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Sleep Solutions from Hästens
Admittedly Hästens beds are not for everyone. They’re obviously made for those who want the very best in life. Take their Vividus edition for example. Priced at $90,000, it is believed to be the most expensive bed in the world. A few weeks ago, I attended their opening party in Union Square, which was hosted by Architectural Digest; and one word struck me as I laid in the Hästens Vividus – nirvana.This “dreamboat” bed is the pinnacle of 160 years of handmade craftsmanship, and after returning to the location a week later, their intuitive and highly knowledgeable general manager, Alisha Hylton, explained, in great details, why Hastens beds are the most luxurious and exceptional beds in the world. First, they’re made of the finest natural materials, and second, they’re made exclusively done by hand. The company uses nothing but nature’s best materials – horsehair, flax, pine, wool, cotton, and down feathers. Yes the bed is obviously expensive, but price is one thing while value, and indispensable personal service is another.
The details of Hästens beds are exquisite and the designs are incredibly uniqueAfter crawling into several of their beds – from Medium, Firm to Soft, I left the showroom feeling refreshed, and can easily say that even though my kip down was temporary, my body felt like it just experienced a mini massage at the spa. The medium tension beds worked better on my physical structure, and at $35,000, I suppose it’s easier to justify, if one can afford that sort of price. After all, these are no ordinary objects to furnish your place with. The frames are amazingly strong and durable, and the Swedish company does not use a single screw or nail! The Union Square location is located at 876 Broadway, New York City. All are welcome to stop by, and test these phenomenal beds which are in themselves little works of art. Prices range from $5,600 to $90,000.NOTE: Please notify us directly, if you believe that certain images on this post are alleged to infringe upon the copyrights of others, according to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Thank you. - Celebrities, Decorative Arts, Designers, Dienst, Dotter Antikviteter, Events, Jack Lenor Larsen, Juan Montoya, Mario Buatto, Martha Stewart, Showrooms, Susan Zises Green, Thomas Wolz
Out and About: Dienst + Dotter Antikviteter
The Dienst + Dotter showroom located at 411 Lafayette Street (next door to the sophisticated celebrity-driven night club, Butter) is one of those showrooms in New York that stands out from the rest. Especially given its location.Jack Lenor Larsen, Thomas WoltzThey’ve been able to retained their loyal following from their original days in Sag Harbor, New York. Last night, the Scandinavian antique dealers hosted a kick off reception for the New York School of Interior Design’s Annual Spring Benefit which will honor visionary, scholar, world traveler, and authority on traditional and contemporary crafts, Jack Lenor Larsen and Thomas Woltz.The benefit will take place Wednesday, April 18 at the Metropolitan Club. I was horrendously busy this week, so it was a relief to be at this elegant, yet laid-back event which was so well attended by some of New York’s top design talents, editors, and socialites. Even the doyenne of lifestyle television, Martha Stewart, was in attendance. The 70 year old business magnate looked fabulous in a very tasteful and chic black leather pants, while she sauntered around the room in her high heel black suede boots. Nothing seemed to escape her notice, as she came prepared with her digital camera, and even took time to smell the showroom’s roses. This was my first time at Dienst + Dotter and I can tell you that I plan on visiting them soon. They have an outstanding collection of furniture that ranges from $500 to $50,000. When you get there, make sure you visit their bathroom as well. Yes. Take note of their 17th century letter which is cocooned inside this breathtaking antique frame, located right above the toilet seat. The bathroom is inviting and is in itself a haven of peace. I’ve always had a penchant for gorgeous and practical bathrooms, and this one is certainly an inspiration for my future designs.
