On Friday, November 12th, 2021, French Heritage Society hosted their annual Gala Dinner Dance – A Cabaret Evening Celebrating the City of Lights – at a private club in Manhattan. From the guests’ joyful reunions over cocktails to the kinetic dance floor that kept the Alex Donner Orchestra playing well into the night, the evening warmly celebrated the return of in-person French-American amitié.
Invitation
The evening honored Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane, Tony Award-winning writers, producers, and founders of BroadwayHD.com, for their impressive contributions to the theatre. Special Events Chairman CeCe Black awarded the couple with a stunning Daum Crystal trophy. The cabaret portion of the program, introduced by FHS Executive Director Jennifer Herlein, featured Robbie Fairchild, multi-talented star of An American in Paris on Broadway and beyond. Fairchild held guests enraptured with intimate set of beloved Gershwin classics, accompanied by the gifted musician Kate Davis.
The elegant fete was held at the behest of Gala Chairmen Liz McDermott Barnes, CeCe Black, Stark D. Kirby, Jr., Jay R. Paul, and Jean Shafiroff, andin the presence of Consul General of France in New York Jérémie Robert and Cultural Counselor Gaetan Bruel. Gala Co-Chairmen included Geoffrey Bradfield, Elisa Fredrickson, David and Susanne Gray, Michael Kovner and Jean Doyen de Montaillou, Bruce Horten, and Ann Van Ness. Further flair was added by New York Chapter Co-Chairmen Guy N. Robinson and Odile de Schietere-Longchampt and the event’s wine consultant, FHS Board Member George Sape.
Esteemed guests included: Board Chairman Elizabeth Stribling and President Comte Denis de Kergorlay, Board Members Timothy Corrigan, Christian Draz, Ronald Lee Fleming, Kazie Metzger Harvey, Michel Moscovici, and Young Patrons Circle Chairmen Blake Funston and Johnsonie Casimyr. Also attending: Christine and Max Ansbacher, Susan and Gerald Baker, Sharon Bush, Patricia Duncan, Susan Gutfreund, Mai Hallingby Harrison, Margaret and Gregory Hedberg, Rolf Heitmeyer, Sylvia Hemingway, Marife Hernadez and Joel Bell, Daniel Hurstel, Paul and Ursula Lowerre, Kenneth and Ellen Roman, Thomas and Patricia Shiah, Lynn and Pascale Franchot Tone, Kelly Williams and Andrew Forsyth.
Geoffrey Bradfield, William Featherby, Jill Spalding and Ronald Lee Fleming
Jean Shafiroff and Malan Breton Dancing
Jean Shafiroff, Gerald Baker, Susan Baker and Sharon Bush
Jennifer Herlein and Jessica Gilbert
Elsa Akesson and Clio Giner
Proceeds from the Gala Dinner Dance benefit French Heritage Society’s mission to ensure that the treasures of our shared French architectural and cultural heritage survive to inspire future generations. Beginning in 2022, FHS will celebrate its 40th Anniversary year with a full calendar of events leading up to a highly curated trip through Paris and gala evening at the Petit Palais, a stunning Belle Epoque masterpiece, in October 2022.
NEW YORK CITY – Hashimoto Contemporary is pleased to present the group exhibition, Buscando Recuerdos. Inspired by her Guatemalan heritage, curator Jennifer Rizzo utilized the exhibition as a way to explore her own memories and sense of identity through the contemporary art scene. Contemplating a connection to her roots, these themes of recollection and self awareness are reflected in the exhibition, and are considered by many of the featured artists within their daily practice. Highlighting ten artists, the exhibition represents eight countries, and serves to capture a snapshot of contemporary Latinx femme-identifying artists.
Grown by Veronica Fernandez
Miami born and based Natalia Juncadella brings her Colombian and Cuban background to the foreground through her choice of vivid colors, bold strokes and familiar imagery, stacking visual and emotional layers through the portrayal of interior spaces, intimate moments and memories. New York based Dominican-United Statesian multi-disciplinary artist Joiri Minaya’s Dominican Women Google Search Postcard series grapples with the representation of brown and black women in art, the interchangeability of women’s bodies and landscape in visual culture, the feminization of landscape and the idealization and commodification of both.
Born and currently based in Mexico City, Hilda Palafox explores shape and color through her elegant, commanding figures. Working with an earth toned palette, each piece is filled with symbolism and recurring elements such as florals and natural landscapes. Brazilian twin sisters Uinverso’s work delves into the concept of perception and the different universes that exist in the same space, navigating the paradoxes and mysteries that structure society. Each artist in Buscando Recuerdos holds a distinct voice, carrying the legacy of their past while simultaneously adding to the dcanon that will be inherited in years to come.
Surface Reflections by Universok, 2021
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 required for entry. To schedule an appointment, please click HERE.
The exhibition will be on view Saturday, November 20th to Saturday, December 11th. For more information, additional images, or exclusive content, please email NYC Director, Jennifer Rizzo, at nyc@hashimotocontemporary.com
Hashimoto Contemporary is located in San Francisco, CA and New York, NY. Our roster consists of an eclectic blend of new contemporary artists. With monthly rotating exhibitions, our programming focuses on a range of painting, sculpture and installation-based work. You can also visit us at a variety of international art fairs in Miami, New York, London, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Hashimoto Contemporary NYC is located at 210 Rivington Street New York, NY 10002.
