Written on: Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 | Filed under:
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[Bodhisattva Maitreya. Ancient India, Gandhara. Kushan Period, 2nd - 3rd century. Schist. Published: Krishnan, Gauri Parimoo. “On the Nalanda Trail: Buddhism in India, China & Southeast Asia,” 2008, p. 45. Exhibited: Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore (1 November 2007 - 23 March 2008)]
Revered art and antiques fair checks in for its annual showing
The ever cherished Antiques & Art at the Armory show is pulling out all stops this year with the best of everything in gift giving and home decoration as well as a not-to-be-missed Designer Breakfast Panel and two lectures by the Royal Oak Foundation.
The show is a splendid array of antique English and American silver, contemporary and vintage jewelry, furniture from Sweden, England and America, porcelains, rare books, antique rugs, Russian antiquities, and objets d’art for varying tastes and price points. Over fifty dealers from around the globe include Art of the Past, FraMont, Jeffrey Winter Fine Art, Antique American Wicker, Daniels Antiques, European Decorative Arts, The Hunt Gallery, Stephen Kalms Antique Silver, Michael Pashby Antiques, Santos – London, and Earle Vandekar of Knightsbridge, to name a few.
[Neigungsgruppe Design, organizer of Vienna Design Week: Lilli Hollein, left, Thomas Geisler, and Tulga Beyerle, right. Photo/Concept: Zajc & Zündel]
Looking forward to one of Europe’s great design gatherings
We know this one’s still a little ways off, but we thought we’d tell you about a great event coming up: the Vienna Design Week.
In cooperation with many partners — from Vienna museums to production and retail companies to designers from all over the world — all of Vienna becomes a platform and showplace of design for this one October week. Make no mistake: this isn’t just a trade fair, as the VDW takes place in a variety of venues and encompasses a multitude of smaller events.
[Left to right: Michael Sullivan, owner of LAcarGUY, with Ken Frank, chef/owner of La Toque, and Marty Collins, president/CEO of Gatehouse Capital and sponsor of LA All Stars band for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation event]
Art and Living-sponsored gala helps the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation raise $1.5 million. Sponsored by American Airlines, Toyota and Four Seasons Maui.
For information regarding the 2010 event, please contact Barbara Balik at bbalik@cff.org
This last weekend, fine wine and food lovers from around the world joined Art and Living and host of other supporters in participating in one of the nation’s largest single-day charity wine auctions, “A Culinary Evening with the California Winemasters,” at the Warner Bros. Studio backlot. The annual event, which showcases celebrated chefs and restaurateurs, winery owners and winemakers, raised $1,500,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Amazingly, 90.6 cents of every dollar raised at the “Winemasters” gala funds vital cystic fibrosis research and care programs. Cystic fibrosis remains North America’s number-one genetic killer of children and young adults.
This year, Cobblestone Vineyards returned as an Imperial Sponsor for the 20th incarnation of the evening. The event, which is a veritable who’s-who of California’s iconic chefs and wineries, has raised over $17 million since its inception.
Written on: Monday, May 18th, 2009 | Filed under:
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[From Left: World Art Foundation Board Director Max Donner – Panel Moderator, Kevin Anderson of Anderson Galleries, Gaynor Strachan Chun 0f Ovation TV, Daniel M. Greene of Marsh Insurance, Jeff Marinelli of Art and Living]
By Max Donner
Beverly Hills Art Expert Panel Highlights Success Stories
L.A.’s role as the creative capital of the world is leading to a brighter future. Four local businesses that are following paths to success in a slow economy showed how in a panel presentation at the Beverly Hills Library on May 16.
Matteo De Paolis of Navona Antiques in West Hollywood will host celebrated designer Joe Nye’s window installation in homage to Sister Parish.
