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.

ILLUMINATIONS: Stephen Knapp Light Paintings

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

On November 13 at the Louis K Maisel gallery in Soho, which is affiliated with the Bernarducci Maisel Gallery in Midtown Manhattan, light painter Stephen Knapp had a most spectacular exhibit.

MEXICAN DAY OF THE DEAD at Kimball Office Furniture

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

It happened on November 30th, the night before Halloween. Sort of a warm up before the big event of the Halloween Parade, when for one night, New York shows New Orleans how much they need to improve their Mardi Gras. For all intents and purposes, the Kimball Office space became a Mexican enclave complete with non-stop Mexican cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, and even a Mariachi band.

FUTURE TENSE: Alex Gross Paintings

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

Alex Gross' last solo exhibition ran from October 9th to November 8th at the Jonathan LeVine Gallery. This exhibition coincided with the release of Alex's latest book, entitled, "Future Tense, Paintings By Alex Gross, 2010-2014." The Book, published by Gingko Press, is 96 pages, and features 40 paintings from the last 5 years.

TREASURES OF TRIBAL ART

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

International dealers specializing in the art of traditional cultures came together for a group show in New York City. The Madison Ancient and Tribal Art (MATA) Fall 2014 show took place on November 8-11 at the Arader Gallery.

Other MATA locations included the prominent Pace Primitive, a leading gallery specializing in tribal art form Africa and Oceania; Arte Primitivo, and Hunt Fine Arts.

LORI WEITZNER Explains the Art of Passementerie

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

copy: Samuel & Sons

Lori Weitzner

On November 5th, at Samuel & Sons Passementerie, Lori Weitzner, one of their favorite designers, had a presentation of her latest creations.

Lisa Danell Staprans, ASID President Elect Robin Baron, and Jennifer Matthews,
Group Publisher  of NYC, CT, SF, and H Cottages & Gardens magazines,
on the far right, were present to support Lori in her lecture

CHRISTIAN SIRIANO: "Silhouette" Fragrance Launch

reporter: Miguel Dominguez

Silhouette officially launched on Sept. 3, but for Fashion Week, Siriano opened a 16-day pop-up shop devoted to the fragrance at in the heart of the HiLine Park district, and has plans to take the concept to more cities nationwide.

MICHAEL ARAM Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of His Firm

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

To celebrate his firm's 25th year anniversary, Michael Aram, who has dazzled the design community for years, had a cocktail reception on October 16th at his showroom in Chelsea.

The glittering metalwork of intricate foliage, outstretched wings, and other forms were rendered in silver and gold hues as part of the new Atelier sculpture collection.

Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015: ALEXANDRA POPESCU

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

Alexandra Popescu York is a Romanian born and New York based visual artist. Her Spring/Summer 2015 line was unveiled at Couture Fashion Week New York, held on September 7th at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan.

Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015: SORELLE IULIUCCI

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

Atelier Sorelle Iuliucci Spring/Summer 2015 line was unveiled at Couture Fashion Week New York, held on September 7th at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan.

THE NEW GUEST at Lladró

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

September 9th was the date when Lladró Atelier unveiled the latest figurine by Paul Smith in their Guest series.

Originally created by Jaime Hayon for Lladró Atelier, this particular figurine is an invitation to cutting edge artists to create a distinctive personality for this porcelain character. Each artist's version is numbered in a limited edition, hand crafted by Lladró artists in Valencia, Spain.

ANDY GOLUB: Street Art

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

Thursday night is the traditional gallery opening night in the Chelsea Art District of New York, when  a sizable number of galleries create a Fair like atmosphere offering new art to admire, with throngs of art lovers hopping from venue to venue as part of a unique socio/cultural event.

On September 11th, as I got to the heart of the district at the corner of 11th Avenue and 23rd street, I bumped into notorious (and to some, infamous) bodypainting artist Andy Golub, with some of his models in the midst of creating some much needed street art in an area where all of it is kept indoors. It was a much appreciated welcome to a very busy night of gallery reporting.

...INTERRUPTION: Hans Kotter Light Sculptures

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

On September 11, De Buck Gallery arranged an exhibition entitled ...Interruption, by Hans Kotter, light sculptor.

Centered around the dramatic installation, Big Bang...Interruption, Kotter's first solo exhibition with De Buck Gallery since the 2011 Light Sensitive, shows a marked evolution in the artist's work, especially in his increased utilization of three-dimensionality. Arrows of light shoot from illuminated surfaces, complimenting the illusions created by reflections of light throughout the artwork.

Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015: FOXXY FACE COUTURE

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

On September 12 at the Empire Hotel Rooftop Lounge, Geary Marcello, founder of FoXXy Face Couture, had his Spring/Summer 2015 Fashion Week show

Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015: PATUNA

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

Designer Patuna returned to Couture Fashion Week New York with a highly- anticipated presentation of her latest collection on Sunday September 7, held at the Crowne Plaza Times Square

Known for her distinctive luxurious designs, Georgian-American designer Patuna’s passion for art and her dedicated creativity have attracted a large and growing clientele, who is looking to own Patuna's designs.

SHARON MOODY'S Trompe L'Oeil Comix and "FIRST LOOK" Group Exhibition

reporter: Miguel Dominguez

On April 3rd, Bernarducci Meisel Gallery had a double presentation on the art of Realist painter Sharon Moody and a First Look Group Exhibition which included Photography and Light Paintings

CHAMPAGNE JOY: A Fundraiser for the Star of TV's CANCERLAND

reporter: Miguel Dominguez
text: Champagne Joy and friends

Mira Sorvino and Champagne Joy

Since going Metastatic Stage 4 Breast Cancer, Champagne Joy has been overwhelmed by crushing medical costs. So, on July 23rd at the very intimate lounge "No. 8", her dear friend Mira Sorvino organized a fundraiser with live music, an auction, both live and silent…and best of all, a champagne party!

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LES VACANCES: Summer Photos with Staley•Wise in Residence

reporter: Miguel Dominguez

Exhibit Curator Béatrice Dupire next to Taki Wise and Etheleen Staley on the far right, representing Staley • Wise
Gallery in Residence, and between them, Frederique Thiollet, the mind behind Hotel Particulier in New York

On the rather sweltering July 22 evening, Hotel Particulier had an opening featuring Staley • Wise Gallery in Residence.

The works of photographers represented by the Staley • Wise gallery, George Holz, Denis Piel, Tim Hall, Patrick Demarchelier, Isabella Ginanneschi, Slim Aarons, David Seidner, Peter Basch, Harry Benson, Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Sid Avery, Bruce Laurance, Arthur Elgort, Michael Dweck, David Lachapelle, André De Dienes, and Priscila Ratazzi were on display, curated by Béatrice Dupire.

KIPS BAY HOUSE 2014: Living in the Lap of Luxury

reporter: Miguel Dominguez

On May 21st at the 2014 Kips Bay Decorator Show House taking place at the Mansion on Madison, Consentino Silestone  had a promo reception, where Silestone was featured in the countertop and sinks of the island in the beautiful kitchen.

H-HOUR: Grisha Bruskin Art Exhibit

reporter: Miguel Dominguez

Grisha Bruskin (Grigory Davidovich Bruskin) had his opening of 'H-Hour' series of sculptures at the Marlborough Gallery on February 12th.

Born in Moscow in 1945, Grisha Bruskin studied at the Moscow Textile Institute (Art Department) Between 1963 and 1968. In 1969, he became a member of the Artists’ Union of the USSR. Bruskin’s participation in the famous Sotheby’s auction in Moscow (1988) brought him worldwide fame, when his painting “Fundamental Lexicon” (1986), in which the figures, carrying emblems of official Soviet culture, brought together on huge plates, was purchased for a record price and made Bruskin one of the most successful Russian artists in the West.

DROPS OF WATER: Esther Rosa Art Exhibit

reporter: Miguel Dominguez

On May 16th at the Sohotel Artspace Gallery, Esther Rosa had her 'Drops of Water' exhibit of paintings which also included a sculptural installation featuring inflatable balloons.

FLORIAN THOMAS: New Paintings — GUS HEINZE: Glass & Steel

reporter: Miguel Dominguez

Florian Thomas

Bernarducci-Meisel Gallery had a two men show on March 6th.

Florian Thomas, whose art is naturalistic, but with some artistic tampering to the surface to make it different, and Gus Heinze who's style is of the classic school of Photorealism.

Gus Heinze

DOUBLE TREAT: A Tour of 1stdibs, and a Paris Flea Market Lecture by The Antiques Diva

reporter: Miguel Dominguez

On March 25th at the New York Design Center, Toma Clark Haines, The Antiques Diva, had an exhaustive and eye opening lecture on the ins and outs of the Paris Flea Market and the mistakes neophytes make when exploring it without an expert guide to help them out. It was an invaluable opportunity for interior designers who enjoy treasure hunting to learn how to make the most out of their foraging adventures abroad.

Before the lecture started, we were invited by 1stdibs to take a guided tour through what some of us jokingly, but very seriously, referred to as "The Candy Store," as the photos I took of their showroom can attest.

'Antiques Diva' Toma Clark Haines explaining the nature of her business