NEW YORK CITY – Hashimoto Contemporary is pleased to present Lush, a group show curated by Jennifer Rizzo. The exhibition brings together a group of over thirty artists from around the globe who have drawn inspiration from one of the most prominent muses of all times – the flowering species.
Genevieve Cohn, The Peal Oracle, 2022
HelloMarine, Bienvenue Chez Moi, 2022
Throughout history, florals can ben found represented in art from all cultures and regions, as well as a source of inspiration within various artistic movements. With over 400,000 known plant species, artists have long looked to this endless array of specimens, utilizing them to convey universal symbol of beauty as well as a spectrum of human emotion. By doing so, artists are able to imbue the delicately stemmed floral with great emotional heft.
Melody Tuttle, Microdose in Mccarren, 2022 Nicholas Zirk, Keep Cool, 2021
Lush spotlights contemporary artists once again looking to the timeless floral muse, from Genevieve Cohn’s jewel-toned figures interacting with nature, to Gabe Langholtz’s works which tell an unfinished story, Anna Valdez’s maximalist still lifes, and Lindsey Lou Howard’s larger than life sculptural homage to plant-based fast food, the exhibition surveys a modern approach to a classic subject.
The gallery will be open by appointment only. In order to ensure the health and safety of visitors and staff, please note that masks are legally required for entry. To schedule an appointment, please click HERE.
For the exhibition, the gallery has teamed up with garden design company Primrose Designs NYC, led by Kris & Elena Nuzzi, who created the botanical installation within the gallery space. About a year ago Hashimoto Contemporary held another exhibit titled Lush. The botanical installation is new to this year’s version – images coming soon!
Featured Artists Heidi Anderson | Laura Berger | Dennis Brown | Laura Burke | Angela Burson | Jeff Canham | Chiaozza |Genevieve Cohn | Marleigh Culver | Jen Dwyer | Nic Dyer | Gregory Euclide | Mary Finlayson | Lizzie Gill | Rachel Hayden | HelloMarine | Seonna Hong | Lindsey Lou Howard |Jeremiah Jenkins | Natalia Juncadella | Kelly Knaga | Danym Kwon |Corey Lamb | Gabe Langholtz | Karen Lederer | Talia Levitt | Madi Bianca Nemelc | Emily Pettigrew | Aliyah Salmon | Polly Shindler | Lorien Stern | Josh Stover |Sophie Treppendahl | Melody Tuttle | Anna Valdez | Nicholas Zirk
ABOUT THE GALLERY Hashimoto Contemporary was founded in 2013 by gallerist and curator Ken Harman Hashimoto. You can find us in Los Angeles (Culver City), New York City (Lower East Side) and San Francisco (Tenderloin) , all three spaces feature new exhibitions monthly.
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(Sterling, VA, February, 2022) – Chef Gerard Bertholon of Cuisine Solutions, Inc. (CUSI), the global leader and largest premium food company in pioneering and perfecting the sous vide cooking technique, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award (Fauteuil de l’Academie) by the USA and Canada Chapter of the Académie Culinaire de France on Sunday, February 6, 2022, in New York City. He was honored for his steadfast commitment to educating aspiring chefs about the culinary arts and the sous vide cooking method.
Chef Gerard joined Cuisine Solutions in 1989 as a corporate research and development chef and holds the position of chief strategy officer. At Cuisine Solutions, Chef Bertholon and his team continue to leverage the method to help companies—from large hotel chains and airlines to national restaurant chains and numerous other industries—save money, reduce waste, and help with the shortage of skilled labor.
“Gerard Bertholon has had a long and successful career helping to champion French gastronomy along with the innovative sous vide manufacturing company Cuisine Solutions,” said Sebastien Baud, President Delegation Académie Culinaire de France US/Canada. He continued, “This year we honor him for his true impact on the culinary world, recognizing his efforts to teach and inspire young chefs to be an integral part of the gastronomic landscape.”
Boasting an impressive culinary career, Bertholon trained with two-and three-starred Michelin chefs Alain Chapel and Louis Outhier, who he credits as his two key mentors. He served as the executive chef in a number of premier French restaurants including La Panetière in Rye, New York, which earned three stars from The New York Times. In 2012, he was named Maitres Cuisiniers de France, one of the culinary world’s highest honors, focusing on the continuity of French culinary traditions. Bertholon was also named Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole, by the French Ministry of Agriculture in 2013.
