MARELLA AGNELLI - THE LAST SWAN: Marella Caracciolo Chia Book Signing

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

On December 8th, Jamie Creel and Christopher Gow of Creel and Gow hosted a book signing reception in honor of Marella Caracciolo Chia for the publication of Marella Agnelli The Last Swan, published by Rizzoli International Publications and co-authored with Marella Agnelli.

Marella Caracciolo Chia, Agnelli's niece and
namesake, is co-author of the book with her aunt

ARTS AND CULTURE NIGHT Benefiting Retail Orphan Initiative (ROI)

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

Vinus & Marc, an authentic Vintage Cocktail Lounge, Wine bar and Bistro celebrated its first Anniversary on August 19, 2014 by hosting "Arts & Culture Night from the Prohibition Era,"  a food tasting event benefiting Retail Orphan Initiative (ROI) to promote their inspirational volunteer initiatives.

Venus & Marc owner Paula Levy with artist Ron Ferri

L.EGENDS, S.TATEMENTS, S.TARS: Rashaad Newstone Art Exhibit

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

The Marlborough Gallery exhibit  L.egends, S.tatements, S.tars, a solo exhibition of new collages and video by Rashaad Newsome opened on December 9th. This exhibition was the artist’s second presentation with Marlborough Gallery and premiere in the gallery’s 57th street location.

HRH PRINCESS DIANA Garment Auction

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

Vintage posters dealers, The Ross Art Group also deals with selected limited edition prints and original paper art.

Sometimes they also pair up with other art sources to promote cultural events. It is in this latter category that on November 12th, an exhibit of four of the five dresses in the collection of HRH Princess Diana to be auctioned by Julien's Auctions of Los Angeles were on a one day exhibit at their showroom right off Rockefeller Center.

An exclusive show of the collection of HRH Princess Diana was also on display at The Museum of Style Icons (MOSI) at Newbridge Silverware in Kildare, Ireland.

CREATION MYTH by Tom Otterness and RECENT WORKS by Richard Estes

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

On October 22nd, Marlborough Gallery had a two men show featuring major artists of the contemporary art scene. Sculptor Tom Otterness and  and super-realist painter Richard Estes.

LONDON CALLING: Rich Simmons vision of Pop for the New Millennium

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

On September 18, Soho Contemporary Art introduced Rich Simmons' first show in America, who after three successful shows in the U.K., decided to bring his latest works to the New York art scene.

HOLIDAY HOUSE 2014: Gala Night

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

Iris Dankner, with Honoree Myra J. Biblowit, President of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF),
and Co-chair of Holiday House, Christopher Hyland, giving a cheer to the guests at the event.

November 19 was the night of the Opening Gala at Holiday House NYC.

Everybody's mood and behavior was like that of one big family reunion on New Years Day. Great, great fun was had by all, especially me. It was one of those events where photographing the revelers really added to the merriment, not just for me, but for all of my subjects as well.

Barbara Schorr, Holiday House Director of Production and Events,
handing out rose buds to the participating designers of the show house

HOLIDAY HOUSE 2014: Interiors Review

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

November 18, on the eve of the opening night gala, Press Day at Holiday House NYC took place.

From November 20th through December 21st, at the Academy Mansion, the designer's show house benefitting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, is one of the best holiday outings to make for an inspiring and highly enjoyable cultural treat.