The Face of America Magazine 2023 - Vol.7 Issue 3

The Face of America

2023 Vol. 7 Issue 3

Triannual magazine published in New York City

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MR. CUTE ACCLAIMED ARTIST DUO MR. CUTE IS REWRITING AMERICAN HISTORY

LE PETIT ABRIS A SECRET CABIN IN THE WOODS IN NEW PALTZ, NEW YORK

PHILIPPE SHANGTI AN ARTIST EXPLORING OUR SOCIETY’S DARK IMPULSES

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THE FACE OF AMERICA MAGAZINE 2023 VOL.7 ISSUE 3 CONTENT EUROPEAN PAINTINGS AT THE MET

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PHILIPPE SHANGTI

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MR. CUTE

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A SECRET CABIN IN THE WOODS

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THE STATLER HOTEL, DALLAS

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ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH

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AKA HOTEL BRICKELL, MIAMI

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STAND UP FOR HEROES

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CHAGALL, PARIS-NEW YORK

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STEINHEIM SPEAKERS

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The met To reopen 45 newly Installed European paintings Galleries The Face of America Magazine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has reopened its full suite of 45 galleries dedicated to European paintings from 1300 to 1800 in November 2023, following the completion of an extensive skylight renovation project that began in 2018. A chronological sequence of engaging displays showcases more than 700 works from the Museum’s worldfamous holdings, o ering fresh dialogues and thematic groupings.

Thenewly recon gured galleries—which include recently acquired paintings and signi cant loans, as well as select sculptures and works of decorative art—illuminate the interconnectedness of cultures, materials, and moments in the collection.

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"The Met has one of the greatest collections of European paintings in the world. The highly anticipated reopening of this vast suite of galleries will invite visitors to reunite with old favorites—and discover incredible recent gifts and lesser-known artworks—all within a newly considered context,” said Max Hollein, The Met’s Marina Kellen French Director and Chief Executive O cer. “The completion of the enormous skylights renovation project allows us to display these exceptional works of art within a superb setting, and we look forward to welcoming all to enjoy this splendid presentation of art and ideas for many years to come.”

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Phillipe Shangti, WITNESS OF OUR SOCIETY The Face of America Magazine

Artist Philippe Shangti focuses on contemporary pieces inspired by France, where he was born in the city of Toulouse in 1983. After studies in this city, his fate moved him to SaintTropez at the beginning of the 2000s. Shangti’s buzz began when he started placing and exhibiting his art on the walls of trendy restaurants, hoping to catch the attention of those interested in his unique style. This initial and bold move worked, and he’s been noticed and respected since then as a creative and detailed artistic entity.

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Phillipe Shangti’s art focuses on contemporary photographs, artistic concepts and limited edition sculptures. His work is exhibited in many countries in the best art galleries in Europe and the USA. Constantly looking for new ideas and challenges, the artist also created special works featuring sports personalities, collectors and their families.

Currently, he collaborates with many luxury brands as part of the development of a range of products steeped with his art and his universe. With his experience, the artist organizes ephemeral private events on the international scene where he manages to recreate the artistic atmosphere he is immersed in, to carry the visitors away and intensely connect them to his artistic world.

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THE AMERICAN DREAMS OF MR. CUTE

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Mr Cute is a duo of French visual artists. Brothers in life, they developed a four-handed body of work in keeping with the energy of pop art and the street art scene. The detection of an orphan disease in one of the two artists marked a decisive turning point in their lives. They decided to leave everything behind and focus their creative energies on "living life to the full with no regrets" and no limits. In this way, the two brothers revisit the gures who marked an entire generation, and the two artists imagine what the art of each era can say about our relationship with the passing of time.

Through a collection of giant slides, Mr. Cute recalls the time of happiness. Memories are often more beautiful, more intense, than they were in real life.

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With oil paintings & collage, the two brothers apply the concept of uchronia, changing the course of history to imagine what might have been. Through parodies and ctitious events.

Mr Cute's surprising collection of paintings on drug packages demonstrates his commitment to questioning the social issues raised by pop culture, from the French connection to Pulp Fiction and Scarface, and our hypocrisy in the face of such scourges and addictions.

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A SECRET CABIN IN THE WOODS

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Located in New Paltz, NY, 1h30 driving from NYC, this is the cabin in the woods that every little boy has dreamed about.

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Situated in the middle of a private forest, this cabin o ers absolute privacy.