(New York, NY – November 16, 2021) – Carlton Fine Arts Ltd. will present Miami Art Week in New York, showcasing all the beloved artists one would find at the Miami fairs this December. The gallery will feature key works by Warhol, Haring, Basquiat, Miro, Chagall, Mr. Brainwash, Kaws, Linjie Deng and more. The exhibition will be on view from November 15, 2021 – January 15, 2022, at the Carlton Fine Arts Ltd. location at 543 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022.
The gallery’s three floors will showcase some of the most iconic works from the key pop artists that will be highlighted in Miami. Those include Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Boxer Rebellion from 1982, Marc Chagall’s Ville de Paris from 1966, Damien Hirst’s Splatter Mickey from 2015, Kaws’ You Should Know, I Know from 2015, Jeff Koons’ Monkey Train from 2007, Roy Lichtenstein’s Reflection on Soda Fountain from 1991, Mr. Brainwash’s Follow Your Dreams from 1966, Andy Warhol’s Ingrid Bergmann from 1986, and Linjie Deng’s Moon Catcher from 2020, to name a few.
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.
(New York, NY – November 15, 2021) –The country’s leading non-profit dedicated to advanced depression research, Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF), held its 15th annual HOPE luncheon seminar at The Plaza Hotel on November 10th. The seminar focused on “The Importance of the Gut Microbiome For Your Mental Health” and research highlights from the HDRF’s renowned Depression Task Force. The event drew over 280 guests and raised over $750,000 for life-saving mental health research.
Atmosphere: The Plaza Hotel _ Credit Jared Siskin
During the Luncheon at The Plaza Hotel _ Credit Sean Zanni
2021 HOPE Award for Depression Advocacy and Owner of the Indianapolis Colts, Jim Irsay, received the Community Ambassador of Hope Award. Findlay Galleries, represented by CEO James Borynack and COO Adolfo Zaralegui, received the HOPE Corporate Visionary Award.
Michael Phelps. Audrey Gruss and Jim Irsay_Credit Jared Siskin
Master of Ceremonies, Chuck Scarborough began the event by welcoming everyone and speaking about the pressures society has faced during the pandemic and lockdown over the past 18 months. He then took the audience back to 2006, the year HDRF was founded, covering major headlines and happenings of the day, such as the growth of Facebook. He also mentioned that in 2006, depression was severely stigmatized and research into new treatments was stalled. He stated, “It seemed there was no hope,” before introducing HDRF Founder and Chair Audrey Gruss.
Chuck Scarborough _ Credit Jared Siskin
Gruss then came to the podium to discuss the staggering statistics of depression today and the foundation’s significant accomplishments in its mission to address the epidemic. Depression is the Number One cause of disability worldwide and is at an all-time high across the world in the wake of COVID-19.
Gruss noted the Foundation works on two fronts: 1) to raise awareness educate the public about depression and 2) research into the root causes of depression in the brain and new and better treatments.
On the education front, Gruss spoke about the myriad of topics covered at the annual luncheon seminar over 15 years, from depression and genes, depression and pain, depression in children, depression in men, to depression through the lifecycle. She also highlighted the many celebrities that have appeared at the Foundation’s events to raise awareness, including Lorraine Bracco, Terry Bradshaw, Jane Pauley, Anderson Cooper, Brooke Shields, and Taraji P. Henson, to name a few. Gruss noted another way in which the Foundation raises awareness is through the Hope Fragrance Collection, which gives 100% of the net profits to depression research.
Gruss also pointed to remarkable research progress by the Foundation’s acclaimed Depression Task Force, which she convened in 2010. The DTF has largely defined the entire filed of depression research in the past decade and currently has two potential new categories of medication in clinical trials. Several more potential new treatments are in the pipeline.
Ms. Gruss also poignantly shared that she launched the foundation in 2006 in honor of her mother, Hope, who struggled with depression. She watched her mother endure treatment by trial and error, hospitalizations, and the life-sapping loss of energy that is the mark of major depression. Conventional medications for depression, she said, have not changed in over 35 years and are not fully effective in 50% of patients. Furthermore, these medications are all based on the same formula as the first SSRI, Prozac, introduced in 1985. Gruss said HDRF is determined to change that by discovering new targets for treatment in the brain.
HDRF Executive Director Louisa Benton took the floor to speak about how the Hope for Depression Research Foundation has built national awareness, even despite the pandemic. She highlighted the Foundation’s Race of Hope, a 5K Run/Walk in Palm Beach, FL in the winter and Southampton, NY in the summer. During the pandemic both races went virtual, an adaptation that allowed thousands of runners from all over the nation to participate. Even as the race of Hope returns to in-person events, HDRF will host a Nationwide Virtual Race of Hope in May as part of the mental health awareness month celebration. Benton also spoke about the New Treatment Initiative (NTI), whereby HDRF has awarded four “Defeating Depression Awards” to promising new treatments for depression in development at universities across the country.
