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Glen-Gery Launches Folio 2 with Exclusive Panel Discussion in NYC

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Glen-Gery Launches Folio 2 with Exclusive Panel Discussion in NYC

 On Thursday, March 9, Glen-Gery Corporation – a part of Brickworks North America – will host Brick Design: Incorporating Unique Detailing in Architecture, an exclusive panel discussion to celebrate the launch of Folio 2, a high-end publication featuring the most inspiring new brick buildings in North America and Australia.

The panel discussion will feature moderator Doug Patt and panelists Morris Adjmi of Morris Adjmi Architects; Steve Knight of David M. Schwarz Architects; and Mateusz Nowacki of Everyday Studio who will explore how unique designs are achieved through the utilization of brick.

Guests will receive a complimentary copy of Folio 2 and have a chance to participate in Glen-Gery’s Golden Ticket Sweepstakes. Glen-Gery will randomly award three attendees who find a Golden Ticket in their copy of Folio 2. Winners will receive a trip to Glen-Gery’s Mid-Atlantic plant to tour the facility and make their own custom handmade brick.

Following the popular first volume of Folio, Folio 2 is a source of inspiration and an invaluable reference tool for architects and designers alike.

The event will be held at Brickworks Design Studio which is located in New York City at 445 5th Avenue on March 9, 2023 from 5:30-8:30.

The three hour block is organized as follows:

  • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Doors open + check-in – welcome remarks by Glen-Gery/Showroom with hundreds of quality stone and brick products on display
  • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Panel discussion with industry leaders
  • 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Q&A and networking – interviews will be held by:
  • Tim Leese, director of marketing Glen-Gery
  • Mark Ellenor, executive general manager, Brickworks North America and Australia
  • Morris Adjmi, founder and principal, Morris Adjmi Architects

ABOUT GLEN-GERY

Glen-Gery Corporation, part of Brickworks Limited of Australia, is a premier brick and stone manufacturer offering the most diverse product portfolio of more than 600 brick and stone products. For more than a century, Glen-Gery has provided high quality building products that meet both innovative design challenges and demanding construction specifications. Through technology advancements and product innovations, Glen-Gery delivers a premium product line that caters to the high-style needs of today’s architects, designers and homeowners. Founded in 1890, Glen-Gery is headquartered in Wyomissing, PA. www.glengery.com

Hope for Depression Research Foundation Raises Over $550,000 For 5th Anniversary of Palm Beach Race of Hope

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Hope for Depression Research Foundation Raises Over $550,000 For 5th Anniversary of Palm Beach Race of Hope

(Palm Beach, FL – February 24, 2023) – The Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF) celebrated the Fifth Anniversary of its  Race of Hope 5K to Defeat Depression in Palm Beach at Bradley Park, a new location for the event while the traditional one, The Royal Poinciana Plaza, undergoes construction. The event gathered more than 900 men, women, and children on Saturday morning in Palm Beach to support mental health awareness and urgent research into depression and anxiety. 

The festive event raised a record of over $550,000 for HDRF’s advanced life-saving mental health research into new treatments for clinical depression. 

HDRF Founding Chair Audrey Gruss and Board member Scott Snyder, both Palm Beach residents, served as the Co-Grand Marshals of the 5K walk/run, which started at 8 AM at Bradley Park in Palm Beach. 

“Today we see the event nearly double in size with 900 registered participants.  Today, we’ve broken all previous fundraising records. I am simply bowled over by the groundswell of support for this event and for the cause of mental health research.  Thank you, Palm Beach!!” said Gruss to the crowd.

“One hundred percent of all revenue raised today goes directly to life-saving depression research.”  She added just before the 8AM starting gun.

At the starting gun, participants set off to complete the 3.1-mile course starting at Bradley Park, as they took in the beautiful views of the Palm Beach Lake Trail.

Lining up in the start corrals were practiced runners, walkers, families with babies and dogs, and teams from local businesses such as, Akris, Aktion Art, Top of Mind, Fit2Run, J.P. Morgan, Le Bilboquet, Livingston Builders, Doyle, Smith and Elkin, Tenenbaum and Sullivan, and Yafa Signed Jewels.

All race participants wore hats, shirts and light pullovers in HDRF’s signature yellow, creating a sea of sunshine with blue skies and palm trees as their backdrop. The Race of Hope is a USA Track and Field-sanctioned event. 

At the close of the Race, Audrey Gruss presented Awards to the top finishers and to the top fundraisers.  The top Overall Male winner was, Stephen Wilsman and the top Overall Female winner was Michelle Jones  The Award for Top Fundraising Team from the PB Race of Hope Committee went to Le Bilboquet, which raised $11,200. The Award for Top Individual Fundraiser from the PB Race of Hope Committee went to Mona Nasser, who raised $4,250. 

