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THE BEAT GOES ON WHEN LA’S FERUS GALLERY CLOSED 50 YEARS AGO, IT WAS THE END OF AN ERA… AND THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ONE. BY SPENCER BECK
Back when LA was not so terribly cool but post-Expressionist Pop Art certainly was, a legendary little space at 723 North La Cienega Boulevard bridged the gap. And how. The Ferus Gallery, opened in 1957 by the curator Walter Hopps, the artist Edward Kienholz, and the poet Bob Alexander, quickly became the hippest,
happeningest place in LA, a beat-era hangout for nascent West Coast artists such as John Altoon, Larry Bell, Billy Al Bengston (see “Art of the City,” page 87), Wallace Berman, Ed Moses, Ed Ruscha, and the like—many of whom had their very first shows at the gallery. Presiding over this lonely outpost of Cali-culti
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cool, which Bengston once called a “macho intellectual gang bang,” was the gallerist/showman Irving Blum, who had bought out Kienholz in 1958 and who had the audacity (read: foresight) to import New York artists such as Roy Lichtenstein, Jasper Johns, and Frank Stella into the glittering mix. At Ferus in
1962, Blum famously showed several paintings of soup cans by a quirky young artist named Andy Warhol, selling a few for $100 a pop before buying them back to keep the collection intact. Warhol had been convinced to trek west for his first-ever solo show by Blum’s promise that “movie stars come into my gallery.”
They had not. Yet. Never mind. By the time Blum closed the gallery in 1966, he had put backwater LA on the cultural world map. As for the 32 soup cans Mr. Blum had paid Warhol $1,000 for? He sold them to New York’s Museum of Modern Art in 1996 for a discounted price of $15 million. Cool, indeed.
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The Avant-Guardians: The Ferus Gallery was an incubator for up-and-coming art stars, such as (from left to right) Andy Warhol, gallerist Irving Blum (background), Billy Al Bengston, and actor/collector Dennis Hopper, horsing around here at a Duchamp exhibition in 1963. Blum’s seminal LA gallery set the stage for the city’s role as a far-flung cultural Shangri-La.
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Arts pioneer-turned-legend Billy Al Bengston, shown here in his Venice studio in front of (from left) Milwaukee Monster, 2016, and Ascot, 2016, has been a lively (and colorful) fixture on the LA art scene since its frontier days in the 1950s.
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100 // AMERICAN IDYLL The spirit of the summer is blithe and ebullient, with sweeping silhouettes, billowy shapes, unrestrained stripes, and youthful florals. At the heart of those who identify: generosity, confidence, daring… all of which, like our national style, can’t be contained.
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114 // NEON CARNIVAL This summer, the Museum of Neon Art is officially turned on… in Glendale!
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coco chanel once said that there are only two things that matter in life—work and love. Let’s add “art” to the list. Whether it’s painting or sculpture, poetry or fashion, the beauty created by artists elevates our oft-dreary quotidian existence. It’s really a divine calling. As one of the great global epicenters of the art world, the City of Angels has lately become a little piece of heaven on earth. Art is everywhere here, gleaming in museums and galleries that showcase everything from Golden Age Greek antiquities (The Getty) and resplendent Asian ceramics (Norton Simon) to splashy 1960s Pop Art (LACMA and The Broad) and uber-avant “happenings” (the Hammer). Los Angeles wasn’t always this fabulous. The motion picture “arts,” Midcentury Modern architecture, and those iconic billboards above Sunset Strip notwithstanding (ha!), our fair city was rather late to the art-world stage. There was no Louvre or Met, of course, and the several serious collectors in town billeted their stuff in homes perched far above the madding crowds. All that began to change in the middle of the last century, when a few pioneers like oil tycoon J. Paul Getty, industrialist Norton Simon, and showman/ gallerist Irving Blum began to up the art ante.
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Blum, in fact, not only put homegrown LA artists on the map at his legendary Ferus Gallery (see “The Beat Goes On,” page 8), he enticed New York hot numbers such as Roy Lichtenstein, Jasper Johns, and an eccentric up-and-comer from Pittsburgh named Andy Warhol to travel west and exhibit their wares. Blum even had the crazy notion to hang a bunch of Warhol’s soup cans for the artist’s first-ever solo show. The rest is history. Among that small, early clique of “culture cool kids” was Billy Al Bengston (see “Art of the City,” page 87), who co-opted LA’s 1950s/’60s motorcycle-bad boy ethos, turned it upside down, and put it on canvas in colorful swirls of abstracted paint. Today, at age 82, just as au courant—and colorful—as ever, Bengston continues to paint the town, literally and figuratively, from his studio in Venice. To mark the fiftieth anniversary of his acclaimed canvas Riders of Destiny, Bengston’s mysterious, ethereal work graces the cover of our annual arts issue. In addition, the artist will donate a 1972 hand-colored monoprint for a special auction, the proceeds of which will benefit Inner-City Arts, which funds much-needed school arts programs. Now that’s cool. Although I can’t draw or paint or sculpt
(I’m famously verbal), I’ve always managed to dabble in the New York and LA art worlds vicariously. I own a prized early original of Warhol’s shoes (a gift from the artist); have worked intimately with iconic photographers such as Matthew Rolston, Steven Meisel, and Art Streiber, who has shot my portrait; and have an aching love affair manqué with the Hammer’s charismatic director, Ann Philbin (who is sadly already taken) (See “La Vida Local,” page 39). Let’s not forget one of my favorite LA artists, Ed Ruscha. Twenty-eight years ago, I commissioned Mr. Ruscha to create original artwork for the launch of a magazine called Fame (it was the Eighties, okay?). After a bit of back and forth, Ruscha delivered a colorful, playful masterpiece that jumped from the opening pages of our little magazine, catching the favorable attention of New York’s media mafia at the time. Another issue. Another era. Ruscha and the LA art world—cool then, and cool today. As Coco would say, “Plus ça change”…
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Who’s the boss? Downtown’s exquisite Broad museum spotlights several canvases, such as this, by iconic LA artist Ed Ruscha, whom I once commissioned to create the cover for another art issue at another magazine… once upon a time.
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A few weeks ago, I set my normal Saturday morning flower mart ritual aside, opting instead to attend Think Tank Gallery’s opening of “Break Bread,” a cake-like sculptural exhibition by artists Scott Hove and Baker’s Son. In line were a large number of smartphone-yielding millennials pushing into the crowd with a force akin to a ’79 The Who concert, each hoping to be the first admitted as the doors opened. Once inside, the crowd dispersed immediately to the individual corners of the gallery, attempting to secure an unobstructed selfie with the most coveted installations. In quick succession, they moved around the rooms, pose-snap-next, pose-snapnext, and so on. The frenetic pace of it, combined with a sea of lofted phones (and in some cases tablets), made it nearly impossible for we, of a certain age, to simply and thoughtfully observe the artists’ work. It’s not as if this was the first time I’ve noticed the #artselfie trend. Los Angeles has become host to a series of Instagram-worthy immersive installations, such as LACMA’s Rain Room or The Broad’s Infinity Mirrored Room, each of which stormed social media. Admittedly, I “may” have taken an unsanctioned #artselfie or two at the James Turrell exhibit last year. Perennial favorite Chris Burden’s Urban Light has been inspiring 28 la-confidential-magazine.com
self-portraiture since its installation in 2008, yet today’s focus on the #artselfie is a fairly new phenomenon. Perhaps Bey and Jay Z are to blame after their Instagram post taken in front of the Mona Lisa went viral in 2014. Suddenly attending art and cultural events has become a new form of social currency and status symbol. No longer is it enough to be associated with the work of art—now, it’s who had access to it first? Did you attend the VIP opening or a private walkthrough with the museum’s director? Were you invited to the first or second night of the Broad opening? The Hauser & Wirth dinner? What art fairs did you attend this year? Not the Venice Biennale?! #Artselfies suddenly represent a modern-day art bucket list communicator and badge of honor that tell the story for you. The relentless selfie addiction is having an impact on the curation process itself. To capture the art-consuming public, consideration must be given to including at least one or more installations in each exhibition with tempting “selfie” bait, since the power of doing so is undeniable. Perhaps it isn’t so bad. These interactive opportunities are driving recordbreaking attendance and engaging an entirely new culture-hungry and much younger audience. It’s also building the careers of artists at lightning-fast speed, once again changing and challenging the established
relationships between the creators, the galleries, and the institutions. There’s no doubt that we are at a tipping point as more people make pilgrimages to art installations to, in part, capture themselves beside it. While some of that enthusiasm has resulted in disaster, as valuable works of art have been damaged in the process, most institutions see this new engagement as a positive influence. If you enjoy seeing your #artselfie through a social media filter, then we welcome you to put on your best duck face and join us for a series of art walks later this month: first in the Downtown Arts District, lead by renowned gallerist and curator Mat Gleason, then in Little Tokyo for a behind-the-scenes tour of the upcoming origami exhibition “Above The Fold” at the Japanese American National Museum (in partnership with Midori). But please, don’t touch the art! In the meantime, every man for himselfie. Cheers,
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An art-hot LA summer (from left): A studio visit previewing Power Unit by artist Danial Nord; an #artselfie at The Broad’s Yayoi Kusama Infinity Mirrored Room; enjoying The Spheres at MacArthur Park, a public art installation by Ed and Bernie Massey for Portraits of Hope.
THE LIST summer 2016
Baron Steinbrecher
Maggie Siff
Jeff Fisher
Shannon Hebroni
Danny Elmaleh
Elyse Graham
Ben Medansky
Freda Salvador
Christian Lucero
Galia Lahav
Anthony Vaccarello
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Meiyi Liu
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Janessa Leone
Carol Camp
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Ray Romano
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Maureen Mahon
Kelsey Marrujo
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who hosted a live silent auction. Guests bid on luxury items from partners such as Bally, Terranea Resort, and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, while KISS, Emblem3, and Eric Benét rocked the stage with special performances.
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TUCKER UP! FASHIONISTAS WORE TUCKED-IN ENSEMBLES FOR A TAILORED LOOK AT THE LAUNCH OF IMAGINE VINCE CAMUTO AT THE BEVERLY HILLS HOME OF ASHLEE MARGOLIS, FOUNDER OF THE A LIST.
Ashley Madekwe and Kiernan Shipka
Emma Roberts Alessandra Ambrosio and Gaetano Sciuto
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Andrew McDonnell and Alexandra Edenborough
Fendi and Vogue celebrated the opening of the Roman luxury house’s new boutique on Rodeo Drive with an exclusive cocktail party featuring celebs and fashion influencers including Alessandra Ambrosio, Rashida Jones, and Ashley Madekwe. Guests shopped the new flagship to beats by Haim and eats by Lucques. —KENZIE MIDDLESTEAD
Alana Haim, Este Haim, and Danielle Haim
Soo Joo Park
Baylee Soles and Kelsey Soles
Louise Roe
Lea Michele
Haya Khadra and Sama Khadra
Kendall Conrad, Cameron Silver, and Shiva Rose
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Daniela Fernandes and Anita Chang Beverly Harris
Monica Dastin
Luxury leather goods boutique Serapian Milano hosted, together with Los Angeles Confidential, a charitable in-store cocktail party celebrating classic Hollywood fashion. Guests enjoyed Duke Spirits and sweet treats courtesy of Shiraz Events while viewing iconic photographs from the John R. Hamilton Collection. All proceeds from purchases benefitted the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. —ELIZABETH LAGATTA
Giovanna Leitch, Gant Griffis, and Nabila de Raco
John Savage and Blanca Blanco
Lori Loughlin
Stella McCartney and guests
Astrid Heger and Stella McCartney
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Fashion designer Stella McCartney hosted a brunch and shopping event at the home of interior designer Molly Isaksen Sures to benefit H.E.A.R.T. (Helping Ease Abuse Related Trauma), a nonprofit providing abuse victims with the resources to heal. To mark the six-year-long partnership between the fashion house and charitable organization, Stella McCartney and H.E.A.R.T. founder Astrid Heger gave speeches, while celebs such as Lori Loughlin, Rachel Zoe, and Elizabeth Berkley shopped the collection, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting H.E.A.R.T. —ELIZABETH LAGATTA
Gavin Newsom and Anna Getty Jenni Kayne and Candace Nelson
Mia Maestro and Maggie Grace
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON KING (SERAPIAN); STEFANIE KEENAN/GETTY IMAGES (MCCARTNEY). OPPOSITE PAGE: DANA BEESEN, MICHELLE COUSINEAU, JASON KING, AND HOWARD KOBY
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Michelle and Mike Brewer with Bruce and Raylene Meyer Ron Hein and a 1961 Alfa Romeo Sprint Zagato Coda Tronka, winner of Best of Show Concours de Sport
Marcio Camargos, Daelen Cory, Robert Nieto, and Sara Hill
GREYSTONE MANSION CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE Car aficionados celebrated the seventh annual Concours d’Elegance at Greystone Mansion with an evening kickoff party in partnership with Los Angeles Confidential, which presented a “Ride and Drive” preview of the upcoming EVORA 400, alongside partners such as Whispering Angel Rosé, Voss Water, and Battistoni. The exclusive daytime event featured an awards ceremony, lectures, and exhibitions of 135 Concours vehicles and 20 motorcycles. The annual event supports Friends of Greystone, a volunteer organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Doheny Greystone Estate. —ELIZABETH LAGATTA
Arline Pepp and Donald Osborne 1954 Chrysler Ghia GS Special, owned by Robert Frumkin
Letizia Silvestri and Robert Nieto
Stan and Merle Bauer with Buddy Pepp
Ali Mehrnia, Alex Guevara, Jasmine Hsieh, and Ben Juergens
Jay Leno
1923 Duesenberg Model A Touring, owned by Gregory Vanley
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SCENE EVERYBODY ’S TALKING ABOUT... ADAM LINDER, 32, performance, installation: Choreography and performance art commingle in a living display of eyecatching wonder.
LA VIDA LOCAL! WITH ITS SUMMERTIME MEGA SHOW, “MADE IN L.A.,” THE HAMMER MUSEUM FORCES US TO THINK OUT OF THE ART BOX.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHAHRYAR NASHAT
BY MICHAEL VENTRE
Like a maze of freeway onramps, artists have a way of intersecting in Los Angeles. They stay, they leave, they pass through, they study, they meditate, they energize, they create. What is left behind is always something to behold, and it connects to everyone who has witnessed it. The ever-populist Hammer Museum recognizes that reality with “Made in L.A. 2016,” another in a biennial series of over-the-top comprehensive exhibitions that shines the spotlight on a variety of disciplines and a gaggle of creative minds, many of whom are considered under-recognized. This summer’s edition—the third iteration—focuses on 26 artists working throughout Los Angeles and the region. Herein: the out-of-this-LA(!) lineup of artists for this year’s exhibition, “a, the, though, only,” which opens June 12. îî
“THIS YEAR’S GROUP OF ARTISTS SPEAKS TO THE TRULY INTERNATIONAL IDENTITY OF L.A.” —ANN
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SCENE ART KELLY AKASHI, 32, sculpture, installation: Put the weight on me, said ropes suspended from the sides and ceiling in open spaces. ECKHAUS LATTA (Mike Eckhaus, 28, and Zoe Latta, 28), clothing: A fashion house you’ll want to visit; a photo shoot and video ad campaign you’ll want to absorb.
HUGUETTE CALAND, 84, painting, works on paper, sculpture:
Noted for her nudes, Caland’s underappreciated career is laid bare, covering a broad range of sculpture, paintings, and drawings.
RAFA ESPARZA, 34, sculpture, installation, performance: Adobe bricks, buried treasures, public participation. On the museum terrace, a building installation like no other. LAUREN DAVIS FISHER, 31, sculpture, installation, performance: Mistress of the large-scale construct, an eye-opener with grandeur and style.
“MY WIFE, VIVECA, AND I SUPPORT ‘MADE IN L.A.’ BECAUSE WE BELIEVE IT’S CRUCIAL
TODD GRAY, 61, performance: Ray Manzarek of The Doors. Don’t you love him madly? Todd does. And he wears him well.
TO RECOGNIZE LOCAL ARTISTS.” FERRELL
MARGARET HONDA, 54, film, sculpture: Film canisters and color corrections are given new roles in the Hollywood cinematic experience—and scene. ARTHUR JAFA, 55, collage: A cinematographer who kept notebooks from his career, and when he opened them, they became art unto themselves. LABOR LINK TV (founded by Fred Lonidier, 73), digital video: Solidarity as an art form as union activism is represented in
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REBECCA MORRIS, 45, painting:
Color triggers shape, shape inspires color. Abstract paintings stir perceptions into emotions.
FROM TOP: Huguette Caland, Enlève ton doigt, 1971. Oil on canvas. 15” x 30”; Rebecca Morris, Untitled (16–15), 2015. Oil and spray paint on canvas, 75” x 75”. OPPOSITE PAGE: Mark Verabioff, MARXISM AND ART BEWARE OF FASCIST BROISM, 2016. Design by TAR Studio, San Francisco.
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF HUGUETTE CALAND AND GALLERY JANINE RUBEIZ, BEIRUT (CALAND); LEE TYLER THOMPSON (MORRIS); OPPOSITE PAGE: COURTESY OF TAR STUDIO
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JOEL HOLMBERG, 33, painting: What others see as mundane scenery in office culture, he sees as an existential PowerPoint presentation.
MARK VERABIOFF, 52, site-specific installation, collage, painting:
There is no topic or issue so inflammatory that it can’t be made even more so through the power of art.
episodes of public access television. LAIDA LERTXUNDI, 34, film, video: SoCal landscapes caught on film and repurposed with images and sounds into quiet mystery.
out of all things.
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SILKE OTTO-KNAPP, 45, painting: She pulls the clouds of Georgia O’Keeffe and lays them out as a blanket over arriving guests.
ARAM SAROYAN, 72, poetry, performance: “a, the, though, only” minimalist poetry, burst, opening, thought, solace, welcome. The title sequence.
