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Lockdowns End, Summer Fun Begins By Norah Lawlor The summer season is almost in full swing after months of being cooped up during the COVID-19 quarantine. While it might be a while before things are back to “normal,” you can pass the time reading a good book, indulge in luxury caviar, or maybe learn to give yourself a stylish haircut.
THE ARTIST: JACQUES LIEBERMAN Artist Jacques Lieberman is the first artist to create works of art in Adobe Photoshop, ushering in the digital age of art. A World War II Jewish refugee from Antwerp, Belgium, Jacques came to Brooklyn in 1959, where he went to school for and began working as an architectural designer. He later moved to SoHo and painted and sold his own art, making enough to quit his job to become a full-time artist and gallery manager. In 1988, Adobe Photoshop was introduced, and Jacques realized he could use the same color palettes and geometric design capabilities to create colorful pieces of art in a fraction of the time it took him to create a painting. His prints caught the attention of renowned art critics such as Holland Cotter, currently an art critic of the New York Times and maintained his own gallery space on Broome Street selling his art. Jacques is married to chocolatier Maribel Lieberman of MarieBelle New York. JLEditions.com
THE VIRTUAL: XAVIER CRUZ OF BARBA MGB In desperate need of a haircut after quarantine? Xavier Cruz, master stylist and founder of Barba MGB, has you covered. A veteran of the beauty industry for over 30 years, Xavier has launched Quarancuts Virtual Hair School, a complimentary one-on-one video session with Xavier himself. Xavier will be your step-by-step guide through whatever trim, cut, or buzz. Gather your friends or family, grab your scissors, and learn to cut like an expert. Just not too much off the top! BarbaMGB.com
THE GIFT: IKRAA CAVIAR For the ultimate in self indulgence, luxury service Ikraa Caviar will deliver anywhere in the Hamptons or Long Island within four hours of ordering one of their VIP packages. Try IKRAA Caviar on an included mother of pearl spoon that will make you feel like a million bucks. Combined with either the best Brut Champagne or your favorite vodka, it is the ultimate treat. Naturally, goodies such as truffle butter, creme fraiche, and blinis come with your order. IkraaCaviar.com 152
THE LAWYER: RANDY ZELIN Randy Zelin, a highly sought-after legal commentator for the media, is regularly on Fox News, Fox Business Channel, CNN, CBSN, CNN Headline News, Bloomberg, and Law and Crime. He has been named a New York Super Lawyer from 2011 through 2020, and boasts more than 30 years of experience defending individual and corporate clients in both state and federal courts across the United States. WilkAuslander.com
THE BOOK: “GATECRASHER, HOW I HELPED THE RICH BECOME FAMOUS AND RUIN THE WORLD” Ben Widdicombe of AVENUE Magazine has appeared at nearly every gossipworthy venue—from the Oscars and the Hamptons, to the Met Gala and Mara-Lago—and has rubbed elbows with a dizzying array of celebrities (and wannabes). He whisks us past the clipboard and velvet rope to teach us the golden rules of gatecrashing, dishing on dozens of boldface names along the way. The former TMZ, Page 6, and The New York Times writer spills the sensational stories that never made it to print. SimonAndSchuster.com
