Archive for December 2016
No Ordinary Home
What if the future of the housing market meant going smaller, instead of bigger? In terms of buying a home—especially one with a generous price tag—one expects living quarters of grandiose proportion, a defining and tangible characteristic of an affluent lifestyle. But could less actually be more? Those are the types of questions Christopher Burch,…
Read MoreThe 10 Best Moments from Art Basel Miami Beach
By Abby Montanez and Victoria Keenan At the beginning of every December, artists, collectors and art lovers flock to Miami Beach for the coveted Art Basel. Featuring works and galleries from all around the world, The Miami Convention Center, where Art Basel is housed, showcases everything from installations and paintings to sculptures and photographs. There…
Read MoreCultural Revival: Inside Mana Contemporary’s Growing Space
By Sofia Gottfried Mana Contemporary is one of Jersey City’s newest, and most vibrant, cultural gems. In just six years, Mana has stormed the art world, turning an abandoned tobacco factory into a premier contemporary arts destination. At over a million square feet, its colossal scope alone is wildly impressive. Mana Contemporary has many pieces and…
Read MoreDomingo Zapata: Falling in Love with Expression
Describing Domingo Zapata as a man of passion would no doubt be an understatement. Although, this may also be the artist’s favorite way of describing himself. Seen frequently amongst the company of A-listers such as Johnny Depp and Leonardo Dicaprio, Zapata’s lavish lifestyle has earned him almost as much attention as his Expressionist paintings, which…
Read MoreThe Met Presents The Masterworks Collection
By Victoria Keenan It has been 70 years since The Costume Institute has become a part of New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Throughout the years, The Institute has collected pieces from different centuries, designers and fashion houses, growing into one of the most comprehensive collections in the world. Within the last 10 years…
Read MoreMisty Copeland: Principal Dancer
By Michael Scivoli Photos By Nisian Hughes They say our best work stems from adversity. If you’re American Ballet Theatre’s (ABT) Principal Dancer Misty Copeland, there’s no truer statement. Growing up in San Pedro, California, a young Copeland had dreams of one day gracing a stage as a ballerina, but having spent much of her…
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