Joanna Goldstein and Louisa Benton _ Credit Jared Siskin
Dr. Helen Mayberg, a member of the Depression Task Force, then came on stage to give the audience an update on important research progress. Mayberg is a pioneer in deep brain stimulation, a surgical intervention for severe, resistant depression. She is currently the founding director of the Center for Circuit Therapeutics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Her work has helped the Depression Task Force identify brain circuits in depression.
The medical keynote speaker, Dr. Conor Liston, Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Psychiatry at the Brain and Mind Institute at Weill Cornell Medicine, delivered a presentation about the importance of the gut microbiome to our mental health. Every human has a second brain, he said, called the enteric nervous system, consisting of 100 million neurons embedded in the walls of our digestive tract. There, too, live trillions upon trillions of bacteria of different species known as the microbiome. These microbes play a role not only in intestinal health, but also, it has been recently discovered, in psychiatric health, including our risk of developing depression. Liston’s own research studies have significantly moved this new branch of science forward.
Findlay Galleries, represented by CEO James R. Borynack and COO Adolfo Zaralegui, accepted the 2021 Hope Corporate Visionary Award, established by HDRF to honor corporations that demonstrate exceptional creativity, advocacy, and vision to promote the mental health of our communities. Findlay Galleries is one of the nation’s oldest art galleries, with branches in New York and Palm Beach, and they are a longtime supporter of HDRF and other mental health non-profits. Borynack stated, “The Hope for Depression Research Foundation’s outstanding work and extraordinary accomplishments, year in and year out, keep us focused on our community support.”
James Borynack Adolf and Zaralegui_Credit Jared Siskin
Owner of the Indianapolis Colts, Jim Irsay accepted the Community Ambassador of Hope Award. Irsay and the Colts Community created the “Kicking the Stigma” campaign to make it safe to talk about mental illness, and to expand mental health treatment services throughout their Indianapolis community. Irsay stated, “When life doesn’t make sense anymore and you don’t have hope and you don’t want to live, it’s a tough place to be.” He continued, “It’s an illness, and it’s been stigmatized, and that’s the reason we started “Kicking the Stigma.” People who are sick are afraid to speak up, and they don’t want to seek help.”
Audrey Gruss then presented Michael Phelps with the HOPE Award for Depression Advocacy.
Michael Phelps and Audrey Gruss_Credit Jared Siskin
“And now it’s time for the GOAT,” she said, using the acronym for Greatest of All Time. “While no man could touch him in the water, outside of the pool he relentlessly battled with the demons of depression and anxiety. He has used his fame as a platform to be open about his experience with depression and to spread hope and understanding.”
Phelps took the stage to speak in a Q&A with Gruss about his struggles with depression.
When asked about his first moment of depression, Phelps stated, “In 2004 I won eight total medals, six gold and two bronze, and coming back from that is when I first noticed a depression spell.”
He continued: “2014 — that was where I found myself not wanting to be alive.” He went on to speak about entering into a treatment center after hitting rock bottom and feeling it was one of the scariest places he has ever been. He noted that ultimately those 45-days helped him to better understand himself and continuing in therapy is why he was able to stand on the stage today.
Gruss then asked about other athletes such as Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka coming forward about their own experience with depression. Phelps stated, “What Naomi Osaka did on her own platform, in her own words and telling her own story… wow. We can all learn some things from her.” He continued, “All of these athletes and celebrities, these human beings that have stepped up and shared their experience about mental health have been able to save lives.”
When speaking about The Michael Phelps Foundation IM program he stated, “I want to give every kid the chance to accomplish their goals or their dreams, no matter how easy or hard it is to get there. It wasn’t easy getting to where I was and it sure wasn’t easy getting back in 2016 with the journey, but it was a dream nobody else was going to stand in front of.” The audience burst into laughter when Phelps noted, “I had people doubting me my whole life. I had a teacher in sixth grade telling me I would never amount to anything… thanks.”
The Q&A concluded with Phelps responding to a question about his work with Talkspace and helping people receive talk therapy. He noted, “I can make the joke now that I learned to communicate at the age of 30, but at least I got there. I am just trying to spread that message, as it’s something so simple, but something so helpful just to be able to open up and share.”
Each year, the HOPE Luncheon Seminar is held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City and is attended by over 300 top New York philanthropists, asset managers, business and media professionals, socialites and celebrities who gather to raise awareness about depression and its related mood disorders as well as funds for continued research.
The Luncheon Seminar Co-chairs were: Sharon Bush, Jamee and Peter Gregory, Susan Gutfreund, Maru Hagerty, Kim Heirston, Tania Higgins, Eleanora Kennedy, Susan R. McCaw, Kitty and Bill McKnight, Peter S. Paine III, Liz Peek, Nancy Silverman, Barbara and Randall Smith, Scott Snyder and Felicia Taylor.
Eleanora Kennedy and Jamee Gregory_Credit Sean Zanni
Additional guests included: James Aman, Krista Bard, Janna Bullock, Joanna Goldenstein, Martin Gruss, Christine Mack, John Meeks, Margo Nederlander, John Paulson, Marc Rosen, Dr. Steven Roose, Hilary Geary Ross, Lis Waterman, Veronica Webb and Lynne Wheat.