The Race Director than took the floor to hand out the awards for the other finishers.  Second Place for best male time went to Dixon McDonald and Second Place for the best female time went to Shannon Fox, Third Place for best male time went to Ryan Lee, andThird Place for the best female time went to Lila Drew. The top three Overall Masters awards for the male division went to Michael Madden for First Place, Eric Capostagno for Second Place and Regis Smeltz for Third Place. The top three Overall Masters awards for the female division went to Erika Williams for First Place, Jill Mahler for Second Place and Joanna Madden for Third Place. The Age Division winners included Fox Platt and Sabrina Nelms for 13-15, Aidan Clark and Ashley Stocker for 16-19, Samuel Morrison and Rachel Meus for 20-24, Justin Keip and Lila Remez for 25-29, Matthew Oleszczuk and Michelle Botindari for 30-34, Alexander Baker and Jennifer Zuehlsdorff for 35-39, JJ Bujalski and Adrienne Gill for 40-44, John Antonini and Shannon Duff for 45-49, Martin Nadeau and Debra LaGrua for 50-54, William Rivera and Jeni Hollister for 55-59,  Chris Cooney and Debbie McCabe for 60-64, Perry Feyk and Carol Hassell for 65-69, Bernie Candy and Marianne Dean for 70-74, and Lance Ellis and Lee McLaughlin for 75 plus.

All race participants received a signature yellow shirt, lightweight pullover, hat & finisher medal. The first, second, and third place winners received cash prizes of up to $500.  An anonymous donor covered all costs of the Race so that 100% of all donations go directly to life-saving depression research. 

Committee Race participants included: Jamee & Peter Gregory, Teresa & Jim Remez, Tricia Quick, Carolina & Omeed Malik, Tom Quick, Eddy Taylor, Barbera Hale Thornhill, Charles & Kaaren Hale, Sharon Loeb, Simone Levinson, Sharon Bush & Bob Murray, Stacey Pashcow, Mashi Azmudeh, Joanna Roland, Nancy Stone and Lis Waterman.

Junior Committee participants included: PJ Quick, Casey Taylor, Turner & Mike Mistretta, Mona Nasser, Hollis Pica, Kameron Ramirez, Sarah & Andrew Wetenhall, Bettina Anderson, Carolina Buia Barefoot, Tom Brodsky, Zoe Bullock, Samantha Curry, Erin Donnelley, Maggi Haigh, Nick Hissom, Grace Hyde, Katherine Lande & Kevin Condon, Wendy Benichou, Stacey Leuliette, Nick Mele, Matt Oleszczuk, Nic Roldan, William Seggos, Kirsten Smith, Alanna Sutherland and Eric Viner.

Palm Beach Race of Hope Committee

Race of Hope Co-Grand Marshals: Audrey Gruss and Scott Snyder 

Diamond Level: Perri & Bob Bishop, Marvin H. Davidson, Jamee & Peter Gregory, Teresa & James Remez, and Tricia Quick

Platinum Level: Janet & J.J. Cafaro, Deborah & Phillippe Dauman, Kim Fennebresque, Charles & Kaaren Hale, John Hendrickson, Simone & David Levinson, Caroline & Omeed Malik, Nicola & Jeff Marcus, Paulson Foundation, Thomas C. Quick & Michael Donnell, Katharine Rayner, Eddy & John J. Taylor lll, Barbera Hale Thornhill, and Lynne Wheat

Gold Level: Catherine Adler, James R. Borynack & Adolfo Zaralegui, Andy Boszhardt, Geoffrey N. Bradfield, Becky & F. William Bryan, James H. Coleman, Pamela Cohen & Nick Korniloff, Julie & Mike Connors, Cara & Kevin Ferro, The Honorable David Fischer & Jennifer Fischer, Cindy & Chris Galvin, Joe Hernandez, Tania & Brian Higgins, Darlene & Jerry Jordan, Melanie & Roger Lawson, Petra Levin, Ambassador & Mrs. John L. Loeb, Jr., Robert F. Mancuso, Amb. Bonnie McElveen-Hunter & Gil Kemp, Heidi & Tom McWilliams, Muffy & Donald Miller, John & Carole Moran, Mario Nievera, Arnold & Joe Pacetti, Joel Pashcow, Jeffrey Pfeifle & David Granville, Amy & John Phelan, Sallie B. Phillips, Marzia Precoda, Kara Ross, Nancy Yanofsky & Ed Brown

Silver Level: Julie Araskog, Mashi Azmudeh, Bruce Bierman & William Secord, CeCe and Lee Black, Kimmy & Steve Brauer, Dominique Buaron, Sharon Bush & Robert C. Murray, Frances Fisher, Susie & Vere Gaynor, Hilary Geary, Heidi Hanna, Yaz & Valentin Hernandez, Eva & Herb Jacobi, Jayne T. Keith, Eleanora Kennedy, Merrie Harris & Nathaniel Kramer, Louise & Christopher Lewinton, Stephanie Loeffler, Bill & Tiffany Meyer, Lucia N. Musso, Linda Olsson, Stacey Pashcow & Marc Caputo, Joanna Roland, Barbara & Randall Smith, Nancy Stone, Ginny & David Sydorick, Roxann Taylor, Betsy & Wally Turner, Nicholas Varney, Lis Waterman, Clelia & Tom Zacharias, and David Zislin

Palm Beach Race of Hope Inaugural Junior Committee

Chairman: PJ Quick Pollack, Casey Taylor

Co-Chairs: Turner & Mike Mistretta, Mona Nasser, Hollis Bradley Pica, Kameron Ramirez, and Sarah & Andrew Wetenhall

Committee: Bettina Anderson, Carolina Buia Barefoot, Wendy Benichou, Tom Brodsky, Zoe Bullock, Samantha Curry, Erin Donnelley, Andrew Filauro, Clementine Goutal, Maggi Haigh, Nick Hissom, Grace Hyde, Katherine Lande & Kevin Condon, Stacey Leuliette, Nick Mele, Matt Oleszczuk, Bert Posess, Michael Gregson Reinert, Robert Riva, Nic Roldan, R Polo Holdings LLC, Jack Rooney, Whitney Lovell Schott, William Seggos, Kirsten Smith, Jane Stevens, Alanna Sutherland, Alexis Posada TeStrake, and Eric Viner