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Perfect for a family gathering to reconnect with nature, or for a retreat to get inspiration from the wilderness, “Le Petit Abris” is very comfortable cabin with all amenities (fully equipped kitchen, shower and bathroom) + a cast iron wood stove.

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The repit is truly Nature’s television.

No need to watch TV here.

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Magic nights for unforgettable memories.

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Introducing Joe, the co-owner of this cabin, who welcomed us with a lot of warmth and kindness. He showed us trails to explore around the cabin.

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Magni cent views for a day of hiking

Stunning rock formations who remind us the old city of a lost civilization.

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THE STATLER HOTEL: THE SPIRIT OF DALLAS The Face of America Magazine

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The Statler is an award-winning iconic Mid-Century design masterpiece famed as one of America’s rst modern hotels. The Statler brought the limelight back to Dallas with the original 1956 opening that attracted elites from coast to coast and hosted legendary performances by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, The Jackson 5, and others. With the 2017 reawakening, The Statler is now both a hotel and residences, o ering retroforward style and elevated experiences across 159 upscale guest rooms, 219 luxury apartments, and six uniquely concepted dine and drink venues. The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton is managed

by Aimbridge Hospitality and part of the Historic Hotels of America; The Statler Residences is managed by Centurion American, and the dine and drink venues are managed by Re ned Hospitality Concepts.

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Designed for the Statler Hotels chain, the hotel opened after that chain's sale to Hilton Hotels and was completed in 1956 at a cost of $16 million, The Statler Hilton Dallas was the rst major hotel built in Dallas in nearly three decades and the largest convention facility in the South. Opening day included luminaries from both coasts converging on Dallas for a four-day celebration.

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The hotel itself was proclaimed “the last word in hostelries.” The Statler Hilton boasted many rsts for the hotel industry such as elevator music and custom 21" Westinghouse TVs in every room. It was one of the rst hotels to have its ballroom and conference rooms located on lower oors, and a heliport was located on the roof to shuttle guests from nearby airports.

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The Statler played an important role establishing Dallas as a business center for the Southwest. It was the largest hotel in the Southwest and helped attract convention business to Dallas for many years. According to Dallas’ AIA Guide to Dallas, The Statler and next door’s former Dallas Public Library, designed by George Dahl in 1953, make up the “best block of 1950s architecture in the city."

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The Statler Pool, our 4th oor outdoor resort-style pool, o ers loungers and cabanas on a rst come, rst serve basis. Enjoy a relaxing experience while getting in some quality downtime. Hours are Daily from 8 am - 11 pm.

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THE COOL SOPHISTICATED DESIGN OF THE AKA HOTEL BRICKELL MIAMI The Face of America Magazine

AKA, a global leader in luxury hospitality and the creator of the World’s Most Livable Hotels®, today reveals its design transformation at the 36-story Hotel AKA Brickell, located in the energetic Brickell neighborhood at the Brickell Arch at 1395 Brickell Avenue. Just as Brickell continues to evolve and shape this burgeoning area of Miami, AKA does the same for the hospitality and design space – the brand evolves, shapes and leads the charge.

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“AKA’s continuous journey is what inspires me every day and one of the most signi cant milestones of that journey is with what we envisioned and evolved at Hotel AKA Brickell,” said Larry Korman, CEO of AKA. “We transformed a very corporate design, reimagined it with what AKA is known for, and brought life to the property by adding an atmosphere AKA guests expect. We made sure that in every new space, guests could feel the calm.”

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One of the most exciting components of this design unveiling is the debut of ADRIFT Mare, the restaurant and bar by Michelinstarred Chef David Myers that opened this summer. The restaurant is set in an 11- story atrium with dynamic views of Brickell and Biscayne Bay. A stunning custom installation of more than 100 ethereal lanterns is suspended from the eatery’s ceiling, situated at varying heights, and interspersed in clustered arrangements to emit an ambient glow.

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Healthy breakfast to start the day watching the ocean.

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Outstanding service for breakfast by (From left to right): Yves Deus, Idorys Mayo, and Jesse Vidal

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Lunch time at ADRIFT Mare restaurant, overlooking the ocean with a delightful breeze and a perfect weather. The food created by Michelin Starred Chef David Myers is consistently avorful and rich in seasoning. Each ingredient on the plate brings a new dimension to the dinner experience. We loved the ultra fresh bread coming with the Hummus and the lamb kebab was perfectly cooked and served with delicious pickles and vegetables.

