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new york Love aFFaIR Get up close and personal with LAURA IMPTON’s FaMous LOVE sculpture at oMar’s priVate supper cluB. BY LAUREN EPSTEIN

This girl is on fire—and so is her art. Laura Kimpton began creating giant flame-projecting sculptures at the Burning Man festival 15 years ago, and has since gained a cult following. “I’m not an artist because I make product. I’m about the process,” she says. “If I end up burning or shooting my work, that’s fine with me.”

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Hot off the heels of her standout Art Basel installation at the SLS hotel in Miami, the 54-year-old, California-based artist is literally giving love to New York with her four-letter steel sculpture. The six-foot word, covered in Kimpton’s signature bird-shaped cutouts, is squeezed into the underground bar at Omar’s,

the buzzy new private dining club in the West Village. “I like to put my art in alternative places,” says Kimpton, who explains that galleries are usually too dry for her. Omar’s fits the bill: It’s located in the basement of a brownstone and has hosted a fascinating group of members since its opening in 2013. “I went there for 12

nights in a row and encountered the most interesting people I’ve ever met in my life,” says the artist. “I’ve lived in New York twice, so I know it well, but I’ve never had that much fun!” On view at Omar’s, 21 W. Ninth St., 212677-5242; omar-nyc.com. Laura Kimpton was photographed above in Times Square by Peter Ruprecht.

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY PETER RUPRECHT

From Burning Man, with LOVE: Laura Kimpton (left) helped ignite the Burning Man festival with her word sculptures, and now she brings one of them to NYC.

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44 // sWiPe, uP, and aWaY! Uber? Lyft? Forget about it. On-demand transportation takes flight with a new generation of mobile apps.

45 // tiCKled PinK Rosé has officially become the sip of summer—and beyond.

46 // sCene: the Guide Gotham’s inside track to NYC’s ultimate dining and entertainment.

STYLE 51 // taKinG the PlunGe With her debut swimwear collection, Stella McCartney pays homage to the female form.

54 // in the abstraCt Snap! Splatter! Pop! Declare your radical views—and avant-garde style—with vigorous Expressionism.

18 // letter From the editor-in-ChieF 20 // Contributors 22 // the list 24 // invited

SCENE 31 // baz and the bronx Catherine Martin gives Gotham the exclusive about getting Baz Luhrmann’s The Get Down up and running.

34 // PrivÉ... ParFait Eric Ripert offers exclusive entrée into his private dining space, Privé.

35 // bushWiCK blitz! Bushwick trailblazer Irina Protopopescu takes us on an insider’s tour of her ‘hood.

36 // the art oF the deal Alternative art-selling platforms are disrupting the gallery model for the 21st century.

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40 // Fashion avenue 2.0 Barneys New York returns to its original Chelsea home—a downtown epicenter of dining and designer duds.

41 // hold Your Gaze The Met Breuer exhibits an unprecedented number of neverbefore-seen images by Diane Arbus.

42 // drinK me Is “healthy cocktails” an oxymoron? Not this summer, thanks to good ol’ H2O!

43 // CoaChella east Ditch the flower headdresses— here’s everything you need to know to do the first-ever Panorama Music Festival in New York style.

56 // Phresh oFF the runWaY Rihanna and Manolo Blahnik make the perfect pair.

57 // the neW bronze aGe These aren’t your mother’s one-shade-suits-all facial tanners.

58 // a PassaGe to india From Kate Middleton to Valentino, trendsetters and designers find inspiration in India’s culture.

60 // Gertrude to the max! As the Whitney Museum marks its first year in its new home, Max Mara pays tribute to the woman who started it all.

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contents 61 // GOING FOR THE GOLD Swiss watchmakers and champion athletes team up for timepieces that offer split-second accuracy as well as winning style.

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ART OF THE CITY Lisa Schulte is the rare neon artist who bends her own glass to create dazzling artwork.

62 // STYLE: THE GUIDE Gotham picks New York’s finest fashion, jewelry, and more!

FEATURES 69 // ART OF THE CITY For her show at Voltz Clarke Gallery, artist Lisa Schulte bends the world around her into fantastic neon shapes. And in LA, Chicago, Miami, and beyond, local artists paint the national landscape.

82 // AMERICAN IDYLL The spirit of the summer is blithe and ebullient, with sweeping silhouettes, billowy shapes, unrestrained stripes, and youthful florals—a national style that cannot be contained.

SPACE 93 // WEST SIDE STORIES Two new Hudson-side towers with funky shapes are breaking the mold in other ways.

94 // A VISUAL FEAST On the Bowery, Vandal is the hot new spot that pays homage to street art.

When Central Park just feels so far off, a leafy oasis is just a staircase away.

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97 // At the Art of It All

101 // BooM SNAP!

Carolyn Tate Angel gathers a few of her favorite things—art, fashion, and food—under one roof at Fort Gansevoort.

With The Redbury, Matthew Rolston finds inspiration in Tin Pan Alley for a music-centric boutique hotel.

98 // UPtoWN GetS ItS GrooVe BACK

The hottest selling point for New York City real estate? Specially curated art. Gotham got the stats from three trailblazers merging the two worlds.

Inverting the notion that all activity is downtown, the Upper East Side is clawing its way back to the top.

100 // ShoPS of WoNDer Visit for the art—but stay for the retail. Merchandisers at four of the city’s top museums pick out their gift-shop faves.

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102 // StAte of the Art

104 // SPACe: the GUIDe Gotham’s inn-side track to haute hotels for visitors and staycationing city dwellers.

UNZIPPED 112 // lAUGh-IN! Get the lowdown on the zips that comedy queens Tina Fey (Upper West Side) and Lena Dunham (Brooklyn Heights) call home.

on the cover: All Your Life You Were Only Waiting for This Moment to Arise (2015), Lisa Schulte

photography Courtesy of VaNDaL (DiNiNg room); by boDe heLm (all your life you were only waiting for this moment to arise)

A VISUAL FEAST Street artist Hush curates the eye-catching spaces in the new LES restaurant Vandal.

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top of page, from left: In this issue, we toast friend Eric Ripert on Privé, his hot and haute extension of Le Bernardin; with Stephanie March and Kim Raver, both ambassadors for our sister pub Hamptons, at the magazine’s summer kickoff at the Peninsula Hotel’s Salon de Nang; at an Art Basel luncheon with Blair Voltz Clarke and Nadja Swarovski, the day’s keynote speaker. above: Coming together with Rosanna Scotto and Robi Ludwig to celebrate Ramy Brook (second from left), who was honored by City of Hope at the Plaza Hotel.

