LIONS BLESS TEA HOUSE

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On June 16, in the new Chinatown of New York, located all the way to the Queens terminal of the "7" subway in Flushing, the luxurious tea house 718 Lounge had it's grand opening in the traditional Chinese way, with Lion Dancers announcing to the whole neighborhood the festive occasion, and then going through every corner of the establishment, blessing the premises.

MIGUEL DOMINGUEZ: GRAND CANYON Travel Photos

Photographer: Miguel Dominguez

Photos of the Grand Canyon taken on May, 1995.

MIGUEL DOMINGUEZ: AFTER MAGRITTE - Photo Recreations of Magritte's Paintings

ARTIST: Miguel Dominguez

Threatening Weather

The Large Family

NORTE Y SUR: FROM THE INTERIOR Art Exhibit

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Marcela Marcuzzi and Mora Barber, Multimedia artists, with photographer Marina Font

“Norte & Sur: From the Interior” is an exhibition of mixed media art by Argentine artists Marcela Marcuzzi and Mora Barber which took place at the Consulate General of Argentina on June 12th.

At the same time, Marina Font was exhibiting IMPRINTED, a collection of hauntingly beautiful and moody photographs

RHAPSODY: ELENA DEL RIVERO & LINN MEYERS Art Exhibit

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Elena del Rivero Art

June 25 was the date when the Gering & Lopez Gallery had an opening reception to present the Rhapsody art exhibit. The exhibition featured new paintings by Elena del Rivero and a large-scale wall drawing by Linn Meyers.

Linn Meyers Drawing

"THE AB*IES" AT THE ABINGDON THEATRE COMPANY

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On June 24th the Abingdon Theatre Company had their 2012-2013 Annual AB*IES awards at their multiplex theater venue in Hell's Kitchen featuring one of the most beautiful trophy designs I've ever seen.

SUMMER SIGHTS Group Art Exhibit

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Even when looking at it live, I was shocked when told this piece of
sculpture by Randall Rosenthal was carved from a single block of wood
and not a mixed media pastiche of real objects

Bernarducci Meisel Gallery, which specializes handling photorealistic and hyperrealistic art, had a truly impressive art show exhibiting the work of several artists on June 6th.

MIGUEL DOMINGUEZ: Variations on the MONA LISA

ARTIST: Miguel Dominguez

Mona Lisa #12

Cuban born Miguel Dominguez graduated from the High School of Art and Design, and the Fashion Institute of Technology, majoring in photography at both institutions.

In 1992, with the advent of digital graphic technology, Miguel began to manipulate photographic images using Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter, creating an extensive portfolio of photo illustrations on various subjects, one of these being a series of variations on the Mona Lisa.

Mona Lisa #17

INTEGRATING ANTIQUES IN CONTEMPORARY SETTINGS

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April 30th was the date when Agostino Antiques, Ltd. had a presentation to discuss the incorporation of antiques in contemporary interior design, taking place in their showroom at the Decoration & Design Building.

PETER MAIER / CHARLES JARBOE Art Show

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Most of Peter Maier's oeuvre consisted of animal portraits

On April 11, Bernarducci.Meisel.Gallery, known for handling photorealistic and hyperrealistic art, had a double exhibit of the works of Peter Maier and Charles Jarboe.

Charles Jarboe pieces were mostly landscapes with a couple of still lives

MIGUEL DOMINGUEZ: TAROT CARDS - work in progress

ARTIST: Miguel Dominguez

Major Arcana #1 - The Wizard

Cuban born Miguel Dominguez majored in photography at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Upon graduation, he began to work in the field of commercial photography, first assisting well established advertising photographers who specialized in tabletop still life, fashion and beauty, architectural, and location photography. Throughout the latter part of this period, he developed an interest in the art of photomontage, creating a large body of work in the subject of erotic fantasy.

After several years of this type of on the job training, he started out photographing architectural interiors, then publicity events and celebrity coverage.

In 1992, with the advent of digital graphic technology, Miguel decided to change careers and become a photo illustrator and graphic designer. Within one year, he stablished himself as a successful freelance photo manipulator and graphic designer with a very wide publishing and advertising clientele.

Major Arcana #3 -  The Empress