Author: RAMontheRun
Iconic former Alexander’s mural will be relocated, displayed in Paterson’s Art Factory
The unveiling of the panels will happen Friday July 13th during Art Walk in the historic Paterson, NJ at the Art Factory. Dave Garcia who created ArtWalk on his families property told me that he is “very excited to share” this work after all these years and he has had people calling sharing their memories of the iconic. Looking…
BACP Alex Cao’s Installation – 270 Madison Avenue
The artist, Alex Guofeng Cao’s large scale, “Elvis vs. Warhol” is part of his “Icons vs. Iconic Legends” series, especially fitting for 270 Madison Avenue. Most timely with the recent sale of Andy Warhol’s, “Triple Elvis”, which broke a world record of $81.9 million at Christie’s Auction House. Alex’s appropriation of Warhol’s, “Triple Elvis” was…
Silicon Valley Contemporary
Art Fairs are not for the faint at Art… Ram on the Run in Approximately 24 hours A countdown until the Art Addicts, Art Enthusiasts Artfully convene during “ABM” and satellite fairs for more or less the same rigmarole.Here is a preliminary list to help you find your way if you venture South. http://www.artnews.com/2014/11/28/concise-guide-miami-art-fairs/ Thanks…
1001 6th Avenue | Red Holiday Bikes by Gilberto Aceves Navarro
The LAS BICICLETAS project consists of 250 unique designs. Each of the designs is executed in three sizes of steel bicycle sculptures (6’ H x 8’W, 1.5 H ’x 2’ W and 8” H x 12” W) and painted red, orange, white and black. One hundred-twenty-two of the large scale sculptures were exhibited throughout the…
270 Madison Ave. Installation: Alex Cao’s, “Elvis vs. Warhol”
The artist, Alex Guofeng Cao’s large scale, “Elvis vs. Warhol” is part of his “Icons vs. Iconic Legends” series, especially fitting for 270 Madison Avenue. Most timely with the recent sale of Andy Warhol’s, “Triple Elvis”, which broke a world record of $81.9 million at Christie’s Auction House. Alex’s appropriation of Warhol’s, “Triple Elvis” was…
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 to those less fortunate. For the BACP team and partners including our friends at ABS we had several challenges. The challenge was finding something I could…
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 York Observer, Bloomberg BACP is a way to access art affordably and not permanently that creates a cultural, engaging, entertaining and tasteful experience in commercial…
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 Pommery champagne bar and a Design in Reach pop up lounge. I wonder what they paid to be allowed to sell their bubbly (at $19…
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 Avenue.The Art scene never ceases to amaze and surprise me. There is never a dull minute. I started off a fun filled evening on the the…
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 are looking for and believe they want, while advancing their love of the arts.Despite my best efforts sometimes this can turn into a deal and specifically…
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 a civilized and elegant affair after a few weeks of NYC auction art frenzy. With Sylvia Panijal Chavillat & Picasso 2.Great Art: Works that have rarely or…
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 need can be simply serving meals and for others it can be enlisting the help of their professional friends and associates… I was headed downtown…
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 art at the Paddle 8 online auction or by attending the event on 11/24/13. I am consulting for partnerships, and acting as a connector and…
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 ran into Michelle Edelman, whom I did not recognize at first glance. She asked, “Do I know you?” and indeed I did. Michelle shared a common…
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, since it is a good indicator of how well the sales could go and whether the art market is as robust as the media makes…
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 ad business back in the 1980s as the creative force behind Burkhardt & Partners. The agency created famous ads for BMW, Sony and Falcon Business…
A Corporate Patron of the Arts – Why Not?!
Another RAM adventure brought me downtown to view an uptown artist’s art collection – not in his studio nor in a traditional gallery. I can’t recall ever having jumped off the 4/5 Train on Wall Street to go look at an art collection, in particular a solo show of a Harlem based artist – let alone be…
Connecting Through the Power of Art
One of my true life passions is making connections with and for other people. I have discovered that nothing rivals the power of art to help make these connections. Art often brings people together for a common worthwhile cause. My friend Donna Dodson is an example of an artist friend who excels and delights in…