This summer in New York City is like no other season. it’s filled with so many firsts. The Get Down, a musical drama series created by Baz Luhrmann and shawn ryan, is slated to debut on Netflix, and we have an exclusive behind-the-scenes look. A new retrospective at The met Breuer features an unprecedented cache of never-before-seen photographs from Diane Arbus. The long-awaited Barneys New York Downtown opens with a Freds restaurant that the fashion set is already flocking to. And for a perfect dose of fashion firsts, manolo Blahnik, shoe designer extraordinaire, collaborates on a collection with megastar/muse rihanna. From the very first page of this issue, we commit to delivering a curated portfolio of what to see in New York right now—and, frankly, some of it will take you to unexpected places. We kick off with artist Lisa Kimpton’s Love installation at Omar’s private supper club, then delve into the new art-selling platforms—instagram, for starters—that are disrupting the traditional art market in the 21st century. For the hottest scene in New York right now, zip down

to the Bowery, where graffiti artist hush is curating some of the city’s most fab street art at the new restaurant Vandal—works from shepard Fairey, eelus, and Apex play well with the menu created by chef Chris santos. Browse our guide to the very best museum gift shops, and then stop by our brokers’ roundtable, where we talk about the intersection of public art and real estate. From start to finish, this issue centers around the way life imitates art—and what better place to explore that idea than New York City? As the Beatles said, “All your life you were only waiting for this moment to arise,” and artist Lisa schulte pays homage to that notion on our cover in bold strokes of neon, the trendiest medium on the art scene. i hope that, with this issue, you’ll find that great New York moments will arise—again and again—as will great ideas of what to do in the city this summer.

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Bode HelM Sought-after fashion photographer Bode Helm has shot for such publications as Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Elle. For this issue, he photographed cover artist Lisa Schulte (page 69). Behind the shoot:

Kari Molvar Kari Molvar writes about fashion, beauty, and culture for publications like T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Town & Country, and InStyle, and is currently the deputy editor for Serendipity magazine. She interviews neon artist Lisa Schulte for this issue’s cover story (page 69). Behind the interview: “I had no idea neon art was such a fragile and precise art form—I can’t imagine heating and bending every individual section of the glass to create a single design.” Fitting into the arts scene: “Lisa mentioned how neon has only recently been treated as a fine art, almost like sculpture.”

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“We instantly bonded; it felt like I was photographing an old friend.” Favorite pieces of Schulte’s work: “I love the neon tubing and driftwood pieces. They reminded me of the Wild West.” Go-to New York backdrops: “Meatpacking District, rooftops, and Central Park.” Photography bucket list: “Photographing celebrities in the nude.”

MarK ellwood British-born, New Yorkbased Mark Ellwood writes regularly for Wall Street Journal Weekend, Condé Nast Traveler, and Departures. For this issue, he reports on the revitalization now underway on the Upper East Side (page 98). Forces of change: “The old adage is that there are two Gs in gentrification— gays and galleries. But I think now it’s more about a vibe. As soon as you see something unexpected, perhaps a cocktail bar on a quiet side street or a boutique where a bodega used to be, that’s a hint of looming booming!”

Bao ong Bao Ong is a Manhattanbased editor and writer focused on food and travel. He has contributed to The New York Times, Bon Appétit, and Zagat. He writes about the Lower East Side’s new street-art-filled restaurant Vandal on page 94. Favorite restaurant right now: “Via Carota is great for sharing a few dishes—get the chopped steak!—in a chic space that’s still laid-back.” On his radar: “Tom Colicchio’s Fowler and Wells in the Beekman Hotel is definitely on my list of places to check out this summer.” The secret to a successful foodie Instagram: “Natural light is by far the biggest factor!”

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Hot Happenings

A jam-packed, arts-focused spring season culminated in Frieze New York, which celebrated its 25th anniversary with new programming and record-high attendance. Meanwhile, Chanel’s annual Tribeca Film Festival Artists Dinner brought out Robert De Niro, Katie Holmes, and Carmelo Anthony; Pioneer Works’ Village Fête saw power couples Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz and Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard; and Max Mara celebrated the Whitney Museum’s first anniversary at 99 Gansevoort Street with Amy Adams, Bellamy Young, and Susan Sarandon.

Giovanna Battaglia attends the Tribeca Film Festival Artists Dinner hosted by Chanel at Balthazar restaurant in Soho.

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photography by billy Farrell agency; oppoSite page: photography by Joe Schildhorn /bFa.com

EvEnts that cElEbratEd thE bEst in art, fashion, and philanthropy.

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Jane Rosenthal and Juliana Hatkoff

Katie Holmes

Vanessa Traina Snow

Alessandro Nivola and Emily Mortimer

CHANEL HOSTS TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL ARTISTS DINNER Robert De Niro played host to a Chanel-clad crowd that included Katie Holmes, Tavi Gevinson, ChloĂŤ Sevigny, and Emily Mortimer at the 11th annual Artists Dinner in celebration of Tribeca Film Festival. Hosted by Chanel, the dinner party held at Balthazar honored artists Keith Edmier, Alex Gartenfeld, Stephen Hannock, Zak Kitnick, Virginia Overton, and Josh Tonsfeldt, who contributed original artwork to the festival.

Dree Hemingway, Tabitha Simmons, Giovanna Battaglia, Lauren Santo Domingo, and ChloĂŤ Sevigny

Julia Restoin Roitfeld

Grace Hightower and Robert De Niro

Carey Lowell and Tom Freston

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Alexandre de Betak, Sofia Sanchez de Betak, and Meredith Dichter

Imad Izemrane and Constance Jablonski

Betak’s line of Globe-Trotter luggage

SOFIA SANCHEZ DE BETAK X THE LUXURY COLLECTION DINNER

Violaine Etienne and Rachelle Hruska MacPherson

Greek bites at Loukoumi Taverna in Queens

Linda Fargo and George Sotelo

Loukoumi Taverna provided an authentic backdrop.

Eric Buterbaugh, Alessandra Brawn, and Carlos Mota

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Aleksandra Woroniecka, Waris Ahluwalia, Miranda Brooks

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILLY FARRELL/BFA.COM; OPPOSITE PAGE: PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANGEL A PHAM/BFA.COM

Leandra Medine, Valerie Boster, Meredith Melling Burke

To celebrate the launch of her exclusive line of Globe-Trotter luggage, art director and style icon Sofia Sanchez de Betak hosted an intimate dinner party in collaboration with The Luxury Collection. Stylish friends like Carlos Mota, Constance Jablonski, Leandra Medine, Linda Fargo, and Meredith Melling Burke enjoyed an authentic Greek dinner at Loukoumi Taverna while previewing the collection, which is inspired by The Luxury Collection’s stunning hotel properties across the Greek islands.

Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys

Anne Pasternak, David Byrne, Mike Starn, and Malu Abeni Valentine Byrne

Maggie Gyllenhaal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach

PIONEER WORKS’ VILLAGE FÊTE

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At Pioneer Works’ third annual Village Fête, guests were inundated with sensory experiences. Virtual reality stations in partnership with Google allowed for 3D painting, artist Rowan Hasty created tin-type portraits of guests, and a parked van housed a mixed media center by artist collective E.S.P. TV. Before guests like Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Prabal Gurung, Susan Rockefeller, and Alicia Keys sat down for dinner, the First Lady of New York Chirlane McCray spoke to Pioneer Works’ partnership with Google’s Made With Code program for young female technologists. Paddle8’s Alexander Gilkes led an auction wherein Swizz Beatz made an $80,000 bid for a piece by Pioneer Works founder Dustin Yellin.

