HAMPTONS FINE ART FAIR 2024

COGNAC POSES FOR A PHOTO-OP AT THE LOVES GALLERY

ANNA RAZUMOVSKAYA ARTIST AND COGNAC WELLERLANE POSE FOR A PHOTO-OP

HFAF is staged in a spectacular 70,000 sq. ft. pavilion complex, featuring the Pollock and de Kooning Luxury Pavilions, strategically located on 17 bucolic acres — right on the main road connecting the Hamptons (County Rd 39). This location is just minutes from downtown bustling Southampton Village, filled with stylish shops, trendy restaurants, art galleries and museums. This toney village is one of the most posh districts in the nation, with local estates valued between $2 million to $50 million, with average about $3.5 million.

Hamptonites residing east of Southampton, (which includes Bridgehampton, Water Mill, East Hampton, Sag Harbor, Wainscott, Sagaponack) have to drive right alongside the highly visible Pollock Pavilion on their way to and from New York City. The huge fair grounds enables fast and easy access, substantial, convenient , and newly expanded parking areas on the grounds – for both exhibitors and guests.

More than just a roving commercial show, this fair is embedded into the cultural fabric of this historic arts community. The Pavilions are named after iconic local artists, Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning. Our Hamptons Artists Hall of Fame returns with a new lineup of esteemed inductees. The fair uncovers select Hamptons- based artists ripe for major rediscovery. Many local art institutions, cultural organizations, charities and media brands participate.

GALARIES AND ARTISTS FEATURED

LOVES GALLERY is located in the HEART of the HAMPTONS!

50 Hill Street Southampton, NY

Owner/artist Jennifer Contini opened up her Pop Up Gallery in the summer of 2021.

The gallery represents several artists both locally and from around the United States.

Jennifer was born in a small town in Ohio and has carried on a love affair with New York City since she gravitated to lower Manhattan in 1993.

“I live and work in a place that beats to the same drum as I do. The fast urban pace of Manhattan is home, and my vibrant Downtown neighborhood defines and inspires my work. This is the space where my artistic vein finds higher meaning.”

While versatile in all mediums, her gallery work is concentrated in representational mixed media work.

Jennifer’s technique of using mixed media – including acrylics, metals, resins, plastics, marbles, maps and signs enrich her paintings. She expresses herself best through the diverse materials and objects that she interacts with everyday. Her canvases contain a myriad of messages that come from what the city transmits and also from her strong spiritual beliefs.

Jennifer is committed to supporting communities and often participates in and donates artwork to charity events.

In June of 2010, Jennifer curated and hosted “COMBINING GRACE: A Tribute to Gilda Radner.” A group show consisting of 16 female artists raising money for Gilda’s Club downtown New York City.

In July of 2009, a live-auction sale of Jennifer’s work raised thousands of dollars for a fundraiser to benefit a homeless shelter in Midland, Texas.

Jennifer has exhibited internationally in Rome, Germany and Paris, France.Her collectors are from all over the world. She believes that supporting charities that she cares about, is a big part of her inspiration, feeding into and motivating her art!

Jennifer has a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History from Purchase College, SUNY, and is a mother to three amazing children.

FOR MORE INFO https://www.lovesartgallery.com/

MATT STOCK ARTIST

Drawing inspiration from the greats, Matthew pays homage to the likes of Wassily Kandinsky, Roy Lichtenstein, and Marc Chagall, whose influences have shaped his creative path. But it doesn't end there; comic book legends Jack Kirby and John Romita Sr. have also played a significant role in fueling his artistic fire.

Matthew's journey into the art world began in the heart of the East Village, where he resided during the late 1980s while attending The Cooper Union. There, he delved into the realms of engineering and art, forging a unique blend of technical precision and creative expression that defines his art today.

Diving into the world Matthew creates is a visual delight. His compositions are a captivating dance of bold colors and mesmerizing designs, pulling the viewer into an otherworldly experience. With each stroke of acrylic paint applied over weeks of meticulous dedication, his artwork evolves, revealing depth in texture and a tapestry of intricate shapes and patterns.

But above all, Matthew's vision is simple yet profound - to create art that is truly beautiful. His creative journey is a testament to his unwavering commitment to transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. So, whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or a curious passerby, Matthew Stock's art is an invitation to immerse yourself in a world where beauty knows no bounds and where the human form becomes a canvas of mesmerizing colors and shapes.

FOR MORE INFO https://www.mattstockpaintings.com/

Lucy Cookson ARTIST

Since childhood the sea has been my inspiration. I have lived, loved and painted at the waters edge. From my studio on Gardiner's Bay in Amagansett to the breathtaking deep waters of Kauai the sea always speaks to me - it was in Hawaii that this conversation truly took form. I hope my work will bring a splash of the wonder of the sea to color your world.

FOR MORE INFO https://lucycookson.com/

KATE SAVILLE ARTIST

Saville the Artist
Artist
Meet Saville, an American artist.
@savillestudios
For commission work please contact SavilleStudios@gmail.com or 470-699-2003 text
3002 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta

CLARK GALLERY

Established in 1976 Clark Gallery is one of New England's leading art galleries. Clark Gallery exhibits contemporary art in all media by emerging, mid-career and established artists from the Northeast, the States, and beyond. The gallery's exhibition program reflects a broad range of 20th & 21st century ideas appealing to collectors and institutions with diverse interests. In addition to our exhibition program, Clark Gallery exhibits regularly at international art fairs including Art Miami, Palm Beach Modern and Contemporary, Art on Paper New York, and Art Hamptons among others. The gallery also frequently does a pop-up residency in P-Town and elsewhere.