GUTHRIE LONERGAN, 31, sound installation, digital widget: On the web, across the digital landscape, art rears its beautiful head. Pops it up, actually.
GALA PORRAS-KIM; 31, sculpture, drawing, installation: Artifacts have their years dusted off and are presented anew with rich contemporary interpretations.
SHAHRYAR NASHAT, 40, installation with digital video, sculpture: A sculptor who will stop at nothing to make something
STERLING RUBY, 43, sculpture: Table the discussion, if you will, but make it heavy, make it substantial, make it take
KENZI SHIOKAVA, 77, sculpture: Under the radar and out of the spotlight, the 78-year-old sculptor is honored with a mini-retrospective and maxi love. DANIEL SMALL, 31, sculpture, installation: He prayed that the site where Cecil B. DeMille shot The Ten
Commandments would be worth excavating. It was. WADADA LEO SMITH, 74, musical notation, performance: His music is an art form, and his art made from his music is a double gift to the senses. MARTINE SYMS, 27, installation with digital video: She offers episodic takes on video of what it means to be a black woman, betting that you’ll want to be one, too. KENNETH TAM, 33, digital video: Male bonding and intimacy.
Total strangers. He makes it happen. He puts it on camera. He expects you to bear witness. DENA YAGO, 27, poetry, site-specific installation: She’s different. But aren’t we all? She points this out. An understanding of human nature. Worded to stir. “Made in L.A. 2016: a, the, though, only” runs June 12 through August 28 at the Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 310443-7000; hammer.ucla .edu/made-in-la-2016
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DOWNHAUTE SUDDENLY, LA’S TOP CHEFS ARE DITCHING FINE DINING FOR FUN DINING.
Can’t snag a table at Maude? Mélisse? Providence? With the opening of their restaurants 2.0, the chefs behind the hardest reservations in town are reinventing the city—and so-called “fine dining”—once again. When chef Josiah Citrin of Mélisse—LA’s two-Michelin star award-winner— debuted his more casual eatery, Charcoal Venice (425 W. Washington Blvd., Venice, 310-7516794; charcoalvenice.com), he was looking to focus on accessible, fun comfort fare (no tweezer food!) cooked over an open flame. “It’s food that I prepare for friends and family in my backyard—not too fancy, just delicious,” says Citrin. And while the focus remains on elevated cooking, the menus and atmosphere of these new Calicasual outposts are much more relaxed. “Very few people go to the city’s top restaurants multiple times per week, so the trend of fine-dining chefs in LA opening more accessible concepts is a win-win,” says super toque Curtis Stone of Maude and the soon-toopen Gwen restaurant and butcher shop (6600 Sunset Blvd., LA; gwenla.com). Also on-trend, chef Michael Cimarusti of oh-so-fancy Providence has gone more “down-haute” with Connie & Ted’s and the recent opening of Cape Seafood and Provisions (801 N. Fairfax Ave., LA, 323556-2525; cape-seafood.com). “It’s the perfect opportunity to bring the pristine ingredients that we are known for to the mass public,” Cimarusti says of his sustainabilityand foodie-focused shop. Let the people come!
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY DYLAN + JENI (DUCK); COURTESY OF GWEN (BONE MARROW); PORNCHAI MITTONGTARE (SEAFOOD); COURTESY OF CHARCOAL VENICE (DINING ROOM)
BY RAMONA SAVISS
Mass Appeal! For the 2.0 versions of LA’s top restaurants, approachable doesn’t mean pedestrian. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Charcoal Venice (LEFT) offers “food that I prepare for friends and family,” says chef/owner Josiah Citrin, such as a 21-day-aged roasted duck; bone marrow with caviar at Maude’s little sis, Gwen; specialty shellfish at sustainable fish shop Cape Seafood and Provisions.
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“There is this magic in the theater when the person that I’m portraying appears to be there with me on stage. That’s when I feel like I have done my job,” says actor Hershey Felder, who takes the stage at The Wallis portraying the life of Leonard Bernstein, the “genius” composer seen here conducting in New York in 1970.
MaestroClass This summer, Hershey Felder, 47, takes the stage at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts for the West Coast premiere of Maestro, in which the award-winning actor-playwright-pianist reprises his role as the late, great Lenny Bernstein (1918– 1990) through first-person narratives and original
compositions paired with the sublime music of Beethoven, Mahler, and more. This isn’t the first time that you’ve played Bernstein. What do you share in common with him as a person? I don’t really share much with Bernstein, who was a genius, and that’s actually
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what strangely makes it “easier,” because for me, to do a character that I can actually observe from the outside is easier. How will your performances at The Wallis stand out? I’m very excited because I’ve never had the opportunity to perform in a place in Los Angeles that’s acoustically
generous to the piano! The Wallis is! Is there a part of Maestro that you look forward to the most? The end, when Bernstein comes to the realization of the results of his life-long actions and what they mean to his legacy. It’s hard work, heavy lifting—how to make it natural, how to make it
human every night. I’m pleased when I get through it and that I haven’t drowned, and that the audience has had some kind of experience that resembles one that they expected. August 10–28, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-246-3800; thewallis.org/maestro
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HersHey Felder brings the dazzling career—and melodies— of the legendary leonard Bernstein back to life again.
SCENE exclusive
Venice’s The BuTcher’s DaughTer is now serVing breakfast… in bed. BY RAMONA SAVISS
Come sleep with me! Expanding her veggie-friendly empire, The Butcher’s Daughter (above left) owner Heather Tierney (above right) invites you to hang out overnight with the launch of Bungalow and Breakfast.
In the age of “feels-likehome” stays à la Airbnb, at least one bed and breakfast is going chic— Venice hot spot The Butcher’s Daughter. Known for Instagramworthy eats and drinks, the NY-based restaurant doubles up as a B&B with the launch of Bungalow and Breakfast. Owned by Heather Tierney, the beloved vegetarian restau’s adjacent
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Bungalow on Abbot Kinney features three uber-trendy bedrooms for the perfect staycation. “I wanted to open a B&B in Venice because our brand has transcended the category of just a restaurant/café/juice bar—it’s more about a lifestyle,” says Tierney, who recently moved to LA and launched the West Coast iteration of her cult-favorite hangout. The lifestyle
she’s selling? Oh-so-cool California, with succulents and greenery galore, sun-blasted rooms, and beachy décor. While the breakfast isn’t really served in bed (guests spend the night and receive daily vouchers for dining next door), the Bungalow is “stocked with our housemade goods— everything from loaves of freshly baked breads and granolas to juices, coffee,
and house-label wines,” says Tierney. And to add to the haute-hippie lifestyle that embodies Abbot Kinney, “we are working on an apothecary line [body and face milk, bath salts, candles], which we will feature in the rooms as well.” Have your veggiefriendly lifestyle, and eat (read: sleep, wear) it too! 1205 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310-981-3004; thebutchersdaughter.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA DUKE (THE BUTCHER’s DAUGHTER); WHITNEY LEE MORRIs (TIERNEY)
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Acting Out
He’s an actor, painter, and… watchmaker? LA-based Aldis Hodge, 29, is gearing up for his biggest year yet. Starting at age three, Hodge first began as a model, and has built up his portfolio with a slate of primo roles—from Straight Outta Compton to the John Legend– produced TV series Underground. “Some call it luck, but, really, a lot of it is just hard work,” he says. And the A-listready actor is gaining momentum—up next he’s playing opposite Tom Cruise in October’s Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. “Tom knows how to pull the best out of people,” says Hodge, who is currently filming Hidden Figures with an all-star cast including Octavia Spencer and Kevin Costner. The self-proclaimed “gypsy” was homeless for a period of time and lived in several states before settling in LA. “When I tell people I was homeless, it’s to inspire them,” Hodge says. “Even in the worst situations, you smile because that means you have more strength to push forward.” And push forward he did. Through a college course, Hodge discovered his passion for watchmaking. “Art has always been there for me,” says the “actor-preneur,” who is currently working with a luxury Swiss watchmaker to manufacture his hand-designed timepieces. “[All my work] is a step to whatever the big picture is,” he says. “I’m just excited to see what lies ahead.”
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“Some call [my SucceSS] luck, but, really, a lot of it iS juSt hard work!” —aldis hodge
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BODE HELM. GROOMING BY AMBER DREADON AT CLOUTIER REMIX
The mega-hoT, mulTimulTihyphenaTed Aldis Hodge is grabbing The h’Wood spoTlighT… one role aT a Time.
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the people’s republic …of art! rising chinese art stars are venturing west… to express themselves. By murat oztaskin
Change of art! Chinese artists—such as controversial photographer Ren Hang, whose work is banned from public display in his native country—are flocking to the west to exhibit what they can’t show in the east. here: Li Zhenwei, Origin #7, 2015. Oil on canvas. 39.5” x 118”.
China, where Hang’s work is banned from display. Li Zhenwei’s exhibition, “Irrational Transcendent” (September 12–October 23), will feature a dozen new paintings all based around pi. The never-ending, never-repeating geometric constant determines the densities, spacing, and hues of color, as in his recent None, #20, an oversize canvas almost 20 feet wide covered with dots applied directly from tubes of oil paint. Like pi, the patterns of dots never repeat. The exhibits are the latest instances of what is an ever-growing cultural correspondence between the LA and Chinese art worlds. Since the start of
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2014, LA-based galleries have increased participation in Art Basel Hong Kong; Beijing’s Ullens Center for Contemporary Art staged a show on LA artists; the Orange County Museum of Art mounted a show on young Chinese artists; and so on. It’s a product of two progressive art sensibilities finding one another—and feeding one another. “I know there is something about LA that resonates with my own sensibility,” says Zhenwei, who will visit LA for the first time this summer. “I believe the culture and atmosphere will bring a different kind of inspiration to my art.” 1242 Palmetto St., LA, 213-2560036; mama.gallery
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“It’s great to see artIsts from ChIna brIngIng together our very dIfferent worlds Into a plaCe where raCe, ethnICIty, relIgIon, and sexual orIentatIon are not the ConversatIon—the art Is the ConversatIon.” —adarsha
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Photographer Ren Hang and painter Li Zhenwei, both 29 and Beijing-based, will each enjoy their first solo exhibitions in the US when two of China’s finest emerging artists land at Downtown’s MAMA Gallery this summer. “What We Do Is Secret” (June 18–July 23) will present Hang’s surrealist, sexually explicit portraits. Irreverent and combative, his photography will find an especially open audience in LA, say MAMA Gallery cofounders/co-directors Adarsha Benjamin and Eli Consilvio. “There is more freedom in LA,” says Benjamin, “less restrictions and attitudes” than in other global art centers and in
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Painting the town
Fabstract art: Rising star Connor Tingley’s powerful, spare style (seen here in Self Portrait, at left) has LA’s A-list art collectors hooked.
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Connor Tingley, 22, is taking the LA art scene by fashionable storm, one fab collector at a time. The press-shy California native is on the climb up the local “culturescape” despite foregoing the traditional art school route. “I never studied Picasso, I never studied Chagall. The only painter I loved was John Singer Sargent, who was the last great classical painter,” Tingley says. Originally, the artist wanted to be an animator, apprenticing under famed illustrator Sheldon Borenstein at age 11. Yet, art ran through his veins—his grandfather and great-grandfather were both artists, and the latter’s tapestries still hang in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. With the support of his mother, Tingley launched his art career after dabbling briefly in the Hollywood world of production and design. Today, his works (his current medium being oversized abstract drawings using oils and charcoal) rock the walls of local collectors’ homes, including everyone from musician A$AP Rocky and celebrity photographer James White to unnamed (thanks to non-disclosure agreements) Hollywood A-listers. “LA’s current art scene is just crazy,” Tingley says. With a lineup of fashion and magazine collaborations in queue (Vogue, et. al.), Tingley is making that scene in all the best places.
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“It’s always nice to be on home turf and visit my old stomping grounds,” says South Pasadena– born ballet superstar Stella Abrera. Joining Abrera is Misty Copeland, another dance diva (and another LA native): Together, the two groundbreaking performers (Copeland is the American Ballet Theater’s first African-American female principal dancer, Abrera its first Filipina-American principal) take center stage at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in a feature performance of Alexei Ratmansky’s Firebird. The dual homecoming will close The Music Center’s season, an occasion marked by a mixed repertoire program beginning with a special engagement, The Music Center’s Summer Soirée, the evening prior to ABT’s opening night. The inaugural event will honor Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award-winning performer Rita Moreno and will benefit The Music Center’s Spotlight program, in which local teens receive one-on-one artistic training and funding to pursue their artistic endeavors. It’s a true full circle for Copeland, who was once a Spotlight participant and says the program’s performances were the first time professional companies— including ABT—saw her perform, thus igniting her career. “I hope we can inspire the next generation of Los Angeles dancers,” says Abrera. Adds The Music Center CEO Rachel Moore, “These performances will be particularly special with the homecoming of both Misty and Stella—both of whom have made ballet history!” And they’re just getting started. Brava! July 7–10. musiccenter.org
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Firestarters: Prima ballerinas Stella Abrera (here) and Misty Copeland (bottom, with Roman Zhurbin in Firebird) close The Music Center’s season with heat—and a homecoming to their native LA.
PhotograPhy by rosalie o’Connor (abrera); gene sChiavone (Firebird)
misty copeland and stella abrera light downtown’s music center ablaze.
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SCENE READ Grilled turmeric calamari from An: To Eat. FAR LEFT: Honey-cayenne grilled pork chops from Back to the Kitchen.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, CUISINE! IN HOLLYWOOD, STARS ESCAPE TO THE KITCHEN… AND RESTAURATEURS GO FOR THE LIMELIGHT.
Hungry for some sizzling summer reading? Then chow down on two oh-so-LA cookbooks. Actor-turned-chef Freddie Prinze Jr. debuts his first cookbook, Back to the Kitchen (June 7, Rodale), which features 75 recipes that pay homage to the star’s Puerto Rican and New Mexican roots. “I didn’t want to just write a book of recipes—that’s boring,” says Prinze, who attended culinary school following his mother’s insistence that, “If acting doesn’t work out, you’ll never go hungry!” The “retired” actor-cum-heartthrob dishes on his favorite pastime: cooking alongside his wife, Sarah Michelle Geller, and their two children, and antes up some choice anecdotes: “I share a lot of stories—like the time I made a dish [linguine with a sausage and mushroom tomato sauce] that provoked
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an actress I worked with to actually stalk me!” Prinze Jr. says of his aptly named “Stalker Pasta.” And while Hollywood is escaping to the kitchen, LA’s top toques are stealing the spotlight with the release of their own books. The An family, famous for Vietnamese staple Crustacean Beverly Hills, launches its first cookbook, An: To Eat (Running Press), this summer. Coauthored by formidable matriarch Helene An, the book highlights some of the resto’s most popular dishes— as well as previously “secret” recipes, such as Mama’s Beef Pho and Drunken Crab. “This book chronicles my mother’s transformation from aristocrat to refugee to restaurateur,” says Jacqueline An, one of Helene’s five daughters. In LA, of course, the real main course is the Hollywood-ready stories...
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Family secrets: The summer’s most anticipated cookbooks are also storybooks. Freddie Prinze Jr. dishes on quality time with his family, and Helene An (ABOVE, MIDDLE) opens up about her incredible journey from war-torn Vietnam to starstudded Beverly Hills.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELLEN SILVERMAN (PRINZE JR., PORK CHOPS); EVAN SUNG (AN, CALAMARI)
“I DIDN’T WANT TO JUST WRITE A BOOK OF RECIPES—THAT’S BORING. I WANTED TO SHARE STORIES.” —FREDDIE PRINZE JR.
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THANKS TO A GROWING MILLENNIAL MARKET, ROSÉ HAS BECOME THE OFFICIAL SIP OF SUMMER—AND BEYOND. BY JILL SIERACKI
“Rosé is different [from] reds and whites in the sense that it’s almost become more of a lifestyle brand,” says Paul Chevalier of Château d’Esclans, the winemaker behind such rosés as Garrus, Les Clans, Rock Angel, and Whispering Angel, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. “It’s this world-traveling group that drinks rosé, and now it’s spreading to broader demographics across the US.” Initially, US audiences shied away from the pink-hued summer sipper because of its reputation for being overly sweet, but no more—as palates have grown more sophisticated, Americans have embraced rosé in all its nuanced forms. “You’ve seen a great growth in the wine business as we’ve developed a stronger food culture in the US,” says Bill Terlato, CEO of Terlato Wines, which has several rosés on its roster from the Belleruche, Sanford, and Il Poggione wineries. “People who are interested in food are driving [the demand for rosé], and to a large extent, those are millennials.” That same group—which eagerly stocks rosé outside its traditional “season” from Memorial Day through Labor Day—is also spreading its enthusiasm through social media, with hashtags like #RoseAllDay. Says Terlato, “There’s no question that the color is striking, but ultimately, there wouldn’t be that kind of following if the quality wasn’t in the bottle.”
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Blush, baby! Rosé is a hit with foodies who are looking for something extra to set their dinner parties apart.
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scene: THe guide indulge in the very best of l.A. Arts And dining with our inside trAck to the city’s hot spots.