Jemima Kirke Benjamin Bronfman and Marcela Jacobina

Dustin Yellin and Chirlane McCray

Peter Sarsgaard and Gabriel Florenz

Otho Kerr and Monica Lewinsky

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INVITED Luigi Maramotti and Sally Field

Zoë Buckman and Amy Fine Collins

Susan Sarandon

K8 Hardy, Stewart Uoo, and Adam Weinberg

The spring-ready place setting

MAX MARA CELEBRATES WHITNEY BAG ANNIVERSARY

Sarah Arison and Casey Fremont Crowe

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To celebrate the Whitney Museum’s first anniversary in its Renzo Piano-designed home, Max Mara debuted a new handbag with a stylish dinner party and a preview of “Human Interest: Portraits from the Whitney’s Collection,” where the piece that inspired the anniversary tote—a John Singer Sargent drawing of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney—is on display. Amy Adams, Susan Sarandon, Blythe Danner, and Bellamy Young were among the stars who donned Max Mara for the occasion.

Amy Adams

Bellamy Young and Maria Giulia Maramotti

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Blythe Danner

Bunny Williams and Martha Stewart

A performance by Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club Chorus James Druckman and Alexa Hampton

KIPS BAY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB PRESIDENT’S DINNER The who’s who of design royalty gathered at Cipriani 42nd Street to support the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club at its annual President’s Dinner. Co-chairs Margaret Russell and Bunny Williams oversaw a high-powered crowd that included designers Jamie Drake, Alexa Hampton, Mara Miller, and Jesse Carrier, while Simon Doonan served as emcee. A whopping $1 million was raised to fund after-school and enrichment programs for more than 12,000 youths at 10 locations throughout the Bronx.

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Bobette Cohn, Alex Papachristidis, and Laura Slatkin

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David Kohler, Nina Kohler, Simon Doonan, and Jonathan Adler

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SCENE EVERYBODY ’S TALKING ABOUT...

BAZ AND THE BRONX AS BAZ LUHRMANN’S HIP-HOP TV SERIES COMES TO NETFLIX, EXEC PRODUCER CATHERINE MARTIN GIVES GOTHAM EXCLUSIVE DETAILS ABOUT GETTING THE GET DOWN UP AND RUNNING.

GRANDMASTER FLASH, DJ KOOL HERC, AND AFRIKA BAMBAATAA ARE AMONG THE HIP-HOP LUMINARIES WHO COLLABORATED ON THE SHOW.

BY ERIN RILEY

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BARBARA ALPER/GETTY IMAGES (TOP LEFT); UNIVERSAL IMAGES GROUP/ GETTY IMAGES (DJ); CATHERINE MCGANN/GETTY IMAGES (QUINONES); RINDOFF/DUFOUR/FRENCH SELECT/ GETTY IMAGES (LUHRMANN)

B-boy style by the mile (HERE AND RIGHT): These two snapshots capture the late ’80s heyday of hip-hop in New York, as the genre was poised to take over pop music.

Baz Luhrmann and his wife, Catherine Martin, are bringing the birth of hip-hop to the small screen with The Get Down.

The much-decorated costume and production designer Catherine Martin has won four Academy Awards for her lush approach to period-specific projects—namely, Moulin Rouge! and The Great Gatsby— directed by her husband, Baz Luhrmann. But for the first time, she’s tackling a period she’s actually lived through in The Get Down, a musical drama on Netflix about the emergence of hip-hop in 1970s New York.

FROM LEFT: Graffiti artist Lee Quinones poses for a portrait with Latino hip-hop up-and-comers Latin Empire (Ricardo Rodriguez) and Anthony Boston in NYC in 1989.

How is The Get Down different from your past projects? This is the only period project I’ve worked on where I’ve actually lived through the time. I came to New York City in 1975 when I was 10 years old and remember seeing the Marlborough Man smoking in Times Square and thinking it was one of the wonders of the world. What made you and Baz choose this time period? Baz has always been incredibly fascinated by how creativity manifests. What is interesting about hip-hop îî

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is that, after jazz, it’s the second pure music form that is entirely American. It was also a musical movement born out of circumstance— people wanting to raise themselves up and celebrate at a difficult time and in an underserved area. Why has this taken 10 years to get off the ground? It’s such an extensive format with so many protagonists that a film didn’t seem like the perfect vehicle, so finding partners like Sony and Netflix gave Baz a canvas that was broad enough to tell

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here and below: The costumes in The Get Down verge on fashion, with a focus on distinctive details.

the story the way he wanted to tell it. How much of the show is historically accurate? It was about being as accurate as we can, but at the same time, making the story clear for a modern audience. We’re not making a documentary. The major difference with this project is that the founders of the movement are still with us today—DJ Kool Herc, [Grandmaster] Flash, Afrika Bambaataa are just a few of the figures who collaborated with us on the show. It seems that the

wardrobe is more fashion than costume. I worked with the costume designer Jeriana San Juan on the first episode, and she helmed the rest of the season. What Baz asks as a visualist is that you look at the rich panoply of detail and social history and that you try to make each character distinct in relation to the bigger picture. What was the most rewarding part of the process? Working with a young cast. For many in the cast, this has been their first time in front

of the camera, and the joy, energy, and ability they bring to set will remove any cynicism you may have in your heart. How do you maintain a successful creative partnership with Baz? Fighting a lot! I think Baz always puts it very nicely: We have a conversation, one that we’ve been having for many years, and sometimes we have it in raised voices. Ultimately, we keep communicating. Netflix releases The Get Down on August 12; netflix.com.

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Play that funky music: A teenager flaunts his “ghetto blaster” on 42nd Street in 1980.

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the demand for private dining at eric ripert’s le bernardin has always exceeded the restaurant’s

privé... parfait Chef Eric ripErt gives exClusive entrée into his exquisite private dining spaCe, privé. By Erin rilEy

Cuisine art: Eric Ripert (above right) made his name with the technical finesse of his seafood, such as this wagyu tartare with a caviar crown (above left), and now he’s bringing his unimpeachable taste to Privé (top right).

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For one of the most recognizable names in the biz, Eric Ripert has staved off the empire-building path taken by other star chefs. Instead, his focus has remained on consistency. Le Bernardin has upheld a four-star review from the Times for over two decades—the longest a restaurant has ever maintained that status. It makes sense, then, that

when the space adjoining Le Bernardin became available, Ripert and his partner, Maguy Le Coze, saw it as an opportunity to look inward. “Though a different entity, Privé is controlled by the same management team and chefs that have been with Le Bernardin a long time—it was a great opportunity to expand their roles,” says Ripert, who

adds that the demand for private dining has always exceeded the restaurant’s supply. (He clearly likes to reward loyalty among his staff: The wine bar adjacent to Privé is helmed by and named after his longtime wine director at Le Bernardin, Aldo Sohm.) The end result is that, unlike hotels and banquet rooms, Privé “prepares dinner à la minute in

exactly the same à la carte way as the restaurant,” says Ripert. The winning formula has been a hit with A-listers in New York and beyond. “We had the pleasure of hosting a luncheon for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Privé not long after we opened,” says Ripert. “That was certainly memorable!” 153 W. 51st St., 212-554-1108; le-bernardinprive.com

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supply—until now.

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID COVA (HOUSE OF YES); SAM MONACO (PROTOPOPESCU); DEIDRE SCHOO (DISH)

Bushwick Blitz! bushwick trailblazer and slag gallery owner IrIna ProtoPoPescu takes us on an insider’s tour of her ’hood. By Erin rilEy

Betting on Bushwick: Irina Protopopescu, shown at top right in Slag Gallery, moved her operation to Bushwick in 2012. She adores the energy of warehouse parties at House of Yes (above) and dining at Blanca (above right), which serves a $195 tasting menu in a small loft space.