“I’m very grateful and extremely honored to be the recipient of this award and want to thank our worldwide president Fabrice Prochasson, president Sebastien Baud, our board, and my friends and colleagues of the ACF,” said Gerard Bertholon. “While it’s hard to pinpoint just one person who has influenced my career, I am reminded of my grandmother and mother, who supported me unconditionally and my first real mentors as a young chef Alain Chapel, Louis Outhier and Jacques Chibois.”
The Académie Culinaire de France was founded in 1879 and is made up of 1080 members worldwide. The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to those whose life’s work is set to have a prominent and lasting impact on the culinary industry.
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 slow-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.
(New York, NY – January, 2022) – On January 21st, Carlton Fine Arts Ltd. presented the Pop Art Festival, which is also the birthday of acclaimed artist Jeff Koons. The gallery will featured key works by Warhol, Basquiat, Wesselmann, Mr. Brainwash, and Devon. The exhibition will be on view through February 21, 2022, at the Carlton Fine Arts Ltd. location at 543 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022.
The gallery’s three floors will showcase a selection of the most iconic and notable works from the key pop artists including Jeff Koons’ Monkey Train from 2007 and his Orange Balloon Dog as well as Mr. Brainwash’s Chaplin Love from 2010 and Marilyn Red from 2016, Andy Warhol’s Howdy Doody from 1981, Devon’s Audrey Chanel from 2019, Tom Wesselmann Big Blonde from 1988 and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Boxer Rebellion from 1982.
The exhibition will be on display with all works available for purchase at Carlton Fine Arts Ltd. 543 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022 location. Exhibition hours are Mondays – Thursdays: 10 AM – 6 PM; Fridays: 10 AM – 4 PM; Saturdays: Closed; Sundays: 11 AM – 6 PM and by appointment. For those interested in checking out the exhibition outside of open hours, appointments can be scheduled by calling 212-593-2800 or email: info@carltonfa.com. Visit http://carltonfa.com/ , for more information.
ABOUT CARLTON FINE ARTS
Carlton Fine Arts is nestled on Madison Avenue in the Upper East Side of New York City showcasing the highest quality Pop Art and Modern Masters from across the world in their three-level flagship gallery. Gaining their start in 1969, Carlton Fine Arts is a family owned and operated business. Carlton Fine Arts Ltd. is located at 543 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022 location. Exhibition hours are Mondays – Thursdays: 10 AM – 6 PM; Fridays: 10 AM – 4 PM; Saturdays: Closed; Sundays: 11 AM – 6 PM and by appointment. For those interested in checking out the exhibition outside of open hours, appointments can be scheduled by calling 212-593-2800 or email: info@carltonfa.com. For more information visit http://carltonfa.com/ or @carltonfinearts.
(New York, NY –February, 2022) – Noise, the arthouse feature film that takes the audience through one man’s psychedelic trip into his past, played at The Angelika Film Center (18 West Houston Street). The film is through the lens of director and editor Jean-Louis Droulers, who captured the footage over five years growing up in South Florida when he was 17, until he turned 21. Amongst his friends is a young Brandon Flynn, who later went on to star in the hit Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why.
The film, which is funded by bitcoin, will be providing change in bitcoin for all tickets purchased. This will allow New Yorkers to buy bitcoin with dollars over the counter in NYC for the first time.
Jean Louis has gone through many iterations over the last few years in post-production as an experiment that was never intended for release until it was discovered by Zack Weiner and Joe Gallagher, who helped carry it into completion and produced its release through the Bitcoin Movie Club. The film, which is funded by bitcoin, will also only accept bitcoin as payment for tickets.
The VIP guests included star of NOiSE Ella Jordan, Jesse Pimentel (‘Resident Evil’), Director/Producer Mark Rapaport, Former City Council Candidate and lawyer Maria Danzilo, The Honorable Dion Powell, award-winning director Chris Von Hoffman, Tik Tok star glamdemon2004, and The Bachelor contestant Sharleen Joynt
The film starts in the present day, told through a handheld music video of a day in the life, before rewinding to explore Jean Louis’ checkered past through a constantly revolving door of new characters as he delves deeper into a drug binge constantly interrupted by the monster that is NOISE, whom we finally meet after a near death experience in the final act of the film. The end of boyhood. The beginning of something new, a death that gives way to a rebirth.
Jean Louis takes us into a world we wouldn’t otherwise see if not for a young kid with a camera strapped to his face, creating a new language, capturing life without context, without any conception of what a film is, or what the industry demands of one.
