http://www.artandliving.com Art and Living Magazine Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:59:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [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 ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/11/25/events-antiques-art-at-the-armory/ [Christopher H. Martin, "Antilles." Image courtesy of the artist] New West Hollywood gallery opens its doors with a showing of two cutting-edge artists Back in September, Martin & Lozano Gallery opened its doors on Robertson Boulevard. Its inaugural show features the work of the gallery's two namesakes, Christopher H. Martin and ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/11/24/art-martin-lozano-gallery/ [DJ Hall addresses the audience] Renowned artist reflects on painting and more at West Hollywood event On Wednesday, August 19th, Beverly Boulevard's LA Art House gallery welcomed artist DJ Hall for a lively talk and Q & A. Renowned for her hyper-realistic depictions of people (often in sunny settings) in candid and ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/08/28/art-dj-halls-home-grown-lecture-at-la-art-house/ [Performance of “Welcome to Nowhere," directed by American Kenneth Collins, as part of this year's Young Director's Project] Dries Verhoeven's "YOU ARE HERE" takes home honors at the Salzburg Festival Out of the field of four participating productions at this year's Young Directors Project Powered by Montblanc at the Salzburg Music Festival, ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/08/25/foundations-and-charities-young-directors-project-powered-by-montblanc-announces-winner/ [Torben Giehler, "Mont Blanc," 2002. Acrylic on canvas. Collection of the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation] Exhibition showcases selections from the collection of Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation A short drive up Pacific Coast Highway from Los Angeles is the Frederick R. Weisman Museum, part of Pepperdine University's Center for the Arts. ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/08/25/art-elements-of-nature-at-pepperdines-frederick-r-weisman-museum/ [Actress Eva Green and Montblanc International CEO LutzBethge reveal the Montblanc Meisterstück ‘Signature for Good’ Special Edition] World-renowned writing instrument manufacturer and UNICEF team up In an effort to help UNICEF's worldwide education and literacy programs, Montblanc recently unveiled the Montblanc Meisterstück "Signature for Good" Special Edition, a new version of the ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/08/22/foundations-and-charities-montblancs-design-for-a-cause/ [Art complements the decor in an Orange County, California residence. Photo by Steven Barston] SoCal designer pushes the boundaries of art in interior design “Every room is important to me,” says Trip Haenisch, ASID. Indeed, this prudent designer hates to see any room go to waste. For Haenisch, each room ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/08/19/design-trip-haenischs-world/ [Artists exhibited at Step Up on Second’s Art Heals event with their work] Santa Monica foundation looks to art as a way to help individuals with mental illness Step Up on Second in Santa Monica is a rare institution, working with people in the community who suffer from a variety of ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/08/19/foundations-and-charities-step-up-on-second/ [Alyce Morris and others at the ribbon cutting of the Jeffrey Foundation’s Special Child and Family Resource Center.  Image courtesy of the Jeffrey Foundation] Alyce's Morris's project of devotion provides aid to children in need Alyce Morris turned a profound personal problem—a need for day care for her son—into the Jeffrey ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/08/19/foundations-and-charities-the-jeffrey-foundation/ [Bernard and Shirley Kinsey. Courtesy of the Bernard and Shirley Kinsey Foundation for the Arts and Education] Southern California-based foundation provides support for education and African American history and culture Bernard and Shirley Kinsey’s lives embrace art, philanthropy, African American history and artifacts, community outreach, education, and nearly every person and ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/08/19/foundations-and-charities-the-bernard-and-shirley-kinsey-foundation-for-the-arts-and-education/ [Image courtesy of Glorya Kaufman] World-renowned philanthropist opens up about giving and her own artistic inclinations If philanthropist Glorya Kaufman had been born in the animal kingdom, she might have flourished as a bird, soaring and swooping through the air, given her delicate physique, her bright eyes and her penchant for movement. ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/08/19/foundations-and-charities-glorya-kaufman-philanthropist/ [Nobu Matsuhisa. Photo by Steven Freeman] In Los Angeles and around the world, Nobu Matsuhisa continues to blaze new culinary trails At Nobu LA, it’s clear that no expense has been spared. Chic and modern décor, dark hues with well-placed flares of color and light, and an almost club-like atmosphere ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/08/19/cuisine-nobu-matsuhisas-culinary-empire/ [Image courtesy of Frank Family Vineyards] Former studio exec Rich Frank made the jump from Hollywood to Napa with astounding success With a warm and inviting tone (similar to the reputation of his family’s winery and tasting room), Rich Frank of Frank Family Vineyards in the Napa Valley couldn’t be a better ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/08/19/cuisine-from-entertainment-to-varietals/ [Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School of Journalism exterior. Image courtesy of the architect] Arizona State University's recently opened building shows off Southern California-based firm's flair Steven Ehrlich’s new Walter Cronkite School of Journalism in downtown Phoenix seems to send architecture over the airwaves: Vertical stripes painted on the building’s metal façade ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/08/19/architecture-steven-ehrlichs-walter-cronkite-school-of-journalism/ [Rendering of 714 Westbourne. Image courtesy of the architect] Developer Monte Stettin and Bruno Bondanelli's 714 Westbourne combines spaciousness, simplicity and sustainable design Not all duplexes in West Hollywood attract spillover crowds at their open houses. The exceptions are the units on Westbourne Avenue developed by Monte Stettin and designed by Bruno ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/08/19/architecture-green-development-in-west-hollywood-california/ [Table and bar stools provide the setting for art at the Ritz Carlton, South Beach’s Bistro One LR. Image courtesy of the Ritz Carlton, South Beach] Miami hotel amps up the artistic hotel movement Since its founder, Cesar Ritz, was crowned the “king of hoteliers and hotelier to kings” at the end ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/08/19/hospitality-ritz-carlton-south-beach-an-art-and-design-treasure/ [Courtesy of L’Auberge Del Mar Hotel] SoCal hotel melds historical tradition with modern design excellence Located in Del Mar, California, the Del Mar Race Track-adjacent L’Auberge Del Mar has been a hot spot for Hollywood celebrities throughout its long history. It was fitting, then, that designer Barclay Butera—who is known ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/08/19/hospitality-lauberge-del-mar-and-barclay-butera-team-up/ [Rendering of Loftique hotel. Courtesy of Addis English and Associates] Worldwide hotel brand melds two hot trends--loft living and boutique hotel vacationing--into one Natalie Addis, successful co-founder of Addis English and Associates and winner of both Hospitality Design magazine’s “Wave of the Future 2007” and Boutique Design magazine’s “Boutique Design 18 2008,” ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/08/19/hospitality-loftique-hotels-take-the-boutique-hotel-to-the-next-level/ [Emma Ferreira, "Lady Luck." Image courtesy of the artist] Exposure highlights new photography by Los Angeles-based artist Opening September 13th at Bergamot Station's Frank Pictures Gallery in Santa Monica, California is a collection of new work by painter and photographer Emma Ferreira. It's definitely "exposure" in a couple senses of the ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/08/18/art-emma-ferreira-at-frank-pictures-gallery/ New book chronicles the life of Ralph Pucci International Ralph Pucci International's path from mannequins to world-renowned furnishings and art is the subject of a new book, SHOW, published by Glitterati Incorporated. Starting with the company's origins as a mannequin repair shop founded by Nick and Lee Pucci, Ralph’s parents and the ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/07/23/books-ralph-puccis-show/ [Installation view. Image courtesy of Shoshana Wayne Gallery] Exhibition of video and drawings comes to Bergamot Station gallery In 2007, the J. Paul Getty Center commissioned artist Nicole Cohen to incorporate French decorative arts from the museum's permanent collection into an interactive video installation. What resulted was Please Be Seated, which ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/07/20/art-world-nicole-cohen-french-connection-at-shoshana-wayne-gallery-santa-monica-california/ [Julius Shulman, 2008. Photo by Jim McHugh] Remembering an icon Last week, Julius Shulman, arguably the most talented and accomplished architectural photographer of the 20th century, passed away at the age of 98. A good friend of Art and Living, he will be sorely missed, both by those who knew him and ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/07/20/julius-shulman-1910-2009/ [Robert McGinley, "Farm Rake Fog." Image courtesy of the artist/Blue Seven Gallery] Santa Monica exhibition welcomes art lovers and environmentalists alike Conservation landscape photographer Robert McGinley opened up an exhibition of his latest work at Blue Seven Gallery in Santa Monica on June 27. Titled Topography, Light and Magic, the exhibit ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/07/17/art-world-topography-light-and-magic-at-blue-seven-gallery-santa-monica-california/ [Otto Ernst Wiesenthal, the owner of Hotel Altstadt] Vienna hotel makes for an exquisite, artful escape Situated in the heart of picturesque Vienna, Hotel Altstadt provides visitors to the capital city of Austria a respite from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Otto Ernst Wiesenthal, Art collector needed a gallery for ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/07/02/the-art-of-escape-hotel-altstadt-vienna-austria/    [Andreas Kaufmann Sales Director] Getting up close and personal with the creative team behind one of the world's most storied musical instruments Bösendorfer ranks among the world´s oldest piano manufacturers. In operation since 1828, the company is both rich in tradition and world famous for its unmistakably inspiring sound and the outstanding ... http://www.artandliving.com/2009/07/02/the-art-of-design-bosendorfer-pianos/