“Bushwick was a happy accident,” says Irina Protopopescu about the decision to move her gallery in 2012 from Chelsea to 56 Bogart, a warehouse of galleries and workspaces that has become the ad hoc hub of Bushwick’s thriving art scene. She may be biased, but the gallery owner says that it’s a natural place to begin a best-of tour. “On

designated Thursdays and Fridays, the galleries stay open until 9 pm for special events, performances, and poetry readings,” she says. Slag Gallery (56 Bogart St., 212-967-9818; slaggallery.com) is currently showing works from emerging artists Erika Baglyas, Naomi SafranHon, Alisha Wessler, Jody Wood, and Masha Zusman. With the arts came the

dining and retail—all imbued with a raw edge. Take Blanca (261 Moore St.; blancanyc.com). “It has two Michelin stars, but you get to choose the music from their selection of vinyl,” says Protopopescu. House of Yes (2 Wyckoff Ave.; houseofyes.org), an after-hours, underground venue, keeps things offbeat, hosting everything from circus shows to all-night

dance parties. Then, there’s Syndicated (40 Bogart St., 718-386-3399; syndicated nk.com), a recently opened restaurant, bar, and indie movie theater, says the gallery owner, “that does what Bushwick retailers do best—repurpose a space to house a number of artsy offerings under one roof.” This is one former Chelsea girl who isn’t looking back.

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SCENE TREND Art breaker! Damien Hirst stands between two of his paintings at the Sotheby’s auction Beautiful Inside My Head Forever in 2008. The sale, which fetched $200.7 million, included The Kingdom (below right).

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The ArT of the Deal Social media and alternative artSelling platformS are diSrupting the gallery model for the 21St century. By Suzanne Charlé

this page: phOtOgRaphY COURtesY FaBieN CastaNieR gaLLeRY/saRah MORRis (seMpLe); COURtesY OF CastaiNieR gaLLeRY (Angel of the Mourning). OppOsite page: phOtOgRaphY BY peteR MaCdiaRMid/ gettY iMages (hiRst, the kingdoM); COURtesY OF LiLiaN KReUtzBeRgeR aNd apt (n.t.)

Stuart Semple is one of the many artists using social media to move their art. above: His work Angel of the Mourning (2015). opposite page, far left: Lilian Kreutzberger is keeping her piece N.T. (2014) in the Artist Pension Trust as a way to save for the future.

As sales of contemporary art have skyrocketed, the ways of buying and selling artworks have also multiplied. The traditional artist-gallery relationship (sometimes called the “Leo Castelli” model), in which a gallery slowly develops artists’ careers, is being challenged: Artists are engaging with the public via social media and bypassing galleries altogether in favor of auctions. Herewith, an appraisal of the shifting landscape. on the block

In 2008, Damien Hirst made waves—and a number of art-dealer enemies—when he bypassed his galleries, Gagosian in New York and White Cube in London, and went directly to Sotheby’s London to sell Beautiful Inside My Head Forever. “Even if the sale bombs, I’ll be opening a new door for artists everywhere,” the artist/entrepreneur told reporters at the time. In less than 24 hours, 223 works were sold, for a total of $200.7 million, a record for a single-artist auction. Gallerists braced for a tsunami, but there have

been no similar blockbuster direct-to--auction sales since, and Hirst, who had left Gagosian some years ago, just rejoined the gallery this spring, to great fanfare. insta-sales

Artists whose works fetch more earthbound prices than Hirst’s are increasingly selling in auctions online. Despite a slowdown in the global art market in 2015, the online art market grew 24 percent to $3.27 billion dollars, according to a report just released by specialist art insurer Hiscox. “Mobile devices are becoming our weapon of choice,” notes Robert Read, head of Fine Art at Hiscox, “and social media is becoming increasingly influential in persuading us that the emperor’s new clothes really are magnificent.” While the majority of fine art sold online for under $7,250, almost a quarter of the sales ranged from $7,250 up to $72,500 and above. Stuart Semple and other young artists, such as New York-based Ryan McGinley, José Parlá, and Daniel Arsham, are using social media platforms îî

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like Instagram to exhibit and distribute some of their work—and dealers and galleries are taking notice. “I’m shocked at how much work we are selling from the studio via Snapchat,” says Semple. “Never before has an artist had the power to get into a conversation directly with their audience. I think an artist could survive well through social alone.” Instagram and Facebook are the preferred platforms, with almost half of online buyers using Instagram in 2016 for art-related purposes. (In the past year, over 80 percent of all Generation Y art buyers bought fine art online.) For all that, says Semple, “a physical gallery space is still really important. It all goes together… exhibitions can have a digital element and vice versa.” art as asset

The Artist Pension Trust, founded in 2004 by Moti Shniberg, allows artists to create a retirement account using their own artworks as

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assets. Participants donate 20 works over a 20-year period. Gradually the works are sold: 40 percent goes to the individual artist whose work is sold, and the rest is divvied up between the member artists and APT. With about 2,000 artists and 14,000 works, APT “offers financial security that galleries can’t provide” says director Ayal Brenner. “We provide added value and global exposure.” Last year, APT made its first sales, mostly to museums, with works averaging $30,000, up 18 percent from when the works were put in the trust. This March, APT made its first participation distributions. “We’re holding onto the most valuable works,” Brenner says, “until the selling system is running smoothly.” He knows of no competitors—at this point, he suggests, APT owns the high-end market. Only time will tell whether the artworks will make money for the artists and the trust.

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Social savvy: Artists like José Parlá sell work on Instagram and Facebook but still show in galleries. Parlá’s show was a hit at London’s Haunch of Venison gallery in 2013.

PhotograPhy by Eliot Elisofon/thE lifE PicturE collEction/gEtty imagEs (castElli); nick harvEy/WirEimagE (Parlá); courtEsy stuart sEmPlE (Comatose Hangover)

Leo Castelli, photographed in his gallery in 1960 with Jasper Johns’s American Flag, was an influential art dealer in the gallery model, but artists like Stuart Semple, whose Comatose Hangover (2014) is shown at right, are taking a different tack.

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Chelsea lately: Barneys New York Downtown is restoring Seventh Avenue—once known as midtown’s “Fashion Avenue”—to its former glory with food, fashion, and fab interior design.

Fashion Avenue 2.0 Barneys new yor returns to its original Chelsea home—a downtown epiCenter of dining and designer duds. By Oussama Zahr

What should a luxury department store look like in the 21st century? The answer: A lot like the new Barneys New York Downtown in Chelsea. Designed by Steven Harris Architects on the original block where the boutique broke ground in 1923, the new flagship’s street-facing wall has been punched out and filled with windows, turning three floors’ worth of high-fashion goodies into a playground for all the sunlight flooding in. The star of the show, besides all the Saint Laurent and

Balenciaga, is the gorgeous, all-white spiral staircase that rises like a column in the middle of the space—the very picture of Instagram bait (we couldn’t resist ourselves—check out our snapshot at right). At the top of those stairs, the floorplan guides shoppers through menswear to Freds, a culinary oasis that rises, literally and figuratively, above the Seventh Avenue bustle. It’s an airy, refined setting—swank touches include mohairupholstered booths and a

30-foot onyx marble bar—for playful twists on Italian and modern American fare, like the scrumptiously light fish taco salad and the decadent grilled cheese, which upgrades the classic ’wich with the blissfully sweet combo of bacon and red-onion marmalade. Service at Freds has just expanded to include brunch, making it truly possible to get all your weekend shopping—and dining!— done below 23rd Street. 101 Seventh Ave., 646264-6400; barneys.com

Freds is the perfect setting for playful American fare, like the crave-worthy grilled cheese (right). left: Three floors’ worth of high-fashion goodies, with a foundation level for cosmetics (the top floor’s personal shopping suites are not pictured).