In 2021, the gallery gut-renovated a larger 4,000 sq.ft space and added a niche bookstore called PICTURE BOOKS specializing in photography titles, art volumes, as well as illustrated and rare books.

Clark Gallery is a full service contemporary art consulting company finding artwork for new and established collectors, museums, public and private corporations, museums, architecture firms, real estate agents, developers, non-profit art organizations, restaurants, interior designers, art auctions and other art related organizations. To see additional images of artwork, or for information about purchasing artwork exhibited on this site contact Dana Salvo at dana@clarkgallery.com.

Acquiring art for residential and commercial properties

Advising on building a collection, as well as complete collection management

Acting on behalf of clients to purchase art, including bidding at auction and negotiating with galleries

Building and managing corporate collections

Managing transportation, storage and placement of works

Among our well established services are in-home consultations, private exhibition previews, and space rental for corporate and charity events.

Located just outside Boston in Lincoln, MA, an area known for its rich cultural offerings, Clark Gallery is minutes from the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park and the Walter Gropius House in Lincoln, as well as the Rose Art Museum in neighboring Waltham.

Located in Lincoln, just west of Boston, Clark Gallery is easily accessible by car or train, and an easy and short drive from Boston and Cambridge. We are surrounded by excellent destinations and we have ample free parking.

Expand your visit to Clark Gallery and within minutes visit the DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum to experience one of New England’s leading contemporary art museums; the Gropius House, Walter Gropius, founder of the German design school known as the Bauhaus, was one of the most influential architects of the twentieth century; the Mass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary to gain a greater understanding of a working farm and wildlife sanctuary; and Codman Farm to experience sustainable agriculture operating out of an historic barn complex in the heart of Lincoln, raising organically fed chickens, cows, goats, sheep and pigs for eggs and meat; the Minuteman National Historic Park to witness the American revolutionary spirit; or the renowned Walden Pond State Reservation for a visit to the original cabin site of Henry David Thoreau.

MORE INFO https://www.clarkgallery.com/

ROSSANA ROMERO ARTIST

Rossana reveals "I am primarily I’m a painter and I focus on my experience as an immigrant from Latin America and being in the United States and the identities between them, most of my work is my own story and my own narrative but I really enjoy using historical references in my work and references from my country which is Colombia. I’m not really sure on what I’m known for or what I specialize in but in my opinion, I would say that I personally feel really confident in my color theory and in the detail that I put into my work. I’m also pretty known for my portraits some would say that I am a realistic painter but I still don’t think I am I believe I use a lot of surrealism and imperialism in my work since I am usually creating a story. I’m proud of all my pieces even the work but I haven’t shown to others or put on social media, some of my favorite work I haven’t shown to anyone and I’m proud of all of my work even the ones I give away that I don’t want."

FOR MORE INFO https://rossanaromero.com/

ANNA RAZUMOVSKAYA ARTIST

Anna's work is both classical and modern, her romantic figurative works carry with them both tradition and originality. Her work captures the elegance and grace of the female form with both an air of simplicity and sophistication.

While Anna's enchanting figures have an aura reminiscent of the Renaissance, and you can place them alongside old masters like Reubens and Rembrandt and draw similarities, the dynamic technique with which she paints, and the expressive freedom and sensuality of her work, creates something refreshingly modern, unique and beautiful.

MORE INFO https://www.anna-art.com/

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2024 Spring Art Show & Champagne Brunch

MARILYN ROSE, COGNAC WELLERLANE, DIANE HANNA

2024 Spring Art Show & Champagne Brunch

The Spring Art Show has returned once again! Art enthusiasts and supporters gathered on April 6 2024 from 11 to 3 to view featured artists both local and from the New York School of The Arts. All artists donated a portion of their proceeds to Oakcliff. The catering of James Muir retruned with an elegant champagne brunch. Patrons of the art either made a donation or purchased art while they were there. Oakcliff Sailing is looking forward to a renewed and refreshed season and very excited to share it with all of you!

I was happy to inteview featured Artist Diane Hanna who showcased her art. Diane Hanna is an artist based in Oysterbay, New York. Ms. Hanna showcased Mannequin Collection "As my World Stands Still, her Signature piece dh"EscapeArtist" and "Paris "Photography with mix media, Her third piece is a self portrait called Vision. She also had a variety of cards of her Art series. When she is not creating Art, her other talents include being an Actress, Photographer and a Poet on the passions of Love.

Ms. Hanna was seen in the film "The Irishman" starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci directed by Martin Scorsese. Her next acting appearance will be performing April 10 Wed for a private Party at the Secret Room in New York City in the Off Broadway "Murdered by the Mob " her Role as Dona Rosella Dinner Theater!

To find out more info on Diane Hanna please visit her face book page at https://www.facebook.com/diane.hanna.50

I also had a chance to inteview sailing student Noelle Scheer who explained about the benefits of enrolling in Oakcliff Sailing. During my interviews I spoke to Emil Backstrom who submitted a painting Original Abstract Gouache on Paper Painting, “Bananas” 1962 by Norman Bluhm.

Lastly I had the pleasure of talking to Interior Designer Marilyn Rose who is also a patron of the Arts.

Long Island interior designer Marilyn Rose has decades of interior design experience and know-how. Marilyn’s work has been seen in many top design magazines and television shows, along with her popular travel diary, Travels with Marilyn. She has completed projects across Long Island and the Hamptons, and in Manhattan, Palm Beach, and beyond.

Marilyn is loved and trusted by her clients for her ability to create gracious living spaces within their budget and for providing value and professional expertise, whether the project is a single room or a grand estate. Marilyn’s range encompasses any style: elegant yet casual summer homes, glamorous pied-a-terres, sleek contemporary apartments, or traditionally classic estates.

