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Ho-Ho-Holiday Highlights and Seasonal Celebrations From the RealARTMuse to You
Holiday Market Roundup Highlights 1. Harlem Night Market at La MarquetaThrough Saturday, Dec 21stAt El Barrio’s Historic market space under Park Avenue Viaduct 2. 2024 Red Hook Holiday MarketThrough Saturday, Dec 21st 481 Van Brunt St, Door 7A 3. 2024 Grand Central Holiday FairThrough Tuesday, Dec 24th Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal 4.Winter Village at Bryant Park Open daily through Jan…
RealArtMuse Highlights and Recommendations for Miami Art Fairs ETC… 2024:
ART FAIR ROUND UP December, 3rd-8th“the main event” sponsored by UBS, for 22 years the original draw as you can see here are just some highlights of the art fairs, special exhibitions, talks.Miami Art Basel , 22nd edition, 275+ national and international contemporary galleries, with Seven New Galleries to Explore and the 20th edition of Design Miami, @Miami Convention Center and…
When the Auction Market Becomes Personal
On Monday, November 18th, 7pm – Sotheby’s Modern Evening Sale will include the below painting by Henri-Edmond Cross, originally owned by my grandmother, Dr. Ruth Lewis Farkas. When I visited the Sotheby’s preview last week, I was excited to find this beautiful and very personal work of art that I used to sit beside as I was growing up. I associate this painting…
Upcycling Is Sustainable Art: What, Where, And How To Collect, Buy What You Love!
Our climate is in peril. Particularly unavoidable as we are currently feel the aftermath of the Canadian wildfires first hand here in New York City. This is why we decided to highlight artists and designers who express their love of the environment by up-cycling and using sustainable materials in their various art forms. Recycling materials that most…

RAM ADVOCATES FOR MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (M/WBE) AND ARTISTS: ALL THE WAY TO ALBANY
Heading to Albany to Advocate for M/WBE, this all started with the New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce during Covid and on May 9th over a year later I am certified “WBE” (Women Business Enterprise) in support with other Advocates such as Norman Jones of Namron Inc. and Nichelle “TruStoner”, the former who has found opportunities through the M/WBE…

“Missing People”: How Art Tells Striking Real Life Stories in honor of Black History Month
I first learned about the artist Roy Ferdinand‘s and the collector Martina Batan‘s work through a screening of the film at the Andrew Edlin Gallery in 2021 as part of a larger ongoing exhibitions into 2023 “Roy Ferdinand: Gert Town, Sixteenth Ward, New Orleans.” In 2013, Andrew Edlin became an owner of the Outsider Art…

Trail Blazer Women in Public Art, Sculptures Made by Women in Central Park and the Public Art in the Surrounding Areas of NYC
“Women’s Rights Pioneers” Sculpture in Central Park by Meredith Bergmann, header photo by Sophie Elgort Whenever I walk through Central Park, what stood out to me was the lack of women sculptures, yet many statues are scattered on the perimeter and throughout the park. As of 2022, only in one place will you see a…

ThankFuLL, for Sooo many Reasons in 2022…
Thankfully so much to be thankful for from the past year! Some highlights include: The Launch of my Glanzrock Trailblazers Podcast (About Episode here), the Venice Biennale 2022 Opening, with Carole Feuerman and Gallery Bel Air Fine Art, Visiting Chez Mom in the South of France and a private Kandinsky viewing in Grenoble …. and…

Contemporary Public Art is a Draw and a Cultural Attraction, possibly a positive Distraction just before the World Cup, here are 7 of “The Best” New Sculptures in Qatar, including Two by WoMen!!
Large sculptures that have been placed to be interacted with add some texture with internationally renowned artists gives Doha a sense of openness. The Art Newspaper published this story on artists’ response the recent controversy over Qatar trying to put on a facade during the World Cup to cover up the human rights violations, restrictions…


Change Your Perspective of the World, with Steve Freeman, NJLA “not just lobby art”
SteveFreeman,is an international photographer whose work transforms you to another place, from the lobby of 130 W 42nd Street into a portal across the globe. A display of photographs is the newest installation in a two year contract for three rotations of artworks. This is how it works in real timeThe rotation was launched with Andy…
Reasons to be Thankful
So Many Reasons… Gallery Owners who are passionate about what they do, Lyons Wier Gallery Royals who are Fun to party with and promote doing good, Catherine Middleton and Prince William ‘Ol Friends since we were in horseback riding camp, boarding school and college, hanging with the next generation, Mother /Daughter LOVE! It is always…

Precious Metals: Nathan Slate Joseph and BACP Make a Statement at 270 Madison Avenue
Recently in conversation with Manhattan’s art “Lobbyist” and BACP (Building Art Curatorial Program) Founder, Cindy Glanzrock, I was stunned by images of what seemed to be mossy rocks from a Japanese garden installed inside of a monotone building lobby in midtown Manhattan. The works, I learned, are by renowned sculptor and artist, Nathan Slate Joseph, and…

Billy The Artist Jazzes Up Two Lobbies in New York
Picture Above: BTA with Leanne Stella, owner and founder of Art in Flux and RAM. Forest Hills Billy the Artist (BTA) is an internationally renowned artist whose studio is based in the East Village of New York City. His projects and designs have been seen all over the world for such clients and global brands…

The Iconic 745 5th Avenue on East 58th Street has a Unique Loft-like Space Available
Located in the Plaza District / and the Heart of 5th Avenue across from the GM building and the Apple Store, on the Southeast corner of 58th street. A contemporary open loft space designed by architect Richard Gluckman boasts high ceilings, wood floors, and large operable windows. Stunning views of 5th Avenue, the Plaza Hotel…

“Let’s Play” with Phyllis Hammond
Phyllis Baker Hammond is a world renowned artist who began as a student when awarded a scholarship at the Boston Museum of Fine art where she began her career with pottery and ceramics. The artist works mainly in Aluminum and resides in East Hampton where she has her studio and sculpture garden. This slideshow requires JavaScript. Phyllis Hammond studio in “The…

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…

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…