A+D located in downtown’s Arts district, A+d is the only lA-based museum that continuously exhibits progressive architecture and design. 900 E. Fourth St., LA, 213-346-9734; aplusd.org
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POP-UP IN PALM SPRINGS Imagine the perfect convergence of art and architecture. At 18,000 square feet, Imago Galleries more closely resembles a boutique museum than a private art gallery. Enjoy stellar exhibitions such as White by 2016 Venice Family Clinic signature artist Guy Dill (pictured above). Now offered to luxury brands, corporate event planners, and location scouts, this stateof-the-art facility, sculpture garden and terrace is quickly becoming the desert’s premier party venue. Imago is the ideal locale to view a concert under the stars, dance at a moonlit wedding, and may be used for film or television production. Celebrate life in the desert!
one of an international trio of contemporary galleries, just outside culver city, blum & poe is lA’s premier destination for abstract art. 2727 S. La Cienega Blvd., LA, 310836-2062; blumandpoe.com
ThE BrOAD discover prominent post-war and contemporary art at the broad, a sprawling museum founded by philanthropists eli and edythe broad to showcase their expansive private collection. 221 S. Grand Ave., LA, 213-2326200; thebroad.org
GAGOSIAN GALLErY part of a global network of 15 galleries, gagosian landed in lA in the ’80s and has been a destination for premier modern and contemporary art ever since. 456 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-271-9400; gagosian.com
GEffEN PLAYhOUSE for a uniquely intimate
theatrical experience, catch a show at lA’s nonprofit geffen playhouse, which has played host to notable actors like Jason Alexander, Annette bening, neil patrick harris, Martin short, and many others. 10886 Le Conte Ave., LA, 310-208-2028; geffenplayhouse.com
ThE GETTY CENTEr perched atop a hill overlooking its famed central garden, the getty center offers exquisite european and American art against a backdrop of modern design and breathtaking city views. 1200 Getty Center Dr., LA, 310-440-7300; getty.edu
GrAMMY MUSEUM for music enthusiasts, the grammy Museum is a mustsee, presenting interactive exhibits that celebrate music’s creative process, the art and technology behind making records, and the history of the grammy Awards. 800 W. Olympic Blvd. A245, LA, 213-7656800; grammymuseum.org
GrIffITh OBSErVATOrY seated majestically atop Mount hollywood, the iconic griffith observatory offers guests a close look at the cosmos through telescopes, exhibits, and live shows in the samuel oschin planetarium. 2800 E.
Observatory Road, LA, 213-473-0800; griffith observatory.org
hAMMEr MUSEUM the most high-profile of uclA’s three public-arts institutions, westwood’s hammer Museum features cutting-edge lectures, symposia, film series, readings, and musical performances in addition to a rotating roster of internationally renowned exhibitions. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 310-443-7000; hammer.ucla.edu
hONOr frASEr situated adjacent to culver city on la cienega boulevard, honor fraser is a modern art gallery noted for its edgy paintings, sculptures, digital media, and collages. 2622 S. La Cienega Blvd., LA, 310837-0191; honorfraser.com
LACMA standing as the largest art museum on the west coast, lAcMA offers Angelenos a look at more than 120,000 works, spanning from antiquity to the present day. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 323-857-6000; lacma.org
LIK BEVErLY hILLS lik beverly hills is one of 14 galleries helmed by worldrenowned photographer peter lik, who is best known for his panoramic
la artist Christian Lucero, also known as Archer One, is taking over the city—one street at a time. the street artist is dedicated to creating pieces with depth and soul by splashing vibrancy onto the concrete canvases of la.
45-450 California 74 | Palm Desert 760.776.9890 www.imagogalleries.com
check out his work on august 4 at the Downtown LA Art Walk, where he will exhibit his latest works with a mission to break the stigma against street art. 411 S. Main St., Ste. M102, LA; downtownartwalk.org —michelle morris
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landscapes. 319 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-2859705; lik.com
Los AngeLes Music center One of the nation’s largest performing arts centers, this celebrated venue includes the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Ahmanson Theatre, and Mark Taper Forum. 135 N. Grand Ave., LA, 213-972-0777; musiccenter.org
MocA Housing significant and challenging contemporary art created after 1940, MOCA offers an ambitious program of exhibitons and educational programs. 250 S. Grand Ave., LA, 213-6266222; moca.org
universAL studios A consistently popular Hollywood attraction, this theme park invites residents and tourists to go behind the scenes of a working movie studio and experience heart-racing rides that pay tribute to blockbuster films. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 800-8648377; universalstudios hollywood.com
WALLis Annenberg Nestled in the heart of Beverly Hills, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts offers first-rate theater, dance, and music in a magnificent 70,000-square-foot venue. 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-246-3800; thewallis.org
Dining ALiMento A soulful Italian restaurant with small and large plates, Alimento is also known for its handcrafted pastas and extensive wine list. 1710 Silver
Lake Blvd., LA, 323-9282888; alimentola.com
bestiA Head downtown to Bestia, a multi-regional Italian dining destination helmed by the husband-and-wife team of chef Ori Menashe and pastry chef Genevieve Gergis. 2121 E. Seventh Pl., LA, 213-5145724; bestiala.com
cecconi’s An internationally-renowned restaurant, Cecconi’s serves Northern Italian dishes in a modern-chic setting on the buzzy corner of Melrose Avenue and Robertson Boulevard. 8764 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310-432-2000; cecconis westhollywood.com
crAig’s Known for its honey-truffle chicken, this elegant eatery is a hot spot for celebrity sightings. 8826 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310-2761900; craigs.la
crossroAds KitcHen Celebrity chef Tal Ronnen serves up unconventional Mediterranean vegan cuisine in an upscale setting. 8284 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-7829245; crossroadskitchen.com
cut True to its name, this Wolfgang Puck steakhouse, located within The Beverly Wilshire, is a cut above. 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-276-8500; wolfgangpuck.com
dAn tAnA’s A true Hollywood landmark, Dan Tana’s serves megasized Italian classics against a backdrop of checkered tablecloths and red leather booths. 19071 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-275-9444; dantanas restaurant.com
gjeLinA A Venice staple, this favorite Westside brunch spot focuses on veggie-loaded farm-to-table plates. 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310-450-1429; gjelina.com
Herringbone Former “Top Chef” Brian Malarkey is guided by a “fish-meats-field” culinary philosophy, serving fresh, standout seafood at this Santa Monica hot spot. 1755 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310-971-4460; herringboneeats.com
iL pAstAio Snag a table outside of Il Pastaio, part of the Drago family of top-notch Italian restaurants, for primo people-watching in the heart of Beverly Hills. 400 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-205-5444; giacominodrago.com
tHe ivy restAurAnt With its ivy-covered terrace and flower-filled dining room—not to mention an extensive menu that nods to numerous international cuisines—The Ivy is the perfect LA date-night spot. 113 N. Robertson Blvd., LA, 310-274-8303; theivy restaurants.com
jon & vinny’s A casual LA favorite, Jon & Vinny’s treats visitors to pastas and hand-tossed pizzas in an inviting environment. Insider tip: Order the meatballs. 412 N. Fairfax Ave., LA, 323-3343369; jonandvinnys.com
Lucques From award-winning chef Suzanne Goin and notable sommelier Caroline Styne, Lucques is the perfect stop for elevated California cuisine. 8474 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323-6556277; lucques.com
FAITH & FLOWER Located in the WaterMarke Tower of Downtown’s South Park district, trendy dining spot Faith & Flower offers California cuisine, from raw-bar fare like scallop ceviche to rustic entrees including fresh burrata pizza and oxtail agnolotti. The New American restaurant satisfies the palates of Angelenos against a vintage-inspired setting. Must-try libations include craft cocktails by Chief Mixologist Darwin Pornel, as well as pours from Wine Director Jared Hooper’s curated list of specialty wines, and dessert treats courtesy of Pastry Chef Josh Graves, to end the evening on a sweet note. 705 W. 9th St., LA 213-239-0642 faithandflowerla.com
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Amped up! Outdoor entertainment fans, rejoice: After a two-year renovation, the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre has reopened for its summer season. Boasting 32 acres and 1,200 seats, the theater has been a Los Angeles fixture since 1920 and offers a diverse assortment of performances, from dance to plays to exhibitions of contemporary artists. The theater’s smaller size allows for far more intimate performances, which are presented in conjunction with top LA organizations and producers. 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E., Hollywood, 323461-3673; fordtheatres.org —elizabeth lagatta
Named after the Spanish word for “smoky”, Humito is the world’s first smoked silver tequila and the latest addition to Maestro Dobel’s highquality line of spirits. Straight from the hands of eleventhgeneration tequila producer and founder of Maestro Dobel, Juan Domingo Beckmann, the unique spirit is designed to be savored slowly. Different in flavor and production process to mezcal, this first ever smoked silver tequila is soft on the nose and smooth on the palate. Inspired by 17th-century production techniques, it’s made with 100% blue agave and Mexican mesquite wood to create an over-the-top aroma and complex taste. Salud! Currently serving Humito at The Church Key LA. 8730 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood thechurchkeyla.com 310-384-5161
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Mastro’s Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, celeb-favorite Mastro’s is known for classic steaks, martinis, and live music (dancing is encouraged!). 246 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-888-8782; mastrosrestaurants.com
MaUDE Executive Chef Curtis Stone curates a monthly tasting menu using seasonal ingredients at the intimate Maude in Beverly Hills. 212 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-859-3418; mauderestaurant.com
NobU MalibU The view from Nobu Malibu is almost as acclaimed as the waterfront restaurant’s sky-high-quality sushi. 22706 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310-317-9140; noburestaurants.com
thE Polo loUNgE This LA institution, inside the famed Beverly Hills Hotel, is an A-list hot spot famous for its McCarthy salad, soufflés, and Sunday jazz brunch. 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-887-2777; dorchestercollection.com
rED birD A native Angeleno, chef Neal Fraser uses LA’s multi-
culturalism as the muse for Red Bird’s eclectic American cuisine. 114 E. Second St., LA, 213-788-1191; redbird.la
réPUbliqUE Communal tables, modern French fare, plus a bakery and cocktail bar make République a truly unique bistro. 624 S. La Brea Ave., LA, 310-362-6115; republiquela.com
sPago bEvErly hills Head to celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck’s flagship restaurant for high-style farm-to-table dining, including his star dish: Austrian Wiener schnitzel. 176 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-385-0880; wolfgangpuck.com
tErriNE Chef Kris Morningstar creates simple yet inventive dishes, alongside a weekly tasting menu, using seasonal ingredients at this Frenchinspired restaurant. 8265 Beverly Blvd., LA, 323-7465130; terrinela.com
trois MEC The chic and quaint Trois Mec offers a constantly changing five-course tasting menu, and operates on a special ticketing system for
its hard-to-get reservations. 716 Highland Ave., LA, 323-468-8915; troismec.com
UNioN Helmed by chef Bruce Kalman, Union serves traditional Northern Italian fare in an upscale, 50-seat space. 37 E. Union St., Pasadena, 626-795-5841; unionpasadena.com
music & nightlife bliND DragoN Karaoke goes chic at WeHo’s Blind Dragon, a nightclub meets karaoke bar. The celeb-studded, Asianthemed lounge is a part of nightlife kings H.Wood Group’s portfolio and features private, reservationonly “Sing or Die” karaoke suites. 9201 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-2747500; hwoodgroup.com/ blind-dragon
EXChaNgE la Taking up residence in the former Stock Exchange building, Exchange LA pumps electronic dance music all night long against a backdrop of LED screens in its massive, four-floor space. 618 S. Spring St., LA, 213627-8070; exchangela.com
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the forum This (recently renovated) major venue in Inglewood boasts a “star-filled” LED ceiling, creating a theatrical effect, and hosts star performers on it’s massive stage. 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, 310-3307300; fabulousforum.com
hoLLYWooD BoWL Concertgoers can stargaze (and picnic!) while catching some of music’s biggest acts—as well as the LA Philharmonic—at this historic open-air amphitheater with top-notch acoustics. 2301 Highland Ave., LA, 323-8502000; hollywoodbowl.com
hoLLYWooD PALLADIum The Hollywood Palladium is a storied indoor music venue that includes an 11,200square-foot dance floor, allowing fans to get up close to the A-list performers who take its stage. 6215 Sunset Blvd., LA, 323-962-7600; thehollywoodpalladium.com
hYDe SunSet KItchen + cocKtAILS One of LA’s hottest nightclubs, the SBE-owned Hyde sits on Sunset Boulevard and draws a crowd of A-listers including actors, musicians, pro athletes, and models. 8117 Sunset Blvd., LA, 323-940-
1650; sbe.com
LA LIVe The Microsoft Theater (formerly known as The Nokia Theater) and Staples Center are just two of the mega-venues housed within this sprawling outdoor entertainment complex, which hosts the AMAs, ESPYs, Emmys, countless A-list music acts, and more. 800 Olympic Blvd., LA, 866-548-3452; lalive.com
no nAme cLuB You must be invited to get into this secret bar on Fairfax that literally has no name. The club, cloaked in mystery, remains a très privée site for celebrities to dine in a low-lit, rocker-style lounge. 432 N. Fairfax Ave., LA, 323-651-1583
the reSerVe Hidden in the basement of a 1920s Beaux Arts–style building, The Reserve offers guests a taste of American History with its illuminated Vault, Teller’s Hall, and Billionaire’s Lounge, among other themed rooms. 650 S. Spring St., LA, 213-327-0057; thelareserve.com
the SAYerS cLuB Enjoy handcrafted pizza and intimate performances from emerging stars at this SBE-owned, legendary Hollywood club. 1645 Wilcox
Ave., Hollywood, 323-8718233; sbe.com
SeVen GrAnD Known for its international wall of whiskey, Seven Grand offers Angelenos a seasonal cocktail menu inspired by vintage and contemporary recipes. 515 W. Seventh St., LA, 213-817-5321; sevengrandbars.com
the VIPer cLuB A historic rock ’n’ rollthemed music venue since 1933, the newly-renovated Viper Room continues to showcase rock stars on the rise. 8852 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-3581881; viperroom.com
WhISKY A Go Go This famous nightclub on the Sunset Strip has hosted rock’s most legendary performers, including The Doors, Led Zeppelin, and Van Halen. 8901 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-652-4202; whiskyagogo.com
the WILtern Catch the year’s hottest pop and rock acts perform at this historic, Art Deco–style theater on the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Western Avenue. 3790 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 213-388-1400; wiltern.com
Uncork and Unwind calling all winos! the 11th annual LA Wine Fest returns on June 25–26 for two days of indulgence and relaxation at Raleigh Studios. taste world-renowned wines and artisanal beers from local and international vineyards and breweries. a portion of the event’s proceeds
NIGHTS AT THE MUSEUM Skirball Cultural Center kicks off the 20th anniversary season of its Sunset Concert series this summer. The eclectic lineup features artists who tap into traditional roots music from around the world and create their own unique, contemporary sounds. Head to the free alfresco concerts with friends and loved ones to sing, dance, and celebrate music under the stars on Thursday evenings at 8pm. Arrive early to enjoy dinner and visit the museum. July 21–August 25.
will be donated to The Sunshine Kids Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing activities for young cancer patients. Tickets $15–$120. 5300 Melrose Ave.
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., LA, 310-440-4500; skirball.org
LA, 818-994-4661; lawinefest.com —michelle morris
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taking the Plunge with her debut swimwear collection, Stella Mccartney PaYs homaGe to the female form.
Bod-acious! “I just want to make women feel their best all of the time,” says Stella McCartney, whose first-ever, bodyconscious swimwear collection is designed to “accentuate the most beautiful parts of every woman’s body.”
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Fans of Stella McCartney’s Miracle dress have cause to celebrate this summer—the famed UK designer has reinterpreted her curve-making, color-blocked design made famous by Kate Winslet into one of the seven “stories” in her debut swim collection. “It’s a celebration of a woman’s body,” says McCartney, 44, of the body-conscious illusion design. “As a house we really do cater to everyone—all women, all ages, all sizes. This collection is truly inspired by women, and for women to wear it.” Rounding out the collection, available this July, are swimsuits in neoprene and mesh, Olympic-inspired stripes, crochet, the citrus prints first seen in Stella McCartney’s ready-to-wear collection, giraffe and other patterns, and “timeless basics.” The one- and two-piece suits come in different styles such as one-shoulder, triangle, or bandeau tops, and highwaisted, fold-down, or tie-side briefs (prices for separates, one-pieces, and cover-ups range from $80 to $324). Says McCartney, îî
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Neoprene and mesh black bikini ($100); striped green-andnavy Calypso one-piece ($245); models walk the Stella McCartney Spring/Summer 2016 runway show in Paris.
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“I just want to make women feel their best all of the time, so I sought to design pieces that tick all of the boxes, that give you confidence, that accentuate the most beautiful parts of every woman’s body and technically deliver on fit and durability.” Swimwear was a natural next step for the always-indemand Londoner, who has found enormous success not only in runway and ready-towear but with lingerie and athletic wear, too—namely her decade-long collaboration with Adidas. “I think it is an incredible area for us as a brand to work in,” says McCartney of her expansion into swim. “On a whole, it’s about all things summer, all things female, and just really loving yourself—taking the time to just celebrate who you are as a woman.” Saks Fifth Avenue, 9600 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-2754211; saks.com
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Coco Flamingo pump, Sophia Webster ($450). Saks Fifth Avenue, 9600 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211; saks.com. Painted Petite Malle, Louis Vuitton ($5,750). South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, 714-662-6907; louisvuitton.com
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Outré shapes in swathes Of dizzying pigment create the seasOn’s statement-makers.
the surreal thing GO FOR HIGH ART WITH A RIOT OF METALLICS AND RADICAL FORMS. Micro Lady Dior bag, Dior ($4,500). 309 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-859-4700; dior.com. Pump, Hermès ($890). 434 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-278-6440; hermes.com
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BOTTEGA VENETA DEBUTS ITS SECOND GLOBAL MAISON—CHEZ BEVERLY HILLS!
Home away from home: Bottega Veneta’s second maison (ABOVE AND RIGHT), on Rodeo Drive, is a nearly 5,000-square-foot ode to creative director Tomas Maier’s cosmopolitan vision.