Marilyn’s innate sense for good design and good taste are influenced by her artist’s eye and balanced by her practical nature. As a mother herself, she understands that function is as important as aesthetics.

Marilyn’s formal education in interior design is enhanced by her fine arts training, knowledge of history, and a life-long love of travel and appreciation of different cultures. Marilyn has been able to maintain the quality of her vision by working closely with her exceptional team of design associates, who share and reflect her standards.

Perhaps the only thing that means as much to Marilyn as her clients’ happiness is earning their trust and respect, and exceeding their highest expectations. You can find out more information at https://marilynroseinteriors.com/

OAKCLIFF SAILING was Founded in 2010 by Hunt and Betsy Lawrence in order to raise the caliber of sailing in the United States, Oakcliff Sailing has grown by leaps and bounds each year from offshore racing to high performance as well as inshore racing. Based in the North Shore of Long Island in Oyster Bay, Oakcliff hosts sailors from around the world filling the bay with sails through the summer. Without exploring what Oakcliff Sailing has to offer, it might seem to be a lofty goal to restore American sailors to the top of the podium. But, with an expert collection of directors, coaches, industry leaders, and alumni, Oakcliff Sailing is the best suited sailing center in the country to do so. Sailors at Oakcliff have access to nearly 100 boats, including the largest worldwide fleets of Nacra 17s, 49ers, 49er FXs, and Match 40s. In addition to a fantastic fleet, a sail loft, and a workshop, the clinics and coaching at Oakcliff Sailing are also unparalleled. On a daily basis, students are coached by staff and world-class top coaches. The first American to compete in three America’s Cups and two Whitbread (now Volvo) Races, Executive Director, Dawn Riley, runs daily meetings and coordinates activities. Meanwhile, board member Dave Perry, who has written several books on sailing and match racing also leads match racing clinics throughout the season.

For more info please visit https://www.oakcliffsailing.org/

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BARBIE, THE POP-UP EXHIBIT
Northport Historical Society

Deputy Director/Curator: Teresa Reid

Marketing & Membership Coordinator: John Daniello

Education Coordinator: Carol Taylor

MARCH POP-UP EXHIBIT
BARBIE, THE POP-UP EXHIBIT

Northport Historical Society celebrates the history of the iconic doll in our first pop-up exhibit of 2024! This Northport Collects Series exhibit looks back on sixty-five years of Barbie with vintage dolls and accessories on loan from local collectors. Explore her journey from the 1959 New York Toy Fair to the 2023 Barbie Movie, and gain insights into her life, fashions, and friends. On display March 1st - 31st.

Barbie, The Pop-up Exhibit was curated by Terry Reid with graphics designed by John Daniello.

Barbie fans of all ages enjoyed Barbie's 65th Birthday Celebration on March 9th at the Northport Historical
Society Sat, Mar 9, 2024.

The event included Barbie Through The Years & The Forgotten Dolls Of BarbieLand Presentation and:

Barbie-themed crafts for children

Barbie doll playing station - with accessories!
Take Instagram-worthy photos with our Barbie photo wall
Raffles Featuring Chances To Win Barbie Dolls, A VW Bug and Barbie Ornaments
Refreshments served, including Barbie-inspired cupcakes from Casey Cakes!

The pop-up showcased over 100 items of Barbie Dolls, Fashion and Barbie Accessories. There is also a
collection of Ken Dolls aquired by John Daniello Marketing & Membership Coordinator.

The pop-up will be exhibited through the end of March.

The mission of the Northport Historical Society is to preserve and promote the heritage of Northport, East Northport, Asharoken, Crab Meadow, Fort Salonga and Eaton's Neck. We are entrusted with discovering, collecting, and interpreting the historic objects, documents, photographs, and other material that will continue to inform our lives and bring pride to our posterity.

We maintain a museum and research library in a landmark building where artifacts associated with the area's history are curated and displayed. We seek to illuminate our legacy through educational programs, exhibits and social activities. We work with others to maintain the character of the Northport area through supporting efforts to preserve historic structures and spaces.

For more information about Northport Historical Society please visit https://www.northporthistorical.org/

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WINDMILL ART GALLERY PRESENTS LUCIANA PAMPALONE

WINDMILL ART GALLERY PRESENTS

LUCIANA PAMPALONE

ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 16, 2023 WINDMILL ART GALLERY PRESENTED ARTIST LUCIANA PAMPALONE'S SERIES OF ART WORK AND PHOTOGRAPY.

Luciana Pampalone an Award Winning Visual Image Specialist with Global experience as a Fashion-Beauty Photographer with 30 years experience in Content Creation, Artistic Direction and Fashion Travel Photography. Recently named on George Wayne's (Vanity Fair) Top 100 Creative Influencer's List. Excellence in Media Award given By Womenz Straight Talk & WOM Media Group, United Nations Media Pact

Luciana’s work has taken her to many diverse locations, including; Aruba, British Virgin Islands, Brussels, Canada, Croatia, England, France, Grenadine Islands, Japan, Jamaica, London, Paris, Scotland, St. Croix, Thailand, Mexico and Venezuela, all which have contributed to her vision and worldly sensibility.

During our inteview she explained that her exhibit was a collection of her art work spanning 30 years.

For more information please visit
https://www.lucianapampalonestudios.com/

Positioned in the Mill shopping center in Watermill, NY, with 154 parking spaces including 8 Tesla charging stations, Windmill Art Gallery Southampton occupies the 4,500sf freestanding retail structure plus another 500 yards (4500sf) of beautifully maintained lawn with a full Montauk Highway (HWY 27) exposure.