Martha Stewart
Emma Dienst, Jill DienstPhotos courtesy Annie Watt
Martha Stewart
Atmosphere
Vyna St Phard, with Mario Buatto
Susan Zises Green, Juan Montoya
Polly Guerin
Laura Rothfuss, David J StockerPhotos courtesy High End Weekly™
Marilyn WhitePhoto courtesy Annie Watt
Penny-farthing, American Star Bicycle from 1885
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J.J. Lally: Silver and Gold in Ancient China
This slender curving handle of half-round form with flattened back, tapering to a simplified duck’s head terminal at one end and flattened out to a lotus-petal-shaped very shallow curving scoop at the other end.Top: A Silver long-handled tea scoop (Ze)Early Tang Dynasty, A.D. 7th century – Length 9 3/4 inches.Bottom: A gilt-silver wine cup and stand, fromthe Northern Song Dynasty (A.D. 960-1127) Diameter of cup stand 5 1/8 inches, Diameter of cup 2 3/4 inches,The flower-shaped wine cup with gently rounded and slightly flaring sides divided into ten petal-lobes, chased on the exterior with ten demi-florettes in a band below the lipped rim, the saucer-shaped stand also divided into ten lobes enclosed by a flat foliate rim of conforming outline with squared edge and raised on a high hollow ten-lobed foot, chased in the center of the stand with an undulating band of composite floral scroll, and the splayed edge of the foot chased with a border of pendant petal lappets enclosing demi-florettes, the gilded surface showing a soft luster and scattered dark tarnish, the patination and tarnish more concentrated on the underside of the cup stand where surface has not been as thoroughly cleaned.
A parcel-gilt silver ‘Musical troupe’ Ewer and CoverLiao – Northern Song Dynasty, A.D. 10th -11th CenturyHeight 10 inchesThe hexagonal vessel of tall slender form decorated with six gilded figures in high relief including a dancer, a drummer and four different musicians playing Chinese instruments centering each of the six flat tapering sides, further decorated with a ring-matte punched ground embellished with incised foliate and cloud motifs above and below each figure, and with incised borders of overlapping petal motifs framing each panel, the sloping shoulders and tapering narrow neck also decorated with floral motifs on ring-punched grounds within petal-borders and the upright cylindrical spout and high arch-form handle similarly decorated, standing on a plain splayed hexagonal ring foot and with a small stepped cover with incised foliate decoration surmounted by a large gilded flame-shaped finial.
A clam shell box and chased silver coverTang Dynasty, A.D. 8th-9th CenturyWidth 4 inchesThis shell-shaped silver cover with domed surface finely decorated with a fenghuang bird with fan-shaped crest and long luxurious tail feathers shown walking with wings displayed, surrounded by exotic blooms and lush foliage borne on long curling stems, the decoration all freely incised in outline and with fine stippling and linear details, reserved on a dense ring-punched ground, and enclosed within a narrow plain border around the rim and downturned narrow sides which are angled over the edge of the natural clam shell base, with a small silver ring at one side of the cover linked by a silver chain to a similar ring on a peg drilled through and attached to the shell.
A set of early gold headdress ornamentsNorthern Dynasties – Early Tang Dynasty, circa A.D. 5th-7th Century(Approximately 50 pieces)Length of the repoussé bands 11 7/8 inches; 8 5/8 inches; 3 inchesLength of florette tassels 2 3/4 inchesLength of sequins 3/8 inchLength of beads 3/8 inchThis breathtaking set comprised of nine repoussé decorated bands, five florette tassels, six hollow beads, and twenty-nine sequins, the largest band decorated in shallow relief with a frieze of round-faced boys wearing lotus-petal skirts and bead necklaces shown grasping the strands of an undulating foliate scroll sprouting palmette motifs between beaded borders punched with tiny holes for attachment. The shorter two narrow bands each decorated with similar undulating foliate scroll sprouting palmette motifs in a continuous pattern between beaded borders, the six small bands decorated with overlapping undulating ropetwist pattern between beaded borders. The five tassels each in the form of an eight-petal florette pierced through the center to receive a thin pendant gold strip of tapered form, and the twenty-nine sequins all of teardrop shape, slightly convex on one side and concave on the other, pierced at the top for suspension. Finally, he six beads thinly cast with a mould line across the waist; all the elements showing a higher polish on the front and slightly matte on the reverse, one of the medium-size narrow bands with an ancient repair visible only on the back.
