MIGUEL DOMINGUEZ: One Glorious Day in MONUMENT VALLEY

Photographer: Miguel Dominguez

Photos of Monument Valley in Arizona, taken on May, 1995.

MIGUEL DOMINGUEZ: FANTASY Photo Illustrations

ARTIST: Miguel Dominguez

The Last of Atlantis

The Sacred Rites of Astarte at Petra

JOHN LYLE New Designs in Luxury Furniture

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John Lyle shows off his wall sculptures and a
treasure of a side table with a quartz top

John Lyle is a sculptor/designer who specializes in luxurious appointments for the home. Most of his pieces, including furniture, are hand made of metal (he's very partial to bronze), but he also likes to play with more organic materials such as shagreen and linen on some of his pieces.

So, on July 24, Holly Hunt, the showroom where some of his work is on display, had a rather intimate (read exclusive) presentation, unveiling his newest designs for his friends on the trade.

LIONS BLESS TEA HOUSE

reporter: Miguel Dominguez  text: Wikipedia

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

reporter: Miguel Dominguez

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

TANGO Celebration

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On May 2nd at the Consulate General of Argentina, there was a wonderful celebration of the art of Tango, featuring artist Patricia Linenberg, photographer Luis Rokeach, and dancers Raul Divorato and Geraldine Bishop.

Patricia Linenberg's exhibit was titled TANGO. Intimacies Beyond The Boundaries

Luis Rokeach's photo display went by the name of Soul of Tango

SPLITBIN / ARTISANAL PREMIUM CHEESE Promo Party

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Joern Tittel, CSO at Splitbin with CEO Chris Fava. At the other end of the table, CMO Todd McCarthy.

Splitbin, in conjunction with Artisanal Premium Cheese, offered a wine and cheese tasting party on July 18 at a 30th floor suite right across Broadway from the historic landmark, the Flatiron Building. The view was spectacular, and fittingly so, in order to keep up with the quality fare these two companies were offering.

Gary J. Allen, Business Developer at Artisanal Cheese with
Director of E-commerce Judy Reiley
and Joern Tittel, who is also sales director at Artisanal Cheese

BEETHOVEN PIANOS benefit for GOTHAM CHAMBER OPERA

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On June 13th at Beethoven Pianos, CEO Carl Demler was proud to introduce the Beethoven Pianos VIP Concert and Sale to benefit The Gotham Chamber Opera at their official 20th year Celebration and moving sale. They showcased their finest pianos with special musical guests in performance. There was also a silent auction and announcement of the new showroom’s services’ physical plant.

A "By invitation only" affair, the celebration included world class Broadway and concert musicians and artists, and a special presentation by Gotham Chamber Opera. Platinum Sponsor Chateau Latour Wines featured a wine tasting and executive chef Christopher Coleman concocted scrumptious Hors d'oeuvres. There was also a silent auction to benefit The Gotham Chamber Opera. A portion of the proceeds from the evening’s event was donated to The Gotham Chamber Opera.

Gotham Chamber Opera manager of external affairs David Rubeo with Beethoven Pianos CEO Carl Demler,
Soprano Maeve Hoglund and pianist Ming Kwong

Krystal Monique at the BITTER END

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On July 14, singer Kristal Monique performed at the Bitter End in New York's Village.

TREES: HUGO FONTELA Art Exhibit

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On May 10th at the Gabarrón Carriage House Center for the Arts, highly esteemed Spanish artist Hugo Fontela presented 'Trees', an exhibit of paintings depicting the plant world.

Brothers Cris and Juán Gabarrón with artist Hugo Fontela in the middle

LARRY CLARK STUFF Art Happening

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Larry Clark Stuff, Boo-Hooray‘s exhibition drawn from Larry’s personal collection of skateboard decks, skater t-shirts and related posters, stickers, photographs and stuff had it's New York opening in the Chelsea art district of New York on March 6th.

ELVIS AND THE BIRTH OF ROCK & ROLL by Alfred Wertheimer - book signing

reporter: Miguel Dominguez  •  text: Taschen

On May 9 at Taschen Books, Early Rock followers were offered the opportunity to meet Alfred Wertheimer, who was personalizing his limited edition book Elvis and the Birth of Rock and Roll. This was a rare opportunity to own a collection of images taken of young Elvis in 1956 and 1958.

ALTAGAMMA: ITALIAN CONTEMPORARY EXCELLENCE 20th Anniversary Book Launch

reporter: Miguel Dominguez  •  text: Rizzoli

Cristina Morozzi, who curated the Altagamma Collection,
with Armando Branchini, the Vice Chairman of Fondazione Altagamma

BURGUNDY WINE WEEK 2013 Tasting Celebration

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Gabriella Fine Wines arranged on May 20th for Orsay Restaurant to be the place to go for the very privileged members of the wine trade and press, who were ever so lucky to taste a smallish, but superb selection of wines from the Burgundy region of France. The owners of many prestigious Burgundy wineries were sampling more than 35 wines from estates including Domaine Sylvain Loichet, Domaine Des Remparts, Domaine Fourrey, Domaine des Trois Tilleuls, Seigneurie De Posanges, Domaine Naudin, Varrault Maison, Veuve Ambal and Miss Vicky Wine.

EVOCATIVE: ERIC BUECHEL Art Exhibit

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Eric Buechel with Joyce Towbin Chasan

On June 18 at Artsource International LLC, art consultant Joyce Towbin Chasan arranged an exhibit by invitation only for the followers of Eric Buechel's art. It was the kind of ideal art exhibition where all the guests are truly interested in the art being exposed, being the complete opposite of some of the trendy galleries in Chelsea, where a lot of the gallery goers do so in order to "make the scene."