“PROPORTION AND RESTRAINT ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN DECORATION.” —TOMAS MAIER
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Celebrating its 50th anniversary, high-fashion house Bottega Veneta unveils a paean to LA in the form of a unique boutique on Rodeo Drive. Featuring Spanish Colonial Revival style, the new 4,828square-foot, two-story maison is specifically designed to evoke a California feel. “We wanted to give the store the distinctive setting it deserved,” says Tomas Maier, who this summer marks 15 years as the brand’s creative director. Inspired by SoCal design and architects such as George Washington Smith, Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, and Lutah Maria Riggs, the Beverly Hills maison (Bottega Veneta’s second— the only other is in Milan) embraces local architecture from the last century. “It’s more about proportion and restraint, rather than decoration,” says Maier, who not only takes the architecture of a building into account, but also its location, before setting up shop. “The building is pure and understated—we wanted to honor this by accentuating the feeling of lightness.” In addition to the premiere of the new store, Maier introduces a line of Beverly ’71/’16 handbags exclusive to Rodeo Drive ($3,800 and $33,000). “The style is born from the Bottega Veneta archive, with its name referencing both the year it was first created [1971] and the year of its reinterpretation [2016],” he says. “We wanted to mark the occasion of this special opening with a celebratory piece.” Cin cin! 320 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-8586533; bottegaveneta.com
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Kendall Jenner helped showcase Bottega Veneta’s Fall/Winter 2016– 2017 collection of breezy, transitional dresses and jackets. BOTTOM: The Beverly ‘71/’16 handbag in “Vesuvio” red ($3,800), exclusive to the Beverly Hills store.
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Forget shopping… L.A. mALLs Are reinventing themseLves As Living theAter. clockwise from left: Malls are more than just places to shop and dine—as seen in this festive rally of Oregon Ducks supporters at Santa Monica Place before the team’s Rose Bowl appearance last year; thanks to cultural collabs, Fashion Island will host a special al fresco art show in July; attractions at The Grove have moved beyond shops and restaurants to include outdoor movie and concert series.
With the rise of online shopping, local malls are drawing in crowds with a first-rate slate of events. No longer merely retail spots, LA’s fancy shopping centers are getting into the act with free public programming, such as outdoor screenings, concerts, pop-ups, and more. At The Grove (the grovela.com), for instance, events range from Who What Wear’s Street Style Cinema (an outdoor movie
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series on Thursday evenings in June) and a Summer Concert Series held on Wednesdays in July to fashion and beauty workshops à la the Simply Stylist Sessions taught by industry experts (July 9 and August 20). Malls are not only becoming entertainment destinations, but also serving as culture hot spots, such as Santa Monica Place (santamonicaplace .com) with its “Sun Sand Sea” summer exhibition of
more than 40 vintage photographs documenting the public’s relationship to the Venice and Santa Monica beaches from the 1920s through ’50s. And at The Village at Westfield Topanga (westfield.com/ topanga), the events include the Unplugged live music series on Sunday afternoons and an Uncorked Sip & Shop ticketed wine and beer tasting event in July. In Newport Beach, mega shopping center Fashion
Island’s summer activities (shopfashionisland.com) include partnerships with key cultural institutions such as Orange County’s Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters for a special art series on July 24 and 31—an alfresco affair showcasing works by local artists, including “live” statues, plus eats and drinks from top Fashion Island restaurants. This summer, shop (read: watch/see/play/learn/eat/ drink) till you drop!
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Film director Sofia Coppola sticks another feather in her creative cap with her ultra fab-collab with Louis Vuitton, for whom she designed this namesake handbag inspired by her time behind the camera.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDRES DURHAM/LOUIS VUITTON
Sofia Coppola is known for wearing many hats throughout her career—much like her father, director Francis Ford Coppola, who established a little wine empire on the side of his legendary film career. This spring, the screenwriter, director, producer, and actress takes note from papa and adds designer to her résumé with the re-launch of the Sofia Coppola handbag for Louis Vuitton. The do-it-all darling was inspired by her time behind the camera to design the versatile leather handbag ($3,950–$5,000) in new colors and fabrics—such as a perforated version for the summer. “[Designing a handbag] is a matter of intuition and creativity—you have to invent something,” says Coppola, 45, who compares working with the Louis Vuitton maison to working with the art department on a film while directing. Her namesake handbag is already a must-have for the on-the-go style set. “My idea for the bag was driven by everyday life—we all have busy lives. I wanted to [create a bag where you could] have everything you need with you and be able to go to a dinner straight from work,” she says of the classically chic design. Ever the minimalist, the filmmaker adds, “I don’t think luxury is about having a huge number of accessories… just the ones you really care about.” louisvuitton.com
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Style now open! Bangle me! Miansai founder and designer Michael Saiger (below) seduces the boho-chic Abbot Kinney crowd with his sexy, minimalist designs, like this silver screw-cuff bracelet ($365) and split-layer cuff ($365, right) in gold, silver, and rose gold.
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“the l.a. consumer is more casual than the n.y. consumer, more effortless and authentic.” —michael
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This spring, celeb-rated luxe jewelry brand Miansai is moving to the best coast to open an LA flagship (superfans: Michael Fassbender, Reese Witherspoon, Beyoncé...). The new store (following the opening of the shop in New York’s Soho) lands in Venice with 1,000 square feet of fancy walnut wood, marble, and metal—similar to the sleek aesthetic of Miansai’s pieces. The store will also feature a monogram station and kombucha tea bar—how very Venice. “I actually wanted to open in LA before NY,” says the brand’s Miami-based founder/designer and former model, Michael
Saiger, 30. A perfect match for the laid-back, ab-fab Abbot Kinney aesthetic, the store will offer both men’s and women’s jewelry, including the brand’s minimalist screw-on pieces and nautical gear made with fine Italian leathers, precious metals, and marinegrade ropes—ideal for the beachy-chic Venice set and inspired by Saiger’s travels. “The LA consumer is more casual than the NY consumer, and likes to layer pieces,” says Saiger. “There’s a desire to mix and match, but it comes off as effortless and authentic.” 1116 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 424-248-2888; miansai.com
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Cult-fave jewelry brand Miansai is finally making the move on l.a.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: In honor of the Olympics, Omega has released the Seamaster Bullhead “Rio 2016” ($9,600). A blue leather strap evokes the host city, with stitching in the colors of the Olympic rings. The watch features a chronograph seconds hand and 30-minute recorder. Only 316 pieces were created. Westime, 8569 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-289-0808; omegawatches.com
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longstanding partnerships. From sailing and equestrian competitions to world-class tennis, golf, motor racing, and beyond, Swiss makers have pushed their technical know-how to the limit, building reliable instruments that help competitors of all stripes attain excellence. And perhaps even that elusive gold medal… For more watch features and expanded coverage go to la-confidential-magazine .com/watches-and-jewelry
Richard Mille, a brand with deep connections to tennis, golf, polo, and Formula 1 racing, created the RM 011 Red TPT ($160,000) using TPT quartz, a rugged quartz mineral and carbon compound used mainly in boating and racing. The stunning red skeletonized timepiece is part of a limited-edition collection of 50. 222 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-2859888; richardmille.com
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As the official timer of Wimbledon, Rolex has a particularly deep connection to tennis, in addition to other sports. The Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 ($12,700) is the new generation of a true classic, constructed of 904L steel and 18k yellow or Everose gold. The watch is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 meters. Geary’s Beverly Hills, 351 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-273-4741; rolex.com
Worn by golf great Danny Willett at the green jacket ceremony when he won the 2016 Masters golf tournament in Augusta, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph ($36,900), a self-winding timepiece that features a 44mm stainless steel case with a black dial and strap, is a sporty, masculine take on a classic. 254 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-247-8181; audemarspiguet.com
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The origin of precision timing in sports is shrouded in lore, but we do know that in 1932 Omega sent 30 state-of-the-art chronographs to the Olympic games in Los Angeles, providing not only the first official timekeeping technology, but also the first record of tenth-of-a-second timing. Over the following eight decades, a number of brands proved their expertise across the sporting spectrum in the role of official timer and through
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REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS CHIC THE HEAT AND HAUTEUR OF THE FRENCH RIVIERA INSPIRES NARS’S LATEST COLLECTION.
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“Sexual Content” (blush, yes!), the products deliver just the kind of sultry swank LA’s insatiable beauty lovers crave. And who better to convey that sensibility than Athens-born New York-turned-LA socialite and artist Konstantin Kakanias, 54, who designed the packaging. “Konstantin’s sense of energy and play in his compositions is so clever and still so chic,” says Nars. “He was the perfect collaborator.” “I was invited by François to an imaginary weekend in the south of France photographing beautiful girls,” says Kakanias, whose fanciful drawings and ceramics are collected by the crème de la crème of the international jet set. “I tried to imagine the whole situation… and say, ‘Have fun. Be chic. Be daring.’” Fait accompli. narscosmetics.com
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GREAT GIFTS OF LIFE.” —KONSTANTIN
Ooh la LA! LA artist (and man about town) Konstantin Kakanias (INSET, ABOVE) brings makeup to illustrated life in a new collab with Nars that includes a Lip Cover in Get Dirty ($28, ABOVE) and a Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow in Deep End ($29, RIGHT).
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“Beauty has no rules,” someone glamorous once said, and certainly photographer-turnedcosmetics mogul François Nars would agree. Nars Summer 2016 Collection: Under Cover, the latest iteration of the company’s annual fab-collab between M. Nars and a preeminent artist or designer (past honorees have included iconic photographer Steven Klein and Brit-fashion it-boy Christopher Kane), is an all-out callout to the home of FN’s youth: the south of France. With a modern-day edge, of course. “The Côte d’Azur is deeply beautiful,” says Nars. “The culture there reminds me of the glamour of old Hollywood movies. There is adventure, art, and always, always fashion.” With names such as “Overheated” (lip cover), “Topless” (eye shadow), and
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STYLE COLLAB Best feet forward: Blake Mycoskie celebrates a decade of giving with a special Keith Haring line featuring (left, clockwise from top) Chalkboard Valdez high-tops ($89), Pop Classics rainbow slip-ons ($59), and Chalkboard Classics black-and-white slip-ons ($59). For every pair of TOMS shoes purchased, the company donates a pair to adults and children in need around the globe.
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This summer, TOMS shoes and the Keith Haring Foundation launch a fab collab as part of the TOMS One for One program. LA local and TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie, 39, talks inspiration, a decade of giving back, and the Marina del Rey-based brand’s latest charitable initiatives.
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On the art connection: Keith Haring [1958-1990] was incredibly innovative and he inspired [people] through his art. His iconic designs remind us of what he stood for and his commitment to raising awareness. The common goal: I am looking forward to reaching a whole new generation that might not have known about
the amazing art and philanthropy that Keith Haring gave to the world. TOMS turns 10! I am blown away. Every single year we hit a milestone and the giving numbers keep growing—we now have given out over 60 million pairs of shoes in 10 years. On the business of giving back: We were inspired to start investing in social entrepreneurs to help
cultivate more companies dedicated to improving lives through business. We have proven that purpose and profit can live hand in hand and we want others to follow suit. We hope to inspire entrepreneurs to think differently and launch new business models for good. The dream is for this type of business to be the norm rather than an anomaly. toms.com
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Fashion Barneys new york shop this luxury deparment store for designer clothing and accessories by alexander wang, Christian louboutin, lanvin, and many more. 9570 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-276-4400; barneys.com
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OPTICAL ILLUSION Founded in 1969, British luxury eyewear brand Cutler and Gross creates celeb-loved sunglasses and optical frames. Many of the creative designs and high-quality eyewear, such as the Persian Queen 1216 (PICTURED), are reinterpretations of iconic Cutler and Gross frames. The new collection, Day at the Races, features acetate frames in fashion-forward colorways such as brick, spearmint, and nutmeg, and is inspired by the graphics of the racing silk jackets of the jockeys. On your marks…
the great american-prep staple gets a contemporary kick from its new creative director, Zac posen. 468 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-274-4003; brooks brothers.com
canali a celebrity-loved luxury menswear line, italian label Canali specializes in musthave clothing and accessories with midcentury cuts and styles. 261 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-270-4200; canali.com
céline head to rodeo for Céline’s only la store, where you can shop the French powerhouse’s lust-worthy women’s ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes, and more. 319 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-888-0120; celine.com
chanel shop highly-coveted clothing, handbags, shoes, and more from this ever-chic, ever-classic parisian fashion
staple. 400 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-278-5055; chanel.com
church Founders rodney burns and david Malvaney have devoted their must-shop weho boutique to the worlds of fashion and art. 7277 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323-876-8887; churchboutique.com
dolce & gaBBana indulge in dolce & gabbana’s luxury wares, including high-fashion clothing and leather goods, as well as extravagant jewelry and accessories. 312 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-859-8400; dolcegabbana.com
dsquared2 this Canadian brand’s fashion-forward styles have appeared everywhere from Madonna’s music videos to catwalks all over the world. 461 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-888-0117; dsquared2.com
elie tahari head to Fashion island to shop the label’s clothing and accessories, which are equal parts modern and sculptural. Fashion Island, Newport Beach, 949-258-7933; elietahari.com
elyse walker shop this palisades megaboutique for luxury women’s
ready-to-wear, formalwear, and accessories from brands such as saint laurent, iro, balmain, helmut lang, Chloé, gucci, and more. 15306 Antioch St., Pacific Palisades, 310-230-8882; fwrd.com
ermenegildo zegna this italian brand is a redcarpet favorite, specializing in men’s ready-to-wear, tailored suits, accessories, and more. 337 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-247-8827; zegna.com
fred segal rocking a hip, eclectic vibe, upscale retailer Fred segal is the epitome of California chic. the ivy-covered flagship on Melrose remains an la icon and celebrity hot spot. 8100 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-651-4129; fredsegal.com
gucci representing world-class luxury, this iconic italian brand perfects all aspects of its ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, and accessories collections. 347 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-2783451; gucci.com
guess an all-american fashion empire, guess is a casualchic go-to for men’s and women’s clothing and accessories, from classic denim to high-fashion dresses, jackets, and more.
fatale accompli! Channel your inner Bond girl with the new Eres capsule collection. The luxury swimwear line’s latest pieces are inspired by Ursula Andress, the original Bond girl. And if you’re more of a Jinx Johnson fan, don’t fret—the new releases include five one-pieces, three suit tops, and two briefs sets, each named after a different Bond femme fatale and featuring Eres’s signature deep necklines and chic hardware detailing. 9566 Dayton Way, Beverly Hills, 310-246-1008; eres.fr/en — elizabeth lagatta
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411 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-247-8667; guess.com
giuseppe zanotti design Shop for statement shoes for both men and women at this celebrity-favorite boutique. 9536 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5760; giuseppezanotti.com
intermix Intermix is not your average chain retailer—the multibrand boutique features must-know designers and on-trend pieces (many exclusive to their store), including denim, tops, luxury accessories, and cocktail dresses. 400 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-623-1619; intermixonline.com
Just one eye Located in Howard Hughes’ old Hollywood digs, Just One Eye is an ode to haute couture and designer clothing in addition to home décor, art, furniture, and special collaborations. 7000 Romaine St., West Hollywood, 888-563-6858; justoneeye.com
macy’s The classic American department store, Macy’s focuses on everything from high-end clothing and accessories to home furnishings and housewares. 8500 Beverly Blvd., LA, 310-854-6655; macys.com
madison Shop one of Madison’s three LA boutiques for cool-girl clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories from top designers. 8745 W. 3rd St., LA, 310-275-1930; madison losangeles.com
maxfield Luxury boutique Maxfield is an LA institution featuring curated designer and vintage collections for both men and
women. 8825 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310-2748800; maxfieldla.com
neiman marcus Stay up to date with all the top designer brands and hottest trends at this luxury specialty department store. 9700 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900; neimanmarcus.com
opening ceremony Founded by stylish dynamic duo Humberto Leon and Carol Lim, Opening Ceremony is known for housing the exclusive collections of trendy designers, including Kanye West for Adidas Originals, Chloë Sevigny, and more. 451 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-652-1120; openingceremony.us
prada The Italian mega-brand continues to provide fashionistas with uber-luxury products, from ready-towear and accessories to perfumes and oh-so-chic footwear. 343 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-278-8661; prada.com
ralpH lauren Offering an array of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, plus home décor and bedding collections, Ralph Lauren is a one-stop shop for classic American luxury wares. 456 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-2817200; ralphlauren.com
reformation Head to this boho-chic, trendsetter-loved store featuring eco-friendly dresses, tops, bottoms, and jumpers designed to help save the environment by using sustainable techniques and repurposed fabrics. 8253 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-8520005; thereformation.com
rimowa Jetset in fashion with high-end luggage featuring sleek, lightweight, modern designs. 313 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-888-8686; rimowa.com
ron Herman Located on Melrose, and with sister stores in Brentwood and Malibu, Ron Herman caters to both men and women by housing designer brands such as J Brand, Free City, AG Jeans, and more. 8100 Melrose Ave., LA, 323651-4129; ronherman.com
tHe row Check out the first standalone shop for the brand helmed by famous sister duo Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The luxury line features minimalist, sharply-tailored looks sealed with the sisters’ stamp of stylish approval. 8440 Melrose Pl., LA, 310853-1900; therow.com
saint laurent Shop for Parisian cool-kid clothing and accessories at Saint Laurent’s women’s store, just steps away from its men’s boutique. 326 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-271-5051; ysl.com
saks fiftH avenue Drop into the iconic department store and explore a vast array of high-end brands, from apparel and shoes to handbags and jewelry. 9600 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211; saks.com
sandro Known for its clean lines and sophisticated aesthetic, Sandro is a high-end Parisian brand featuring chic men’s and women’s collections. 310 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-281-0083; sandro-paris.com
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TAGS, YOU’RE IT! Blending hand-selected locally-based brands with carefully chosen designs from around the world, TAGS founder Jackie Rose brings a sophisticated shopping experience to West Hollywood. The must-shop boutique, which recently expanded to Mott Street in New York City, features brands such as J Brand, IRO, Parker, and Zimmermann. What’s more? The chic shop offers personal styling, private appointments, and expert alterations. 8570 W. Sunset Blvd. Unit 6.1A, West Hollywood 310.360.1660 tags.com
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christian charity Just in time for summer travels, luxury and celebadored footwear powerhouse Christian Louboutin teams up with talented artisans from La Maison Rose, a Senegal-based charity that assists women and children, to debut the limited edition Africaba tote. Created to celebrate bold West African style, the statement piece juxtaposes hand-embellished beading and Louboutin’s signature spiked detailing, making the charitable bag a perfect blend of two distinctive fashion sensibilities.