A parcel-gilt silver chrysanthemum-form cup from theSong Dynasty (A.D. 960-1279)3 3/8 inchesThe deep flower-form bowl with two tiers of twenty-four slender petals each recessed on the interior and convex on the exterior, rising to a scalloped rim with inset gilt-edged lip, the domed center of the interior imitating the center of the flower, with rows of rounded bosses above a collar of gilded leaf tips, raised on a hollow tapered foot also petal-lobed and flaring to a scalloped edge.Exhibition and Sale March 16 – April 14, 2012‘Asia Week’ is a great opportunity for everyone interested in Asian art to gather and exchange ideas while feasting their eyes on the best Asian art exhibitions in museums and specialist art galleries. At J.J. Lally & Co. we have spent several years hunting for and gathering together the rare ancient Chinese silver and gold works of art which we will be exhibiting March 16-April 14, and many of the other 33 Asian art galleries participating in ‘Asia Week’ have made an equal or greater effort. Asia Week’ is a scholarly event, a social event and a great art market event which draws aficionados from all around the world. – Mr. Jim LallyThe minute I walked through the doors of J.J. Lally, I was immediately struck by the warm and enthusiastic welcome of their gallery’s director, Ms. I-Hsuan Chen. She knew it was my first time there, and wasted no time to introduce me to their upcoming exhibit, Silver and Gold in Ancient China – a splendid show which many of you will get to see during Asia Week New York. As a young girl, I’ve always been fascinated by Asian art, not just because of its sheer, intense beauty, but I had a penchant for Asian gold because of its allure, and mystical quality. And when it comes to decoration, Asian art holds its own, and compliments modern and traditional interiors extremely well. During my tour, it became evident that this gallery embodied some of the finest Chinese works of art of every kind, particularly the arts of ancient China. I’ve also learned that J.J. Lally boasts an amazing collection of some of the most extremely rare body of works throughout the year. Some of which have been purchased by The Metropolitan Museum here in New York, The British Museum, the Shanghai Museum, and the Harvard University Art Museums.
Chinese silver of the Song dynasty (960-1279) is very well represented in this exhibition. Look for a rare piece of Song silver – an elaborate Openwork and Repoussé-Decorated Buddhist Stupa-Form Reliquary, formerly in the collection of J.T. Tai, which bears a dedicatory inscription including a Chinese reign date corresponding to A.D. 986. And what does the girl who have everything (I am not referring to myself) wish for when she visits J.J. Lally? A clam shell box and chased silver cover from the Tang Dynasty, of course! This piece is truly exquisite, and the fine details of the silver metal is so intricate that you’ll be mesmerized just by looking at it. J.J. Lally is located at 41 East 57th Street, 14th Floor New York, NY 10022. Opening Preview Saturday and Sunday, March 17–18 from 10am–6pm
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Contemporary Art Sales at Sotheby’s, New York
Iconic Post-War American ArtRoy Lichtenstein’s Sleeping Girl, 196436″ x 36″Estimate: $30 – $40 Million“Sleeping Girl is one of the great masterpieces of the 20th century, counting iconic depictions of women by Pablo Picasso, Constantin Brancusi and Amedeo Modigliani among its peers,” commented Tobias Meyer, Sotheby’s Worldwide Head of Contemporary Art.Cindy Sherman, Untitled Film Still #21Estimate: $150,000 – $200,000Untitled Film Still #21 is perhaps one of the most profound images that grew out of the second wave of the feminist movement. The 1950’s working girl has been transformed into a confident 1970’s businesswoman ready to assert herself upon the metropolis that surrounds her. Throughout the Untitled Film Stills series Sherman charts the evolution of the role of women from damsels in distress to women in control of their destiny. Nowhere is this transformation more clearly felt than in Untitled Film Still #21.