Palm Beach Race of Hope Sponsor List

Sponsors: Livingston Builders, Inc., Robert and Perri Bishop Foundation Inc., J.P. Morgan, Yafa Signed Jewels, Saks Fifth Avenue, Aktion Art, Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, Via Coquina, Akris, Top of Mind, Smith & Elkin, CPA’s, P.A., Vassalotti Stoneworks, Le Bilboquet, Gunster Law Firm, Coastal Gardens, Caraccio Pools, Environment Design Group, Olara, Harlan Captial Partners, Palm Beach Atlantic Unviersity, Fit 2 Run, Frances Valentine, Tammy Fender Holistic Skin Care, Palm Beach Illustrated, Celis Produce, Scott’s Protein Balls and The Hamptons.

About Hope for Depression Research Foundation

Audrey Gruss founded HDRF in 2006 in memory of her mother Hope, who struggled with clinical depression. Today, HDRF is the leading nonprofit organization focused solely on advanced depression research into new and better treatments for the illness. The World Health Organization has declared depression as the leading cause of disability worldwide, and yet conventional medications today are outdated and do not fully work for 50% of patients. The mission of the HDRF is to spur innovative neuroscience research into the origins, medical diagnosis, new treatments, and prevention of depression and its related mood disorders – bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder, and suicide. To date, HDRF has provided more than $45 million through over 200 grants for breakthrough depression research that promises to transform the way depression is viewed, diagnosed, treated and prevented.  Currently, HDRF has a potential new class of medication in pilot clinical trials at Mount Sinai Medical Center and Columbia University. 

Elysian Brings Inaugural Catwalk FurBaby Fashion Show to New York Fashion Week’s Runway 7

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Elysian Brings Inaugural Catwalk FurBaby Fashion Show to New York Fashion Week’s Runway 7

Elysian, an international luxury lifestyle brand created to inspire and reflect the interests of women, held the Inaugural CatWalk FurBaby fundraiser at Sony Hall, to launch New York Fashion Week 2023, hosted by Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin. The evening before Elysian hosted a fashion fete at Lafayette 148 on Madison Avenue, New York with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Bissell Pet Foundation.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 10: A model walks the runway with a dog during Elysian Impact’s Inaugural CatWalk FurBaby Fashion Show at Sony Hall on February 10, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

CatWalk FurBaby was conceived by Elysian Founder & CEO, Karen Floyd as a way to bring together creative powerhouses, women change-makers, and animal welfare organizations in an effort to make the world better for our furry companions under the auspices of ELYSIAN Impact, the brand’s philanthropic arm.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 10: A model walks the runway with a dog during Elysian Impact’s Inaugural CatWalk FurBaby Fashion Show at Sony Hall on February 10, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

CatWalk FurBaby paired designers, models, rescue animals and charities together for a morning of passion with a purpose. Ten models – wearing outfits designed by fashion designers (several of whom are members of SohoMuse) including Marc Bouwer, Malan Breton, Karen Caldwell, Anne Fontaine, Gloria Lee, Merci Dupre, Nicole Miller, Noize Apparel, Victor de Souza and Brook Wilder – each graced the runway with a four-legged companion, and a panel of celebrity judges headed by Fern Mallis with Carol Alt and Karen Abercrombie handed out awards to animal welfare organizations paired with each model-and-pet team.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 10: A model walks the runway with a dog during Elysian Impact’s Inaugural CatWalk FurBaby Fashion Show at Sony Hall on February 10, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

The ten animal welfare organizations represented on the runway were: Operation Kindness (Texas), Friends of Williamson County Animal Shelter (Tennessee), Jameson Humane (California), Danny & Ron’s Rescue (South Carolina and Florida), Big Dog Ranch Rescue (Florida), Freedom Dogs (Ohio and California), Strong Island Animal Rescue League (New York), Global Strays (New York, International), Animal Advocates of Barnwell County (South Carolina), and Companion Animal Alliance (Louisiana).  Puppy Models for the show were provided by Rescue Dogs Rock NYC (New York) and the Spartanburg Humane Society (South Carolina).

The Inaugural awards were presented to; The Judges Choice: Global Strays (Designer: Gloria Lee), People’s Choice: Big Dog Ranch Rescue (Designer: Anne Fontaine), Publishers Choice: Danny & Ron’s Rescue (Designer: Marc Bouwer).

About the Award Winners

Global Strays – A World-wide mission to reduce the suffering of animals in impoverished regions through funding of animal shelters and bringing services directly into communities in an effort to increase well-being.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue – Since its foundation in 2008, Big Dog Ranch Rescue has saved over 50,000 dogs with their mission to save 5,000 dogs every year, to heal and place them with loving families and to educate about proper care.

Danny & Ron’s Rescue – After the 2005 Hurricane Katrina Danny & Ron’s Rescue has aided dogs that were left homeless by the storm and has grown to rescue puppy mill dogs, bait dogs and shelter dogs.

“This is the first time that fashion, animals and charity have been brought together in New York Fashion Week,” ELYSIAN Founder Karen Floyd said. “To do it in a way that will benefit the lives of countless pets adds a layer of meaning that will not soon be forgotten.”