After the film concluded, Zack Weiner took the floor to speak about the next steps for the Bitcoin Movie Club. “Bitcoin Movie Club will never do crypto, or whatever NFT, instead we constantly bring movies to Bitcoin’s economy for the simple reason that movie financing remains stagnant after a century plus of innovation in every other moviemaking aspect.”
Bitcoin Movie Club is the marriage of politics and entertainment. Bitcoin represents opportunity. Bitcoin represents a leveling of the playing field as far as access. This opportunity needs to pushed to the absolute maximum.
NOISE is presented by the Bitcoin Movie Club and you can learn more by visiting the website Bitcoin Movie Club.
(Sterling, VA, January 18, 2022) – Cuisine Solutions, Inc. (CUSI), the global leader and largest premium food company in pioneering sous vide cooking techniques, along with Chef Daniel Boulud and Grand Marnier, hosted an intimate preview for International Sous Vide Day at Restaurant Daniel on Wednesday, January 12th.
Throughout the evening, guests indulged in a selection of sous vide dishes created by Chef Boulud and the Cuisine Solutions team including Seared octopus “à la plancha” with grilled sweet onions, grape must poached leeks, potato ”Boulangère” and ”Beurre Marchand de vin”; pork belly with sous vide lentils; and khao curry John Dory casserole with Moose Lake wild rice and cauliflower.
Janna Bullock and Eugenia Bullock _ Credit Patrick McMullan/PMC
Complimenting the exquisite menu, specialty sous vide cocktails crafted by Grand Marnier Ambassador Xavier Herit included the Grand 65, a play on the brand’s signature Grand 75, incorporating Grand Marnier, Lallier® Champagne, and a pineapple cryoconcentration, as well as the Manhattan Park – a twist on the classic Manhattan which included Grand Marnier, Russel’s Reserve® Rye, and 1757 Vermouth di Torino Rosso – complimented with a coffee cryoconcentration. Over the course of the night, AJ Schaller, Executive Chef for CREA, the research and education arm of Cuisine Solutions, demonstrated the cryoconcentration process, an interactive moment in which guests could learn more about the process and how freezing rather than heating sauces helps them to stay fresher and taste more authentic.
Gerard Bertholon, Chief Strategy Officer of Cuisine Solutions, greeted attending guests which included press and VIP’s to herald the arrival of ISVD on January 26th, “It’s a celebration around the world about the art of sous vide. The technology allows chefs to bring a great and seamless experience to their customers,” said Bertholon. He continued, “When you cook sous vide everything is sealed, so everything will be enhanced. You have a great product and it’s not only fully cooked, it’s fully pasteurized.”
Chef Daniel Boulud then took the floor to address attendees prior to demonstrating the art of sous vide cooking, which he uses at many of his restaurants. “International Sous Vide Day started five years ago and of course, this was due to Cuisine Solutions,” commented Chef Boulud. He went on to talk about his relationship with Chef AJ Schaller, who is an alumnus of Daniel, having worked with them for 11 years. He noted that he and Bertholon met when they were young chefs, always admiring each other’s work. He playfully stated, “I wish I had his job; he wishes he had mine.”
For the grand finale Chef Daniel Boulud and Bertholon presented a beautiful Bourbon Flambeed Beef Shank with winter root, Einkorn croquettes in a Kentucky Michter emulsion.
Those in attendance included Cuisine Solutions’ Chief Marketing Officer Thomas Donohoe, Kevin and Elaine Levett, Gottfried Menge, Chef John Karangis, Peter Bjorkefall-Davis, Dr. Marie Hayag and William Jarosak, Janna and Eugenia Bullock, Jason Logsdon, Allison Sells, Micah McLaurin, and Martha Cohen Stein and Harriet Cohen.
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
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 slow-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. For more information, visit www.cuisinesolutions.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.