Gerhard RichterThe Cindy Sherman Film Still will lead Sotheby’s Mid-Season Contemporary Art Sale which is scheduled for Friday, March 9th. The celebrated series sees the artist cast herself as a modern 1970s businesswoman surrounded by the urban jungle. Sherman is widely recognized as one of the most important female artists of her generation and Untitled Film Still #21 appears at Sotheby’s as a major retrospective of the artist’s work that will go on view at The Museum of Modern Art in New York. All works in the sale go on view at the auction house this Saturday, March 3.On Wednesday, May 9th, Sotheby’s will hold another important evening sale, which will highlight one of my favorites Roy Lichtenstein’s work – Sleeping Girl from 1964. The sexy blonde women of the comic book series are not only one of the most instantly recognizable icons of the Pop Art movement but continue the long, rich tradition of artists’ celebrations of the sleeping female form. Paintings from this series are featured in the collections of major institutions throughout the world such as the Museum of Modern Art, New York and this work has remained in private hands for the past 48 years. Like Picasso, Lichtenstein was fascinated by women but in contrast to the modern master, works like Sleeping Girl are a vehicle for his innovation and contribution to 20th century art history, rather than homage to specific women. -
2012 Oscars Red Carpet: The Hits and Misses
THE HITSAs soon as Michelle Williams hit the red carpet, I thought who on earth could top a dress with such beauty? The Louis Vuitton gown she wore had everything – glamor, elegance, grace, and real star power. Her ultimate choice managed to chock me a bit, because quite frankly I wasn’t expecting much from her. But oh, how delightful it was that she exceeded all of our expectations.
Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton(Best dressed on the red carpet)Gwyneth Paltrow was a close second. She looked positively regal, and beautiful. I’m thrilled about Meryl Streep winning her third best actress awards, but did she have to look like the female Oscars, while doing so? At this stage, Ms. Streep is solid gold, untouchable. She has broken all the best actress records in Hollywood, and I can’t help but wonder, who in my lifetime, will top such an extraordinary talent. Too bad her fashion sense lacks the luster and vigor that her acting does.
Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford
Stacy Keibler in Marchesa
Cameron Diaz in Gucci
Louise Roe in Black Halo
Tina Fey in custom Carolina HerreraAND MISSES
Glenn Close in custom Zac Posen
Judy Greer in Monique Lhuillier
Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli Couture
Rooney Mara in Givenchy(Worst dressed)
Meryl Streep in Lanvin
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The Weekender: Oscars Fashion
America’s Biggest Night of FashionI must have been in my late twenties when I read this article in the Wall Street Journal which dealt mostly about what it felt like in tinseltown if you weren’t nominated for an Oscars that year. From what I gathered, the situation can be quite brutal. From going around being completely ignored as if one is wearing a cloak of invisibility, to being virtually marginalized. And what happens if one commits a faux pas and wears the wrong dress at the nation’s biggest fashion night?Nicole Kidman at The Oscars, 2004Chanel CoutureWell, you’ll be perceived as a fashion victim, or worse yet – as someone who doesn’t heed to the occasion, and thinks that Oscars night is just about the awards and not about the fashion. This week, I had the pleasure of attending the 6th Annual Meet The Oscars, Grand Central (at The Vanderbilt Hall) where Academy award winner, Melissa Leo was present to mark the occasion. Each of the Oscars on view will depart New York today, en route to the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles. Ms. Leo, a native New Yorker, gave the press an enjoyable speech about what it meant to win the best supportive role for her movie, The Fighter, in 2011. She explained how enjoyable it was for her to take her Oscars around, and share the joy with her friends and family.