“Our nation’s animal shelters are facing unprecedented overcrowding due to inflation, housing restrictions, and a decrease in adoptions,” said Cathy Bissell, founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. “BISSELL Pet Foundation is grateful to be the beneficiary charity of Catwalk FurBaby to make a difference for homeless pets in ten animal welfare organizations across the country. By supporting CatWalk FurBaby, participants will help deserving pets receive much-needed second chances through this one-of-a-kind event.”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 10: Dr. Christina Rahm speaks on stage during Elysian Impact’s Inaugural CatWalk FurBaby Fashion Show at Sony Hall on February 10, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

Notable Attendees included; Karen Floyd, Dr. Christina Rahm, Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, Fern Mallis, Carol Alt, Karen Abercrombie, Alvita King, Lt. Gov. (South Carolina) Pamela Evette, Kimberli Scott, Sean Young, Evander Holyfield, Shevon Harris Holyfield, Jean Shafiroff, Cynthia Basinet, Allison Ecung Baroness von Arnim, Elizabeth da Trinidade-Asher, Casey Kohlberg, Jacqueline O’Sullivan, Stacey Silverstein, (Elizabeth Shafiroff for Global Strays, Barbara Gilbert for Big Dog Ranch, Durbin Emerson for Danny & Ron’s Rescue), Nadja Sayej, Bryan Griffin.

About ELYSIAN

ELYSIAN, a brand dedicated to “Women Inspiring Women,” is a growing print and digital ecosystem for women, led by Publisher Karen Floyd. For more information, visit https://readelysian.com.

ABOUT DRC VENTURES

DRC Ventures, founded by visionary Dr. Christina Rahm, mission is to create sustainable solutions which challenge the status quo creatively, scientifically, and artistically; to create products to support the health of individuals, animals, and the earth, with environmental attention also paid to land, air, and water conservation, A global catalyst for conservation efforts, DRC Ventures also includes a luxury skincare line titled Ella Pure; a coffee brand called Rahm Roast, Merci Dupri Clothiers, and Rahm Pharma. For more information, visit www.drc-ventures.com.

ABOUT DR. CHRISTINA RAHM:

Dr. Rahm is a sought-after scientific leader, patent innovator, spokesperson, and formulator for health and nutrient wellness. She travels the world presenting, lecturing, and educating both the private and public sectors about the bold new world of nutraceuticals, wellness strategies, and environmental solutions. Author of ‘Cure The Causes,’ Rahm’s mission is to help get to the root cause of health problems. Having traveled to over eighty-five countries, in consulting roles, her proudest achievements are her expansive philanthropic initiatives and being the mother to four children. For more information, visitwww.drchristinarahm.com

Glen-Gery Partners with HARMONIA NY to Launch 2023 Brick Styles Catalog during New York Fashion Week

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Glen-Gery Partners with HARMONIA NY to Launch 2023 Brick Styles Catalog during New York Fashion Week

NEW YORK (February 16, 2023) — Glen-Gery Corporation, a premier brick and stone manufacturer, partnered with HARMONIA NY, a New York-based fashion brand, to launch its 2023 Brick Styles Catalog, a collection of the trending brick styles and new products for the year. Fashion Built NYFW, an exclusive product showcase, which took place on February 15, 2023 during New York Fashion Week, united fashion and architecture at the Brickworks New York Design Studio on New York City’s iconic 5th Avenue. 

Atmosphere== Fashion Built NYFW With Glen-Gery And Harmonia NY== Brickworks Design Studio, New York, NY== February 15, 2023== ©Patrick McMullan== Photo – Sylvain Gaboury/PMC== ==

“We’re thrilled to launch our 2023 Brick Styles Catalog during New York Fashion Week, a celebration of the upcoming trends, styles and looks that will evolve from the runways to everyday fashion and now architecture and homes around the world,” said Tim Leese, marketing director at Glen-Gery. “The Brick Styles Catalog features a vast collection of stylish, high-end products that are meant to stretch the imagination and unleash design potential. It was only fitting to partner with HARMONIA NY, a fashion brand that is known to inspire and ignite the creative power of self-expression.” 

Atmosphere== Fashion Built NYFW With Glen-Gery And Harmonia NY== Brickworks Design Studio, New York, NY== February 15, 2023== ©Patrick McMullan== Photo – Sylvain Gaboury/PMC== ==

During the exhibition, HARMONIA NY showcased 14 high fashion looks inspired by the 2023 Brick Styles Catalog and Glen-Gery’s diverse portfolio of designer bricks, which are available in a wide array of colors, sizes and textures, including: 

  • Pitt Cafe Series – Glen-Gery’s inaugural Brick Color of the Year which features a collection of soft, neutral-toned bricks inspired by 2023’s nature-inspired color and design trends that embody warmth, coziness and texture. 
  • Altitude – The newest addition to Glen-Gery’s Aviator Series which consists of several distinct monochromatic tone bricks with sharp contrasts that resemble those of early aircraft and aviation equipment. 
  • Blue Smooth Ironspot – A part of the Sioux City Blues Series, a range of dark blue-black, through-body bricks that makes any modern design a standout project. Varying weather and lighting brings out the inherent luster and sheen in each individual brick. 
  • True Gray Series – These cool, neutral, gray-toned, through-body color bricks were flawlessly created for those who seek a simple yet edgy aesthetic. 
  • Emporium+ Series – Natural light will bring out the luster of these lightly coated facebricks, available in wirecut and smooth finishes, and premium colors that add unrivaled quality and sophistication. 
  • Metallix Series – With its depth of color, the Metallix range reflects light on finished brickwork, creating a satin metallic sheen that glimmers and sparks immediate interest. 
  •  Venetian Glass Brick – A range of brilliant, transparent, colored designer glass bricks inspired by the work of Venetian artisans. 