ABOUT THE DINEX GROUP
Founded by Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Boulud, The Dinex Group, LLC is a collection of internationally renowned and acclaimed restaurants with an emphasis on hospitality, from fine dining to casual cuisine, served at the highest level. A culinary innovator and iconic restaurateur, Daniel founded The Dinex Group in 1993 with his eponymous restaurant, DANIEL, growing it today to 12 company-owned and seven licensed venues around the world including DANIEL in New York City, Café Boulud New York City, Blantyre, Brazilian Court Hotel in Palm Beach, and The Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto; Maison Boulud at The Ritz-Carlton in Montreal, Bar Boulud in New York City and Boulud Sud in New York City and at the JW Marriott Marquis in Miami; db bistro moderne in New York City and at the Marina Bay Sands Resort & Casino in Singapore; DBGB in CityCenterDC in Washington D.C.; and three Épicerie Boulud locations throughout New York City. The company additionally operates a commissary kitchen, an online platform named Daniel Boulud Kitchen, a catering business and the majority stake in Feast & Fêtes, one of New York City’s premier catering and events companies. Additionally, Chef Daniel is Co-President of Citymeals on Wheels, an organization dedicated to serving meals to New Yorkers in need; is Co-Founder of Food1st, in partnership with SL Green Realty Corp. responding to the COVID-19 food crisis throughout New York City; and is Chairman of Ment’or, providing grants to young chefs to advance their culinary educations. For more information, visit www.danielboulud.com.
ABOUT GRAND MARNIER
Created in 1880 by Louis-Alexandre, Grand Marnier combines the intensity of exotic bitter orange with the character of Cognac. The recipe has not changed since it was created, resulting in a liqueur with powerful and complex aromas and flavours. Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge contains 51% Cognac, which adds an intriguing twist to classic cocktails and long drinks – giving Champagne cocktails like the Grand 75 and the simple Grand Tonic a multi-layered flavour. For more information, visit www.grandmarnier.com.
(New York, NY – December, 2021) Holiday House NYC hosted the opening of their Fall 2021 ‘Coming Together’ Tabletop event on Wednesday, December 8th at The Elizabeth Taylor Mansion, helping to raise critical funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).
Founder and breast cancer survivor, Iris Dankner, was joined at her exciting and festive live showcase by co-chairs Queer Eye For The Straight Guy’s Thom Felicia, Amy Lau and Jean Shafiroff. Over 200 guests walked throughout the stunning three-floor space, while enjoying bites from Elegant Affairs Caterers and sips from Tito’s, Danos and Wolffer Estate. The evening featured the talents of designers including Austin Gray Design Group, Badilla Painters x Rio Hamilton, Barbara Ostrom Associates, Beth Donner Design x Andrea Correale, Eric Haydel Design, Evan Mason Designs, Pembrooke & Ives, Kim Seybert, Leeann Lavin, Michele Safra, Mottahedeh, Purvi Padia Design, Sandi Berman x Deluxe NYC, Unlimited Earth Care by Frederico Azevedo, and Vanessa Deleon Associates. Each presented chic and cutting-edge holiday tabletop designs featuring the latest interior design trends.
Among those in attendance included Myra Biblowit, Patti Carpenter, Jay Dankner, Rebecca Hakimian and Sabrina Hakimian, Debra Halpert, Anne Keating, Brooke Morrow, Gary Mindlin and Amy Rosenblum.
The event sponsors included Jiun Ho x Cambria, 41 Madison x Waterford, Top Hat Home Services, The Melissa Cohn Group, FJ Hakimian, Sebastian Capital and Stark. Media Partners included Modern Luxury Manhattan and Hamptons Real Estate Showcase.
Founded by interior designer and breast cancer survivor Iris Dankner in 2008, Holiday House is an interior design showhouse in which top interior designers and lifestyle brands can showcase their talent. All proceeds from Holiday House events benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. You can learn more about Holiday House by visiting their website at www.holidayhousenyc.com
(New York, NY – December 8, 2021) – On Saturday, December 4th, Andy Sabin, the Board President of the South Fork Natural Museum (SOFO) celebrated his 75th birthday with a black-tie affair at the American Museum of Natural History.
The stunning event was attended by over 270 guests, who enjoyed cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres in the Hall of Biodiversity before sitting for dinner in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life. Once seated, friends and family of Andy took the stage to speak about the great work Andy has done throughout his lifetime. Greg Manocherian kicked off the night by presenting Andy with a $2 bill with his photo printed on it and unveiled a caricature of Andy, which guests signed throughout the evening.
Andy’s son, Shawn Sabin, had everyone in the audience laughing as he provided humorous anecdotes about his father throughout his life. Susan Rockefeller offered up a heartwarming tribute noting that Andy recognizes that it is the tiniest steps that build a foundation.