And knowing that she’ll always be considered for acting roles, because she was now an academy award actress. She wasn’t being presumptuous, she was simply speaking about the realities of things. I can personally tell you that I did get my opportunity to hold this precious statue, and it felt wonderful – even though it was a temporary joy. This iconic object held a power of its own. Once you have it in your hand, it suddenly signifies something much more than a statue, and so began the seduction. It’s quite easy to understand why many actors and actresses feel that Oscars night should only be about receiving the highest honor that the academy of motion pictures will ever bestow on them. But at the same time, you can imagine that a potential winner would want to look his or her very best while receiving such an honor, yes? This coming Sunday, at the 84th Academy Awards, I hope to see Meryl Streep, whom I predict will win as best actress for her role in the Iron Lady, raise the fashion bar like she’s never done before. It’s clear that Ms. Streep does not care much for fashion, and being a paragon of grace in her field, perhaps she believes she doesn’t have to. But maybe, just maybe, she’ll surprise us all, when we see her take to the red carpet (I wouldn’t hold my breath though). It’s a fashion designer’s dream to compliment the stars with creme de la creme couture, during this special occasion, but unfortunately we’ve seen more than our share of missed opportunities. In modern times, the stars’ fashion sense on the red carpet have been getting dimmer and dimmer. But perhaps this Sunday will be different. Perhaps.
Left: Elizabeth Taylor, 1964, wearing a demure, yet elegant dress by Dior. Right: Grace Kelly, circa 1955, Edith Head gown
Marisa Tomei, 2009Versace
Zoe Saldana, 2010Givenchy couture
Halle Berry, 2011Marchesa couture
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Mario Dal Fabbro at Maison Gerard
“My goal is to represent spatially the complexity of profiles, the dimensions of forms which constantly seem to rearrange themselves in space and set themselves between the empty space and the concrete form.” Mario Dal Fabbro
Direction Optical, Carved Wood Sculpture, 1968
Three Squares, 1971
H: 22″ x W: 18″ x D: 6″
Signed, and bears an original tagDal Fabbro was born into a family of furniture-making craftsmen in Capella Maggiore, Treviso, Italy. He studied in Venice at the Institute for Decorative and Industrial Arts and at the Regio Magistero Artistico, majoring in art and design and graduating with honors in 1938.
Untitled, 1982
H: 6 1/2″ x W: 16″ x 4″
Signed and datedHe has authored over 20 books on furniture design, created works that are sensuously anthropomorphic and while reminiscent of Brancusi have an even more tactile quality due to his choice of woods.
Birds at play, 1972H: 19″ x W: 22″ x D: 12 1/2″Signed, dated, and inscribedIn his later career, Dal Fabbro focused solely on his sculpture, perfecting his transformation of wood into his signature fluid and dynamic shapes. This exhibition at Maison Gerard is the latest in an ongoing series showcasing artists who are little known outside the collector’s market but whose work is important and noteworthy today.
Untitled, 1978
H: 23″ x W: 5 3/4″ x D: 8″
Signed and inscribedPhotos courtesy: Maison Gerard
All rights reserved“I personally love the effortless quality of his work, the purity of form, which is the thread throughout the body of work…” Benoist F. Drut, Maison GerardMario Dal Fabbro Sculpture: Opening Reception: Wednesday, February 22nd – 6 – 9 PMExhibition from Thursday, February 23 – Friday, March 30, 2012Artists are a rare breed, and their actions are usually misunderstood. How do you explain why someone as creative and imaginative as Mario Dal Fabbro chose not to sell his important sculptures during his lifestyle? I don’t pretend to know the answer to that, but I do know that many art collectors are thankful that the wait is over.
