The war in Ukraine is still going on. While most of us in America try to help with whatever we can, some decide to go to the border. I recently spoke with such a volunteer. Megan Kwasniak, an E.R. physician of Polish descent, just returned from Polish-Ukrainian border. Take a listen.
Category: Events
Palm Beach Modern and Contemporary Show 2022
At the opening night of the Palm Beach Modern and Contemporary Show, British photographer Harry Benson was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award. At 92, Benson is full of wit and humor. His career spans over 60 years, from refugee camps in Africa to royals and presidents, but perhaps his most recognizable photographs are of the Beatles. Nowadays, he lives in Florida with his wife Gigi and two dogs. "The first thing I'll do is when I get home I'll show it to my dogs," he said accepting his award. The show collaborated with Holden Luntz Gallery to exhibit some of Benson's most prominent works. Jodi Luntz shared with me the backstory of the iconic photograph "The Pillow Fight" at George V hotel in Paris.
Anti-War Rally | New York
Due the current situation in Ukraine, anti-war rallies are held in multiple cities, including New York. It’s mainly a grassroots movement, organized through social media. I met a few protesters, who are creative professionals, at these rallies. They are collecting donations to help Ukraine.
Mortimer’s Moments In Time | Swifty’s Palm Beach
On February 22, 2022, Swifty's Palm Beach at the Colony Hotel was hosting a book signing party "Mortimer's Moments In Time." The famed Upper East Side establishment was a favorite spot of the New York social crowd in the late 70s, 80s, and 90s. Robert Caravaggi, the Swifty's owner, was one of its maître d's back then, under the tutelage of restaurateur Glenn Bernbaum. The book is a collaboration of Robin Baker Leacock, and Mary Hilliard, preface by Robert Caravaggi and forward by David Patrick Columbia (New York Social Diary).
Frieze Los Angeles 2022
After skipping a year due to the pandemic, the third edition of Frieze Los Angeles is back and has a new venue called “The Tent” in Beverly Hills. It’s designed by LA-based architect Kulapat Yantrasast, a darling of the art world. Also, the fair has a new director, Christine Messineo. It’s always nice to see a woman at the helm. One of the highlights of the fair is a participatory installation “Dreamer's Folly” (2010) at Gagosian. It’s designed by the late L.A. artist Chris Burden and consists of three joined cast-iron gazebos covered in lace. A separate exhibition BIPOC EXCHANGE is curated by LA-based artist Tanya Aguiñiga and showcases ten local non-profits.
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