The 2023 Brick Styles Catalog features more than 450 brick products, including 29 new products. To view or order Glen-Gery’s 2023 Brick Styles Catalog, visit https://www.glengery.com/2023-style-catalog. 

Atmosphere== Fashion Built NYFW With Glen-Gery And Harmonia NY== Brickworks Design Studio, New York, NY== February 15, 2023== ©Patrick McMullan== Photo – Sylvain Gaboury/PMC== ==

ABOUT GLEN-GERY 

Headquartered in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, Glen-Gery Corporation is one of the largest brick and stone manufacturers in North America. Since 1890, Glen-Gery has built a reputation for its superior service and high-quality building products that meet both innovative design challenges and demanding construction specifications. Through technology advancements and product innovations, Glen-Gery offers a diverse, premium product portfolio of more than 600 brick and stone products that caters to the high-style needs of today’s architects, designers and homeowners. Operating as part of Brickworks North America, Glen-Gery has ten manufacturing facilities, 24 company-owned Supply Centers and three Design Studios, including Philadelphia, Baltimore and the global flagship location in New York City. www.glengery.com

Daniela Peckova Watanabe, Glen-Gery x HARMONIA NY Models== Fashion Built NYFW With Glen-Gery And Harmonia NY== Brickworks Design Studio, New York, NY== February 15, 2023== ©Patrick McMullan== Photo – Sylvain Gaboury/PMC== ==

Galerie Gmurzynska at the Palm Beach Show

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Galerie Gmurzynska at the Palm Beach Show

Galerie Gmurzynska returns to the Palm Beach Show as the only international classic 20th century gallery, bringing international masters who pioneered the abstraction of the human figure. Among these greats count Pablo Picasso, Constantin Brancusi, Francis Picabia, Wifredo Lam, Roberto Matta, Joaquin Torres- García, and the burgeoning Pop icon, Marjorie Strider. Alongside these masters and in the exclusive charitable benefit of Focused on Nature, Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s fine art undersea photography will be presented.

As a seminal highlight of this presentation, Picasso’s plaster sculpture of his left hand from 1937 will be shown in its first public tour in over two decades. The sculpture dates from the same year the artist painted “Guernica” and encapsulates the creative force of the ceaselessly inventive artist. When the Surrealist photographer Brassaï saw the work in during the war in 1944 in its safekeeping depot he remarked:

“It stands in one piece, a monument of strength and sovereign balance: fleshy palm, mount of Venus protruding of sensuality, voluntary thumb, fingers compressed against each other not letting any light through. And what clarity, what neatness of the deeply engraved lines that criss-cross this large craftsman’s palm and that are dominated by the line of luck that rises, rises straight up like a rocket to the root of the middle finger.” – Brassaï

The Chilean-born Surrealist Roberto Matta is represented with two major monumental oil paintings from the 1960s, a period famous for the vibrant manifestations of his political and philosophical visions. In his nearly three-meter painting “Le fond d’Héraclite,” Matta honors the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, whose maxim “No man steps in the same river twice,” serves as a springboard for Matta’s fascination with change, energy and matter. A remarkably powerful painting speaks to the limitless boundaries of science, humanity and art.

Another nominally Latin American Surrealist turned international 20th century master, Wifredo Lam is a highlight of the gallery’s presentation. In the recent market and museum reevaluation of Surrealism, Wifredo Lam has been considered one of its champions. His vibrant figurative creations were influenced by his globe-trotting career with the avant-garde generations in Paris and New York but also by his native Cuban Santeria religion. His 1954 collage shares the visual language of Picasso’s “Guernica” and evokes the realms of spirits and dreams.

Marjorie Strider’s recent return to the limelight and core of the history of Pop Art is long overdue. Dissatisfied with her male peers’ representation of women and the bland forms of minimalism, Strider pushed painting into the third dimension with her structured reliefs of pin-up models. The monumental painted construction “Girl with White Rose” plays with the tropes of romance, beauty and gender. This work to be shown at the Palm Beach Show shares many of the formal characteristics of Strider’s “Girl with Radish,” which the New York Times used as the cover image of their recent article “Best Art of 2022.”

“[Galerie Gmurzynska’s 2022/3 exhibition of Marjorie Strider] reinvigorates Strider’s oeuvre and re-imagines her role in art history as a leading Pop Artist who was omitted from the male-dominated canon.”

-FORBES MAGAZINE, 29 NOVEMBER 2022

About Galerie Gmurzynska 

Founded in Cologne, Germany in 1965 and now housed in a landmark building at Paradeplatz in Zurich, Switzerland Galerie Gmurzynska is an internationally renowned gallery known for its museum quality and uniquely curated exhibitions. In 2018, the gallery opened a location in New York’s historic Upper East Side. Situated between The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Met Breuer, this location offers a fitting blend of the traditional and the modern in a historic area known for its premier and accredited cultural institutions. Galerie Gmurzynska is proud of its long-standing collaborations with these institutions. The gallery has mounted numerous critically acclaimed exhibitions and has been instrumental in many museum retrospectives. Galerie Gmurzynska represents the estates of esteemed artists such as Yves Klein, Wifredo Lam, Roberto Matta, Louise Nevelson, and Antonio Saura.


