff, Art Miami Director TALKS ART BASEL

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n his own words: “The VIP preview event on Tuesday, December 2 from 5:30PM to 10:00PM has become the “can’t miss” social and cultural event of the week for the first opportunity to view and acquire the most important works of art from the 20th and 21st centuries. The VIP preview event benefits the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and is the kick-off celebration of Art Miami’s 25th anniversary.

As for the galleries, I am most excited about Cernuda Arte, specifically the work of Roberta Matta. The Cernuda gallery at Art Miami will feature Cuban art from Colonial, Early Republic, Vanguardia, and Modern master painters.

“Perceived Values” and “Hot S p o t ” a re t w o features I look forward to seeing during art week as well. “Perceived Values” gives artists space to stretch out in the passageways linking Art Miami’s three main pavilions that enable bold installations LaRete Art Projects has selected from proposals by exhibitors at the fair.”

In March of this year he exhibited at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Palermo, Italy where he was awarded the first prize and was published in the art magazine “ Effetto Arte Magazine”. During this fall he also had a solo exhibition in New York City at the Narthex Gallery. In October he was invited to be part of the Buenos Aires Biennale (his home town) where he was awarded with a Special Mention Award.

I can’t wait to see the special projects curated throughout the fairs, specifically British street artist, Banksy, and his controversial wall relief exhibition that will be featured at CONTEXT. “Perceived Values” and “Hot Spot” are two features I look forward to seeing during art week as well. “Perceived Values” gives artists space to stretch out in the passageways linking Art Miami’s three main pavilions that enable bold installations LaRete Art Projects has selected from proposals by exhibitors at the fair. “Hot Spot”, also curated by LaRete Art Projects, will present remarkable installations by seven contemporary artists for the public areas of Art Miami and CONTEXT. “Hot Spots” will be displayed inside and outside the entrances of the fairs, the Maserati VIP Lounge at Art Miami, and the VIP Lounge of CONTEXT, among other spaces.”

“Toying with Intimacy” Art by Craig Ryan Our world is changing. “Sexting”, “Selfie”, and “Snap Chat” have become new ways of life, challenging our understanding and perception of intimacy and the sexual encounter. As we begin to pull away from the idea of body-to-body contact, we move into the arena of object personification.

How does this shape our sexual fantasies and desires? I have embraced the idea of creating interactions through which people actively engage and are challenged by intimacy; moving from intimacies with whom to what.

My silicone artwork, these objects, imply a sensibility of their own – from being probed by a lush field of fingers to stroking a sleek laptop, configured into a six-pack Adonis, to a wall outlet transformed into a bodily orifice actively having an “accident”.

Playful, seductive, and fulfilling - these objects invite you to question how we interact with ordinary people.

Once the connection with the object is complete and has fulfilled the underlying need for gratification, we can see how deep this object connection really is.

www.craigryanstudio.com

ast year marked major changes for Mariano Cinat’s career as an artist. Ever y morning before he starts painting, the New York artist checks his emails as part of his routine. One day in March of 2013, he opened an email from a renowned curator inviting him to participate in a group show at the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Most recently, Cinat was offered to exhibit at the Wynwood Art Fair in Miami, a parallel event to the Miami Art Basel that will be at the beginning of December 6th and 7th. Mariano is now working on a new body of work for future exhibitions, a solo exhibition in New York City at the Argentinian Consulate in November of 2015 and a show in Tokyo in 2016 are scheduled.

Mariano, www.marianocinat.com is an artist from Buenos Aires who currently lives in New York. If you want to see more of his work you can contact his agency, CATM New York, info@catmnewyork.com and arrange to view his art work in person.

Global Fine Art Awards - A celebration of the best fine art exhibitions produced around the world The premier edition of the Global Fine Art Awards (GFAA) program launched early this fall. This award program recognizes and rewards the best fine art exhibitions and installations created during the past year (Aug 1, 2013 – Jul 31, 2014).

The program consists of a digital platform, social media and website (www.globalfineartawards.org), and culminates in a live award ceremony in Miami Beach at Villa Azur on Monday, December 1, 2014.

The GFAA program honors innovation in design, historical context, educational value, and public appeal. It endeavors to develop interest and passion for fine art, and further its educational role in society; and to elevate the importance and relevancy of art in the world today: economically, socially, and culturally. It also acknowledges the accomplishments of the respective nominees, and celebrates the award winners.

The program connects with the global, sophisticated art market, and engages the supporters of cultural institutions.

Additionally, the program endeavors to reach a much broader audience. This will be achieved with videos of each finalist’s exhibition on the website, accompanied by curated music.

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fter testing hundreds of classic, trendy and innovative makeup products on the market our beauty editor and panel have chosen the 2014 award winners.

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What makes for a good children’s story that parents will love to share with their little ones? A “tail” that kids will want to hear over and over again? Well, a lovable dog for starters…add in real life experiences with a soupcon of education…plus amazing animation in entertaining eBooks and gorgeous watercolor illustrations in an oversized hardcover. Introducing then the book series that’s sure to make kids and parents smile through the Holidays and beyond, Charlie Girl - “Tails” of a Very Unusual Poodle. The newest book in the series, A Story of Love and Instinct, is sure to appeal to every family welcoming a baby brother or sister.

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