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Friendly and professional customer service is the hallmark of the AKA Brickell.

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STAND UP FOR HEROES The Face of America Magazine

Stand Up for Heroes (SUFH), New York’s highly anticipated night of hope, healing and laughter, returned for its 17th annual celebration to honor our nation’s veterans and their families at David Ge en Hall at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The event raised awareness and over $14 million for the Bob Woodru Foundation, whose mission is to ensure that our nation’s veterans, service members, and their families — those who stood for us — have stable and successful futures.

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Jimmy Carr, Ronny Chieng, Shane Gillis, Josh Groban, John Mellencamp, Tracy Morgan, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart, The War and Treaty, and Rita Wilson treated the crowd to an evening of comedy and musical performances.

In addition to the incredible entertainment, Stand Up for Heroes shined a light on the stories of the remarkable men and women who have stood for us as members of our nation’s military. The event also included video messages from First Lady Jill Biden and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.

SUFH is a part of the New York Comedy Festival, which runs from November 3 – 12 and features some of the biggest names in comedy.

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During the event, craigslist founder and philanthropist Craig Newmark took to the stage to announce an extraordinary $10 million donation from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to support the Bob Woodru Foundation’s initiative to improve mental health. The donation is part of Craig Newmark Philanthropies’ previously announced monumental $100 million pledge to nonpro ts that supports veterans and military families – $28 million of which has gone to support Bob Woodru Foundation this year.

Craig Newmark is a member of the Bob Woodru Foundation Board of Directors.

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CHAGALL, PARIS-NEW YORK AT HALL DES LUMIERES

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The immersive exhibition is devoted to the proli c and unclassi able painter, Marc Chagall (1887–1985) at the Hall des Lumières during Autumn 2023. This unique digital exhibition presents his entire oeuvre, revealing a work rooted in its times, at the crossroads of the artistic and cultural novelties of his century and in constant renewal.

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Paris and New York, the emblematic capitals of modern art, represent two crucial stages in the artist’s long career. Paris was his chosen city, and thanks to the avant-garde movements of the 1910s, it provided the young Russian painter with a pool of experimental work, which he enriched with his own cultural references. New York was primarily a place of exile during the 1940s, and yet it gave the artist’s creativity fresh impetus. After the war, several exhibitions and major commissions reinforced the links between Paris and New York and brought Chagall back to the United States, up until the 1970s.

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During this immersive exhibition, all the themes and images present in the artist’s repertoire are projected onto the walls of the Hall des Lumières, like intertwined cut-out images. They are complemented by short extracts of classical music, klezmer, and jazz, which were also part of Chagall’s cultural universe. His fantastic bestiary, his marvellous characters from circuses, fables, and the opera, as well as biblical episodes and references to Russian culture, poetically evoke the artist’s rich life experiences, which naturally resonates with the collective experiences of his people and generation.

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Stenheim, the Switzerland-based speaker company that utilizes aluminum cabinets and high-e ciency drivers to bring out the natural beauty and elegance of the nest recordings, present its new Alumine Two.Five, a passive two-way, oor-standing speaker, to the U.S. market for true audiophiles.

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The all-new Alumine Two.Five is the exciting latest addition to the Alumine range. The iconic Alumine Two launched in 2010 and changed speaker design, rede ning what was possible from a bookshelf speaker. Now the Alumine Two.Five takes the purity and simplicity that created the success of the Alumine Two, but adds double bass drivers to ensure room- lling sound in larger spaces. The result is enthralling music with typical Stenheim clarity, detail and liveliness.

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Presented by My Pilot Store Cessna Shoulder Bag Inspired by the haversacks of Canadian First World War soldiers, the Cessna Shoulder Bag is a rugged, allpurpose satchel that’s light enough to travel anywhere.

Perfect for carrying maps plus your wallet, keys and phone. 100% cotton twill with adjustable padded shoulder strap.

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Presented by Good Neighbor Shop Hinoki Hand Soap The Hinoki scent is inspired by the Buddhist temples of Mount Koya in Japan which all carry the mystical, profusely warm and mesmerizing scent of the hinoki trees from the surrounding forest.

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Presented by Good Neighbor Shop Hon’s Honey

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Our honey is locally-sourced to help you build up your immunity to local pollen allergens—and it sustains our local bee population.

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