Starting this Thursday, until March 30th, Maison Gerard will feature and sell 40 rare and exquisite wood sculptures by the artist and mid-century furniture designer at their swanky gallery, located at 43 East 10th Street. RSVP (rsvp@maisongerard.com) for this event, because quite frankly, you won’t regret it.In his lifetime, the esteemed sculptor only exhibited his works but never allowed them to be sold. Known for his seductive abstract forms, and his connection to the wood is evident in the way he highlights the natural beauty of its density, color and grain. The result is the constant interaction of solid and void, mass and movement, for pieces that are supremely architectural and structured yet sensuous and tactile. He was trained as a sculptor but took an active role in the family furniture business. I will look for you at the party in order to entertain your feedback for this special sale and exhibition at Maison Gerard. Are you thinking of purchasing one of these sculptures, and if so, which one? Look for my feedback of the preview party at the News and Events Secion at the Devenish Group, this coming Friday. See you soon.
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Memorable Actors: The Twiggy Effect
Role Model New York Fashion week is over and done with, and yours truly is thankful for that fact – most of us have already move on to London! Last week, some notable fresh faces went down the runway, and this brought a moment of “repose” as I reflected on an iconic figure from the 1960s named Twiggy. Many of us, are already familiar with her, and know that Twiggy is an actor, model and businesswoman, who embodied style and grace. How grateful I am that even in the 21st Century, she is still in the midst of fashion!Lesley Hornby, better known as Twiggy Lawson
What strikes me the most about Twiggy is that she has remained strong and confident throughout her career, and her popularity hasn’t waned as seasons passed. This is quite a feat considering that most models and actors usually do not experience this outcome. Yes, she was and still is a role model for many people in the entertainment and fashion industries. Her good girl image remained unchallenged, even ’till this day. She is an advocate against drugs, and a leading animal activist. In numerous occasions, Twiggy has spoken out against the trend of waif-thin models, explaining that her own thin weight as a teenager was natural. “I was very skinny, but that was just my natural build. I always ate sensibly – being thin was in my genes.” Back then, even Diana Vrelland, of Vogue Magazine, counted herself as a fan by saying: “She’s no flash in the pan. She is the mini-girl in the mini-era. She’s delicious looking.”https://www.highendweekly.com/2012/02/memorable-actors-twiggy-effect.html
Higher Grounds
Above: Twiggy with Richard AvedonIn the heights of the 60s, Twiggy was flying high as a top model, and kept her style as “young and elegant”.
AndrogynousShe was named “The Face of 1966” by the Daily Express in England.
Left: Twiggy was able to retire from fashion at the ripe old age of 19, but by then, she was well and truly rich and famous. She later proved to be a true businesswoman. Right: Twiggy in the movie: The Boy Friend, 1971.
What is the Twiggy Signature Look?
Left: French Fashion Designer, Yves St Laurent wool dress, fall/winter 1965–1966. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Mrs. William Rand, 1969 (C.I.69.23). Right: That famous hair breaded do which is so often duplicated by models today – yet, no one took it to the same level as Twiggy did.
Of Note: Yves St. Laurent, began showing shorter skirts in his fall/winter 1965 collection, including his famous “Mondrian” dress which was inspired by the work of painter Piet Mondrian. The designer, and his contemporaries continued with that trend throughout the 1960s, although he became more famous during this period for introducing the concept of the formal trouser suit for women into haute couture.
Woman on topTwiggy at 60 still remains in the forefront for women of her age. According to Wikipedia, she was “The only one of the famous celebrities to survive being cut from the Mark & Spencer fashion team in 2010”.Photo courtesy: Bryan AdamsNOTE: Please notify us directly, if you believe that certain images on this post are alleged to infringe upon the copyrights of others, according to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Thank you.
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What is Twiggy’s Signature Look?
Role Model – New York Fashion week is over and done with, and yours truly is thankful for that fact – most of us have already move on to London! Last week, some notable fresh faces went down the runway, and this brought a moment of “repose” as I reflected on an iconic figure from the 1960s named Twiggy. Many of us, are already familiar with her, and know that Twiggy is an actor, model and businesswoman, who embodied style and grace. How grateful I am that even in the 21st Century, she is still in the midst of fashion!