With a total of indoor and outdoor 9000sf gallery space, WAGS houses a diverse array of artworks that span styles and mediums with dedications to emerging and established artists; both local and international.

For more information about the gallery please visit https://windmillartgallery.com/

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Beyond Monet
Immersive Experience

Through the use of cutting-edge projection technology and an original score, Beyond Monet breathes new life into over 400 of Claude Monet’s artworks.

Comprised of over 4 trillion content pixels, this high-resolution portrayal of Monet’s work gives guests the opportunity to become one with his paintings.

People of all ages can be part of every brushstroke as Monet’s artwork comes to life in front of their very eyes. Guests can become one with the paintings as projections of Monet’s pieces swirl around, transforming the space into an ethereal representation of his life’s work. His artwork expands beyond the framed canvases through music, sound effects and scenography that will awaken the senses and create a captivating atmosphere. Beyond Monet promises to break conventions with this spectacular audio-visual journey through impressionism. In Monet’s vision lies an incandescent world without a shore, a world of fleeting and effervescent reflections. Beyond our gaze is Monet.

Created by French-Canadian creative director Mathieu St-Arnaud and his team at Montreal’s Normal Studio, Beyond Monet is an immersive experience showcasing over 400 of the artist’s works.

2023 Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience WILL BE SHOWN UNTIL jANUARY 2, AT THE Samanea New York Mall, 1500 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY

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Hamptons Fine Art Fair | July 13-16, 2023

Spent the afternoon interviewing at The Hamptons Fine Art Fair and enjoying all the beautiful Art!

HFAF is the brainchild of ArtHamptons founder, Rick Friedman and his team, who present an even more elite, momentous and trendsetting version. Successful past art fairs produced in The Hamptons, Aspen, Houston, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Palm Springs, Philadelphia and Jackson Hole.

Artist StephenJaskulski and Cognac

Artist Abby Modell and Cognac

Art Dealer Johnny Woo and Cognac

Kat O’Neill and Andrea McCafferty

Artist Dylan Smith and Cognac

TV HOST COGNAC WELLERLANE POSES FOR A

PHOTO-OP AT

Hamptons Fine Art Fair | July 13-16, 2023

ENJOYED INTERVIEW SEVERAL ARTIST INCLUDING STEPHEN JASKULSKI, ABBY MODELL, DYLAN SMITH AND ART DEALER JOHNNY WOO FROM DANE FINE ART.

Stephen Jaskulski

Stephen Jaskulski, aka Jazz, is a self-taught painter from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Now based in Los Angeles California, his work and his life are from his stream of consciousness. By letting his natural process unfold, Jazz analyzes the inner workings of himself and the world around him while allowing the paintings to flow uninterrupted. His highest goal is finding a genuine connection with the viewer and to strike a chord deep in their soul, allowing them to find comfort or a sense of familiarity. Jazz' mediums consist primarily of oil sticks, oil paints, acrylics, and spray paint on canvas, wood, and paper.

To learn more please visit https://www.instagram.com/stephenjaskulski/

Dylan Smith

Dylan Smith is a Southern California based visual artist focused on illustration and mixed media works. Dylan’s vibrant, colorful and inspiring pieces have garnered significant recognition in the Coachella Valley, landing him a spot to create a work of art on one of the benches on Palm Canyon in downtown Palm Springs. Prior to landing in the desert, Smith had two solo exhibitions at Studio 35 and Starling Bar in Sonoma, California as well as a group show at Rancho Maria Winery. Dylan was honored to be part of the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall exhibit at Art Queen in Joshua Tree and is set to have a solo exhibit and performance there as well once things are “normal again”.

For more info please visit https://www.hairpopoutmania.com/

ABBY MODELL

Abby Modell’s ‘Galaxy Collection’ of hand-blown glass features her three-dimensional wall art, large sculptural objects and LED lighting. Inspired by formations of ultra-luminous swirling stars with their infinite dimension and ever-changing rotation, the artist focuses on transparencies, refracted light and modern forms.

Design, color, shape, texture and light merge together to reveal the intricate subtlety and beauty of the universe throughout her collection. Modell includes reflective surfaces in metallic hues to visually expand dimension. Matte, mirrored and gloss glass mixed with DiamondDust™ fire-polished glass assemblages and Swarovski crystals create textural galactic surfaces. Organic shapes push the boundaries of contemporary design. Ombre color palettes mixed with dichroic glass further reflect her unique expression, creating rainbows of light within many works.

Modell is proud to partner with a zero-waste certified sustainable glass finishing studio committed to reducing environmental impact on our planet. By recirculating applied glass into many of Modell’s pieces during their creation, the studio honors and preserves the earth and our resources.

Abby Modell is a widely collected and acclaimed glass artist. She has exhibited collections at numerous fine art fairs and galleries including Art Palm Beach, Scope Miami, Art New York, SOFA Chicago, Art Market Hamptons and Architectural Digest Design Show, NYC.

Modell’s work is in and has been exhibited at private homes, corporate collections and museums, including the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the world headquarters of Morgan Stanley in New York City, the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, the Wit Gallery installation at the Canyon Ranch, Lenox, MA, and the First International Biennale of Santorini, Greece. Commissioned collections include the Bloomingdale’s Holiday Windows in New York City, Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas luxury cruise ship, and the Faberge Big Egg Hunt in New York City.

Abby Modell works in New York City and welcomes commissioned projects.

Imagination and color captured in glass

For more info please visit https://www.abbymodell.com/

DANE FINE ART

Dane Fine Art gallery now consists of a staff of over 25 knowledgeable art professionals with in-depth knowledge and understanding in multiple fine art forms and mediums.