Tania Higgins, Guest and Judith Stish_Jared Siskin
Doctorate Sponsors
Jamee and Peter Gregory and Eric Javits Inc.
Founder Sponsors
Paulson Family Foundation and Nancy Silverman.
Benefactor Sponsors
EGL Charitable Foundation, FINDLAY Galleries/James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui, and The Richard and Karen LeFrak Charitable Foundation.
Anniversary Sponsors
Judy and Leonard Lauder, Abraham Fuchsberg Family Foundation, Susan R. McCaw, Christine and Stephen Schwarzman, Felicia Taylor, Lynne Wheat and Vera Serrano.
Corporate Patron Sponsors
The Estée Lauder Companies, HUB International Northeast, Fishers Finery, Indianapolis Colts, Otsuka and Talkspace.
Patron Donors
Nancy and Edmund M. Dunst / HUB International Northeast, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., Fishers Finery, Mrs. John Gutfreund, Kim Heirston, Tania Higgins, Indianapolis Colts, Eleanora Kennedy, Kitty and Bill McKnight, Otsuka, Peter S. Paine III, Liz Peek, Thomas C. Quick, Katharine Rayner, Barbara and Randall Smith and Talkspace Inc.
Friend Donors
Bloomberg Philanthropies, Laura Louise Breyer, Sharon Bush, Jennifer and David Fischer, Frances Fisher, Mary Ann Fribourg, Lundbeck LLC, David B. Lynch Foundation, Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Anne and Jay McInerney, Heidi McWilliams, Mary P. Moran, Kathy Prounis, Roberts & Holland LLP and Scott Snyder.
Gold Level Donors
Acquavella Family Foundation, Catherine Adler, Meredith Aman, Shelley Bergman, Kimberly Bitterman, CeCe Black, Jill Blanchard, Janna Bullock, Mrs. Mirella Cameran-Reilly, Myron Cohen / Federman Steifman LLP, Caroline Coleman, Pilar Crespi Robert, Gus N. Davis, Marjorie S. Federbush, Firmenich, Hope Fitzgerald, Joanna Goldenstein, Mai Hallingby Harrison, Carolyn Ryan Healey, Linda Hickox, Karen Klopp, Stephanie Krieger, Margo Langenberg, Kamie Lightburn, Carol Mack, Christine Mack, Annie MacRae, Kristina Grimm McCooey, Grace Meigher, Muffy and Donald Miller, Marcia and Richard Mishaan, John A. Moran, Margo and James Nederlander, Anne Nordeman, Jane and Richard Novick, Pamela Pantzer, Marina Pellecchi, Darcy Rigas, Marc Rosen, Hilary Geary Ross, Julia Ryan, Nicole Salmasi, Frances G. Scaife, Chuck Scarborough, Jane Scheinfeld, Joan Schnitzer, Jean Shafiroff, Catherine and Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff, Ginny and David Sydorick, Amanda Taylor, Barbara Tober, Lis Waterman, Douglas Wright, Clelia Zacharias, Richard Ziegelasch, David Zislin and Silvia Zoullas.
Gift Bag Sponsors
Diane Conn, Eric Javits Inc., Essence of Vali, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., Exhale Spa, Fishers Finery, Garde Robe, Hope Fragrance and Scott’s Protein Balls.
About Hope For Depression Research Foundation
HDRF’s mission is to fund the most innovative neuroscience research into the origins, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of depression and other mood disorders – bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress syndrome, anxiety disorder and suicide.
In 2010, HDRF launched its Depression Task Force – an outstanding collaboration of ten of the world’s leading laboratories, at the frontiers of brain science, from different research institutions across the U.S. and Canada. These scientists have developed an unprecedented research strategy that integrates the most advanced knowledge in genetics, epigenetics, molecular biology, electrophysiology, and brain imaging. To accelerate breakthrough research, they share ongoing results, in real time, at the HDRF Data Center. For more information, visit: www.hopefordepression.org
In the lead up to the theatrical release on November 19 for the anticipated next film in the franchise, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Secret Cinema announced today, Ghostbusters: The Gates of Gozer, an innovative virtual live experience based on the supernatural world of Ghostbusters in collaboration with Sony Pictures. The virtual live experience will launch on December 1, 2021, and general ticket sales will be available from 9:00 a.m. PST / 12:00 p.m. EST on November 1, 2021.
Set one year after Ghostbusters (1984), which was written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis and directed by Ivan Reitman, as the Ghostbusters’ bask in their victory at the Ivo Shandor building, fans will be able to enroll as a new enthusiastic generation of students at the Paranormal Institute, partaking in the missing chapter of the Ghostbusters legend. The Ghostbusters will be on hand to quickly train up and recruit more people following their finest hour, so they can pass on their experience and expertise in battling ghosts.
The experience will fuse together technical features and special effects with live actor interactions to create a truly innovative immersive experience. Fans will train with the best as they embark on a journey of paranormal knowledge and are put to the ultimate test in a world featuring mesmeric visual effects, including face filters and voice modulators alongside spine-tingling binaural sound.