The window unveiling is scheduled on the evening of May 7 in conjunction with the La Cienega Design Quarter’s first annual Legends event, and will display curtains with Chinoiserie print in vivid colors, an antique settee, historic tables from Navona, and decorative wall coverings painted by the fine artists at Gallagher Designs. Joe Nye’s inspiration behind the window vinette, iconic designer Sister Parish, has been a muse-like figure for Nye since he was a young boy. With this window display, Nye is pleased to have the opportunity to give tribute to Parish’s iconic works.
[Artist Dan Gallagher completes Joe Nye’s inspirational design]
Santa Monica exhibition showcases the work of artist Doni Silver Simons
Artist Doni Silver Simons opened an exhibition of her newest work on March 26 at Sherry Frumkin Gallery in Santa Monica. Silver Simons has built a career on the meticulous “marks” found throughout her paintings and drawings; the artist refers to her work as “doing lines,” and it is through these lines that she records the passage of moments, days, weeks and years. Viewers often recognize a language in the work, with the marks taking on multiple meanings and interpretations.
On April 1, LACMA presented the West Coast premiere of Valentino: The Last Emperor, a film that offers an unprecedented look into the world of haute couture by examining the creative genius of Valentino Garavani and his business partner, Giancarlo Giammetti–both recipients of the 2009 Costume Council Legend Award–who together created an international fashion empire.
[Linda Kunik, “Things Fall Apart #1033.” Courtesy of the artist/LAAA/Gallery 825]
Gala showcases developing art trends
Los Angeles Art Association hosted its annual gem benefit last Saturday, April 11 at Gallery 825. The event, widely embraced by the art community and leading collectors as a showcase of emerging art trends, featured the art of over 100 emerging, mid-career and established artists including Meeson Pae Yang, Dan Monteavaro, Julia Strickler and Steven Fujimoto. With over 200 original artworks beginning at $100, the event brought together budget-minded collectors as well as traditional connoisseurs! Getty Museum Director Michael Brand and wife Tina Brand served as the Benefit Co-Chairs and the Benefit Committee comprised many renowned cultural figures, including Harry Chandler, Howard N. Fox and Cheech Marin.
[Fabio Micucci, Micucci Collection; Mark Robinson, president of Boffi LA; Mariella Salvatori, commercial attache at the Italian Consulate of Los Angeles; Elena Manferdini, Atelier Manferdini]
Boffi Los Angeles and Ducati team up for an unprecedented showroom event
For one evening only, Boffi Los Angeles and Ducati teamed up to host an unprecedented event exploring the history of two of Italy’s foremost design legends. Boffi’s modern, minimalist showroom came alive with a stirring juxtaposition of Ducati motorcycles, visionary kitchen and bathroom designs, and a photo essay chronicling the remarkable parallel histories of Boffi and Ducati.
[Left to right: Chef Ken Frank, 2009 festival host and executive chef/owner of La Toque; Cheryl Jennings of KGO-TV, MC; Margrit Biever Mondavi, vice president of cultural affairs, Robert Mondavi Winery; Melissa Baker, 2009 featured artist; and Don Shindle, general manager of The Westin Verasa, Napa. Model Kathryn Hopgood portrayed “Magique de la Moutarde,” Melissa Baker’s 2009 festival artwork. Photo by Robert Cherwink]
This year’s series of events celebrating the Napa Valley’s other cherished plant was better than ever
Every year, the Napa Valley Mustard Festival provides “good news and vibrant activity” during the late winter, a period of time that used to be known as Napa Valley’s “slow season.” The line up of stellar events takes place when wild mustard blooms in the vineyards, offering visitors from far and wide immersion in the legendary wine region’s “good life.” Events this year offered something for nearly everyone, from no-cost and reasonably priced daytime events, to the seven-course Le Grand Diner à La Toque at The Westin Verasa, Napa.
Written on: Monday, March 30th, 2009 | Filed under:
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With a major renovation completed earlier this year and a growing number of high-profile events under its belt, the L.A. Mart Design Center has stepped out onto the big stage. Secret? Not for long
By Judy Seckler
Over the last ten years, Downtown L.A. has seen a remarkable transformation from a bland center of office towers and civic buildings to a living, breathing community. At the forefront of the movement has been the L.A. Mart Design Center, Downtown L.A.’s—and quite possibly Greater L.A. itself’s—best kept secret.