Today’s fine art marketplace is highly active and robust with limited editions and original art increasingly assuming the role of high-qualty investment that often results in a high return. Many Blue-Chip artists such as Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, Picasso, Renoir, Rockwell, Degas, and Miro are great investments for art aficionados. Over recent years some of these artists pieces have seen a 20% to 55% increase in value each year.

As a global leader in fine art sales, we are constantly buying and selling. For sellers; our expertise and authority in the marketplace affords sellers of fine art art pieces, excellent valuation of their work and the highest fair market value prices paid. For buyers; our buying power and economies of scale afford the buyer with best possible pricing, a vast selection, reliable provenance and secure transactions.

Where most galleries negotiate the price between seller and buyer, and may not even own the piece they are marketing, we own well over 95% of the pieces sell or auction. This removes the “middleman”, minimizing the hassles of brokering and ensures you will not be investing in a “phantom” piece.

From the very start of your transaction to the very end, you will experience the utmost professional customer experience. Our professionalism and convenience has built a loyal consumer base of repeat clients and referrals. Because of this, we have the ability to sell highly sought after pieces for 30% to 50% cheaper than most anywhere else.

Our company’s unique process stems from our philosophy: to offer private, corporate and dealer clients the finest artwork at the most reasonable price points possible — simple and straight-forward.

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A BRUSH WITH TIME

‘Notes & Dust Motes’

Paintings by Ann Lombardo

HAPPY TO COVER A SOLO ART SHOW BY ARTIST ANN LOMBARDO AT THE

WATERMILL MUSEUM

Organization Details:

The Water Mill Musuem

http://www.watermillmuseum.org

A BRUSH WITH TIME

‘Notes & Dust Motes’

Paintings by Ann Lombardo

Reception: Saturday, June 17, 4-6pm

Exhibit Open from June 15 to July 2, 2023

Artist Ann Lombardo and Cognac

Museum Director Rachel Verno and Cognac

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane

This is Artist Ann Lombardo's second Solo Show at the Water Mill Museum located at 41 Old Mill Road, Water Mill, NY 11976. Hours and more details at http://www.watermillmuseum.org Open hours are Thursday through Sunday, or by appointment. To make an appointment, write to her using the ‘contact’ link above.

Works are in oil, almost all new, many born out of personal images, emerging from life’s illusions. Some are recognizable, and others you’ll supply your own conceptions. Come enjoy the show.

Ann has worked in visual arts most of her life, first as a fashion illustrator. She took up oil painting in the representational style 17 years ago and has exhibited in local group shows. Favorite subjects include vintage and memorable still lifes and local landscapes. The works come in all sizes to purchase and take home, ‘off the wall.’

For more information please visit her website http://annlombardo.com/

The Museum opened in 1969 and strives to tell the story of the hamlet of Water Mill; its people, places and very industrious history. The building itself dates back to the 18th century and features a massive water-powered grist mill, exhibitions of local history, a colonial garden and more. Visitors travel back in time as they experience the mill that named the hamlet Water Mill.

The mission of the Water Mill Museum is to preserve it's historic water-powered grist mill, the other buildings at it's site, it's museum collection and inform the public about the history of the mill, the hamlet of Water Mill and the hamlet's cultural and natural heritage. The museum's collection will contain items: that best depict the many past uses of the water mill building; the agricultural base of the hamlet's first 300 years, and the commercial, cultural and social development of the hamlet of Water Mill from 1644 to the present.

To that end, the museum shall: keep in good repair all its buildings; collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret items and information related to the history of the mill and the hamlet; and provide educational programs and exhibits that relate to Water Mill's people and its history.

For more information about their exhibits please visit

https://watermillmuseum.org/

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OAKCLIFF Spring Art Show 2023

The Spring Art Show is BACK!

ARTIST DIANE HANNA AND COGNAC

Artist Elena Kariyannis and Cognac

Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op

Spring Art Show WAS BACK! The event took place on April 1st 2023 from 11 to 3 and the public and art enthusiast were welcomed to join a display of wonderful featured artists both local and from the New York School of The Arts. All artists donated a portion of their proceeds to Oakcliff. The catering of James Muir returned with an elegant champagne brunch. Participants made a donation or purchased art at the event.

I had a chance to chat with some of the artists including Diane Hanna, Elena Kay and filmmaker Eddie Rocky Rivera.

Diane Hanna

As well as being an artist and photographer Diane is also an actress and has worked on independent films and appeared off-Broadway. In her films, each role brings a different side of her. In the future, She would like to play a very dramatic role. Currently, she working on many projects that that will touch hearts. She recently was cast in the role of Dona Rosella, the widow of my beloved Paulie in the off-Broadway Dinner Theater, “Murdered by the Mob.” She is currently working on several independent films.

For more info please visit https://www.instagram.com/dianehannaart/

Elena Kariyannis

“SPREADING THE LOVE WITH HER ART"

Elena Kariyannis AKA ‘erocksny’ is an American Contemporary Visual Artist internationally known, having exhibited in New York City and Europe.

Elena's art style is a fusion of Abstract-Expressionism and Pop Art. Her unique style of painting which is expressed powerfully through her art is mostly done with her fingers.

Her inspiration is fueled by everyday life experiences, by living in the moment, constantly moving and evolving. Her vibrant use of color evokes an intense energy that naturally captures the viewer and instantly makes one feels a part of the magical creative experience.

For more information please visit https://www.erocksny.com/

Eddie Rocky Rivera

Eddie is a director, film and music producer.

Eddie Rocky Rivera is known for The Streetz (2017), The Streetz 2 (2020) and The Right to Live (2017).