What strikes me the most about Twiggy is that she has remained strong and confident throughout her career, and her popularity hasn’t waned as seasons passed. This was a feat considering that most models and actors usually do not experience this outcome.
“I was very skinny, but that was just my natural build. I always ate sensibly – being thin was in my genes.” Twiggy
Lesley Hornby, better known as Twiggy Lawson 
Left: Twiggy was able to retire from fashion at the ripe old age of 19, but by then, she was well and truly rich and famous. She later proved to be a true businesswoman. Right: Twiggy in the movie: The Boy Friend, 1971. 
Top: French Fashion Designer, Yves St Laurent wool dress, fall/winter 1965–1966. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Mrs. William Rand, 1969 (C.I.69.23). Right: That famous hair breaded do, often duplicated by models today – yet, no one took it to the same level as Twiggy did.
Yves St. Laurent, began showing shorter skirts in his fall/winter 1965 collection, including his famous “Mondrian” dress which was inspired by the work of painter Piet Mondrian. The designer, and his contemporaries continued with that trend throughout the 1960s, although he became more famous during this period for introducing the concept of the formal trouser suit for women into haute couture.
Twiggy at 60 still remains in the forefront for women of her age. According to Wikipedia, she was “The only one of the famous celebrities to survive being cut from the Mark & Spencer fashion team in 2010”.
Photo courtesy: Bryan AdamsYes, she was and still is a role model for many people in the entertainment and fashion industries. Her good girl image remained unchallenged, even ’till this day. She is an advocate against drugs, and a leading animal activist. In numerous occasions, Twiggy has spoken out against the trend of waif-thin models, explaining that her own thin weight as a teenager was natural. “I was very skinny, but that was just my natural build. I always ate sensibly – being thin was in my genes.” Back then, even Diana Vrelland, of Vogue Magazine, counted herself as a fan by saying: “She’s no flash in the pan. She is the mini-girl in the mini-era. She’s delicious looking.”https://www.highendweekly.com/2012/02/memorable-actors-twiggy-effect.html
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Asia Week New York: March 16 – 24, 2012
“Asia Week New York provides an astonishing showcase for the strength and breath of material that this city offers in all disciplines of Asian art” said Howard-Sneyd, Sotherby’s Vice-Chairman Asian Art, Americas. “In a few short years, New York has become an essential destination for international collectors, curators, scholars, and Asian art enthusiasts alike.”Yue Minjun*The Grassland Series Woodcut – 200846 1/4 x 33 5/8 inches. Edition of 80Photo courtesy: Pace PrintsJudging from the impressive list of dealers, I was delighted to see that this year show promises to reach even greater heights. The week-long celebration will be filled with non-stop schedule of simultaneous gallery open houses, Asian art auctions, as well as myriads of museums and galleries exhibitions, lectures, and my personal favorite: special events. Right now, you can visit, www.AsiaWeekNewYork.com, in order to navigate through a detailed, 88-page guide, complete with maps. This guide is also available at the participating galleries, and auction houses (Christie’s, Doyle, iGavel, and Sotherby’s).A couple of prominent players will be entering the scene, this year. They include Chambers Fine Art, Erik Thomsen, Littleton & Hennessy Aisan Art, and Pace Prints, from New York; Francesca Galloway, Jonathan Tucker Antonia Tozer Asian Art, both from London, and Michael Woerner Oriental Art, from Bangkok.* Regarding Yue Minjun
Born in Daquing, China in 1962, Yue Minjun was lauded as one of the leading contemporary artists from China. He is an accomplished painter, sculptor and print maker whose signature motif of gleefully laughing figures as caricatures that reflect the contradictions and absurdities of contemporary life. The artist is often listed as a member of the cynical realism movement that emerged in China in the 1090s, which came of age in the wake of the socio-political upheaval created by the Tiananmen Square demonstrations in Beijing.