ChrisRWK – Promise Made. Promise Kept

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ChrisRWK – Promise Made. Promise Kept

NEW YORK CITY – Harman Projects is pleased to present Promise Made. Promise Kept, a solo exhibition by New York City-based artist ChrisRWK. This will be the artist’s first solo presentation with the gallery.

ChrisRWK creates layered mixed media paintings drawing inspiration from cartoons, comic books and his time as a graffiti writer. These paintings feature a selection of recurring cartoon-like characters that the artist has been developing over the last two decades. Centered in this cast of characters is the eponymous robot. The most iconic image in Chris’ work, the robot actually originated as a cube that began appearing in his work in the late 1990s and evolved into a television and then finally a robot around the turn of the century.

Amongst Ghosts And Shadows, ChrisRWK

The current body of work largely features mixed media paintings made with layers of paint, ink and collage heavily embedded with messages and symbolism. These messages, both seen and unseen help to create pieces that hold a great deal of meaning to the artist. In the top left hand corner of Lost Amongst Ghosts And Shadows, pictured above, the artist has spray painted “Rosebud” the iconic line referring to the childhood sled belonging to Orson Welles’ character in Citizen Kane. This text, half obscured is one of countless details that invite the viewer to take a closer look. Promise Made. Promise Kept is a highly personal exhibition. The artist states “…the past five years have been rough. I Lost my Dad, my Mom, my Mother-in-Law, my dog, six friends and have dealt and am dealing with other things. The art is my sanity. The staying busy and moving helps me process stuff. Writing a word like forever over and over is cathartic. Once I lost those people they were gone forever but only on earth. They’ll forever be in my thoughts and my heart and the work.”

Despite dealing pain and loss, the strength of love and friendship is illustrated throughout the work. Hearts as well as references to friends and family find their way into nearly every painting, reminding us to show our appreciation for those whom we hold dear.

Please join us Saturday, February 11th at 210 Rivington Street, New York, NY for the opening reception of Promise Made. Promise Kept from 6pm to 8pm. The artist will be in attendance.

Harman Projects

ChrisRWK

Fashion Built NYFW – 2/15 Uniting Fashion + Architecture during NYFW – 2/15 Exclusive Event

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Fashion Built NYFW – 2/15 Uniting Fashion + Architecture during NYFW – 2/15 Exclusive Event

Glen-Gery and HARMONIA NY are hosting Fashion Built NYFW, an exclusive product showcase taking place during New York Fashion Week on Wednesday, February 15 from 6-9 p.m.

For one night only, Fashion Built NYFW will stretch the imagination, uniting fashion and architecture at the Brickworks Design Studio on New York City’s iconic 5th Avenue as this year’s NYFW comes to a close.During the event, HARMONIA NY will showcase 14 high fashion looks inspired by Glen-Gery’s new 2023 Brick Styles Catalog, a collection of this year’s trending brick styles and products, including more than 450 designer bricks. Guests will also enjoy an evening of cocktails, networking and entertainment hosted by Emcee Leiti Hsu and DJ Gaby Endo.

This year’s event is currently full. Post event documentation will be provided here at NYUndressed.com so come back to check it out!

Where the Heart is: Vinya Table a Place to Call Home for the Gableites

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Where the Heart is: Vinya Table a Place to Call Home for the Gableites

Coral Gables is the heart and soul of Miami. With rows of store fronts for the local community, Miracle Mile in the Gables is drawing not just locals but those who seek a home away from home. Vinya Table, nestled between Snow’s Jewelers and Coral Gables staple, Frattelino, is an enclave for those who seek to find their inner sommelier along with home cooked meals.

Vinya Table, offering over 30 glasses of wine, has a diverse affordable selection. Wines from 11 dollars a glass to bottles of Chateau Neuf – du – Pap for 850 dollars a bottle can be found on the menu. A true sanctuary, “The Table” offers charcuterie and wine pairings where one can savor the flavors of the extensive wine menu.

Celebrating their commitment to the wine list created by Allegra Angelo, Vinya Table offers the longest happy hour in Coral Gables. From 3 to 7 pm every day Gableites can enjoy cocktails like the Chin Chin Tonic and Strawberry Margherita for prices between four and 10 dollars. On Wednesdays live music brings flavor to the long and narrow interior of the rustic restaurant.

To start the night off at Vinya Table it is no doubt enjoyable to experience a glass of their Pierre Cellier House Champagne where a rim of truffle salt can be added for an additional fee. For the young urban professionals flocking to Miami and becoming a member of the Gableites world, the happy hour menu does not disappoint. Manchego Croquetas, Grilled Shrimp Tacos, and Morcilla Spring Rolls, filled with an onion marmalade, are just a few of the tasty treasures offered for those who seek a fun social hour.