Cindy Mich

Cindy Mich is an award winning journalist and active media personality. She contributes to a cluster of online and offline platforms, and her radio shows, Cin's Chat Corner and Sons Spotlight, hold a total of 205,000 listeners spread across twenty states with a 15% international following. Cindy prides herself on performing and providing interesting and intriguing interviews on and off red carpets, and to her, every interviewee is a celebrity. Cindy has authored a teaching textbook for CNA's on the treatment of seizures in elderly patients, co-authored a mentoring manual for filmmakers, and has published three books. She has two short films due to be released in the next year. She has taught creative writing, broadcasting and publishing in both the public and private sector, and has acted as a professional model in the past. Cindy is also the founder and fueling force behind the NYC based independent film festival, Art is Alive, now in its sixth year, and Co-Founder of Bedford Falls Film Festival. Prior to starting her own festival, she has acted as a film judge/reviewer for a number of festivals, including AFI. She has also been an accredited media and film reviewer for Tribeca Film Festival. Most recently, she launched her own publication, The Art is Alive Magazine.

Of all of the labors of love that she is embraces in her daily life, raising her beautiful children is her favorite and most fruitful job.

You can follow her at https://www.instagram.com/officialcindymich/

I also had a chance to chat with Sailor Molly Roy who works at Oakcliff Sales.

Oakcliff Sailing was founded in 2010 by Hunt and Betsy Lawrence in order to raise the caliber of sailing in the United States, Oakcliff Sailing has grown by leaps and bounds each year from offshore racing to high performance as well as inshore racing. Based in the North Shore of Long Island in Oyster Bay, Oakcliff hosts sailors from around the world filling the bay with sails through the summer.

Without exploring what Oakcliff Sailing has to offer, it might seem to be a lofty goal to restore American sailors to the top of the podium. But, with an expert collection of directors, coaches, industry leaders, and alumni, Oakcliff Sailing is the best suited sailing center in the country to do so. Sailors at Oakcliff have access to nearly 100 boats, including the largest worldwide fleets of Nacra 17s, 49ers, 49er FXs, and Match 40s. In addition to a fantastic fleet, a sail loft, and a workshop, the clinics and coaching at Oakcliff Sailing are also unparalleled. On a daily basis, students are coached by staff and world-class top coaches. The first American to compete in three America’s Cups and two Whitbread (now Volvo) Races, Executive Director, Dawn Riley, runs daily meetings and coordinates activities. Meanwhile, board member Dave Perry, who has written several books on sailing and match racing also leads match racing clinics throughout the season.

For more information please visit https://www.oakcliffsailing.org/

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2023 Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

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2023 Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

Beyond Van Gogh is a new truly immersive experience. While other shows use virtual reality or still images, this immersive experience breaks barriers by incorporating both still and moving art. Masterpieces, now freed from frames, come alive, appear, and disappear, flow across multi-surfaces, the minutia of details titillating our heightened senses. The show is projected on every surface around you, this makes you feel as though you have stepped directly into a Van Gogh painting. We accompany the show with a beautiful score and include many other surprises!

When most people think of Van Gogh, they are immediately drawn to his emotional journey and his role as tortured artist.

For the first time we allow you to be fully immersed in the mind of Vincent Van Gogh. A virtual reality journey that allows Vincent, through his own letters and words talk you through his artistic process and how he navigates his mental reality and uses paint as the translator of Human Experience.

See the words from his letters be replaced with broad strokes of paint as they transform from the page onto the canvas and grasp the connection between reality and the world, he created for himself and, unknowingly, created in perpetuity for the rest of us.

“You tell me not to give myself too many worries and that better days will come again for me. I’d say that these better days have already begun for myself, when I glimpse the possibility of completing, to some extent, the work…”

300 ARTWORKS through the use of cutting-edge projection technology and an original score, Beyond Van Gogh breathes new life into over 300 of Van Gogh’s artworks. 30K SQUARE FEET Occupying over 30,000 square feet, Beyond Van Gogh is the largest immersive experience in the country, offering guests ample room to safely enjoy the exhibit.

4T CONTENT PIXELS Comprised of over 4 trillion content pixels, this high-resolution portrayal of Van Gogh’s work gives guests the opportunity to become one with his paintings.

Founded in 1985, Paquin Entertainment Group is a full-service, diversified entertainment company, and home to four divisions: Artist Agency & Management, Theatre & Film, Brand Partnerships and International Exhibitions. The company focuses on maximizing opportunities to present and distribute the creative efforts of its producers, creators and artists on a global scale, contributing to their respective potential.

Pushing the boundaries of performing arts, entertainment, and public installations since 2009, Normal Studio believes in making life legendary. Using multimedia magic and fusing physical and technological elements to transform spaces into full-on immersive experiences, Normal Studio tells stories in new and different ways by reimagining what’s possible. The result is a unique adventure that sparks awe and wonder, making an unforgettable impact on people’s everyday lives.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT https://vangoghlongisland.com/

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ART TALKS AT THE SOUTHAMPTON ARTS CENTER

CURATED BY PATON MILLER

Spent the afternoon at The Southampton Arts Center in Southampton, NY For Artists Talks

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CURATOR PATON MILLER

PAINTING BY GEORGE SCHULMAN

EAST END COLLECTED7 exhibition artists Kelynn Alder, Glen Hansen, Candace Hill-Montgomery, as well as George Schulman will discuss their respective works during an intimate panel discussion. Moderated by curator Paton Miller and co-moderated by Christina Strassfield.