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editors, stylists, and celebrities, Satine presents a combination of luxury brands and independent designers in two boutiques, on West 3rd Street and in Venice Beach. 8134 W. 3rd St., LA, 323-6552142; satineboutique.com
Serapian Milano Shop Serapian Milano’s fine leather Italian bags in exclusive designs for both men and women. 204 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-247-8881; serapian.com
ToM ford Shop this celeb-certified (read: red-carpet must-have) brand’s Beverly Hills flagship for men’s and women’s readyto-wear, accessories, and luxe beauty products. 346 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-270-9440; tomford.com
Watches & JeWelry audeMarS pigueT Shop Swiss luxury designs with Audemars Piguet’s inventive horological masterpieces. 254 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-2478181; audemarspiguet.com
Broken engliSh Located in the Brentwood Country Mart, Broken English houses a selection of
contemporary fine jewelry and rare vintage finds. 225 26th St., Ste. 17, Santa Monica, 310-458-2724; brokenenglishjewelry.com
Bulgari Famous for its glamorous gemstone jewelry, Bulgari also offers a fine assortment of Italian-made luxury watches. 401 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-858-9216; bulgari.com
carTier A truly classic Parisian brand, Cartier presents timepieces, jewelry, and other luxury wares of unprecedented quality. 370 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-275-4272; cartier.us
claude Morady eSTaTe Jewelry Shop a one-of-a-kind array of vintage, estate, antique, and Art Deco jewelry designs. 9615 Brighton Way, Ste. 338, Beverly Hills, 310-275-3104; claudemorady.com
david yurMan Premier American jewelry house David Yurman carries ultrafine pieces in addition to its signature (and now classic) cable bracelets. 371 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-8888618; davidyurman.com
harry winSTon Transforming diamonds into
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art, Harry Winston is famous for its delicate yet breathtaking engagement rings, earrings, necklaces, and more, in addition to stunning (and sometimes one-of-akind) vintage pieces. 310 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310271-8554; harrywinston.com
huBloT Representing the Art of Fusion in watches, Hublot combines tradition and innovation to yield unforgettable luxury timepieces. 9470 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, 310-5500595; hublot.com
irene neuwirTh SoCal-native Irene Neuwirth’s design inspiration is the ocean, which is seen in her fine jewelry pieces featuring precious stones and highlighting the ocean’s purity, power, and colors. 8458 Melrose Pl., LA, 323-2852000; ireneneuwirth.com
iwc Discover precisely designed Swiss timepieces at IWC Schaffhausen’s Beverly Hills flagship, which also offers top-notch restoration and repair services. 329 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-734-0520; iwc.com
neil lane Neil Lane’s fine, luxe designs are handcrafted and
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Inspired by authentic wax impressions from the Victorian era, Pyrrha uses old world techniques to create meaningful jewelry intended to celebrate, protect, and inspire the wearer. Handcrafted in the Pyrrha studio from reclaimed sterling silver, bronze, and gold, each piece proudly bears the mark of the maker’s hand. At the LA flagship store, more than 300 talismans from the signature collection are showcased alongside specialty collections including the Pyrrha X Game of Thrones collaboration with HBO. Pyrrha’s large selection of symbolic necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings ensures that customers can thoughtfully select jewelry that holds personal significance.
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individualized with vintageinspired accents. 708 N. La Cienega Blvd., LA, 310-2753556; neillanejewelry.com
RichaRd Mille Richard Mille’s beautiful, hand-finished timepieces are exemplars of true horological innovation. 222 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-285-9888; richardmille.com
RoseaRk Shop for baubles big and small at this offbeat, high-end jewelry store decked out in rings, necklaces, precious stones, and more. 1111 N. Crescent Heights Blvd., West Hollywood, 323-822-3600; roseark.com
stephen websteR Find modern classic jewelry pieces with an eternally glamorous aesthetic at Stephen Webster’s Two Rodeo boutique. 202 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-246-9500; stephenwebster.com
suzanne Felsen With combinations of color dictated by each individual setting, Suzanne Felsen carefully hand-selects each gem used in her stunning collections. 8332 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-653-5400; suzannefelsen.com
todd Reed Todd Reed is known for harnessing the raw elegance of naturally colored diamonds with contemporary designs, precious metals, and gemstones. 1511 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310450-7840; toddreed.com
touRbillon True to the spirit of their time-telling masterpieces, Tourbillon houses the wares of practically the entire haute horlogerie network in 19 boutiques throughout the world. 329 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-860-9990; tourbillon.com
23Rd stReet JeweleRs Check out 23rd Street Jewelers, a family-owned jewelry shop, for custom earrings, engagement rings, necklaces, and more. 2319 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310-828-0833; 23rdstreet jewelers.com
westiMe With prominent locations throughout LA and Beverly Hills, Westime is the SoCal luxury timepiece retail destination, specializing in extraordinary watches and jewelry. 216 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-888-8880; westime.com
Beauty & spa anastasia beveRly hills From top-rated brow pencils to super-hued lip products, Anastasia offers some of the world’s most luxurious beauty products. 438 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, 800-310-3773; anastasia beverlyhills.com
kinaRa spa Olga Lorencin’s luxurious treatments and transformative product line will restore your skin to give it a healthy, luminous glow. 656 N. Robertson Blvd., LA, 310657-9188; olgalorencin skincare.com
the shave oF beveRly hills Combine modern grooming techniques with an old-school regimen for an indulgent shaving experience. 111 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-957-5725; theshave beverlyhills.com
violet GRey Violet Grey’s flagship boutique on Melrose Place is a mecca for expertly curated products approved by Hollywood’s leading beauty stylists and makeup pros. 8452 Melrose Pl., LA, 323782-9700; violetgrey.com
New York State of MiNd This season, Italian fashion house Max Mara launches the Whitney Bag Anniversary Edition ($1,750) to celebrate the iconic handbag’s first birthday and pay homage to style icon and Whitney Museum founder Gertrude
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SUMMER GLOW Kerstin Florian is the go-to skincare line for maximum protection in light, nutrientrich daily products. The Correcting Multi-Vitamin Day Crème SPF 30 shields skin from free radicals, UV rays, and environmental stressors as it improves luminosity and tone—perfect for that summer skin. Think of it as a multi-vitamin supplement with superior anti-aging and environmental protection in a soothing, lightweight moisturizer packed with nutrients that work together to promote healthy skin structure and optimal hydration, all with a natural fresh fragrance that uplifts as it refreshes.
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ART of the CITy 2016
This year, our exclusive and unique Art of the City portfolio presents a true celebration of the exceptional talent and diversity of our nation’s artists. In what has become one of the most exciting events in our GreenGale Publishing calendar, the 2016 lineup represents the best, the boldest, and the buzziest from each of our 11 cities. From Boston to New York City and the Hamptons, to Washington, DC, and Philadelphia, Chicago and Miami, Los Angeles, Aspen, Las Vegas, and Austin, we are showcasing this
spectacular array of artists in each of our magazines, on our covers, and through a series of exclusive events around the country, designed to connect our readers and communities with America’s art superstars. In addition—and to underscore our commitment to art awareness in our cities—this year’s featured artists have donated select works to charities to help provide much-needed support. Twyla Tharp said, “Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.” Now, on your mark, get set… go!
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BILLY AL BENGSTON THE LEGENDARY L.A. ARTIST ARTS ON.
IN THE PANTHEON OF POSTWAR California Cool artists— Pop-ers, Finish Fetishists, and other material adventurers with names such as Ruscha, Price, Bell, Altoon, Irwin, and Graham— Billy Al Bengston is the trickster god. He’s one thing; he’s its other—a beautiful talker with a wise mouth that compliments and cuts with equal charm, hilarity, and acuity, unafraid of a salty expletive or three. An entertaining introvert who’s naturally the life of any party (as well as a renowned party host) but who’s also a natural in his studio, alone, a party of one. A man’s man, periodic hell-raiser, and selfproclaimed pistonhead who’s surfed toes-on-the-nose and raced motorcycles for cash and glory—and who translated this love of speedy sleekness and slick sheen into motifs and finishes in his paintings. He’s also a dandy Beau Brummell who embraces pastels, animal prints, and silky neckerchiefs, and who paints silhouettes of flowers, iris after iris. Born in Dodge City, Kansas, at the height of the Depression, Bengston migrated with his family to SoCal and then back to Kansas several times before settling in LA in the late 1940s, just in time for high school. “I went to the hoodlum school,” he says of Manual Arts High School in Downtown, “but they took me to heart.” Nicknamed “Rainbow” for his daring multihued clothing combos—“I’d do a complete wardrobe change at lunch”— Bengston endured the vocational gamut, drafting to body shop. But what revved his engine was ceramics. “The teacher was pretty good, although he’d penalize you if your pitcher dripped.” Moving beyond the constraints of the functional, Bengston advanced to art, studying ceramics at the California College of the Arts and the Otis College of Art and Design, where he was taught, inspired, and challenged by the likes of Richard Diebenkorn, Saburo Hasegawa, and Peter Voulkos. “Voulkos! Ultimately I figured out I couldn’t be as good [a ceramicist] as Voulkos,” he admits. “But I thought, I can paint better than Voulkos!” So Bengston switched media. He proceeded to have five solo shows at the famed Ferus Gallery on North La Cienega Boulevard between 1958 and 1963, and at age 82 he continues to strive to paint a pretty picture—noting, however, that his idea of a pretty picture might not be yours: “Painting, it’s like self-flagellation. You sort of like it, and hope other people like what you did while you were beating yourself.” Bengston is donating a hand-colored monoprint, Untitled (1972), to be auctioned on July 16 at Summer on Seventh, the annual fundraiser-cum-arts happening (think: rooftop concert! art installations! food trucks! drinks!) benefiting Inner-City Arts (innercityarts.org), a nonprofit that provides underserved youth in LA with access to free arts education. Bengston’s work is featured in “Human Interest: Portraits from the Whitney’s Collection,” which runs April 27, 2016, through February 12, 2017, at the Whitney Museum of American Art, 99 Gansevoort St., New York, 212-5703600; whitney.org. billyalbengston.com
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Nicknamed “Rainbow” in high school for his multicolored outfits, Billy Al Bengston (BELOW RIGHT) has been a vivid fixture on the LA arts scene for nearly 60 years. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Minewa, 1992. Acrylic on canvas. 36” x 42”; Venice Watercolor, 1996. Watercolor on paper. 30” x 45”; R.C.K., 2012. Acrylic on paper. 36” x 27”; Bengston in front of Ascot, 2016. Acrylic on canvas. 78” x 84”; Bengston’s Venice studio.
“PAINTING, IT’S LIKE SELF-FLAGELLATION. YOU SORT OF LIKE IT, AND HOPE OTHER PEOPLE LIKE WHAT YOU DID WHILE YOU WERE BEATING YOURSELF.”—BILLY
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RONALD B E VE RLY THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR IS DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PHOTOGRAPHERS BY LOOKING TO THE ART FORM’S PAST IN ORDER
When it comes to photographic techniques, Ronald Beverly, the head of the photography department at Howard University in Washington, DC, is a film purist— except when he isn’t. He grounds his own art—and insists that his students ground theirs—in an understanding of traditional practices, darkroom and all, even if 90 percent of the work he is shooting right now is digital. “I’m always accustomed to the complete loop from beginning to end, from image capture to presentation,” Beverly says. Consider Nature’s Avatar, a kaleidoscopic series of digital giclées (printed on canvas) that look like something Google’s DeepDream program might generate. They scan plainly as landscapes and vaguely as natural: rectilinear mandalas that emphasize form, pattern, and fractal geometry. Obviously, these are digital transformations. But Beverly’s black-and-white silver gelatin landscape prints are no less sharp and craggy. Still, the 56-year-old artist is clear with his students that he prizes large-format film photography over digital. “It’s about craftsmanship first, and your meaning and message later,” he says. (Or as he likes to describe the digital-versus-film divide, “The microwave is quicker, but the food doesn’t taste as good.”) In the end, his overarching theme remains the same. “My goal,” says Beverly, “is to bring to light what we can’t see.” Ronald Beverly’s work will be on display at the MGM National Harbor when it opens this fall. 7100 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, 844-346-4664; mgmnationalharbor.com. boxlightstudios.prosite.com
ABOVE: Ronald Beverly’s digital giclée Over Time #2 (2009), from his Texture series. The photographer prints his own images so viewers get to see his complete vision, “from image capture to presentation.” COVER, AT LEFT: Aurora Series #9 (2014), from Beverly’s Temporal Kinetics series.
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE ARTIST (AURORA SERIES #9 AND OVER TIME #2); TONY J PHOTOGRAPHY (BEVERLY). OPPOSITE PAGE: BODE HELM
TO SEE ITS FUTURE. BY KRISTON CAPPS
NEW YORK CITY
LISA SCH U LTE THE NEON ARTIST IS TAKING A POP-CULTURE MEDIUM AND BENDING IT INTO SOMETHING ENTIRELY UNEXPECTED.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BODE HELM
BY KARI MOLVAR
Lisa Schulte’s years of experience have taught her to “see” in light: “You just have to keep doing it... Then you have the natural feel to shape things within you,” says the neon artist, shown here with Untitled Wood Series #1 (2014). COVER, AT RIGHT: All Your Life You Were Only Waiting for This Moment to Arise (2015).
After a freak accident in childhood, Lisa Schulte lost her sight for three months. It was a moment that shaped the rest of her life. “One doesn’t take sight for granted when you get it back,” says the 60-year-old artist. “It changed my sense of light.” Now, as a visual artist known for her neon work, she’s constantly surrounded by an electric glow. “Many artists take a stab at using neon, but only a few in the world are true experts,” says Blair Clarke of New York’s Voltz Clarke Gallery, which will mount an exhibition of Schulte’s pieces this summer. Schulte is largely self-taught and came to neon through the event production industry—she had her own signage shop in Los Angeles, Nights of Neon, in the mid-’80s. “I just reached a point where I had so much experience in how glass works that I started creating three-dimensional sculptures with neon,” she says. These days, Schulte muses that she can literally “see” in neon—and she’s helping the next generation see it too, by donating a work of art to be auctioned for the artsmentoring nonprofit Free Arts NYC (freeartsnyc.org). “You just have to keep doing it, doing it, doing it,” she says of her work. “Then you have the natural feel to shape things within you.” “Summer Selections,” an exhibition featuring Schulte’s work, runs July 1–August 31 at Voltz Clarke Gallery, 141 E. 62nd St., Second Fl., 212933-0291; voltzclarke.com
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MICHAE L DWECK THE SURF-INSPIRED PHOTOGRAPHER RELEASES A HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW EDITION OF HIS BELOVED BEACH-CENTRIC TOME. BY KARI MOLVAR
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Photographer Michael Dweck captures the Montauk of his youth in The End: Montauk, N.Y., an ode to disappearing Hamptons surf culture. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Jessica and Kurt (2002); Dweck; Surfer, Ditch Plains (2002); Skinny Dipping, Cavetts Cove (2006). COVER, BOTTOM LEFT: Julia and Brittany, Hither Hills (2010).
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DWECK (BEACH SHOTS); JUPITER JONES (DWECK). OPPOSITE PAGE: SHAWN O’CONNOR (CARTER); TONY PRIKRYL (MODERN MANDALA, YELLOW X MANDALA)
When photographer Michael Dweck, 58, published The End: Montauk, N.Y., in 2004, an homage to the Hamptons’ surfing culture and sun-streaked landscape, the initial print run of 5,000 copies sold out in less than three weeks. Collectors will have another chance to grab the book this summer, though: In July, Dweck will publish 300 copies of a new edition of The End. The $3,000 clothbound volume includes 85 previously unpublished images, as well as an essay by photographer (and Montauk resident) Peter Beard and an 11-by-14-inch gelatin silver print (Surf’s Up, Adriana, or Lilla), numbered and signed. To celebrate its release and preserve the shorelines depicted in the pages, a portion of the proceeds of the book will go toward the Surfrider Foundation (surfrider.org), Oceana (oceana.org), and Splash (splash.org), which help maintain US waterways and beaches. For Dweck, the new edition is also a chance to expand on the book’s original narrative—the spellbinding allure of summer and surfing, and a way of life that’s fading away. “The work was my way of freezing Montauk from when I was a kid,” says Dweck, who grew up in Nassau County, Long Island, and began visiting the seaside community in the ’70s. “It was about a feeling—of what it’s like to be free, young, and 19 again.” The End: Montauk, N.Y. (Ditch Plains Press, $3,000) is available at ditchplainspress.com. michaeldweck.com
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DICK CARTE R THE COLORADO ARTIST EXPLORES THE UNIVERSE—ONE BRUSHSTROKE AT A TIME. BY CHRISTINE BENEDETTI
It’s been 40 years since artist Richard Carter was Herbert Bayer’s assistant in Aspen, but the Bauhaus architect and artist’s influence is clearly present in Carter’s newest series of works. “It’s in my blood,” he says of the modernist movement known for bold lines, stark shapes, and bright colors. Titled “Mandalas Considered,” Carter’s new exhibition is the fruit of two years of painting and drawing. “I got interested in the mandala, not in the spiritual way but in a formal way, the structure of it,” he says about the geometric pattern used to represent the universe in many Eastern cultures. A cofounder of the Aspen Art Museum, Carter, 70, is deeply rooted in the Aspen Valley’s arts scene, serving on the board of the Art Base, the nonprofit that will be the beneficiary of an Aspen Peak summer fundraiser where one of his pieces will be auctioned off. During a residency at Anderson Ranch Arts Center last summer, he was inspired by Takashi Nakazato’s studio and created three mandala series with the Japanese symbol for a cherry blossom at their center. “They’ve evolved over different ways in the past two years,” he says, “but they all have some reference to scientific notation.” The new series visibly transitions from complex, physics-centered pieces to modern, simplified, more abstract works. The same could be said of Carter himself. “Mandalas Considered” runs June 3–25 at The Launchpad in Carbondale, 76 S. Fourth St., 970-9631680; launchpadcarbondale.com. “Drawings” runs June 10–July 1 at the Art Base in Basalt, 99 Midland Spur, 970-927-4123; theartbase.org. richardcarterart.com
The mandalas of Dick Carter, seen in his studio, have grown simpler over the years but retain their grounding in natural structures, from cherry blossoms to subatomic particles. ABOVE: Modern Mandala (2015). COVER, AT LEFT: Yellow X Mandala (2014).