The program continued with video tributes from Congressman Kevin McCarthy and Senator Rob Portman, before the emcee introduced the first musical act, American country music star, Janie Fricke. Dinner was then served, where guests enjoyed a delicious menu of Lemon Sole with Saffron Globe Artichoke, Crispy Herbs, Millet Pilaf, Green Grape Verjus; Tellicherry Crusted Beef Tenderloin, Hedgehog Mushroom, Garnet Yam Mash, Broccoli Leaves with Brandy Shallot Sauce; and Vegetarian lasagna “Bolognese” with eggplant, San Marzano Tomato, Garbanzo Ricotta.
Next to take the stage to honor Andy were Sam Sabin, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx and Ben Jacobson. Finally, Andy Sabin took the floor to thank all the guests for attending and celebrating his 75th with him in style. The evening concluded with an exciting performance by American country music singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood before a gorgeous animal-themed cake was wheeled out and a surprise Happy Birthday song was led virtually by Folk Musician Livingston Taylor.
Andy pledged to match all the guests’ charitable donations to their favorite charities for up to $5,000.
VIPs in attendance included David and Susan Rockefeller, Kara Ross, Nobel Prize winner Jim Allison, Joseph Grogan, Jill Zarin, Carole Crist, Trammell Crow, Greg Manocherian and Congressman Virginia Foxx. Musical guests included Janie Fricke and Lee Greenwood.
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Lauren Brucato, Robert Allison, Pam Sharma and Jim Allison_Sylvain Gaboury :PMC
(New York, NY – November, 2021) – On Tuesday, November 23, 2021, Bitcoin Movie Clubco-founders, former city council candidate Zack Weiner and his campaign manager Joe Gallagher, hosted the premiere of Lynchpin, a documentary that explores the inner workings of the business of basketball. The film was directed by Mike Nicoll, produced by Doug Matejka, and presented by executive producers Weiner, Gallagher, and Gabriel Merkin.
A select group of VIP guests including director Mike Nicoll and wife Carlyle, Maria Danzilo, Elliot Allen, Sophie Sakellariadis, Yusef Jordan, Zachary Herring, Shira Hadar and Louis Rosin, enjoyed wine and chocolates, as they were taken behind the scenes of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) universe.
Midway through the event, the intimate group of 30 guests took their seats in the private theater at Elinor Bunin Film Center. The short film follows Compton Magic & CEO Etop Udo-Ema and gives the audience a behind-the-scenes look at the brokering of a power play made by Puma, via Jay-Z’s Roc Nation sports agency, to lure the Compton Magic away from their longtime corporate sponsor, Adidas. Etop is ultimately denied the sponsorship opportunity with Puma and finds a life raft when approached by Swan Bitcoin, where a new opportunity for sponsorship emerges. Traditional means of sponsorship are no longer the only way as Bitcoin makes its grand entrance into the world of basketball.
After the film concluded, Zack Weiner took the floor to speak about the next steps for the Bitcoin Movie Club, noting that they were all about education towards groups that might not have access to paid grants, such as basketball players that want to monetize. He posed the question, “If you don’t have access to traditional banking? What do you do? How do you make it work?” He continued, “That is something we are looking into, and we are going to figure out.”
Lynchpin is presented by The Bitcoin Movie Club and is now available to stream globally at LynchpinMovie.com. Its television premiere took place on Sunday, November 28th at 8:30pm EST on Whistle TV.
Holiday House NYC is returning to New York City for a LIVE event, which will showcase their beloved design industry members and talented interior designers as they come together to raise critical funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).
The event is co-chaired by Amy Lau, Campion Platt, Jean Shafiroff and Andrea Stark. It runs from December 8th -10th and will include interactive experiences like a cocktail making class. Over a dozen leading designers will each design their own chic tabletops to showcase cutting edge décor and lifestyle concepts to be viewed by the design industry, Holiday House’s loyal patrons and the affluent NYC community. Designers will include Austin Gray Design Group, Badilla Painters x Rio Hamilton, Beth Donner and Andrea Correale, Eric Haydel, Evan Mason Designs, Kim Seybert, Leeann Lavin, Michele Safra, Mottahedeh, Purvi Padia Design, Sandy Berman, Unlimited Earth Care and Vanessa Deleon Associates. Included are interactive experiences, one being a cocktail making class.
The event will be held at The Elizabeth Collective at 10 West 56th Street.
Opening Night Preview: December 8, 2021 6pm – 9pm
General Admission: December 9, 2021 11am – 8pm
December 10, 2021 11am -5pm
Tickets for the opening night preview are priced at $250 and general admission are priced at $50. Tickets can be purchased here.
