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 …

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 …

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 …