The Arts Connection and Reflections on Thankfully Giving Back

Thanksgiving isn’t just about making turkey and stuffing yourself while still making room for seconds on Thanksgiving Day. We also make room in our lives to give back to family, friends and …

THE BACP LAUNCH – But, What is BACP? (And, “what are they saying about it….”)

The Building Art Curatorial Program launched at 915 Broadway (21 Street) during Armory Week 2014What “they” are saying about it…..please, read for yourself. The Commercial Observer, Real Estate Weekly, New …

It is Off to the Races at The Armory Show….Art Fair week NYC, NY

Here’s the lowdown on 3 resources……When I was walking into The Armory Show on Wednesday afternoon — the first thing you see as you arrive at Pier 92 is the large …

2014 starts off with Lights, camera action and a Splash of Color at 745 Fifth Avenue

2014 is off  to a Splash of Color with a Sense of Humor and Bold Color at Mary Boone, and a Sense of Modern Classics at David McKee – 745 Fifth …

A New Years Musing about a business deal “Gone Bad”…saved by the RAM!

I live my life within an interesting intersection of life passions… real estate, art, and philanthropy.I thrive on making creative connections, putting deals together that can help people find what they …

2013 Art Shows – A Year in Review.

WHAT MAKES FOR A GREAT ART FAIR? 1.Vernissage – defined as a great opening party. The Salon Art + Design Show in NYC at the Park Avenue Armory earlier this month was …

From the Meat Packing District to Mexico: Investing in a Sustainable Future through Primary Education.

ABCs, 1,2,3…When were you last compelled to help?Young actor Caleb James just shared with me that he spent Thanksgiving day working in a soup kitchen. For some helping those in …

Art Therapy Helps Save the Day in Post Disaster Recovery.

“TODAY IS THE DAY” that you can help to save the children of Fukushima, Japan who are suffering from exposure to nuclear radiation fall-out by donating money to the TITD foundation, buying …

A Chance Encounter Turns into a Winning Day

When did you last have a chance encounter that lead to a rediscovery and a winning day?I recently had one following a fitness class on the Upper East Side. I …

NYC Fall Season: Art Auctions are in Full Swing.

As I previewed the fall art auction scene this past weekend – which kicked-off at the major NYC auction houses Christie’s and Sotheby’s,  I am always curious about the NYC pre-auction energy, …

The Reverse Sell Out From Commercial Art to Real Art.

Ron Burkhardt was a big kahuna in the advertising world, who gave it all up in hopes of emerging as an artist. He made a real name for himself in the …

Seeing Red…Artists in Need…How Can We Help?

A year ago today Hurricane Sandy struck the metro New York City as a Category 2 storm. The largest hurricane on record in terms of width – over 1,100 miles in …