From Ballet to the Bronx: The Inspiring Journey of Chef Sam Lopez

In the heart of the Bronx, along the Grand Boulevard that was once meant to rival Paris’ Champs-Elysees, Chef Sam Lopez has created something extraordinary. His dining concept, Ocho Plato, isn’t just about serving meals – it is about healing, connection and the transformation of both food and community.
Francesco Arena’s God sculpture Debuts in Thailand’s Art Forest

In the verdant expanse of Thailand’s Khao Yai Art Forest, Italian artist Francesco Arena has created a striking dialogue between human intervention and natural space. His work, “GOD” composed of two monumental stones found on the grounds…
Made in L.A.: Rising from the Ashes the Hammer Museum’s Biennial Moves Forward

The Hammer Museum in Los Angeles has announced 27 artists for its influential Made in L.A. biennial, opening in October. The 2024 edition brings together established artists such as Carl Cheng, John Knight, Patrick Martinez, Will Rawls…
Movie Review: A Complete Unknown

Bringing the story of Bob Dylan, one of the scrawniest American singer-songwriters to be a sex symbol in music, to the screen was truly a treat for the eyes and ears I cannot rave about enough.
Sins and Sacrifice: Emma Katherine Hepburn Ferrer’s Journey Through Sacrifice and Redemption

January 9th was a crisp New York night as I walked through the Tribeca neighborhood with its unique buildings and still-decorated storefronts towards Sapar Contemporary. This evening’s opening of The Scapegoat was special as the granddaughter of Audrey Hepburn was debuting her latest series of paintings.
Lauren Whitfield: Texas Poet Combines Yoga, Writing, and Healing Through Innovative Poetry Workshops

The lights were twinkling, the breeze was warm, and the animated chatter quieted as Sasha Bernier asked the crowd at Adam & Eve to welcome Lauren Whitfield in a reading of her poem “Silhouette”.
Don’t Be Mad: Miller’s Art Basel Journey from Houston to Miami Beach

We’re all looking for that perfect meet-cute story that leads to a happily ever after. In Miller’s case, a meet-cute led to not getting the guy but an epic performance at the Adam & Eve party, a premier event during Art Basel Miami Beach.
From St. Barth to Art Basel: Inside Karolina Karlsson’s Muted Gemini Series and Work Wives

Meeting Swedish-American artist Karolina Karlsson is like feeling a cool breeze on a hot summer day. She is lovely and serene, traits that perhaps stem from spending a good part of the year on St. Barth’s surrounded by nature.
Forbidden Fruit Couture: Dressing the Garden of Eden at Art Basel

I’ll admit: Art Basel Miami isn’t just an art fair—it’s a canvas where fashion becomes performance art.
This year’s celebration is all about Maurizio Cattelan vibes, where even a banana can be haute couture.
Innovation Through Collaboration: The Saphira Ventura Gallery Story

In the heart of New York City’s bustling midtown, a unique artistic vision has been quietly reshaping the
contemporary art landscape for the past 16 years.