Secret Cinema is no stranger to pushing the boundaries when it comes to immersive experiences and branching out to audiences beyond the UK. In 2020, the brand produced the groundbreaking live event, Stranger Things: The “Drive-Into” Experience in downtown Los Angeles which took fans inside some of its most iconic scenes, all from the safety of their own cars. Now, with Secret Cinema presents Ghostbusters: The Gates of Gozer, digital innovation and live entertainment will collide to connect friends and family on a global level, working together to defeat the Gozerian force. Audiences, both new and old, will be invited to leap into the most vivid flavors of the 1980s to revel in the finest fashion, music and gadgets.
People will enroll to explore the haunted realms of New York in teams of six and they will have the chance to meet new and familiar faces during the show while they get trained in key skills including parapsychology, and science and technology. Once in live paranormal scenarios students must use quick wits, live improvisation, and a range of gadgets to hunt the trickiest or most malevolent of spooks as they work their way through the experience. But be careful who, or what you believe since nefarious characters have concocted plans that could result in the destruction of the Ghostbusters …. and indeed the end of the world. Are you ready to save this dimension as the Ghostbusters did before us?
“This online experience allows us to combine all the elements people have come to know and love from Secret Cinema, but now for the first time in a fully immersive virtual setting. We know Ghostbusters fans across the world will embrace the spirit of the show and arrive ready to immerse themselves in the story, costumes and all,” said Max Alexander, CEO of Secret Cinema. “Now the only question is: Who ya gonna call to be part of your team?”
“We are thrilled to be collaborating with the team behind Secret Cinema, who are renowned for creating innovative immersive experiences that allow audiences to experience their favorite films and TV shows in a brand-new way. ” said Jeffrey Godsick, EVP of Global Partnerships and Brand Management and Head of Location Based Entertainment at Sony Pictures Entertainment said. “Ghostbusters has been entertaining audiences for almost four decades and Ghostbusters: The Gates of Gozer will allow fans to engage with some of the much-loved characters and storylines in a way they have never before.”
“Secret Cinema dreamed of creating an online interactive game for people who would NEVER normally want to play online games.” said Matthew Bennett, Group Creative Director of Secret Cinema. “It’s a radical new approach to live digital storytelling that features multiple locations thriving with numerous outcomes all powered by a host of living characters, both new and old. We call on all fans to sign up to the Ghostbusters new Paranormal Institute so that they can be thrown into the heart of this “missing chapter.” Only in Secret Cinema’s virtual world can they use their skills, knowledge, bodily movements, voice and curiosity to unlock a parallel dimension of Ghostbusting action. Prepare to enter 1985 when Venkman, Stantz, Spengler and Zeddemore need their fans to save the day. So be ready: this time it’s YOU who is getting the call!”
Following Ghostbusters: The Gates of Gozer, Secret Cinema and Sony Pictures will bring the supernatural to the streets of New York in an all-new top-secret and in-person experience in 2022. This paranormal mission across the city will be an 18+ event and more details are to be revealed. Register your interest here to not miss out.
Coming Soon – Ghostbusters: Afterlife
From director Jason Reitman and producer Ivan Reitman, comes the next chapter in the original Ghostbusters universe. In Ghostbusters: Afterlife, when a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. The film is written by Gil Kenan & Jason Reitman.
Based on the 1984 film “Ghostbusters,” an Ivan Reitman film written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, Ghostbusters: Afterlife is produced by Ivan Reitman and executive produced by Dan Aykroyd, Gil Kenan, Jason Blumenfeld, Michael Beugg, Aaron L. Gilbert, Jason Cloth and stars Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Annie Potts, and Paul Rudd.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife will be released exclusively in movie theaters on November 19, 2021.
Iconic Chuck’s Vintage celebrated their New York City debut with a Roaring 20’s themed soiree. The extravagant event was the “bee’s knees” and hosted by Vinnie Cammarata, husband of Chuck’s Vintage creator, the late Madeline Cammarata. The evening was a celebration of both Madeline and the iconic business’s new Manhattan location. Guests were dressed in their finest 1920’s outfits with many of the female attendees donning the classic Flapper look, while enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. DJ Lee Kalt and vocalist Xandra K. were on hand for special live entertainment.
Vinnie Cammarata and Lana Madden _ Credit Patrick McMullan
Xandra K and DJ Lee Kalt _ Credit Patrick McMullan
Notable guests included: Vinnie Cammarata, Lana Madden, Justin Jannone, Liga Freimane, Penny Xing, Regina Kravitz, Nancy Pearson, Audrey Felli, Lizzie Asher, Mercedes de Guardiola, Brinkley Skye, Carmen D’Alessio, Nicole Noonan, Emma Snowdon-Jones, Thomas Farley, Dara Sowell, Jane Scher, Lieba Nesis, Asia Lee, Farzana Niemann, Gabrielle Hoffman, Lance Zakin, Dana Bai, Natacha Ross, Natalie Ross.
Natacha Ross and Natalie Ross _Credit Patrick McMullan
Asia Lee, Farzana Niemann and Gabrielle Hoffman _Credit Patrick McMullan
Chuck’s Vintage founder, Madeline Cammarata, was always about making people smile through clothing. Honoring her legacy with gifts from this timeless store will stretch the joy on with denim lovers in your life. Even those who like a gift that is not just your everyday department store ordinary will fall in love with a present from here.