[Chris Edwards, Scott Butler, Gretchen Bender, and Chris Carnes. Photo: Brandy Rawlins]
Evening nets $20,000 for Queen of the Valley Medical Center’s CARE Network Program
The 21st annual Napa Valley Academy Awards Gala and Black T-shirt Extravaganza, held February 22 at Robert Mondavi Winery, raised more than $20,000 to benefit HIV, AIDS and other chronically ill patients served by Queen of the Valley Medical Center’s CARE Network.
The event featured viewing of the Academy Awards ceremony, samplings of cuisine from 30 Napa Valley restaurants, entertainment by actor/comedian Bob Sarlatte, a silent and live auction, and dancing. Approximately 300 people attended the event.
[Center, Left to Right: Lowe Taylor, Rick Segall. Background, Left to Right: Leslie Stevens, Gabrielle Wagner and Gregory Franklin]
Yes, Art and Living does theater reviews. Here’s our first one
By Jeff Marinelli
Divorce! The Musical is definitely a play for everyone—absolutely brilliant! I haven’t had this much fun in a musical in a long time. If you’re single, you should go to see what you have to look forward to; if you’re married, you should go see how to avoid an unwanted end to your union; if you’re divorced, you should go for a little perspective on what you have been through. The acting and lyrics to the musical captured me and the audience the entire time without missing a beat.
Written on: Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 | Filed under:
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[Sony CEO Michael Lynton, Chairman of CalArts Board of Trustees Austin Beutner, and actress Natalie Portman. Photo by Stefanie Keenan/WireImage. Courtesy of REDCAT]
Event honors contemporary artist Barry McGee, among others
On March 14, REDCAT (the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater) in Downtown Los Angeles marked its 5th Anniversary as one of the most prominent cultural centers in Los Angeles with a gala honoring contemporary artist Barry McGee. Artist Mark Bradford provided a tribute.
Written on: Thursday, January 29th, 2009 | Filed under:
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[Left to right: John Amos, Howard Bingham, Jim McHugh, Larry Bell, Betye Saar, Billy Al Bengston, Ed Moses, Bernard Kinsey, Jeff Marinelli, Peter Mays, Kim Martindale, Leah R. Sklar, and Martin A. Sklar]
Last Sunday, January 25, 2009, Art and Living handed out its 2009 Los Angeles Art to Life Awards to a number of noted figures in the Southern California art community. Dozens were on hand to watch as Art and Living Publisher Jeff Marinelli welcomed visitors and introduced the evening’s presenters, which included noted art collector Bernard Kinsey and actor John Amos.
Written on: Thursday, January 29th, 2009 | Filed under:
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[From left to right: Louis Stern, David Martinon, Lucien Clergue, Karen Martinon, Pat and Michael York]
Lucien Clergue’s photographs of Picasso are social documents as much as they are portraits, reflecting a very particular time, place and sensibility in twentieth century history. They also reveal the nature of a friendship between artists: an unwavering respect and affection betwixt the photographer artist and his subject, the most influential artist of the twentieth century.
Recently, Consul General of France in Los Angeles David Martinon and his wife Karen held a lovely party at their home celebrating this unique artistic relationship. The event was held in association with Louis Stern, a good friend of the Consul General of France, and in conjunction with the opening of Lucien Clergue - The Intimate Picasso at Louis Stern Fine Arts in West Hollywood.
35th Annual Candlelight Concert Benefits Artistic And Educational Programs
By Tina Marie Tyler
Platform shoes, big eyelashes, and clutch in hand, I stepped inside of Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center to see a legend. What I experienced, however, was so much more than song.