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the star of the show, besides all the saint laurent, is the gorgeous spiral staircase.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY OUSSAMA ZAHR (STAIRCASE AERIAl vIEw); ANDREw SCRIvANI (DISH); SCOTT FRANCES (BARNEYS INTERIOR, FREDS DINING ROOM)

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SCENE exclusive Sneak peek! The Met Breuer is exhibiting previously unseen photographs by Diane Arbus, including (clockwise from here) Female Impersonator Holding Long Gloves, Hempstead, L.I. 1959; Taxicab Driver at the Wheel with Two Passengers, N.Y.C. 1956; and Man in Hat, Trunks, Socks, and Shoes, Coney Island, N.Y. 1960.

“While most artists of her generation believed it Was inappropriate if their subjects saW them photographing them, arbus Wanted the personal encounter.” —jeff

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PHOTOGRAPHY © THE ESTATE OF DIANE ARBUS, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERvED

Hold Your Gaze A new retrospective At The MeT Breuer feAtures An unprecedented number of never-before-seen photogrAphs by Diane arBus. By Erin rilEy

“It’s rare in the case of any great artist that half of their work wouldn’t be known to the general public,” says Met Breuer curator Jeff Rosenheim, who took us inside the museum’s new show “Diane Arbus: In the Beginning,” in which two-thirds of the 105 pictures have never before been seen.

Where did this cache of images come from? Jeff Rosenheim: Diane Arbus [1923–1971] had a darkroom that was separate from her apartment, and it wasn’t until years after she had died that these early photographs were found. When MoMA did that retrospective a year after her

death, these pictures hadn’t been discovered yet. How did this exhibit come about? JR: In 2007, Arbus’s daughters, Joon and Amy Arbus, chose The Met to be the repository for their mother’s work. This is our first major project to be drawn from that collection.

What is distinct about these early photos? JR: Most people know her for the work she began in 1962 with a square-format camera. This exhibition looks at the work from the first seven years of her career, when she primarily used a 35mm camera. While there’s a difference in formats, the

themes, subjects, and approach are somewhat indistinguishable from beginning to end. Arbus was already a mature artist when she started taking photographs at the age of 33. July 12 to November 27 at The Met Breuer, 945 Madison Ave., 212-7311675; metmuseum.org

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DRINK ME IS “HEALTHY COCKTAILS” AN OXYMORON? NOT THIS SUMMER, THANKS TO GOOD OL’ H2O!

BY CHRISTINA CLEMENTE

Gone are the days of sugar- and calorie-laden piña coladas and syrupy frozen margaritas. Today’s more health-minded consumers are looking for ways to lighten up their summer sips—and that means new takes on nature’s favorite beverage: water. It starts with upscale Norwegian brand Voss 42

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(vosswater.com), which debuts flavored sparkling waters in lemon-cucumber and tangerine-lemongrass. “Flavored sparkling is a change of pace to plain bottled water,” says Voss’s Ken Gilbert, and is the ideal mixer: Both flavors are all-natural and calorie-free. Gilbert suggests pairing either flavor with summer-

faves vodka, gin, or tequila. While the latest offerings from Zico coconut water (zico.com) are non-fizzy, the health benefits—fiber, electrolytes—are noteworthy. Try one of the brand’s chilled juice blends, such as pineapple-mango or strawberry-banana, with your booze of choice, or opt for a margarita using the

California brand’s signature coconut water plus tequila, lime juice, and triple sec. New to the scene is another CA company, Glow Beverages, which has released Sparkling Hydration and Sparkling Energy, two bubbly, mangoapricot flavored concoctions that pack the brand’s X-factor: a blend of amino

acids, antioxidants, and vitamins. Glow’s CEO and founder, Dr. John Larson, recommends reaching for either in between cocktails in lieu of plain water, “which offers no added benefit aside from hydration.” Another plus? The all-natural, five-calorie blends battle the effects of a late night on the town. Bottoms up!

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Eau là là! Following a flood of new releases, posh water has ascended to a summer-drinks staple.

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COACHELLA EAST DITCH THE FLOW-Y SKIRTS AND FLOWER HEADDRESSES—HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO DO THE FIRST-EVER PANORAMA MUSIC FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK STYLE. BY OUSSAMA ZAHR

50,000 THE MONSTROUS DESPACIO

Panorama is paying it forward by giving free passes to 100 volunteers who complete 12 hours of community service in and around New York.

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THEM-ALL LINEUP OF 61 ACTS INCLUDES ALABAMA

SHAKES, SIA, FKA TWIGS, THE NATIONAL, A$AP ROCKY, MAJOR LAZER, AND SUFJAN STEVENS.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREI KUZMIK (SPEAKERS); GABRIEL OLSEN/FILMMAGIC (CROWD); FILMMAGIC/FILMMAGIC FOR OKEECHOBEE (LAMAR); JONATHAN LEIBSON/GETTY IMAGES FOR SAMSUNG (SIA)

SOUNDSYSTEM MAKES A RARE EAST COAST APPEARANCE AT PANORAMA, TRAILING A FAN BASE OF ITS OWN. SEVEN STACKS OF SPEAKERS AND AMPS—EACH WEIGHING ABOUT A METRIC TON—CHURN OUT 50,000 WATTS OF MIND-MELTING SOUND.

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The 3-day VIP pass ($699) gets you the works in terms of perks: expedited gate

Arcade Fire, Kendrick Lamar, and LCD Soundsystem each headline one day of the festival for a nonstop shock of rock, hip-hop, and dance-punk electronica.

entry, VIP viewing areas, private bars, lounge

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Swipe, Up, and away! uber? lyft? forget about it. on-demand transportation takes flight with a new generation of mobile apps. by jill sieracki

When apps such as Uber, Lyft, Gett, and Via launched, the digital startups served as major disrupters for the private car industry. Now, a wave of new apps—including FlightTime, Skyjet, Blade, and JetSmarter—provides the same convenience for private air travel. “The private jet industry was very archaic,” says Sergey

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Petrossov, CEO and founder of JetSmarter, a mobile service that offers access to private jet flights in US cities such as New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, and globally in hubs like London, Paris, Geneva, and Dubai. “Its brick-andmortar process of picking up the phone, speaking to numerous people, and

waiting for hours in order to charter a jet was outdated and inconvenient. I wanted to change that and create accessibility for the market.” Appealing to a range of entrepreneurs and deal makers (Jay Z is reportedly an investor), JetSmarter offers three tiers of services, including JetCharter, or whole aircraft bookings,

which is available in 170 countries; JetDeals, or free one-way flights for app members; and JetShuttle, which offers free or discounted seats on already established private jet flights. “Without mobile technology, JetSmarter would not exist. We use it to aggregate supply and demand with predictive

algorithms,” says Petrossov of JetSmarter’s $9,000 annual membership program, which also includes concierge services for hotels, exotic cars, hard-to-get tables, and access to other exclusive events. “We’re allowing people to travel a lot more for a fraction of the cost.” And in sky-high style. jetsmarter.com

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Ready, jet set, go: JetSmarter is attracting celebs like Jay Z, who is reportedly an investor, and NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony and his wife, TV and radio personality La La, who recently flew from New York to Miami with the service. shown: A Gulfstream IV available through JetSmarter.