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MEG SALIGMAN THE CELEBRATED MURALIST HAS CREATED SOME OF THE CITY’S MOST ICONIC PUBLIC ARTWORKS. THIS SUMMER, SHE REIMAGINES TWO OF THEM. BY JOANN GRECO As the creator of such beloved Philadelphia images as Our Flag Unfurled, artist Meg Saligman has become an integral part of the vibrant cultural life that drew her to the city. Painted on the side of a warehouse near the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, the mural was an immediate response to the events of 9/11, but now Saligman, 50, is meticulously restoring Flag so it will be ready to welcome the thousands coming to Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention in July. Then she will turn her attention to a new Project HOME residence to serve the city’s homeless: More than 100,000 prayer ribbons from the public installation she created for Pope Francis’s historic visit to Philadelphia last September will form part of the building’s façade. Saligman’s oeuvre has grown to include private commissions in Mexico City, Ecuador, Tanzania, and a handful of American cities. Last year she completed her largest work ever, the 42,000-square-foot M.L. King Mural: We Will Not Be Satisfied Until... in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a richly hued tribute to an AfricanAmerican neighborhood. “I’m very proud of my body of work,” she says. “It’s a great feeling when I drive by one and can say, ‘I did that!’” megsaligman.com
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Participating in Philly’s Mural Arts program offers Meg Saligman “three things I absolutely love: painting on a large scale, being outside, and working with people,” she says. Seen here, Common Threads, an eight-story mural she painted in 1998, features local high school students mirroring the poses of antique figurines. COVER, BOTTOM LEFT: Our Flag Unfurled (2001).
PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM CRANE (COMMON THREADS); MICHAEL SPAIN-SMITH (SALIGMAN); COURTESY OF SHERWIN WILLIAMS (OUR FLAG UNFURLED). OPPOSITE PAGE: COURTESY OF THE ARTIST
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LAS VEGAS
SUSH MACHIDA WITH HIS UNAPOLOGETIC EASTMEETS-WEST FUN FUSION STYLE, THIS POP MURALIST HAS LEFT A STRONG IMPRINT ON THE CITY. BY KRISTEN PETERSON
Japanese-born painter Sush Machida, 43, has made a distinctive mark on the city of Las Vegas with his brilliantly colorful Pop murals. His work includes the large-scale mural he painted with Tim Bavington on Downtown’s Emergency Arts building and 2,000 square feet of peaceful and happy murals for Hope Corridor at Clark County’s Child Haven, which he supports for its work in protecting children from abuse. Machida’s artistic lexicon is vast: Waves and clouds create minimalist forms that bring Japanese woodcut traditions solidly into the now; brightly hued tigers represent Japanese symbols of luck; and other works teem with colorful fish, air fresheners, perfume bottles, and cigarette packs. The pop muralist is making his mark on Las Vegas in other ways, too: Machida is donating a work of art through Vegas’s Art of the City project to assist in the massive fundraising effort to build The Modern (the modernlv.org), a contemporary art museum planned for Downtown’s burgeoning arts neighborhood. Of Machida’s work, renowned art critic David Hickey says, “It’s always kind of crazy, but it’s never too much, never more than you want. It’s just right—exquisite and graceful. It lives on the surface.” Machida’s work appears in “Tilting the Basin: Contemporary Art of Nevada” at the Nevada Museum of Art, August 5–October 23; nevadaart.org. sushmachida.com
Sush Machida’s exuberant style has earned him fans like Los Angeles Times art critic David Pagel, who writes, “Pop art never looked more scorchingly gorgeous or wickedly Zen.” COVER, AT LEFT: Uneri-zu (2016).
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NICK CAVE THE PERFORMANCE ARTIST AND SOUNDSUIT INVENTOR TACKLES TOUGH SOCIAL ISSUES WITH HIS STUNNING FOUND-OBJECT CREATIONS.
A must-have for any contemporary art museum or top-level collector, Nick Cave’s instantly recognizable soundsuits—exuberant, brightly colored wearable sculptures adorned with everything from buttons and hair to toys and other found objects— have made the 57-year-old professor in the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s fashion design department one of the most sought-after artists in the world. Although festive in spirit, the multimedia creations are rooted in a dark moment: the 1991 police beating of Rodney King after a high-speed car chase in Los Angeles. Soon thereafter, Cave found himself gathering twigs and constructing a kind of protective garment-sculpture that served as a prototype for what he later termed “soundsuits.” He has made more than 500 of them since. Cave, who grew up in rural Missouri and began his studies at the Kansas City (Missouri) Art Institute, is part of a growing trend of community engagement in which an artist becomes what he calls a “cultural change agent.” Whether it’s with his soundsuits, sculptures, installations, or community projects, Cave seeks to transport people into a contemplative, healing, and transformative realm. “I’m creating this space,” he says, “that allows one to imagine.” “Nick Cave: Until” opens at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art on October 16. 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA, 413-662-2111; massmoca.org. nickcaveart.com
With its roots in issues like gun violence and racial inequity, Nick Cave’s colorful art ultimately seeks to transport viewers into a realm that allows for healing and transformation. COVER, AT LEFT: Soundsuit (2015).
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GEOF TEAGUE/WWW.GEOFTEAGUE.COM (CAVE; BACKGROUND); JAMES PRINZ PHOTOGRAPHY. COURTESY OF THE ARTIST AND JACK SHAINMAN GALLERY, NEW YORK (SOUNDSUIT). OPPOSITE PAGE: JOHN REUTER (TUNNEY)
BY KYLE MACMILLAN
MIAMI
PETE R TU NNE Y WITH HIS GIANT POLAROIDS COLLECTION, THE ARTIST, PHILANTHROPIST, AND ENTREPRENEUR IS CAPTURING MOMENTS AND CREATING TREASURE. BY JON WARECH Peter Tunney is living in the present. His famed Grattitude, The Time Is Always Now, and Enough Is Possible paintings hang around the world. “The overarching theme is that I hate that we’re getting older, I hate that time is slipping by,” he says. “I really love being here.” Tunney’s obsession with time is what makes his latest project, Giant Polaroids, so interesting. It involves a large Polaroid camera—one of only five made, manufactured in the late ’70s and used by Andy Warhol and Chuck Close—that produces huge 20-by-24-inch photos. But film for the camera is running out. The 55-year-old artist takes pictures of “whatever comes into my mind that day” and has partnered with the estate of photographer Bert Stern to shoot Stern’s photos of Marilyn Monroe, the last taken before she died. “You’re like nose to nose with Marilyn Monroe telling you, ‘Come and get me, baby,’” he says of the process. Of course, long after all the film for the giant camera is gone, Tunney’s work will still be making its mark. As part of Ocean Drive’s Art of the City initiative, he has agreed to donate a work to benefit Artists for Peace and Justice (apjnow.org), a nonprofit that addresses issues of poverty around the world. “If we ran out [of film] tomorrow, then c’est la vie,” he says. “It would just make me treasure these pictures more, and would make me think I should have done more Marilyns.” Tunney’s studio is located at 220 NW 26th St., Miami, 646-245-7904; petertunney.com What Peter Tunney (ABOVE RIGHT, artdirecting Mr. Brainwash at a Giant Polaroids shoot) calls “stuff that I treasure”—from Cap’n Crunch boxes to bleached-out beer cans to a childhood Lassie book—has a way of becoming part of his art, which may explain how his paint-smudged jeans wound up in the piece Cailin Double Exposed in My Jeans (2015) on Ocean Drive’s cover (LEFT). BACKGROUND: A detail from Brillo (2016).
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J E N NIFE R CH E NOWETH NO ONE UNDERSTANDS THE TEXAS CAPITAL’S PASSION FOR PLACE LIKE CHENOWETH, WHOSE XYZ ATLAS SHOWS WHERE AUSTINITES HAVE EXPERIENCED THEIR HIGHS AND LOWS.
Jennifer Chenoweth jokes that she feels like “a dinosaur” because she can use power tools and has classical training, but she is learning the computer graphics program Rhino in order to do 3-D design. “Digital prints help art be more affordable for more people,” she notes. Her XYZ Atlas project includes small sculptures (TOP) based on the flowerlike color wheel of emotions that’s also at the heart of The Hedonic Map of Austin (2015; COVER, AT RIGHT).
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This spring, artist Jennifer Chenoweth unveiled the final installment in her collaborative multimedia project XYZ Atlas, which employs art, technology, and psychology to illustrate how Austinites feel about places around their city. Over a three-year period, 500 people responded to her surveys, which asked questions like “Where did you fall in love?” and “Where did you have your worst night?” Inspired by Robert Plutchik’s color wheel of emotions (lemon yellow for joy, dark green for terror, and so on) and using geospatial information systems technology, Chenoweth created The Hedonic Map of Austin, which depicts where residents have felt their highs and lows. The happiest point is a lemon-yellow peak right over Barton Springs and Zilker Park, the urban oasis in this outdoors-obsessed city. “I thought people would just answer with two-word locations, but they told these rich stories,” says Chenoweth, 47, who was also surprised by how the surveys tracked Austin’s rapid growth. She has expanded XYZ Atlas to include temporary art installations, a catalog, and a large solar-powered steel sculpture of a lotus flower called Dance of the Cosmos. Chenoweth is now applying for grants to help her fund the digital platform of XYZ Atlas so she can take it to other cities. “The possibilities of art have completely changed through technology,” she says. Artwork from XYZ Atlas is on display through August at the Beverly S. Sheffield Education Center at Barton Springs Pool Bathhouse, 2201 Barton Springs Road; bartonspringsconservancy.org. fisterrastudio.com
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNY SATHNGAM. OPPOSITE PAGE: COURTESY OF THE ARTIST AND YANCEY RICHARDSON (LOST IN MY LIFE SERIES); IAN TRAVIS BARNARD (PERRY)
BY KATHY BLACKWELL
BOSTON
R ACHE L PE RRY THE ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM’S ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE CREATES MASTERFUL ART FROM WHAT THE REST OF US THROW AWAY. BY LISA PIERPONT
A fruit sticker, a plastic twist tie, a price tag: Rachel Perry collects, cherishes, and creates world-class art out of them—thousands and thousands of them. The current artist-in-residence at Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Perry, 54, has spent her career exploring how our identity is defined by modern consumer culture. She’s a collector first, hand-peeling labels and meticulously preserving them on wax paper; then, she is a sculptor, photographer, performance artist, and painter. Her mission: “What I am doing here is trying to comment on the daily life of one small life on this planet as it may relate to art, and that is all.” Born in Tokyo, Perry earned a BA from Connecticut College and a diploma and fifth-year certificate from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. She was honored with the Catherine Boettcher Fellowship at the MacDowell Colony and is a two-time winner of the Massachusetts Cultural Council Award for Excellence in Drawing and Sculpture. Her work is displayed in numerous museums and private collections around the world. Her solo show, “What Do You Really Want?,” is currently on view at—literally on the outside wall of—the Gardner Museum. “Rachel Perry: What Do You Really Want?” runs through June at the Gardner Museum, New Wing Façade, 25 Evans Way, 617566-1401; gardnermuseum.org. Perry’s work will also be featured at “First Light: A Decade of Collecting at the ICA,” which runs August 17, 2016, through January 16, 2017, at the Institute of Contemporary Art, 25 Harbor Shore Dr., 617-478-3100; icaboston.org. rachelperrystudio.com
Rachel Perry painstakingly sculpts tin foil into letters. Language’s inability to really communicate “what we humans are trying to describe” is an ongoing fascination for the artist. ABOVE, FROM LEFT: Lost in My Life (fruit stickers) (2010); Lost in My Life (wrapped books) (2010). COVER, AT LEFT: Lost in My Life (silver twist ties #1) (2011).
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Attention, art lovers! Object-based editions are taking over as the hot new trend in the luxury art world. From Jeff Koons’s Balloon Dog sold at the MOCA museum store (with net profits benefiting the museum’s endowment fund) to Allen Ruppersberg’s Great Speckled Bird
player piano scroll in collaboration with Gemini G.E.L., as well as Ken Price’s Bolivar and Ming geometric pieces, takehome art is part of an on-going trend of objectbased editions becoming collector’s items. The main draw? “The answer is actually quite easy,” says
MOCA Director Philippe Vergne. “It’s a very different price point [versus the actual piece]!” The work (Balloon Dog, for instance, retails for $8,000 to $9,000 at The MOCA Store—the original, in orange, sold at auction in 2013 for $58.4 million) is more readily accessible to a wider fan
base. “Take someone like Takashi Murakami—he does multiples that are broadly available. For him, it’s part of the way he wants to think of his work and the perception of it as something more about general culture,” says Vergne. As a collectible, objects in multiple editions
also serve as a steppingstone to starting a fullfledged collection. And for the artist, adds Vergne, “It’s a way to experiment with intimacy and something that plays a different role in [a collector’s] life than a large painting or sculpture.” Mass appeal… of the higher order.
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“I’ve seen people In tears walkIng through the museum because It remInds them of a tIme that doesn’t exIst anymore. there’s a warmth and glow from neon and people want to embrace that.”
NEON CARNIVAL
—adriene
In a city famous for moviemaking, few things outside of Hollywood “say” Cali culture like neon signs. First founded in 1981, the Museum of Neon Art (MONA) has jumped around town—from Downtown to Universal City—until finally landing in—gasp!—Glendale at the end of last year. “We’re Glendale’s first art museum that’s accessible to everyone,” says MONA Executive Director Kim Koga. This summer, the new space—a hip-hop-skip from Hollywood and Silver Lake—shines light on the launch of The Classroom, a glassenclosed space that allows the public to see artists work with neon. “The idea was to get people intrigued and engaged, especially [millennials] who may not even know what neon is!”
says Adriene Biondo, chairman of the board at MONA. Also on display will be photographs of neon signs in LA from 1938 from internationally renowned photojournalist John Swope’s archives in the museum’s gallery. The scope of MONA, however, expands throughout the city—the museum offers Neon Cruises (think: double-decker bus tours of existing neon signs) throughout Downtown, Hollywood, and the Wilshire Corridor on Saturdays, June through September. Yet staying true to their new Glendale home, located across the street from the popular Americana at Brand, Koga cheekily points out: “Neon is Americana”. 16 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, 818-6962149; neonmona.org
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Shine bright! “The Brown Derby sign represents old Hollywood glamour—it’s one of the major LA icons,” says Adriene Biondo of the Museum of Neon Art’s most popular piece, which will be on display in July.
A photo of Hollywood Boulevard, circa 1954, shows the city’s penchant for neon aplenty, including the famous Brown Derby sign. top: The museum’s Ramiro Rodriguez installs the neon wall sculpture Dragon (2007) by artist Candice Gawne.
photography by adriene biondo (Dragon); Courtesy of MuseuM of neon art (brown derby sign); earl leaf/MiChael oChs arChives/getty iMages (hollywood boulevard)
This summer, The MuseuM of NeoN Art is officially Turned on… in Glendale!
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AS IF ART, MUSIC, AND WORKSHOPS WEREN’T ENOUGH, L.A.’S LARGEST GALLERY WILL ALSO BE ADDING FOOD AND DRINK.
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Hauser WirtH & scHimmel turns a historic flour mill into la’s largest “wow” gallery.
LA’s largest art gallery becomes a cultural hangout with a primopacked list of activities and programming and the reveal of a sparkling new restaurant. Adding to the revitalization of Downtown, Hauser Wirth & Schimmel kicks off the summer season with talks by LA-based artists Lara Schnitger (June 23), Kim West (June 26), and co-curators of the current “Revolution in the Making: Abstract Sculpture by Women, 1947–2016” exhibition, Jenni Sorkin (June 25) and Paul Schimmel (June 30). The 100,000-square-foot gallery, which landed in the Arts District this year to much fanfare— more than 6,000 visitors attended opening day—is gearing up their community engagement with events such as a Feminist Wikipedia-A-Thon (a free event in which participants join in on a communal updating of
Wikipedia entries to address the oversight of influential work by women; July 17) and the debut of an outdoor courtyard and garden. To celebrate the reveal of the alfresco space, the gallery-turned-arts complex will kick off a music series on Thursday evenings featuring local bands and DJs. Adding to the mix of art, music, and workshops will be food and drink via the summer launch of Manuela, a new restaurant opening within the gallery. Named after partner and co-president Manuela Wirth, the 5,000-square-foot resto is helmed by chef Wes Whitsell (Gjelina, Osteria La Buca), who serves up seasonal fare sourced from the complex’s new garden, and breads baked with locally-milled grains. Naturally. 901 E. 3rd St., LA, 213-9431620; hauserwirth schimmel.com
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Exhibit A+: Hauser Wirth & Schimmel opens in Downtown’s surging Arts District with “Revolution in the Making,” a mass exhibition of postwar abstract sculpture by women shown throughout the mega-gallery’s 100,000 square feet, including its South Gallery (below) and breezeway (bottom), which features Shinique Smith’s Forgiving Strands, 2015–2016.
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Inner-City Arts offers classes during the instructional day for elementary students; after-school, weekend and summer workshops for teens; and creativity-based professional development training for educators.