When savoring dishes from the menu it is a must to start with the Hamachi Tiradito and the Smoked Burrata featuring rainbow beet carpaccio and pistachio-basil pesto. The presentation adds a fun vibe to the restaurant as the smoked Burrata is presented in a glass arched case where smoke is visible and then released for the nose to smell the succulent flavors of the dish. The prize of the main dishes is the Moroccan Lamb Chops that are herb-panko crusted with charred onion-baba ghanoush and crispy chickpea salad. Homemade pastas melt in your mouth and items from the Vinya Burger featuring Wagyu meat to the Tomahawk steak with black truffle butter are also available. Items from meat to a variety of fish like the Branzino with roasted pepper- coconut cream stew make Vinya Table’s menu versatile for all.

To many, wine creates warmth and good food creates comfort. Vinya Table not only nails this through their extensive selection of wines and cocktails along with their versatile yet delicious menu, but it is their presentation that gives this venue Gabelite charm. The Tableside Tiramisu dessert is perhaps the most fun presentation at Vinya Table. Fresh French press coffee is poured over the bread base of the dessert leading to an organic and crisp flavor of coffee followed by a layering of fresh cream. The dessert is created tableside and is truly tasty. The staff at Vinya Table aims to please. Excellent service creates a feeling of home.

“It doesn’t feel like working when you are with wine,” says Evelyn Vanegas, restaurant manager.

With a world of sommeliers and servers presenting some of the finest food in the Gables along with a wonderful world of wine, Vinya Table’s new and more advanced second location brings true flavor to the heart of Coral Gables and Miami. It is truly home for all those who seek social hour refuge or Gableite glamour.

Amy Poliakoff

Cuisine Solutions Announces Winners of Inaugural Ambassador of Sous Vide Awards

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Cuisine Solutions Announces Winners of Inaugural Ambassador of Sous Vide Awards

(Sterling, VA –January 31, 2023 )- Cuisine Solutions Inc., (CUSI), the global leader and largest premium food company in pioneering and perfecting the sous vide cooking technique, hosted three exclusive global events in Washington D.C., Thailand, and France to celebrate their 6th annual International Sous Vide Day, honoring the 81st birthday of Dr. Bruno Goussault, the Master of Modern Sous Vide and Chief Scientist of CREA (Culinary Research and Education Academy), the research and innovation arm of Cuisine Solutions. Dr. Goussault pioneered the sous vide technique in France over 50 years ago, in 1971.

2023 marks Cuisine Solutions’ first annual Ambassador of Sous Vide Awards, which honors influential voices in the food science space that have excelled in the art of sous vide and helped create awareness around the technique. An award was given in each continent where Cuisine Solutions has significant presence and in which parties were held: Europe, Asia, and North America.

In Epernay, France, celebrated chefs and VIPs including Cuisine Solutions Chairman Stanislas Vilgrain, President of French Master Chefs USA/Canada Jean-Louis Dumonet, two Michelin star chef Jacques Chibois, President of Cuisiniers de France Christian Millet, and chefs Ghislaine Arabian, Jean-Jacques Bernat, M.O.F. Sébastien Canonne, Jean-Pierre Clément, Fabrice Guinchard, Pierre Koch, Cyrille Lecossois, Michel Widehem, Dominique Saffre, M.O.F Jean-Thomas Schneider, as well as Marie Sauce-Bourreau, Jean-Michel Fort, Cuisine Solutions CMO Thomas Donohoe and Dr. Bruno Goussault joined the guests at the picturesque Château Comtesse Lafond. Cuisine Solutions Chief Strategy Officer Gerard Bertholon presented Marco Colzani, founder of Cotto Vuoto (@cottovuoto) with the European award while guests enjoyed beautifully crafted sous vide small plates, cocktails and Champagne.

In Bangkok, Thailand, Cuisine Solutions President and CEO Felipe Hasselmann presented Lauris Zailaa’ (@lauriszailaa) with the Asian award at the Avani Riverside Hotel’s SEEN rooftop. The award presentation was followed by a traditional Thai dancing performance. Those in attendance included award-winning chef and TV personality Ian Kittichai and industry influencers. In the United States, chefs and VIPs gathered in Washington D.C., at Taffer’s Tavern. Television personality Jon Taffer partnered with Cuisine Solutions in 2022 to incorporate sous vide technology into the restaurant and make the franchise’s “kitchen of the future” concept a reality. At the event, Cuisine Solutions Interim Chief Operating Officer Herve Chignon, Vice President of Innovation Bruno Bertin, and CREA Executive Chef AJ Schaller presented James Beshada (@jbsousvide) with the North American award.

The winners of the Ambassador of Sous Vide Awards received a cash prize of $3,500, a trip to the International Sous Vide Day event in each respective region, a free online Sous Vide Fundamentals training course or a 50% off scholarship for an in-person Sous Vide Training course at The Culinary Research and Education Academy (CREA), and a seat on the 2024 awards judge’s panel.

Each global event culminated with a happy birthday toast to Dr. Bruno Goussault, honoring his legacy in the art and technique of sous vide. Dr. Goussault serves as the Chief Scientist at Cuisine Solutions and founded the Culinary Research & Education Academy (CREA). He has taught the application of sous vide cooking to Michelin-starred chefs such as Yannick Alléno, Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, Anne-Sophie Pic, and Joël Robuchon, among many others. Since its inception in 1991, CREA and Dr. Goussault have trained over 80% of the three-star Michelin chefs around the world. Dr. Goussault sits on the board of the Association des Chimistes (Association of Chemists) and Ingénieurs et Cadres des Industries Agricoles et Alimentaires (Engineers and Managers of Agricultural and Food Industries) and was named as one of the 100 visionaries in the Albert Einstein Legacy Project’s Genius: 100 Visions of the Future initiative.