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THANKS TO A GROWING MILLENNIAL MARKET, ROSÉ HAS BECOME THE OFFICIAL SIP OF SUMMER—AND BEYOND. BY JILL SIERACKI

“Rosé is different [from] reds and whites in the sense that it’s almost become more of a lifestyle brand,” says Paul Chevalier of Château d’Esclans, the winemaker behind such rosés as Garrus, Les Clans, Rock Angel, and Whispering Angel, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. “It’s this world-traveling group that drinks rosé, and now it’s spreading to broader demographics across the US.” Initially, US audiences shied away from the pink-hued summer sipper because of its reputation as being overly sweet, but no more—as palates have grown more sophisticated, Americans have embraced rosé in all its nuanced forms. “You’ve seen a great growth in the wine business as we’ve developed a stronger food culture in the US,” says Bill Terlato, CEO of Terlato Wines, which has several rosés on its roster from the Belleruche, Sanford, and Il Poggione wineries. “People who are interested in food are driving [the demand for rosé], and to a large extent, those are millennials.” That same group—which eagerly stocks rosé outside its traditional “season” from Memorial Day through Labor Day—is also spreading its enthusiasm through social media, with hashtags like #RoseAllDay. Says Terlato, “There’s no question that the color is striking, but ultimately, there wouldn’t be that kind of following if the quality wasn’t in the bottle.”

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Blush, baby! Rosé is a hit with foodies who are looking for something extra to set their dinner parties apart.

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scene: THe guide gotham’s inside track to the ultimate dining and entertainment in new york city

ABC KitChen this Jean-georges Vongerichten restaurant is a magnet for boldface names (even the obamas have stopped by) and downtown creatives who come for an american menu of locally sourced ingredients. 35 E. 18th St., 212-475-5829; abchome.com

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For her modern american cuisine, chef anita lo crosses culinary borders, adding asian and French flavors with inventive élan. 13 Barrow St., 212-741-6699; annisarestaurant.com

A mainstay of the Carnegie Hill neighborhood, Chef Paola Bottero brings an authentic taste of Rome to Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Celebrated for culinary excellence by The New York Times, this full-every-night local gem is great for lunch or drinks at the bar after shopping Madison Avenue, visiting Museum Mile, or touring Central Park.

AquAvit

Authentic Italian Cuisine and Lively Bar 1295 Madison Avenue at 92nd Street paolasrestaurant.com 212.794.1890

this haute-nordic spot earned two michelin stars last year, making chef emma Bengtsson the second woman in america to receive the accolade. 65 E. 55th St., 212-307-7311; aquavit.org

Blue hill dan Barber’s seasonal tasting menus, sourced from his farm in upstate new york, win raves from city foodies. 75 Washington Pl., 212-539-1776; bluehillfarm.com

Bruno PizzA Justin slojkowski and dave gulino serve up unusual wood-fired pizzas in an

industrial-like space. 204 E. 13th St., 212-598-3080; brunopizzanyc.com

BrushstroKe stunning, seasonal kaiseki is a tribeca fave thanks to david Bouley and chefs from Japan’s top culinary school, the tsuji culinary institute. 30 hudson St., 212-791-3771; davidbouley.com

CAfé Boulud a destination restaurant and neighborhood favorite, daniel Boulud’s café features a heady mélange of flavors from foreign shores. 20 E. 76th St., 212-772-2600; cafeboulud.com

CAsA lever combine a landmark space (lever house), art from übercollector aby rosen, and chef mario danieli’s exquisite milanese fare, and you get a restaurant that continues to rank as one of midtown’s most popular. 390 Park ave., 212-888-2700; casalever.com

del Posto star chef mark ladner has won raves for his gluten-free pastas—including four stars from the New York times. 85 10th ave., 212-497-8090; delposto.com

dirty frenCh southwestern gallic cooking gets a gotham twist. the Ludlow, 180 Ludlow St., 212254-3000; dirtyfrench.com

eleven mAdison PArK this world-ranked restaurant is the capital of daniel humm and will guidara’s glamorous culinary empire in nomad. 11 madison ave., 212-889-0905; elevenmadisonpark.com

emPellón CoCinA this alex stupak space focuses on sophisticated mexican dishes, with an extensive menu of tequila and mezcal. 105 First ave., 212-780-0999; empellon.com

GrAmerCy tAvern one of the city’s most beautiful restaurants, it also offers the city’s best service. 42 E. 20th St., 212-477-0777; gramercytavern.com

JeAn-GeorGes mr. Vongerichten serves up haute-modern French fare in a jewel-box setting. 1 Central Park West, 212-299-3900; jean-georgesrestaurant.com

JunGsiK chef Jung sik yim helms the first stateside korean restaurant to receive two michelin stars. 2 harrison St., 212-219-0900; jungsik.kr

lAfAyette this landmark space takes the brass out of the brasserie with “French by way of the côte d’azur” cooking. 380 Lafayette St., 212-533-3000; lafayetteny.com

Nordic calliNg Claus Meyer—cofounder of one of the world’s most prestigious restaurants,  noma, in  copenhagen—is slowly but surely turning grand central into a temple of new nordic cuisine. Agern opened this year within grand central terminal, offering à la carte items along with two tasting menus—the vegetarian Field and Forest and the protein-packed Land and Sea.  as if that weren’t enough,  meyer also unveiled a nordic-themed food hall at grand central in may. Agern, 89 E. 42nd St., 646-568-4018; agernrestaurant.com

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EdiblE EmpirE When it came time to add a summery dessert to the menu at David Burke Fabrick in midtown’s Archer Hotel, executive pastry chef Zac Young and his team found inspiration right in front of them. “We have a spectacular view of the Empire State Building from our rooftop bar,” says Young. “I love to pay homage to that.” The result is a column of buttermilk cake and white-chocolate whipped cream called Empire Strawberry Tallcake (left). “It has a surprise center of Strawberry shortcake, reimagined at Fabrick.

tristar strawberry-prosecco jam,” he adds. “Because strawberries need bubbles!” 47 W. 38th St., 212-302-3838; davidburkefabrick.com

The Lambs CLub Culinary star Geoffrey Zakarian does modern American at its best. 132 W. 44th St., 212-997-5262; thelambsclub.com

LoCanda Verde Andrew Carmellini works classical French technique into family-style Italian dishes. 377 Greenwich St., 212-9253797; locandaverdenyc.com

margaux Hip hotelier Sean MacPherson’s fashionista magnet has a Paris bistro vibe and a stylish Mediterranean menu. Marlton Hotel, 5 W. Eighth St., 212-321-0111; margauxnyc.com

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From the team behind Maialino, this buzzy hotel dining room focuses on Roman-style, super-thin pizzas and rustic Italian entrées. Martha Washington Hotel, 29 E. 29th St., 212-6513800; martamanhattan.com

masa Acclaimed sushi master Masa Takayama specializes in very pricey omakase dinners at this 26-seat restaurant. 10 Columbus Circle, 212-8239800; masanyc.com