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SPACE LAUNCH
ALL IN THE FAMILY SOHO HOUSE? NEUEHOUSE? IN LA, FANCY KIDS NOW HAVE THEIR OWN SOCIAL CLUB. BY RAMONA SAVISS
With a focus on dining with children in tow, West Hollywood’s Au Fudge gives new meaning to a family-run restaurant. The space, which sits on primo real estate on Melrose Avenue, features separate rooms known together as a “Creative Space” for kids of all ages (think: an indoor tree house, retro arcade games, picnic-style arts and crafts tables) plus a full restaurant, patio, and bar for parents to unwind while the kiddies play under the supervision of “Au Pairs” (aka restaurant employees) for a $15 entry fee per child. “There was no place in
LA that combines a delicious, healthy menu for adults with a space for kids that is welcoming and educationally stimulating,” says actress Jessica Biel, who founded the space alongside five industry heavyweights: stylist/designer Estee Stanley, author/producer Kimberly Muller, Barry’s Bootcamp CEO Joey Gonzales, Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop CEO and chef Jonathan Rollo, and philanthropist Monica SaundersWeinberg. With democratically (if A-list, natch) diverse backgrounds, the group
convened to fill a void in the LA dining scene: making dining as a family enjoyable. And with a slate of kidfriendly menu items and activities—Parent and Me Pilates, Toddlers French Music Class, Slumber Movie Night, Cooking Class, and more—that resemble Soho House’s monthly activities schedule, LA’s posh kids are already filling up their social calendars. Chuck E. Cheese’s, what? Au-mazing! 9010 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 424-2884268; aufudge.com
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The kids will be all right! With Au Fudge, founders (FROM LEFT) Jon Rollo, Kimberly Muller, Jessica Biel, Estee Stanley, Joey Gonzalez, and Monica Saunders-Weinberg (NOT PICTURED) offer an out-on-the-town experience that satisfies children and grown-ups alike... LA-style!
“DINING WITH KIDS AROUND ISN’T ALWAYS FUN.” —MONICA
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JUSTIN COIT (FOUNDERS, “CREATIVE SPACE,” ARCADE GAMES); MATT WINKELMEYER (BIEL WITH CHILD)
Au Fudge’s “Creative Space” can play host to kids’ parties (LEFT) and features vintage arcade games (FAR LEFT) as well as educational arts and crafts.
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CUCINA COUTURE DOLCE & GABBANA REDEFINES “COOL” WITH ITS LATEST DESIGNER COLLABORATION.
“We really do draw endless inspiration from Italy,” says Stefano Gabbana, half of the forever trendsetting duo behind Dolce & Gabbana, which, for the first time, has partnered with luxe Italian appliance brand Smeg on a limited-edition collection of hand-painted refrigerators. “Both Domenico [Dolce] and I love our roots and where we come from… it’s almost as if we are giving back to Italy everything we feel it has given to us.” Each of the 100 Fab 28 Smeg refrigerators is unique, handpainted, and signed by a Sicilian artist—including mother-daughter duo Adriana Zambonelli and Tiziana Nicosia; craftsmen Biagio Castilletti and Damiano Rotella; and brothers Antonio and Giuseppe Bevilacqua, both ceramics artists—and features iconic Sicilian images such as lemons, cart wheels, and the trinacria—the head of Medusa surrounded by three bent legs, and the emblem at the center of Sicily’s flag. “Vibrant colors, references to the local culture— it’s everything that we love and that reminds us of Italy,” says Domenico Dolce of the refrigerators, which retail for €30,000 (approximately $34,000). “Much of our work is all about the details. That’s something that’s always present and part of our brand DNA— this project is no exception.” smeg.com
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A brush with history: Sicily (ABOVE LEFT) is a major source of inspiration for the refrigerators in the new Dolce & Gabbana collab with Smeg, which draws on the rich tradition of elaborately painted Sicilian carts. ABOVE RIGHT: A refrigerator designed by brothers Antonio and Giuseppe Bevilacqua.
“IT’S EVERYTHING THAT WE LOVE AND THAT REMINDS US OF ITALY.” —DOMENICO DOLCE
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF DOLCE & GABBANA (REFRIGERATOR, ARTWORK); GETTY IMAGES (LANDSCAPE)
BY JILL SIERACKI
SPACE SURREAL ESTATE
Jimmy Goldstein, a more ubiquitous presence courtside at Staples Center than Uncle Jack himself (and more easily spotted, thanks to his penchant for leather pants and snakeskin hats), hosts fashion fêtes and art soirées at his legendary digs perched high above Beverly Crest. top right: Goldstein’s remarkable collection of contemporary art includes Ed Ruscha’s acrylic painting Gower, Beachwood, Franklin, 1998.
photography by jeff green (interior, exterior); courtesy of gagosian gallery (ruscha); alex crawford & articles of style (goldstein)
Gift of fab all that glitters is goldstein! a masterpiece of l.a. architecture (and all its contents) is left to lacma. By murat oztaskin
At his 80th birthday party, the late Los Angeles architect John Lautner was asked what he might do to improve the city’s architecture. He’d create an enormous concrete ball, he said, take it up on Mulholland Drive, and roll it down the hill. What he may have wished spared: a 1963 Benedict Canyon home generally considered to be his masterpiece. Known as the Sheats Goldstein Residence—a nod to its
legendary owner of 44 years, Jimmy Goldstein— the home has long been an emblem of the height of midcentury California architecture. And now, as a bequest from Goldstein to LACMA, its preservation has been ensured. It is the museum’s first gift of architecture and one that includes an endowment for maintenance of the home and its contents. And what contents. Aside from the interiors and furniture specially
designed by Lautner, a disciple of Frank Lloyd Wright, Goldstein’s art collection includes works by LA’s Pop Art golden boy, Ed Ruscha, as well as DeWain Valentine, Bernar Venet, and Kenny Scharf, plus a seminal James Turrell Skyspace, Above Horizon, which was custom-created for the property. Other contents contained in the gift are Goldstein’s cream-white 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud (the only car he’s
owned for the past 46 years) and his collection of hundreds of exotic designer boots, jackets, and signature hats. “I view the home itself as a work of art,” says Goldstein, seventy-something, who adds that LACMA understands its importance and history— all the better to use it as an educational tool. “By opening the house up to the public and to architecture students, I [hope to] provide an inspiration to
create great architecture in Los Angeles, which I think it really needs.” “Placing the house in our collection so prominently will help encourage others to think about architecture in the same way they might think about art,” agrees LACMA’s director, Michael Govan. “That is, it should be cared for as part of our artistic culture and be accessible for future generations.” From the great beyond, Lautner is surely nodding in agreement. lacma.org
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BRILLIANT BRENTWOOD BRITISH EXPAT-TURNED-B’WOOD BUFF JULIETTE HOHNEN GIVES A TOUR OF HER MUST-VISIT HAUTE SPOTS.
“I had my 40th birthday party with Brooke Shields—she’s a friend—at Brentwood Restaurant and Lounge (148 S. Barrington Ave., LA, 310-476-3511; brentwood restaurant.com). It’s a dark, dive-y looking place that no one really knows about.” “I like to shop at Lululemon (11920 San Vicente Blvd., LA, 310-442-3563; lululemon .com), obviously. Activewear is
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your uniform if you live in Brentwood. You have to go straight there and pick up your look… [Locals are wearing] variations of the same leggings and hoodie.” “Sugarfish (11640 San Vicente Blvd., LA, 310-8204477; sugarfishsushi.com) is also a go-to spot—it’s my kids’ favorite. You just have to get there early because they don’t take reservations.” “I like to run to the beach and back before going to the Brentwood Farmers Market (741 S. Gretna Green Way, LA, 818-591-8286) on Sundays.” “I adore Helmut Lang (13038 San Vicente Blvd., LA, 310-587-9271; helmut lang.com)—it’s my favorite! I always say, ‘Dressed by a German, undressed by a Jew!’ My husband is Jewish... In real estate you have to keep them laughing!”
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THE CELEB-LOVED, HEALTH-CRAZED, AND QUIETLY LUXURIOUS NEIGHBORHOOD BETWEEN BEL-AIR AND THE PACIFIC.
West of Eden (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT): From the Getty Center, Angelenos can get a birds’-eye view of power-broker Juliette Hohnen’s tony nabe of Brentwood, which sports a wellness-chic identity with shops like Lululemon, locals’ favorite sushi hideaway Sugarfish, and an A-list-frequented farmers market.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY WALTER BIBIKOW/GETTY IMAGES (GETTY); COURTESY OF LULULEMON (LULULEMON); COURTESY OF SUGARFISH (SUSHI); COURTESY OF BRENTWOOD FARMERS MARKET (MARKET)
Brentwood big shot Juliette Hohnen first moved to the Westside neighborhood after relocating from London to LA. One of the top brokers at Douglas Elliman, Hohnen has been in the real estate biz for more than 15 years. Here, the star agent shares her favorite spots in the celeb-loved, healthcrazed, and quietly luxurious neighborhood between Bel-Air and the Pacific. juliettehohnen.elliman.com
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Swipe, Up, and away!
Ready, jet set, go: JetSmarter is attracting celebs like Jay Z, who is reportedly an investor, and NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony and his wife, TV and radio personality La La, who recently flew from New York to Miami with the service. shown: A Gulfstream IV available through JetSmarter.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JETSMARTER
uber? lyft? forget about it. on-demand transportation takes flight with a new generation of mobile apps. by jill sieracki
When apps such as Uber, Lyft, Gett, and Via launched, the digital startups served as major disrupters for the private car industry. Now, a wave of new apps—including FlightTime, Skyjet, Blade, and JetSmarter—provides the same convenience for private air travel. “The private jet industry was very archaic,” says Sergey
Petrossov, CEO and founder of JetSmarter, a mobile service that offers access to private jet flights in US cities such as New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, and globally in hubs like London, Paris, Geneva, and Dubai. “Its brick-andmortar process of picking up the phone, speaking to numerous people, and
waiting for hours in order to charter a jet was outdated and inconvenient. I wanted to change that and create accessibility for the market.” Appealing to a range of entrepreneurs and deal makers (Jay Z is reportedly an investor), JetSmarter offers three tiers of services, including JetCharter, or whole aircraft bookings,
which is available in 170 countries; JetDeals, or free one-way flights for app members; and JetShuttle, which offers free or discounted seats on already established private jet flights. “Without mobile technology, JetSmarter would not exist. We use it to aggregate supply and demand with predictive
algorithms,” says Petrossov of JetSmarter’s $9,000 annual membership program, which also includes concierge services for hotels, exotic cars, hard-to-get tables, and access to exclusive events. “We’re allowing people to travel a lot more for a fraction of the cost.” And in sky-high style. jetsmarter.com
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BRAVO, CABO CABO IS BACK, BABY! FOR YOUR NEXT WEEKEND GETAWAY, HEAD SOUTH OF THE BORDER FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF ADVENTURE...
¡Sí se puede! Just a quick two-hour hop from LA, Los Cabos has gotten in touch with its natural (read: beautiful) side to attract a more sophisticated, activity-mad clientele.
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Known for its wild party scene (Señor Frogs, Cabo Wabo), the city that sits between the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean is no longer just a Spring Break destination. With luxury amenities and sporty activities galore, rediscover a healthobsessed Mexico via the new (and improved!) Cabo. Whether you’re staying on the San José del Cabo or Cabo San Lucas side of the peninsula, stay active at one of the many luxury resorts dotting the white sand beaches. Head to the One and Only Palmilla (oneandonlyresorts .com/one-and-only-palmilla-loscabos) for sun-and-fun-soaked activities such as watersports (kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, snorkeling) and deep-sea fishing—Los Cabos is known as the “Marlin Capital of the World” and offers more than 800 species of game fish. This summer, the city also plays host to the 20th annual Stars & Stripes Tournament (June 23–26), a four-day golf, fishing, and music festival. If you’re looking to up the sports ante, get your engines revved with Esperanza Resort’s (esperanza.aubergeresorts.com) off-roading activities such as the Baja 1000 Desert Racing, a day of auto careening like a pro. Or swim with whale sharks alongside guides who will whisk you on an eight-hour day trip to La Paz, where these gentle giants—up to 40 feet long!—feed on plankton.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNI SHAI/EYEEM/GETTY IMAGES. OPPOSITE PAGE: NICKOLAS SARGENT (YOGA); TOM SERVAIS (CURRAN); SOFT LIGHT (SWIMMING)
BY RAMONA SAVISS
Hit the waves—or watch professionals, like Tim Curran (pictured)—at surf-ready Monuments Beach at The Cape hotel. left: In addition to all manner of watersports and activities, find your om at the One and Only Palmilla.
Forget jet skis and golf—daily activities at the Esperanza Resort include desert racing adventures and swimming with whale sharks off the coast of La Paz (left).
For more day-tripping, take a dip in the Sea of Cortez with Las Ventanas al Paraiso’s (rosewoodhotels .com/en/las-ventanas-loscabos) Surf in Paradise summer excursion. The outing takes you on a 4x4 Jeep expedition to explore the East Cape coast via Nine Palms, Shipwrecks, and La Fortuna (the three popular surf breaks in the region) for lessons by expert instructors followed by a picnic lunch with a desert backdrop—perfect for those #SundayFunday selfies. If riding waves is more your forte, The Cape (thompsonhotels.com/hotels/ The-Cape-Los-Cabos) offers mucho serene surf retreats, where you can catch waves alongside surfing pros such as Tim Curran and Damien Hobgood. Turf more your style? Gear up for the The Los Cabos Tennis Open (August 8–13) with activities at The Resort at Pedregal, such as private tennis clinics at the property’s two Laykold-surfaced courts (the hard court surface on the ATP Tour) that overlook the Cabo San Lucas Marina and Sea of Cortez. And with a slate of new hotels popping up soon, including the Montage Hotel (montagehotels.com/ destinations/loscabos) in 2017 and the Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas (costa palmas.com) along with a Robert Trent Jones II 18-hole golf course, in 2018, there are plenty of primo sporty things to do until the Mexican sun sets. Olé!
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sPACE : THE guidE from a mod home makeover to an in-city vacation, here’s Where (and hoW) to live and stay in l.a.