Further information about International Sous Vide Day, the Ambassador of Sous Vide Awards and special sous vide recipes can be found at: www.internationalsousvideday.com  and www.cuisinesolutions.com. 

About Cuisine Solutions

Cuisine Solutions is the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of sous vide foods. Led by an international team of award-winning chefs, Cuisine Solutions is recognized as the authority on sous vide—the innovative precise-cooking technique that the company pioneered, perfected, and popularized decades ago. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, Cuisine Solutions services more than 22,000 restaurants and 6,000 retailers, as well as first and business class on the top 10 airlines in the world, and major hotels. To learn more, visit www.cuisinesolutions.com.

About International Sous Vide Day

International Sous Vide Day, celebrated every year on January 26th since 2018, marks the birthday of Dr. Bruno Goussault—the pioneer of modern sous vide. The art of sous vide spans the globe, crossing borders and boundaries to connect people through beautiful meals. On International Sous Vide Day, we bring the art of sous vide to the forefront, celebrating culinary innovators and the work they do to inspire and transform the dining experience. For more information, visit www.internationalsousvideday.com.

About CREA 

The Culinary Research and Education Academy (CREA) is a global leader in culinary research, education and consulting. Founded in 1991 in France by Chief Scientist Dr. Bruno Goussault as Centre de Recherche et d’Études pour l’Alimentation, CREA aims to change the way chefs prepare food through rigorous training, food science innovation and food consulting. To date, CREA and Dr. Goussault have trained over 5,000 chefs around the world and over 80% of the world’s 3-Star Michelin chefs. Through its headquarters in Paris and Washington, D.C., CREA educates and consults professional chefs and top industry professionals alike through educational programs, global seminars, online video courses and customized engagements. For more information, visit www.lecrea.com

Cavalier Gallery Presents Select Works From “Give Us Our Flowers”

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Cavalier Gallery Presents Select Works From “Give Us Our Flowers”

(New York, NY –January, 2023) – Cavalier Gallery presents works from Guy Stanley Philoche’s newest series, “Give Us Our Flowers,” paying homage to black historical figures and everyday cultural figureheads. The works will be part of a group show on view at Cavalier’s brand-new gallery space at 530 West 24th Street from now through February 25th.

The “Give Us Our Flowers” series was born out of heartbreak when Philoche’s best friend passed away suddenly in November. After attending his funeral, he saw how loved his friend was by so many people, but soon came to realize that many were not able to express their love when he was alive. This sparked inspiration and out of tragedy Philoche created a body of work that honored those unsung heroes that have paved the way for the future generation.

The series spotlights icons such as James Baldwin, Jackie Robinson and Lena Waithe painted in black and white, surrounded by a simple presentation of daisies, Philoche’s mother’s favorite flower. Everyday figureheads can also be found in the collection with a mother and her two sons and a young girl jumping rope with a shirt that reads My Body, My Choice, My Rights.

“After the funeral I couldn’t stop painting my friend’s portrait and started thinking about others that had never received their praise,” said Philoche. “The people in my works are painted in black and white, allowing for the viewer to focus on the subject matter at hand. I wanted to make sure to call out specific people like Lena Waithe, but also different archetypes like the mother who is working every day for a better tomorrow for her two sons.”

A dedicated philanthropist, Philoche has made an unwavering commitment to help his fellow artists since the devastating toll the pandemic took on the art community. Throughout the last few years, he has purchased over 150 works of art from up-and-coming global artists, creating The Philoche Collection, which he continually adds to each month. Philoche’s talents have been recognized most recently by Essence Magazine for the new series as well as CNN, People Magazine, Reuters, Time Out New York, NBC New York, Palm Beach Daily News, the Kelly Clarkson Show, the Tamron Hall Show, and more.

The group show will also feature works by William Nelson, Adam Umbach, Jim Rennert, George Rickey, Mark S. Kornbluth and Terry O’Neill.

Works will be on display and available for purchase at Cavalier Gallery at 530 W 24th Street. Exhibition hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM -6 PM and by appointment. For those interested in checking out the exhibition outside of open hours, appointments can be scheduled by calling 212-570-4696 or email:  art@cavaliergalleries.com.

Further information can be found at  www.cavaliergalleries.com  and www.philochestudios.com. Instagram: @guystanleyphiloche and @cavaliergalleries.

About Guy Stanley Philoche

Haitian-born modern artist Guy Stanley Philoche immigrated to Connecticut when he was three. As the middle child of three boys and coming from a family of sports enthusiasts whose passion he didn’t share, Philoche turned to art as his calling. While remaining close to his Haitian Roots, Philoche was the only son to buck his culture’s tradition of the entire family living together and struck out on his own – first attending Paier College of Art and then Yale. He now lives in New York City. For the past 15 years, Guy Stanley Philoche has been attracting international attention with his work and his impressive roster of solo shows. As an artist, Guy’s palette is strong and sophisticated. His layering technique has created a body of paintings so richly textured that one can hardly hold back from reaching out and touching the canvas. In fact, it is the artist’s intent and wish that the viewer will follow their desire to reach out and feel the different textures of his canvases. His work is for the viewer’s pleasure, to be fully enjoyed from a tactile standpoint, and he has varnished the canvases for exactly that reason.

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