The nomad The casual offshoot of Daniel Humm’s famed Eleven Madison Park does seasonal American with a modern twist. 1170 Broadway,

347-472-5660; thenomadhotel.com

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Thomas Keller takes the tasting menu to luxurious heights at this fine-dining favorite overlooking Columbus Circle. 10 Columbus Circle, 212-823-9335; perseny.com

Semilla’s hyper-seasonal, veggie-centric prix-fixe menu from Per Se vet José Ramírez-Ruiz was one of 2015’s most buzzed-about openings. 160 Havemeyer St., Brooklyn, 718-782-3474; semillabk.com

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Over the years, luminaries like Elizabeth Taylor and Cole Porter have wined, dined, and danced at the 65th-floor restaurant. 30 Rockefeller Plaza, 212-632-5000; rainbowroom.com

Star chef April Bloomfield mixes up classic Italian, French, and English cooking at one of the city’s bestknown gastropubs. 314 W. 11th St., 212-620-0393; thespottedpig.com

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Chef Marcus Samuelsson works with cooking styles that chart Harlem’s history and his own: Southern, Ethiopian, Swedish, Caribbean, Mexican. 310 Lenox Ave., 212-792-9001; redroosterharlem.com

sanTina Coastal Italian eats, expertly prepared by the Carbone team, are offered in a glass-enclosed space. 820 Washington St., 212-2543000; santinanyc.com

seamore’s The Nolita seafood hotspot from restaurateur Michael Chernow (cofounder of The Meatball Shop) has quickly garnered followers like Karlie Kloss and Leandra Medine. 390 Broome St., 212-7306005; seamores.com

Manhattanites swoon for chef Masatoshi Sugio’s adventurous tasting menus. 402 E. 78th St., 212-517-5340; sushiofgari.com

upLand Perfectly executed pizzas and robust meat dishes are top of mind at Justin Smillie’s California-cool hotspot. 345 Park Avenue South, 212-686-1006; uplandnyc.com

WhiTe sTreeT With media honchos Dan Abrams and Dave Zinczenko at the helm, it’s no wonder the guest list has included everyone from President Obama to Marisa Tomei. 221 West Broadway, 212-9448378; whitestreetnyc.com

OPTICAL ILLUSION Founded in 1969, British luxury eyewear brand Cutler and Gross creates celeb-loved sunglasses and optical frames. Many of the creative designs and high-quality eyewear, such as the Persian Queen 1216 (PICTURED), are reinterpretations of iconic Cutler and Gross frames. The new collection, Day at the Races, features acetate frames in fashion-forward colorways such as brick, spearmint, and nutmeg, and is inspired by the graphics of the racing silk jackets of the jockeys. On your marks… 110 Mercer Street, New York 10012 cutlerandgross.com

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This spring and summer, Del Frisco’s Steak House New York will offer pours of some of the world’s finest rosés available by the glass or bottle on the restaurant’s outdoor patio. Known as one of NYC’s most iconic steak houses, guests of Del Frisco’s can indulge in exclusive cuts of Prime steaks, awardwinning wines and rare pours of unique Armagnac bottles served tableside in an upscale al-fresco dining environment with stunning views of Midtown Manhattan as the backdrop. 1221 Ave of the Americas New York, NY 10036

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The museum shines a spotlight on sports photographers with “Who Shot Sports: A Photographic History, 1843 to the Present.” July 15, 2016, to January 8, 2017, 200 Eastern Pkwy., Brooklyn, 718-6385000; brooklynmuseum.org

Sean Hayes perfected the comedy of self-involvement as Jack on Will & Grace, and continues to do so as the Almighty on Broadway. Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., 212239-6200; anactofgod.com

Cooper-Hewitt, sMitHsonian Design MuseuM The museum dives into its permanent collection for “Fragile Beasts,” an exhibition of rarely seen ornament prints and drawings originally intended to decorate stained glass and tapestries. Through November 27, 2 E. 91st St., 212849-8400; cooperhewitt.org

MuseuM of MoDern art “Dadaglobe Reconstructed” collects artworks and texts that were sent to avant-gardist Tristan Tzara in 1921 by Dada artists all over Europe. Through September 18, 11 W. 53rd St., 212-708-9400; moma.org

wHitney MuseuM of aMeriCan art “Danny Lyon: Message to the Future” is the first major career retrospective of the Civil Rights-era photographer. Through September 25, 99 Gansevoort St., 212-570-3600; whitney.org

BrigHt star Steve Martin gets his bluegrass on in a musical cowritten by Edie Brickell. Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; brightstarmusical.com

Cats The original staging returns, with an injection of cool from Hamilton choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler. Previews start July 14, Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., 877-2502929; catsthemusical.com

tHe CruCiBle Ivo van Hove’s utterly riveting production stars two-time Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan as the vengeful teen who ignites the Salem witch trials. Closes July 17, Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St.; thecrucibleonbroadway.com

Disaster! This ’70s jukebox musical spoofs the era’s fashions and—of course—its affection for disaster flicks. Closes July 3, Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., 877-250-2929; disastermusical.com

fully CoMMitteD Jesse Tyler Ferguson plays over 40 characters in this comic love-hate letter to the restaurant industry. Closes July 24, Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; fullycommittedbroadway.com

HaMilton The first Secretary of the Treasury gets the hip-hop treatment in the runaway hit of the Broadway season. Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; hamiltonbroadway.com

on your feet! Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s life story is told through the music that made them famous. Marquis Theatre, 1535 Broadway, 877-250-2929; onyourfeetmusical.com

paraMour Cirque du Soleil braves the bright lights and dizzying heights in its Broadway debut. Lyric Theatre, 213 W. 42nd St., 877-250-2929; cirquedusoleil.com/paramour

waitress Pop-song architect Sara Bareilles brings lots of sugar, spice, and incisive balladeering to this musical after the indie film, with the soulful Jessie Mueller as the titular waitress who bakes her way out of life’s disappointments. Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., 877-250-2929; waitressthemusical.com

fashion forward the fashion illustrations of Puerto-Rican-born, Bronx-raised artist Antonio Lopez defined a new canon of beauty in the

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1970s and ’80s. his exuberant works were staples in Vogue,

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Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and The New York Times, and his friends included Karl Lagerfeld,  andy Warhol, and Pat  cleveland. “Future Funk Fashion” at El Museo del Barrio touches on the artist’s impact on integrating models of color into the highfashion world, street culture, and the rise of afrofuturism. June 14 to November 26, 1230 Fifth Ave., 212-831-7272; elmuseo.org

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CELEBRATE THE SUMMER OF ROSÉ AT DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAK HOUSE NEW YORK

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taking the Plunge with her debut swimwear collection, Stella Mccartney PaYs homaGe to the female form.

Bod-acious! “I just want to make women feel their best all of the time,” says Stella McCartney, whose first-ever, bodyconscious swimwear collection is designed to “accentuate the most beautiful parts of every woman’s body.”