Southampton Arts Center is committed to community building through the arts. We present and produce inspiring, inclusive, socially and regionally relevant programs across all disciplines – welcoming, connecting, and collaborating with the diverse members of New York’s East End community and beyond.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT https://www.southamptonartscenter.org/

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Art Enthusiasts Gathered for an art reception benefitting

The Ellen Hermanson Foundation

Art enthustiasts and guests gather on Saturday, November 26th

3-6 pm for the opening reception

Beth O'Donnell Artist and Cognac

Christine Matthäi Artist and Cognac

Hans Van de Bovenkamp sculptor and Cognac

Art enthustiasts and guests gather on Saturday, November 26th

3-6 pm for the opening reception at the Hans Van de Bovenkamp Gallery Art Studio located at 93 Merchants Path Sagaponack, NY 11962 (entrance on Ranch Court).

After the success of our Premiere Gallery Exhibition, Hans Van de Bovenkamp once again is opening his studio to present the works of three distinguished contemporary artists:

ANAHI DeCANIO whose work draws inspiration from nature as well as urban landscapes. She explores the juxtaposition of feminine energy with graffiti like textures, patina AND text until the final richly visual story reveals itself in abstract form.

CHRISTINE MATTHÄI whose work is a form of meditation often combining spiritual influences with the natural beauty of the Hamptons, skillfully capturing the essence of light and water. Her work has been exhibited and collected internationally.

BETH O’DONNELL whose multidisciplinary work blends a variety of techniques including pigmented encaustic wax on Japanese gampi rice paper, photography and mixed media. Inspired by New York City & the place she lives on the East End. A place of land, sea & sky.

HANS VAN DE BOVENKAMP whose contemporary abstract sculptures can be seen the world over, will present his extensive collection of sculptures, paintings and works on paper.

“Gallery @ Hans Van de Bovenkamp Studio” is situated on 7 acres of exquisite grounds and sculpture gardens.

Hans Van de Bovenkamp is renowned for his monumental sculpture created primarily for open-air public locales, Hans Van de Bovenkamp has been described as an artist- mystic whose work, with its signature power, lyricism, and grand proportions, heightens the viewer’s sense of fantasy, imagination, and discovery. This vivid monograph includes a de- tailed chronology highlighted by the artist’s personal recollections, and his creation of sacred space, monumental sculpture, and the seductive Menhir series. Fifty percent of book sale proceeds will be donated to the Ellen Hermanson Foundation.

For more information regarding the Hans Van de Bovenkamp please visit http://www.vandebovenkamp.com/.

A portion of proceeds from this exhibition will be donated to support The Ellen Hermanson Foundation

Committed to helping breast cancer patients and their families cope with the physical and emotional aspects of breast cancer. No patient is turned away from the Ellen Hermanson Breast Center for lack of insurance or inability to pay. All services though Ellen’s Well are provided free of charge. If you cannot attend but would consider making a donation, you may donate at www.ellenhermanson.org

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Art Market Hamptons 2022

Art Market Hamptons returned to the Hamptons for the twelfth edition in August 2022. The premier art fair was held August 11-14 in Water Mill. It featured 85 top galleries.

Below are some of the galleries and artists that I had a chance to chat with.

Caroline Crockett Kneese, Cognac

Albert Sultan and Cognac

Kat O’Neill, Andrea McCafferty, Cognac

Holly Suzanne Rader, Cognac

COGNAC WELLERLANE POSES FOR A PHOTO-OP AT ART MARKET HAMPTONS

Below are some of the galleries and artists that I had a chance to chat with.

Studio Artego LLC

I spoke to Gallery Owner Misong Park from Studio Artego LLC an Art Gallery in Queens, New York.

It is worth noting the history of galleries in New York City in recent decades where serious attention has been given to artists outside the cultural mainstream– not only Korean, but those emanating from diversified, unpredictable and culturally-laden backgrounds. This is not about the number of viewers, but about the importance of galleries, such as Studio Artego that engage artists from divergent cultural perspectives outside predictable exhibition agendas.

To find out more info about this gallery you can visit

https://studio-artego-llc.business.site/

The White Room Gallery

I had a chance to chat with Kat O’Neill, one of my favorite gallery owners in the Hamptons from the White Room Gallery.

The gallery features contemporary art with a provocative twist of inspirations. Exhibits include photography, mixed media, sculptures and all forms of painting. The gallery provides a wide array of styles featuring both well-known artists and emerging talents. They exhibit year-round with shows that are as diverse as they are dynamic. Elite art fairs include Art Hamptons and Art Basel. Our artists' work has appeared in The New York Times, Forbes, Maxim, Luxe, Modern Luxury, Hamptons Magazine and numerous international fine art magazines as well as on a myriad of broadcast and online platforms. To see an interview of co-owners/co-directors Andrea and Kat go to Happening in the Hamptons @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhOldqcLu9w

Andrea McCafferty has over 20 years of being in the gallery business and has curated well over 300 shows, exhibiting several revered local artists including Eric Ernst, Paton Miller, Elaine Grove and Charles Waller with shows ranging from abstract to realism with provocative themes like Risque Sex and Cuban Cubism. Andrea is an artist as well specializing in photography and mixed media. She has given her time to curate shows for many charitable organizations including The Springs Invitational and Art in the Yard.

Kat O’Neill has over 20 years experience in the arts as an award-winning writer, playwright, photographer, mixed media artist and as a partner/svp/creative director at internationally-acclaimed agencies working on image accounts like Ferrari, Absolut and Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. Her work has been featured on numerous websites and publications including The New York Times and has been exhibited in galleries and museums. She has generated money and support for The New York Philharmonic, The Jewish Children’s Museum, Wildaid, Quail Hill Farm and Gimme Shelter Animal Rescue. Outside years of curating exhibits for The White Room Gallery, Kat has also curated fundraising art exhibits for St. Jude’s Children Hospital and The Retreat.