Ms. Ross could not perform on just any stage. The theater had been transformed into a stunning 1970s Las Vegas showroom, complete with a scarlet red, crushed velvet drape backdrop, black magic rose topiaries atop gold pedestals adorning each table, and gold dupioni silk-skinned chandeliers that rose up in the air during Ms. Ross’s performance. A red carpet lead guests into the dramatic scene befitting a diva. Guy Genis, founder and CEO of Eventmakers, beamed as he described his creation. “We wanted to create a glamorous, glitzy environment befitting an icon and her special guests,” he explained.
Art and Living’s weekly exhibition, chef and theater picks for this week’s art dating and matchmaking
Clear your calendar folks, because this weekend the Los Angeles Asian & Tribal Art Show is being staged at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. And, what’s more, Art and Living is personally sponsoring the opening night preview event tonight, November 14th. Festivities at the exclusive party will include a silent auction, live music, cheese tasting by The Cheese Impresario, catering by Mercedes Grille and Naked Sushi, and an award presentation to Anne and John Summerfield for their contributions to the Fowler Museum’s Textile Collection.
Written on: Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 | Filed under:
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[Francis Scorzelli, Santa Barbara Studio Artists board president, in his studio. Image courtesy of event organizers]
No labor day plans yet? No problem. We’ve discovered an artful occasion in the works that’s worth taking a look at.
Each year, Santa Barbara Studio Artists, a consortium of Santa Barbara’s most successful, award-winning artists, opens its members’ studio doors to the public for its Annual Open Studio Tour. Offering a veritable treasure trove of art and an insider’s journey through more than 40 artist studios, the event attracts art collectors and gallery owners who travel from as far as New York and Paris to have first picks of new work by top U.S. artists that happen to live in the area.
[Last year’s Telluride Festival of the Arts. Image courtesy of event organizers]
Mark your calendars, folks. The Telluride Festival of the Arts has announced that Top Chef winner Ilan Hall (Season 2) will be heading the list of culinary experts on hand at the Colorado event this year.
[Pablo Avila, Granada Hills, CA. Acrylic, 24″x 18″]
Los Angeles-based arts education organization Ryman Arts is now staging its annual exhibition of student work. Included in the exhibition are paintings by members of this year’s graduating class of over 40 talented teens (presented here in full color). Check out Ryman Arts’s website here for more information about the show, the organization’s mission, and the young talent it works with! The collection of work is up until July 20th at the California African American Museum in Exposition Park.
[David Hockney, “Red Wire Plant.” Courtesy of the Zimmer Museum]
Art and Living is proud to support the Zimmer Children’s Museum and its current Show & Tell: The Art of Vision exhibition and fundraiser.
Art of Vision artwork was donated by over 70 artists to help support the Zimmer’s youTHink arts education program in public schools. The youTHink initiative utilizes the power of making art to foster students’ critical thinking about contemporary issues and empowers them to find and use their voices to take action for positive social change.
Last Saturday, culture aficionados from all over made their way out to West Hollywood for the city’s annual Avenues of Art and Design Walk. The weather couldn’t have been better — a mild and sunny afternoon provided a perfect setting for perusing some of the L.A. area’s finest art galleries, design showrooms, and fashion boutiques.
Over the course of his artistic career, William Utermohlen struggled with Alzheimer’s disease, reflecting on his experiences in a lifelong series of canvases that bring the harrowing realities of his illness to the fore
By Layla Revis
There is a famous quote that goes something like this: “A moment lasts all of a second, but a memory lives on forever.”
Though the sentiment is altogether poignant and inspirational, it also touches upon the notion of memory and value we place on our own lives—and our past—every day. For the artist and the everyman, this loss of past and the rich contextual experiences that make up our lives and our art can also mean a living death sentence; one that robs a person’s life out from under them.
Winston Churchill is best known for his leadership of Great Britain during WWII, and his historic speeches. Yet, few people realize his brilliance as a painter. Normally, Churchill paintings are not sold in the United States. They are usually reserved for sales in the United Kingdom. This Wednesday, April 23, 2008, a Winston Churchill original will be auctioned at Bonhams in New York City. To date this is the sixth Churchill painting sold in the United States over the past twenty years.
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