There are those rare beings that come to this life with a predetermined message. Ester Grossi’s reputation preceded her by many months, as I was informed of her work long before our meeting. All that I had heard was confirmed. In her bio, she states that her ‘artistic language, which at the beginning was predominantly […]
Category Archives: Branding
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Sep
Sep
‘The Lion King’ at the Algonquin Hotel – Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Al Hirschfeld When I was invited to attend the Hirschfeld retrospective, I immediately flashed back to the Sunday NYTimes, front page of the Arts Section. It was an anticipated ‘game’ played by all who adored this brilliant artist. The goal was […]
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Aug
Aug
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? There are moments in life that are pre-ordained; carved out of layers of particles from the past. As for the rest, most befall a mundane pattern. Rituals, traditions, repetitive cycles all become our mission to compete; perchance, stand-out. This has been my take on the years […]
It’s unusual to refer to someone as a friend whom you’ve never met, but I consider Lorraine a friend and a commiserator. We bonded on Twitter (aka X) when one of her posts articulated my exact sentiments. I realized that, aside from shared ‘initials’, we shared many of the same thoughts. It is my pleasure […]
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May
May
As the title suggests there are challenges that throw unexpected curve balls. With a combination of resilience, determination and expert medical care, we remain optimistic that life will go on. This has been the story of Gabrielle Protell’s courage and bravery when she learned that a rare form of cancer would necessitate the need for […]
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Apr
Apr
Having lived in New York since birth, I had thought there were few surprises left. I wrote a column about life in the city, with all the slings and arrows attached, I worked for many years as a residential real estate broker. I had seen it all … more and more through a jaded lens. […]
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Mar
Mar
Having spent my entire adult life in NYC, celebrity spotting is commonplace. Jaded and underwhelmed I often pass a film shoot and take note of the location before searching for the icons on set. Despite this blasé take on life, when I was invited to an event last night at the Soho Grand by Marcelle […]
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Feb
Feb
As a frequent gallery attendee, I am often asked for my critique. It began years ago,stemming from the evolution of the mass migration led by gallerists from Soho to Chelsea. Many other art enthusiasts believe this growth was a direct result coinciding with the completion of the High Line – creating a natural path to […]
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May
May
In 1978 when punk-rocker Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols was residing at the Chelsea Hotel; his girlfriend Nancy Spungen was stabbed to death. Vicious was arrested but died of a heroin overdose days before the case was brought to trial. The murder remains shrouded in mystery while the hotel reeks with other haunted tales […]
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Jan
Jan
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts presents Lou Reed: Caught Between the Twisted Stars, the first large-scale exhibition from Reed’s archive which the Library acquired in 2017. The exhibition displays the life and work of the icon whose profound influence—musically, visually, and culturally—still affects a range of artists and writers today. The exhibition […]
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