In 2006, Madeline started Chuck’s Vintage, which overnight became a true American original. Her abundant collection became treasured wear for celebrities and business elites from Steve Jobs to famous musicians such as Dolly Parton, Robert Plant, Morrisey and more. From the famous to just pure classic style lovers, they have all at one point crossed the threshold of Chuck’s Vintage in the California hotspot shop – where even once a world-renowned denim archivist saw fit to entrust Madeline with millions of dollars’ worth of collectible denim that she proudly sold.
The new store’s showcase of vintage denim that must be seen to be believed. The blue jeans in the Upper East Side location will range from Strongholds found in the California Gold Rush mines to World War II-Era Levi’s, Lees, and Wranglers, as well as 1960’s ladies high-waisted and groovy deadstock Levi’s bells. Chuck’s will also showcase the founder’s sampling of vintage American workwear: rugged military and work boots, buttery leather bomber jackets, and soft, perfectly worn-in vintage 70’s rock tees. Classic American Cool.
Visit the flagship retail outlet to shop for time-honored clothing at 173 East 91st Street, Basement, New York, NY 10128.
About Chuck’s Vintage
Chuck’s Vintage was founded by GSFI former CEO Madeline Cammarata (fka Madeline Harmon), who hailed from an illustrious background in fashion. Her career began as a fashion model, where she was soon discovered by the iconic and provocative fashion photographer Helmut Newton, launching Cammarata to the runways of Europe.
Returning to the US, Madeline found a powerful niche in the high fashion world of denim, where she was instrumental in providing fabric development for powerful brands like 7 For All Mankind and provided thousands of pieces to celebrity and business elites from Steve Jobs to Morrisey and everywhere in between.
NEW YORK, NY, October 2021– Carlton Fine Arts Ltd. is pleased to present the work of conceptual Chinese artist, Linjie Deng, at SCOPE Art Fair, which celebrates its 20th year in Miami, running from November 30th through December 5th.
This year, Linjie will be exhibiting some of his key pieces from his Asian Art SPA series, which Deng created after he was attacked at a New York subway station at 86th street. His attacker referred to him as f**king yellow while violently shoving him to the ground. Reclaiming the Asian slur, Deng created three works that are all yellow, paying respect to the pain the Asian community has felt during this time. One of the works spotlighted will be Fortune Cookie, in which the fortune itself states “Stop Asian Hate. Start American Love.”
Deng will also feature signature works from his other series including Proud and Humble from his Yin-Yang series, a selection of contemporary calligraphy works consisting of a set of mutually opposing and coexisting words: freedom and hope, you and me, me and we, proud and humble. These reflect the different reactions and perspectives of Eastern and Western cultures throughout the last few years.
Other key works highlighted will include Falling in Love from 2021 and Kiss Me, Kill Me, from 2021. Currently, Deng is in the process of creating a selection of new pieces at his studio that he will unveil at SCOPE.
Linjie Deng is a multi-talented conceptual artist in New York City. The 29-year-old artist moved to NYC in 2015 after graduating from art college in Beijing, then received his MFA degree from the School of Visual Arts in New York. Multimedia art, such as ink art, participatory art and performance art have always been a passion and hobby in Deng’s life. He started studying Chinese ink art and calligraphy at six years old. Now, his artwork has also migrated to a space within digital media and video. He also experiments with new media art from a Conceptualist position. Deng’s works have been shown in China, the Museum of Chinese in America, The Hamptons Art Fair, and have been featured by The United Nations.
Bubble Tea by Linjie Deng
At SCOPE Art Fair, Linjie Deng’s works will can be found at Booth #G019. The fair will run from November 30th through December 5th. You can learn more information about SCOPE Art Fair at https://scope-art.com/ and Linjie Deng at https://www.linjiedeng.com/ | Instagram: @Linjie_deng
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 Instagram
Banksy: Genius or Vandal?, a renowned exhibition presented with unprecedented success in 15 cities around the world, opened in New York on September 1, 2021 at 526 6th Avenue (at the southeast corner of West 14th Street at 6th Avenue). It is currently showing Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am – 7pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9am – 8pm.
‘Bansky:Genius or Vandal?’ _Credit Erick Pendzich
‘Banksy: Genius or Vandal?’ lets visitors dive into the artistic universe of the most influential creators of present time with the largest collection of artworks anywhere by the enigmatic British artist. Viewers will see more than 80 genuine, authenticated artworks from private collections that, with the collaboration of Lilley Fine Art / Contemporary Art Gallery, will be exhibited in New York for the first time.
Banksy has questioned the rules of the game of contemporary art and is today considered one of the main figures of street art. ‘Banksy: Genius or Vandal?’ combines original works, sculptures, installations, videos and photos, including lost street works in their original organic environment, with a multimedia installation created especially for this exhibition, that will reveal clues to the mystery artist, highlight his most important pieces, and frame his career.