Hotels
glamour. 8221 Sunset Blvd., LA, 323-656-1010; chateau
Road, LA, 310-472-1211;
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the line hotel
located in downtown la, this hot spot’s main attraction is the theater at ace hotel, offering guests live entertainment. 929 S. Broadway, LA, 213-623-3233;
LUXE LIGHTING Internationally-renowned architectural lighting manufacturer, Louis Poulsen recently opened a sparkling showroom— their first in the US—at the Helms Bakery District in Culver City to bring their unique indoor and outdoor lighting designs to the professional and private markets in LA. Louis Poulsen’s philosophy is to create a functional lighting environment that provides comfort and ambience to discerning consumers and their surroundings. The new location features iconic and sustainable products with modern and sleek designs to suit an array of architecture styles and aesthetic tastes. 8745 Washington Blvd., Suite E, Culver City 310-384-5161 louispoulsen.com LA-Showroom@louispouslen.com
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aKa Beverly hills for extended-stay visits, set up camp at aka Beverly hills and enjoy exclusive in-suite dining as well as a high-tech fitness center. 155 N. Crescent Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-385-1924; stayaka.com
the Beverly hills hotel indulge in haute cuisine at the Beverly hills hotel’s iconic Polo lounge, where guests are likely to rub elbows with a-list celebrities. 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-276-2251; dorchestercollection.com
the Beverly hilton a celebrity hangout, the legendary Beverly hilton hotel is known for its famous aqua star Pool, which has gained popularity from the regular visits of a-list stars such as angelina Jolie. 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-274-7777; beverly hilton.com
the Beverly Wilshire hotel check out the Beverly Wilshire’s Pretty Woman suite, inspired by the iconic rom-com that was filmed at this luxurious hotel. 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-275-5200; fourseasons .com/beverlywilshire
chateau marmont a beloved hollywood icon inspired by france’s loire valley, the chateau marmont swaddles its guests in continental elegance and
fairmont miramar hotels & BungaloWs With the santa monica oceanfront just steps away, guests can freely indulge in relaxation and comfort during their stay. 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310516-7777; fairmont.com/ santa-monica
the four seasons los angeles experience a luxurious getaway with the four seasons’ new exclusive poolside cabana featuring signature cocktails, indulgent amenities, and more. 300 S. Doheny Dr., LA, 310-273-2222; fourseasons .com/losangeles
the garland With its retro interior design definitive of 1960s hollywood, the Garland transports guests to a unique urban getaway that captures la’s ultra-cool and laid-back vibe. 4222 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood, 818-9808000; thegarland.com
the hollyWood roosevelt named after the Us’s famed presidential family, the hollywood roosevelt provides guests with countless accommodations and an easy walking distance to iconic landmarks such as the tcl chinese theatre. 7000 Hollywood Blvd., LA, 323-856-1970; thehollywoodroosevelt.com
hotel Bel-air Praised for its ultrapampering service, the hotel Bel-air offers revamped guest rooms and large garden patios for visitors to unwind. 701 Stone Canyon
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the line hotel features designer sean knibb’s modern interiors from his venice Beach studio, treating guests to a hip getaway in koreatown. 3515 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 213-3683030; thelinehotel.com
the london West hollyWood With a bar and eatery by chef Gordon ramsay, the all-suite london hotel is the definition of continental glamour. 1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., LA, 310-854-1111; the londonwesthollywood.com
montage Beverly hills relieve your stress with breathtaking hollywood views, soothing massages, and scarpetta’s premier italian cuisine. 225 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-8607800; montagehotels.com/ beverlyhills
the Peninsula Beverly hills nestled amidst tropical gardens, the Peninsula Beverly hills is an oasis in the city, featuring alfresco dining (with a view) at the roof Garden. 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-551-2888; beverlyhills .peninsula.com
the ritZ-carlton take in incredible views of downtown la, hollywood, and the santa monica mountains as you lounge inside the ritz-carlon’s spacious club lounge. 900 W. Olympic Blvd., LA, 213743-8800; ritzcarlton.com
shutters on the Beach a low-key, laid-back experience and high-end
amenities are all key components of what this famous Santa Monica hotel offers its guests. 1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, 310-458-0030; shuttersonthebeach.com
furniture dives into the adventurous and innovative spirit that is molto italiano! 8801 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-278-3191; bebitalia.com
sls hotel
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Philippe Starck’s interior design is a cool-yet-lavish addition to the luxurious style of Beverly Hills. 465 S. La Cienega Blvd., LA, 310247-0400; slshotels.com/
Explore an impressive collection of contemporary and traditional furniture perfect for your living, dining, bedroom, and workplace needs. 360 N. La Cienega Blvd., LA, 310-2890074; bakerfurniture.com
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terranea resort A paean to Mediterranean style, the Terranea is known for its adults-only spa, golf course, beach facilities, and incomparable oceanfront dining experience. 100 Terranea Way, Palos Verdes, 310-265-2800; terranea.com
viceroy l’ermitage beverly hills At L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, treat yourself to one of the most extravagant luxury hotels in Beverly Hills and gain easy access to designer brand shops and cultural attractions. 9291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, 310-2783344; viceroyhotelsand resorts.com
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blueprint Furniture Featuring products often seen in film and on television, this unique collection houses furniture, lighting, art, and accessories for the home and office. 8600 W. Pico Blvd., LA, 310-657-4315; blueprint furniture.com
hammer and spear After years of collecting, lifestyle expert and interior designer Kristan Cunningham and her husband, Scott Jarrell, opened this well-curated boutique selling lifestyle products. 255 S. Santa Fe Ave., LA, 213-928-0997; hammerandspear.com
hd buttercup
b&b italia Enticing with international inspirations, B&B Italia’s
With constantly evolving eclectic designs, HD Buttercup provides a
home-furnishing shopping experience like no other. 3225 Helms Ave., LA, 310558-8900; hdbuttercup.com
Kelly Wearstler Known for her chic, CA-cool aesthetic, Kelly Wearstler specializes in must-have home décor, jewelry, and fashion accessories at her iconic Melrose flagship. 8440 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-895-7880; kelly wearstler.com
lalique This dynamic luxury lifestyle brand is inspired by three themes cherished by namesake founder René Lalique: women, flora, and fauna. 3333 Bristol St., Ste. 1421, Costa Mesa, 714-5405951; lalique.com
laWson-Fenning This sleek store from a well-known design duo showcases new and midcentury furnishings, accessories, and one-of-akind items. 6824 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-934-0048; lawsonfenning.com
luxury living Fendi casa Handcrafted by Italian artisans, this collection contains decorative furniture, lighting, and accessories manufactured using exclusive finishings. 8833 Beverly Blvd., West
COASTAL COOL Laguna Beach’s sprawling nature sets the stage for unforgettable destination weddings at The Ranch LB. Whether you’re making your first promise or renewing your vows, celebrate your nuptials where the canyon meets the sea. The Ranch LB boasts a 9-hole golf course, farm-
The Magic Touch For those who’ve patiently waited for their Hogwarts acceptance letter, Universal Studios’ new theme park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, brings to life the beloved places and characters photography by david sprague
imagined by J.K. Rowling. Visitors can traverse Hogsmeade village and Hogwarts castle, go on 3D-HD rides like “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey,” shop at eight retail stores, and have a Butterbeer and authentic food inspired by the beloved books and films. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 800-864-8377;
to-table organic fare, a spa sanctuary, and more. 31106 S. Coast Highway Laguna Beach www.RanchLB.com #RanchLB 949.715.1414
universalstudioshollywood.com/harrypotter —elizabeth lagatta
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think pink! Known as the Pink Palace, The Beverly Hills Hotel has undergone a little nip and tuck to reveal a new gift shop. The revamped space is stocked with must-have luxury items that showcase the hotel’s glamorous style and motifs— think: palm-tree leaf prints and white and pink stripes. Shop for logo-stamped gear, from signature terrycloth bathrobes and pajamas to artistic cell phone covers—even a perfectly pink bowl for your fashionable pup! 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-276-2251; dorchestercollection.com —kenzie middlestead
Delano Las Vegas disrupts the Las Vegas cliché with understated high-end design and extraordinary personalized service. Located inside a gleaming 43-story tower at Mandalay Bay, it’s an all-suite sanctuary for discerning global travelers. Exclusive to Delano Las Vegas guests, Delano Beach Club is a luxurious pool club with whimsical elements and personalized services synonymous with the boutique hotel. Featuring a submerged chessboard, signature cocktails, and chaise lounges, the beach club offers guests the options of a lively atmosphere or an exclusive retreat. Explore Delano Las Vegas for a Vegas you never knew existed. 3940 S. Las Vegas Blvd. | LV 702.632.7888 www.delanolasvegas.com
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Hollywood, 310-854-1008; luxurylivinggroup.com
MINOTTI LOS ANGELES Decorate your home with Minotti Los Angeles’ sleek, European wares, which are exemplars of contemporary design. 8936 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-2786851; minotti-la.com
MOdErNIcA Shop prefabricated and customizable Midcentury Modern–inspired home furnishings with the original manufacturer of the Eames Fiberglass Chair. 7366 Beverly Blvd., LA, 323-9330383; modernica.net
NIcHE BEVErLY Indulge in luxury outdoor living with Niche Beverly’s exquisite, contemporary styles. 8770 Beverly Blvd., LA, 310-855-1755; nichebeverly.com
rH MOdErN Browse a carefully curated collection that pairs modern, minimalist aesthetics with comfort, warmth, and quality. 8772 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, 424-281-1326; rhmodern.com
rOcHE BOBOIS Specializing in contemporary pieces from international designers, this high-end
home furniture line fulfills all the stylistic needs of the chic Angeleno. 8850 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, 310274-6520; roche-bobois.com
rOOM SErVIcE MOdErN FurNITurE Family-owned and -operated, ModShop furniture designs can be customized to fit a variety of décor styles, from organic to industrial modern. 5901 W. 3rd St., LA, 323-6929221; modshop1.com
STArK cArpET Specializing in finely designed custom carpets, Stark emphasizes close collaboration with each customer’s vision. 8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310-657-8275; starkcarpet.com
Real estate THE cArLYLE rESIdENcES Exclusively designed by Fendi Casa, the Carlyle’s condominiums even include temperature-controlled wine storage. 10776 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 310-209-0000; thecarlyleresidences.com
cENTurY TOwErS Chock-a-block with celeb residences, Century Towers is the first residential project constructed in Century City. 2220 Avenue of the Stars,
Ste. 102, LA, 310-277-0800; centurytowersla.com
EIGHTH & GrANd Enjoy the vibrant urban energy of one of the largest mixed-use DTLA projects, featuring luxe amenities and a Zen garden. 770 S. Grand Ave., LA, 213-293-2447; carmelapartments.com
8TH + HOpE Offering high-rise luxury living, 8th + Hope sets the LA standard for glitzy hideaways and breathtaking views. 801 S. Hope St., LA, 213-443-8828; essex apartmenthomes.com
THE EMErSON LA Showcasing a prodigious combination of location and elevation, The Emerson is in the heart of the city’s cultural epicenter. 225 S. Grand Ave., LA, 213-5997336; theemersonla.com
THE GArEY BuILdING Enhancing the rapid transformation of the Arts District, The Garey Building offers residents a walkable plaza, and sits directly across from the Hauser Wirth & Schimmel gallery. 905 E. Second St., LA; thegareybldg.com
METrOpOLIS Towering over 50 stories in the heart of DTLA, this luxury condominium building
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offers contemporary residences with unprecedented views. 889 Francisco St., LA, 213-784-7695; metropolislosangeles.com
One Santa Fe In the eclectic Arts District, One Santa Fe is a meeting ground where carefully curated luxury apartment homes, boutiques, and eateries all come together. 300 S. Santa Fe Ave., LA, 855-207-1872; osfla.com
Playa ViSta Find a fresh, urban take on all-encompassing beachside luxury living with yoga studios and five resort-style pools. 12852 W. Runway Road, Playa Vista, 866-4023722; irvinecompany apartments.com
Ritz-CaRltOn ReSidenCeS Starting on the 27th floor and rising to the 52nd, these super-glam residences stand tall above the bustling LA Live. 710 W. Olympic Blvd., LA, 213-743-8800; ritzcarlton.com
ten50 Designed by HansonLA, the TEN50 building amplifies luxury with its spacious, resort-style condos, while its metal structure redefines the DTLA skyline. 1050 S. Grand Ave., LA; ten50.la
Shopping DeStinationS FaShiOn iSland Located just south of LA, this mega shopping complex offers designer and fashion specialty boutiques in an open-air atmosphere, in addition to fine dining restaurants and art-filled public spaces. 401 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, 855-658-8527; shop fashionisland.com
malibu COuntRy maRt Shop and dine at the beachy, luxe, celeb-loved Country Mart, just steps from the Pacific (and adjacent to the also-uber-popular Malibu Lumber Yard). 3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, 310-456-7300; malibu countrymart.com
the POint Integrating fashion with technology, homeware, dining, and leisure, El Segundo’s The Point is the shopping complex for all your retail and dining needs. 850 S. Sepulveda Blvd., El Segundo, 310-414-5280; thepointsb.com
Santa mOniCa PlaCe Steps from the Pacific shore, this open-air shopping
center features luxurious brands conveniently located next to the Third Street Promenade. 395 Santa Monica Pl., Santa Monica, 310-260-8333; santamonicaplace.com
SimOn PRemium OutletS Located off the 101, the Camarillo Premium Outlets house SoCal’s most soughtafter shopping destinations— think Calvin Klein, 7 for all Mankind, Façonnable, Elie Tahari, Guess, Ugg Australia, and more. 740 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-4458520; premiumoutlets.com
SOuth COaSt Plaza Adjacent to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, this legendary destination—the largest shopping center on the West Coast—houses more than 250 luxury boutiques. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714-435-2000; southcoastplaza.com
WeStField tOPanga Head to the Valley for a distinguished indoor shopping experience offering a wide range of amenities—fashion, beauty, restaurants—adjacent to retail hot spot The Village. 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park, 818-594-8732; westfield.com/topanga
StarS in the Making This summer, Peninsula Beverly Hills partners with NYC’s Red Carpet Kids to bring the “World Premiere Experience” to LA. Kids are able to truly live like a Hollywood A-lister with a day-in-the-life-of experience including a film crew, redcarpet VIP entrance (accompanied by paparazzi—natch), and their very own live-action movie, plus a premiere of the film they created. The over-the-top experience offers all the extravagant details fit for a star. Packages start from $12,000. 9882 Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-551-
POWER PLAYERS Williams & Williams has reached the pinnacle of the global real estate market by specializing in architecturally significant and one-of-a-kind properties here in LA. The bespoke firm’s motto ‘We don’t follow trends, we set them’ has not only lead to record-breaking sales, but has their A-list clientele coming back to purchase multiple properties. “No means yes in our business negotiations,” says Branden Williams of his namesake firm’s dedication to their client’s needs. “We love what we do and that passion is one thing that never goes out of style.” Williams & Williams 250 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-691-5935 thewilliamsestates.com
2888; beverlyhills.peninsula.com —kenzie middlestead
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Ross Cassidy and Cade Hudson
ALEXANDRA VON FURSTENBERG OPENING PARTY
NJ Goldston and Julia Bingham
Nathan Turner
Designer Alexandra Von Furstenberg fêted the opening of her flagship in West Hollywood’s Design District with a private dinner and swanky in-store celebration. Guests, including art and design all-stars Monique Lhuillier, Shiva Rose, Nate Berkus, and Ross Cassidy, enjoyed cocktails in the new store’s bright space before feasting on a four-course Italian dinner at nearby Il Piccolino to toast the opening. —ELIZABETH LAGATTA
Minnie Mortimer and Mary Alice Haney
Quinn Ezralow and Crystal Lourd
Irena and Mike Medavoy
Monique Lhuillier and Jacqui Getty
Rachel Zalis and Laurie Feltheimer
Windsor Smith and Julia Bingham
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Jeremiah Brent and Nate Berkus
Dax Miller and Alexandra Von Furstenberg
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Kim Porter, Alexandra von Furstenberg, Normandie Keith, and Shiva Rose
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INVITED Queen Latifah
Cynthia Hudson, Juan Carlos Arciniegas, and Mercedes Soler
Caitlyn Jenner and Geena Rocero
GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS
Rain Valdez and Zackary Drucker
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Patricia Arquette
Derek Hough and Paula Abdul
Heather Matarazzo, Ruby Rose, and Keke Palmer Nick Jonas
Garcelle Beauvais and Ross Mathews
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GLAAD, an organization that celebrates accurate and inclusive representation of the LGBT community in media, held its 27th annual awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton. Presented by Delta Air Lines, Hilton, Troye Sivan and Zendaya Ketel One Vodka, and Wells Fargo, the event was packed with powerhouse influencers, such as Taylor Swift, Nick Jonas, Caitlyn Jenner, Queen Latifah, Zendaya, and Derek Hough. Demi Lovato and Ruby Rose were awarded the night’s highest honors, which celebrated their achievements toward eliminating homophobia. All proceeds from the evening supported GLAAD’s goal to provoke conversations about equality for LGBT people in the entertainment industry. Demi Lovato —MICHELLE MORRIS
Leona Lewis
Stephen Saban and Bryan Rabin
The Struts
Jody Watley
Dita Von Teese Alan Cumming
Rose Apodaca and Andy Griffith
Jerome Rousseau
Ali Malakpour and Sky Nellor
Janie Bryant and Constance Cooper
GIORGIO’S CHAPTER 2 LAUNCH PARTY Los Angeles nightlife impresarios Bryan Rabin and Adam Bravin hosted the first night of Giorgio’s “Chapter 2” with “The New Sound” party at The Standard Hollywood. To check out the club’s revamped ’80s sound aesthetic, Hollywood icons flocked to the dance party in droves. The high-profile fans of Giorgio’s latest iteration included Alexander Skarsgård, Dita Von Teese, Leona Lewis, Alan Cumming, and Lisa Edelstein. —MICHELLE MORRIS
Chip Sullivan and Donald De Line
Adam Bravin
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BRADY BEAR AWARDS GALA
David Bohnett and Bill Clinton
Linda Cardellini
Adam McKay and Dede Gardner
Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin
Sarah Silverman
Jennifer Grey and Clark Gregg
Will Ferrell, Jenna Fischer, Sarah Silverman, and Rainn Wilson were among the star-studded array of gun violence prevention activists who gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills for the Brady Bear Awards Gala. The Brady Campaign, which works to reduce gun deaths and injuries, honored President Bill Clinton, Plan B Entertainment co-president Dede Gardner, and philanthropist David Bohnett for their leadership against gun violence. —KENZIE MIDDLESTEAD
Holiday Reinhorn, Rainn Wilson, Dan Gross, and Jenna Fischer
Larry and Shawn King
Jeff Sinaiko and Kristal Oates Hal Sparks
Bennett Miller, Brett Ratner, and Bill Flumenbaum
VENICE FAMILY CLINIC’S SILVER CIRCLE GALA During its 34th annual Silver Circle Gala, the Venice Family Clinic honored filmmaker and producer Brett Ratner with the prestigious Humanitarian Award. The star-studded event raised more than $1.5 million to fund the clinic’s mission of providing quality healthcare to those in need. The gala was hosted by Larry King and featured a special live performance from Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. A-list guests, such as Mariah Carey and Jeffrey Katzenberg, attended the event to show support for the organization. —MICHELLE MORRIS
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Elizabeth Benson Forer and Sue Kroll
Mariah Carey and Brett Ratner
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Dean Johnsen and Judy Greer
Rosie HuntingtonWhiteley
Nicole Richie and Kate Hudson
Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer
Brandon Maxwell and Lady Gaga
FASHION LOS ANGELES AWARDS
Jennifer Lopez
Style experts The Daily Front Row hosted its second annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards to celebrate the stylish visionaries of LA’s fashion industry. Fashion icon Nicole Richie hosted the soirée and helped honor the ceremony’s talented recipients, including Lady Gaga, Bella Hadid, and Karl Lagerfeld, at the Sunset Tower Hotel. The star-studded attendees and presenters also included Kate Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, Keanu Reeves, and The Weeknd. —KENZIE MIDDLESTEAD
Gigi Hadid
Brandon Thomas Lee, Pamela Anderson, and Dylan Jagger Lee
Rachel Zoe
Alber Elbaz and Eva Chow
Keanu Reeves and Jeanne Yang
Kaia Gerber and Presley Gerber
Kenya Kinski-Jones, William Peltz, and Nicola Peltz
Bella Hadid and The Weeknd
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Broad’s way! Artwork at Downtown’s hot and happenin’ Broad museum, like Andy Warhol’s Small Torn Campbell’s Soup Can (Pepper Pot), 1962, has been snapped, posted, and shared all over social media as part of the new way of “liking” art.
THE REAL SHOW AT MUSEUMS TODAY IS THE INSTAGLAMMING, SNAPCHATTING PUBLIC ITSELF. BY SAM WASSON
Museums scare me. I think they scare a lot of us. Because I think, more often than not, we walk around public art spaces in a confused state of intellectual and cultural inadequacy, wondering to ourselves if we’re “getting it,” if it’s okay to hate what we’re told we should love and love what
we think we hate. In private, where no one is watching us, this anxiety does not exist. We can truly cultivate a personal relationship with the work. But in public, engaging with art can make the vulnerable among us highly self-conscious, like having sex in a sunny park. How am I doing?
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For those who care to watch, this can be fun. It turns museums into living theaters. Far more interesting than, say, the Agnes Martin show at LACMA (to me at least) are those who have come to see the Agnes Martin show at LACMA, the hundreds of selfie-takers, first-daters, bloviators, and
everyone else for whom art-going—now more than ever, thanks to “smart” phones—has become a performance on the stage of social media. The cell phone is our 24/7 pocket audience. I’d argue just having one at your side replaces a fraction of pure attention for a measure of actor’s ego, one
that can disrupt the sense of total immersion anywhere, but in the presence of art the alteration is at its most perverse, ironically turning our attention away from the work and onto ourselves. Not into—onto— for all our followers to see. And see just how well we’re doing.
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