For more information please visit https://www.thewhiteroom.gallery/.

SULTAN CHIC

I also had a chance to catch up with Artist Albert Sultan owner of Sultan Chic who I interviewed 12 years ago at another Art Fair.

ABOUT

SULTANchic Furniture:

SULTANchic scours the globe for rare vintage furniture of unusual shape and form. We look for the hidden potential in overlooked pieces. Once acquired, the furniture is refinished and reimagined for a contemporary look. No detail is spared and we consider the transformed pieces couture fashion furniture for the home. Grab these one of a kind treasures for your design projects!

SULTANchic: An Artisan Workshop:

This branch of SULTANchic was founded by artist Albert Leon Sultan after many years of hands on experience in Decorative and Fine Arts. High profile corporate clients have included BARNEYS, Ralph Lauren, Tiffanys, as well as various fashion houses and Broadway producers. SULTANchic’s goal is to provide a one stop resource for Homeowners, Designers, Hotels, Restaurants, and Nightclubs, to carry out their artisan finishing needs. Each client and project requires a large range of unique creative skills. SULTANchic hands on experience allows for seamless execution of your design vision. Projects have included decorative painting/plastering, stenciling, upholstery, as well as metal leafing. This site showcases the scope of Sultan's work for over fifteen years. We hope that you will now have the confidence to embark on the various decorative arts projects you have imagined. Please feel free to contact SULTANchic with your specific needs. For larger projects SULTANchic is able to field teams of artisans worldwide. We take great pleasure in providing the finishing touches essential to good design. SULTANchic takes your vision and leaves your home, office, or establishment more complete.

Cerulean Gallery

Later that day I met and interviewed Caroline Crockett Kneese from Cerulean Gallery.

This gallery is a contemporary fine art gallery founded in Dallas, TX in 2006 by Caroline Crockett Kneese. Caroline closed the gallery doors in 2009 after a relocation to Amarillo, TX, where she opened a location in 2015. Caroline reopened Cerulean in its original Park Cities location in March of 2020.

“An amazing open, elegant space”

— TIFFANY HENDERSON BATEMAN

The gallery features the works of established and emerging local, regional, and national artists and provides over 20 years of personal consulting services for all levels of art connoisseurs. In addition, Cerulean Gallery is focused on giving back to the community and donates a portion of the proceeds from each exhibition opening to benefit various philanthropic organizations.

For more info please visit https://theceruleangallery.com/

ARTIST Holly Suzanne Rader gifted me this embellished aresol can that I displayed in my Pink Beauty Room

HOLLY WOULD STUDIOS

Although I did not have a chance to interview Artist Holly Suzanne Rader we did have a chance to meet. I was blown away by her creativity and perfection detail in the beautiful art pieces she creates.

Holly Suzanne Rader is an internationally exhibited contemporary American artist born in Appalachian Tennessee. Her work is inspired by fashion, nature, street art, pop punk culture, film noir, French and Americana romanticism. She began her fine arts career over 20 years ago as a classically trained portrait painter, but has since evolved to a mixed media artist who creates collage portraits using photo transfer techniques, acrylic, spray paint and cut crystal embellishments.

She has exhibited her work in New York City, Paris, Hong Kong, Atlanta and Norway.

She now works and lives with her husband John Bednar and two sons in the greater NYC area.

Holly was impressed with my fashion style and thats how we happen to meet at the Art Show. She was so generous that she even presented me with one of her pieces of art.

Education: MFA, Savannah College of Art and Design. BFA, Virginia Intermont College

GALLERY REPRESENTATION:

Detour Gallery, Red Bank, NJ

Parlor Gallery, Asbury Park, NJ

Maison Masor Art, Montclair, NJ

Convey Art Gallery, Ridgewood, NJ

For more information please visit https://www.hollywouldstudios.com/

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TV HOST COGNAC WELLERLANE POSES FOR A PHOTO-OP AT THE HAMPTONS FINE ART FAIR IN SOUTHAMPTON, NY

LIUBOV BELOUSOVA Gallery Owner

Anatol Bekkerman ABA Gallery Owner

summer Dooleyy Loves Gallery

Hamptons Fine Art Fair | July 14-17, 2022 |

This year Art Collectors and Enthusiasts enjoyed Hamptons Fine Art Fair annual curated, high-caliber art fair.

The event was created for art enthusiastic Hamptonites to benefit from the East End’s widest and deepest selection of important art ever. It’s where the excitement, anticipation and drama of an international fair connects into the main thoroughfare in the Hamptons. Explore the spectacular Pollock and VIP Pavilions–filled with art discoveries and surprises around every corner. Uncover irresistible treasures.

I had the pleasure of interviewing several important gallery owners about their art pieces. Below are the galleries that I featured here at Cognac's Corner Magazine.

ABA GALLERY

ABA GALLERY specializes in the finest examples of 19-and 20th century Russian Art. Over 30 years of experience. Assembles collections for private,corporate and museum clientele. Discreet consultations, valuations and acquisitions. For over thirty years ABA Gallery has been dealing in the finest examples of nineteenth and early twentieth century Russian painting and sculpture. During this time, the gallery has placed important and rare works of art in major public and private collections throughout Europe and the United States. Enormous interest in Russian art has flourished throughout the world as increasing numbers of Western museums mount extensive exhibitions of Russian art. ABA gallery has worked closely with these institutions in promoting and sponsoring exhibitions on important artists such as David Burliuk, Boris Anisfeld, Natalia Gontacharova and Boris Grigoriev, among others. ABA Gallery consults and makes recommendations to private and corporate collections, auction houses and art funds.

For more information please visit http://abagallery.com/

LOVES GALLERY