‘Bansky:Genius or Vandal?’ _Credit Erick Pendzich
“Banksy is one of the brightest and most important artists of our time. His work is a challenge to the system, a protest, an extremely well-constructed brand, a mystery, a violation of the law. Each visitor to the exhibition will be able to decide who Banksy is for himself: a genius or a vandal; an artist or a businessman; a provocateur or a rebel?,” said Alexander Nachkebiya, exhibition curator. “Our exhibition shows the extent of his multidimensional talent. Banksy invites reflection and lets the visitor decide. His work is relevant and complete and his images speak and sink into our souls.”
‘Bansky:Genius or Vandal?’ _Credit Erick Pendzich
The exhibition arrives in New York following unprecedented success with over three million visitors collectively in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Madrid, Málaga, Hong Kong, Milan, Lisbon, Las Vegas, Yokohama, Osaka and Nagoya.
Brought to life by entertainment producer Exhibition Hub and Fever, the leading entertainment discovery platform, the exhibition will highlight the world of the celebrated master of the streets and in a COVID-safe, family-friendly storytelling experience.
Reviews ? Paul Feeley – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If you are in NYC, GO. This was a great experience and a pleasure to walk through. You can get up close to see the real world of Banksy. The VR experience was a very cool addition to the show.” ? Gitau TV – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Excellent exhibition! Kudos to the entire curating team!!! An astute social, political & cultural critic of our time!!! If you’re in NYC, please see it by any means possible!!!” ? Cindy Swabsin – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If you are a fan of his work or know nothing about him, this exhibit is a must see. It is very well curated and covers all of his work. There is a VR experience within the exhibit, spend the money and do it. That too is so well done. Treat yourself!”
‘Bansky:Genius or Vandal?’ _Credit Erick Pendzich
About Exhibition Hub
Exhibition Hub is a curator, producer and distributor of large exhibitions across the world, from Brazil, China, Paris, USA and Moscow. They deliver edutainment experiences to wide audiences and adapt their productions to the venue each time creating an original experience from museums, exhibition centers, galleries to shopping malls, old churches, historical buildings and other unique spots.
Nowadays, Exhibition Hub focuses more and more on immersive experiences. They offer a spectacular 360° video, light and music experience and a one-of-a-kind virtual reality experiences, each a compliment to the immersive experiences, didactic introduction galleries allowing the visitor to immerse himself/herself into the artist before experiencing the spectacular larger than life projections all synchronized to an original score of music.
About Fever
Fever is the leading global entertainment discovery platform, and has revolutionised the world of entertainment since 2015, inspiring over 40 million people every month to discover the best experiences in their cities. Fever empowers event organizers to create amazing experiences, with successful examples such as the “Candlelight Concert Series” attended by over 2 million guests, the Los Angeles based “Stranger Things: The Drive-Into Experience”, or the “Mad Hatter G&T Party” in multiple cities across the US.
Millions of monthly customers in the United States can attest to Fever providing quality content to those discovering their cities. Fever’s platform processes millions of tickets for tens of thousands of events every year, with a rating of 4.8 stars out of 5 in the Apple App Store. Fever is a US company with a team of over 350 people, currently present in more than 50 cities, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Paris, Madrid and Barcelona, and is backed by leading institutional investors, including Rakuten Capital, Accel Partners, Fidelity and Atresmedia among others.
On Monday, October 18th, Co-chairs of the Tri-County Animal Rescue Andrea Stark, Janna Bullock, Jean Shafiroff and Adrien Arpel hosted a luncheon to honor Sir Darius Brown with the Tri-County Rescue’s Young Leadership Award at Stark’s beautiful penthouse. Sir Darius is the founder of Beaux & Paws, where he creates handmade stylish bow ties to help shelter dogs and cats find their forever home.
Midway through the luncheon, Andrea Stark took the floor to thank everyone for attending, before sitting with honoree Sir Darius Brown to begin a Q&A session. During the Q&A, Sir Darius stated, “I realized if people look really great in bow ties why can’t dogs and cats. So, after donating my bow ties to my first animal shelter, the ASPCA in New York, I realized that if dogs stay in shelters for too long, they can be euthanized and that really hurt me because I never knew, and I should have.” He continued, “I felt that I needed to do something to spread awareness and now I have made it my mission to help as many dogs and cats around the world as possible.”
The Q&A ended with Stark presenting Sir Darius with a beautiful London Jewelers watch from President and animal advocate Candy Udell, who could not be in attendance, and the Tri-County Rescue’s Young Leadership Award for his unwavering commitment to helping animals. The presentation ended with Stark inviting guests to attend the upcoming Tri-County Animal Rescue Peppermint Bark & Brunch benefit in Palm Beach on Sunday, November 21, 2021.
The intimate luncheon was attended by 30 guests, who enjoyed passed hors’ d’oeuvres, cocktails and beautiful table spreads filled with fine cheeses, pasta salads and more. Those in attendance included Allison Monaco, Andrea Warshaw-Wernick, Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, Helene Kaye Kaplan, John Stark, Joy Brown, Kathy Gantz, Liliana Cavendish, Maria Fishel, Pamela Morgan, Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, Sharon Bush and Wendy Diamond. All guests received beauty gifts to take home from co-chair Adrien Arpel, who could not be in attendance.
Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia and Liliana Cavendish
For more information about Tri-County Animal Rescue and the upcoming Peppermint Bark & Brunch benefit, please visit: https://tricountyanimalrescue.com/
About Tri-County Animal Rescue
Tri-County Animal Rescue is a 100% No-Kill, 501(c)3, nonprofit animal shelter working to prevent the killing of over 170,000 unwanted pets in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties each year. Since their inception, they have saved over 68k domestic animals from being euthanized. Learn more at: https://tricountyanimalrescue.com/
About Sir Darius Brown
Sir Darius Brown, the 14-year-old with a heart of gold is a powerhouse teen entrepreneur, speaker, philanthropist, animal advocate and founder of Beaux & Paws, where he creates handmade stylish bow ties to help shelter dogs and cats find their forever home.
At the age of two, Sir Darius was diagnosed with a speech, comprehension, and fine motor skills delay. However, he never let his challenges get in his way or stop him from accomplishing his goals. At the age of eight, his fine motor skills started to improve after he began assisting his older sister with cutting fabric and learning how to use a sewing machine. During this time is when he discovered his passion for making bow ties.
In 2019, Sir Darius’s created the “PAW-SOME MISSION”. The goal for the mission is to ship bow ties to and visit animal shelters in all 50 states. Upon visiting the animal shelters Sir Darius will be donating his bow ties personally, assisting with adoption events, and using his platform of over 50K followers on social media to highlight adoptable pets and give them even more exposure to help them find forever homes faster.
Sir Darius has been endorsed by President Obama and he most recently received The Diana Award. He is the recipient of several other prestigious awards and accolades including being selected as the 2020 New Jersey State Honoree for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award, “Daily Points of Light Award” founded by Former President George H.W. Busch, “Shining World Compassion Award” presented by The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association, “Leadership Award” from Leaders of the Future No Limits, “Outstanding Achievement Award” from the WDIB Conference, “Youth Change Maker Finalist Award” from Excel Honors, the “Jasmina Anema Youth Award” from the Black Cotton Foundation and the President’s Volunteer Service Award from the White House. Learn more at: https://www.sirdariusbrown.com/
NEW YORK CITY – Hashimoto Contemporary is pleased to present Sensemaking, our debut solo exhibition by Detroit-based artist Pat Perry. This will be the artist’s highly anticipated New York City debut as well as his debut solo exhibition with the gallery, and is curated by Anne-Laure Lemaitre.
Pat Perry, NPC Melek Taus, 2021
The artworks in Sensemaking tell a story about storytelling, how we crave narratives that simplify and explain a chaotic world. The works are part of an ongoing series, depicting recitals and presentations taking place along familiar highways, behind billboards, and out in fields.
Landscapes are invaded by escaped race horses and Youtube celebrities. Banners pay homage to gravesites from Craigslist ads. Wifi dancers, swimming pools, and house fires inhabit familiar roadsides.
The paintings and drawings deploy a wide array of recycled symbols to explore a central theme: we are flawed thinking machines. And even so, the current moment demands that each of us interpret the world.
What should we expect from one another and from ourselves? Quiet and serene, these paintings and drawings offer a joyful glimpse into an invented world; one that’s closely related to the one right in front of us; one that we so often struggle to see clearly and make sense of.
Please join us Saturday, October 16th from 10am to 6pm for the opening of Sensemaking. The artist will be in attendance.
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 required for entry. To schedule a viewing, please click HERE.
The exhibition will be on view Saturday, October 16th to Saturday, November 6th.
Hashimoto Contemporary is located in San Francisco, CA and New York, NY. Our roster consists of an eclectic blend of new contemporary artists. With monthly rotating exhibitions, our programming focuses on a range of painting, sculpture and installation-based work. You can also visit us at a variety of international art fairs in Miami, New York, London, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Hashimoto Contemporary NYC is located at 210 Rivington Street New York, NY 10002.
About the Curator
Anne-Laure Lemaitre is a creative director, curator and producer specialized in purpose driven large scale in situ art. With +15 years of experience creating global art infused activations, greater than life installations and complex site specific curatorial programs around the world for corporations and institutions alike, her focus remains the importance of anchoring art in its context as a means to further its impact, trigger new perspectives and explore new conceptual territories.
About The Artist
Pat Perry (b. Michigan, 1991) is an American visual artist primarily painting, drawing, photographing, and installing large-scale outdoor mural installations. Throughout the 2010’s, a series of sketchbooks and photos documenting years of traveling itinerantly around the United States, accidentally became some of Perry’s most well-known works. Simultaneously, his large-scale works and posters have called attention to various social causes through collaborations with groups such as the Beehive Design Collective, AptArts, No More Deaths, and the UN High Commissioner For Refugees. In 2018, Perry’s largest body of paintings debuted as a solo exhibition titled, National Lilypond Songs at UICA in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In early 2020, several of the works were exhibited alongside new works in a solo exhibition titled, Song and Dance at Takashi Murakami’s Hidari Zingaro gallery in Tokyo.
Perry’s ongoing series of Recital works use a fictional group of performers to animate social and emotional effects of 21st century technologies, as well as knowledge limits of individual meaning-making. The works include paintings, drawings, and installations of life-size performers on interstate medians and roadsides throughout the Midwest. Pat works and lives in a small downtown neighborhood on Detroit’s East Side.