PhotograPhy by Mary Mccartney

By Jill Sieracki

Fans of Stella McCartney’s Miracle dress have cause to celebrate this summer—the famed UK designer has reinterpreted her curve-making, color-blocked design made famous by Kate Winslet into one of the seven “stories” in her debut swim collection. “It’s a celebration of a woman’s body,” says McCartney, 44, of the body-conscious illusion design. “As a house we really do cater to everyone—all women, all ages, all sizes. This collection is truly inspired by women, and for women to wear it.” Rounding out the collection, available this July, are swimsuits in neoprene and mesh, Olympic-inspired stripes, crochet, the citrus prints first seen in Stella McCartney’s ready-to-wear collection, giraffe and other patterns, and “timeless basics.” The one- and two-piece suits come in different styles such as one-shoulder, triangle, or bandeau tops, and highwaisted, fold-down, or tie-side briefs (prices for separates, one-pieces, and cover-ups range îî

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Neoprene and mesh black bikini ($100); striped green-andnavy Calypso one-piece ($245); models walk the Stella McCartney Spring/Summer 2016 runway show in Paris.

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from $80 to $324). Says McCartney, “I just want to make women feel their best all of the time, so I sought to design pieces that tick all of the boxes, that give you confidence, that accentuate the most beautiful parts of every woman’s body and technically deliver on fit and durability.” Swimwear was a natural next step for the always-indemand Londoner, who has found enormous success not only in runway and ready-towear but with lingerie and athletic wear, too—namely her decade-long collaboration with Adidas. “I think it is an incredible area for us as a brand to work in,” says McCartney of her expansion into swim. “On a whole, it’s about all things summer, all things female, and just really loving yourself—taking the time to just celebrate who you are as a woman.” Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave., 212-753-4000; saks.com

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Born in Long Island, New York from German, Irish,Spanish Descent. Lisa Schulte, an American sculpture, has lived the majority of her life in Los Angeles, California. Lisa has worked exclusively in the art of neon since 1984, studied under Master Neon Tube Bender Freddie Elliot in Salina Kansas, Lisa’s creative use of neon has made her the “Go to Girl “ in Hollywood for her work which has appeared in numerous Movies, Music Videos and Television Shows spanning the last 30 years. In 2010, Schulte, mostly a selftaught neon artist, decided it was time to turn her attention to creating her own works of art and started showing her work in Museums and gallery shows. Schulte works with organic forms and provokes a greater dialogue regarding our relativity and adaption to the world around us. When asked why the use of Neon Light, Schulte’s response… “Light, in one form or another, has been the only way I know how to express myself .I have always felt that light tells a story: it fills in the blanks, reveals the dimensions, and communicates feelings The nature of my work varies from time to time, but will always include the use of light., Augustus Hare said, “Light when suddenly let in, dazzles and hurts and almost blinds us; but this soon passes away and it seems to become the only element we can exist in.”, for me this is so true as I feel extraordinarily lucky to be able to devote myself to this work that brings illumination into a world truly in need of it.

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Kaleidoscope colors Outré shapes in swathes Of dizzying pigment create the seasOn’s statement-makers. Coco Flamingo pump, Sophia Webster ($450). Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave., 212-753-7300; bergdorfgoodman.com. Painted Petite Malle, Louis Vuitton ($5,750). 1 E. 57th St., 212-758-8877; louisvuitton.com

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this page and opposite: set design by sergio esteves; photography by getty images/ikon images (background images)

PhotograPhy by Jeff Crawford Styling by faye Power

Grandeur of Genius Keep it (sur)real with a riot of metallics and radical forms. Micro Lady Dior bag, Dior ($4,500). 105 Greene St., 646-613-7013; dior.com. Pump, Hermès ($890). 691 Madison Ave., 212-751-3181; hermes.com

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STYLE COLLAB “Mr. Manolo’s shoes are the Most luxurious and tiMeless there is!” —rihanna

Rihanna and Manolo Blah make the perfect pair. By Samantha yankS

Take a bow: Manolo Blahnik (above left) and Rihanna raise the curtain on a hip new footwear collection. right: Rih-vi sandal, Manolo Blahnik ($895).

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As the hashtag #RihannaxManoloBlahnik went viral on the social feeds of the fashion cognoscenti, something rad was happening at the storied shoe label. “I have always loved Manolo Blahniks,” says Rihanna. “Mr. Manolo’s shoes are the most luxurious and timeless shoe there is!” The global music sensation

was able to work—or as she puts it, work, work, work, work—hand in hand with the legend on six limited-edition styles that bring a dose of flash to his already artistic designs in the form of denim, sequins, and hand embroidery. The attention to detail shows right down to the names of the styles: Dancehall Cowgirl

Jewel, 9 to 5, and Sea Salts Sequins top the list of lust-worthy stems (several of which RiRi has already gifted to J. Lo!). While putting together the capsule collection, the dynamite duo sought inspiration from the Barbadian beauty’s hand tattoos and distinctly fab style. “This is an incredibly exciting

collaboration,” says Blahnik. “Working with Rihanna has been amazing, and her drive, passion, creativity, and style have been reflected in the designs.” With a limited run, these pieces are destined to be collectors’ items. $895– $3,995. 31 W. 54th St., 212-582-3007; manoloblahnik.com

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PHRESH OFF THE RUNWAY

STYLE BEAUT Y Get glowing! Makeup artist Dick Page used bronzer at the Michael Kors Spring/Summer 2016 show to create a look he describes as “pared down, clean, and healthy.”

STYLE TIP: Guerlain’s (ABOVE) Olivier Echaudemaison suggests applying bronzer with a big, fluffy brush in the shape of the number three from forehead to chin, but insists on keeping the application as “simple as possible.”

HIGH-TECH BEAUTY: Yves Saint Laurent’s Les Sahariennes Bronzing Stones (BELOW) boast beauty-enhancing squalane—a fatty acid found in plants and vegetable oils—which leaves skin super moisturized.

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THE NEW BRONZE AGE THESE AREN’T YOUR MOTHER’S ONE-SHADESUITS-ALL FACIAL TANNERS. BY CHRISTINA CLEMENTE

If the past few years on the runway are any indication, au naturel skin tones are here to stay. “In the ’80s, an intense sun tan was the trend,” says Olivier Echaudemaison, Guerlain’s creative director of 16 years. “Today, [the look is] lighter and much softer. It

needs to be elegant.” Newly released bronzers pack hydrating extracts and ultra-fine pigments for a velvety but sheer finish. “There are far better texture and color options than the heavy, orange-y products of the past,” says Dick Page, who created this

year’s fresh look at the Michael Kors Spring/ Summer show. Yves Saint Laurent’s new Les Sahariennes Bronzing Stones ($55), a line of three creamy-matte powders, are micro-milled to create a silky consistency, while light enhancing agents deliver

a glow-y finish. The first brand to introduce bronzer back in 1984, with its iconic Terracotta Bronzing Powder ($53), Guerlain remains at the forefront of technology with four new shades to complement the paler rose and golden tones of blondes and

brunettes. And if you are seeking something a little softer still, Guerlain’s Joli Teint ($54) contains less intense pigments to create a natural glow. Because when it comes to faking the bronze, less is more. Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave., 212-753-4000; saks.com

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STYLE TREND

From Kate middleton to Valentino, trendsetters and jewelers Find inspiration in india’s rich culture. By Lisa Ferrandino

“She’s the epitome of grace and sophistication,” says Anita Dongre of style muse Kate Middleton. On the first day of the royals’ trip to India last April, the Duchess of Cambridge donned a gulrukh tunic dress from the House of Anita Dongre. Its Mughal motif (a traditional architectural pattern) “drew greater attention,” says Dongre, “to the country’s rich heritage”—and, it must be added, to Dongre’s label, whose fans already include Hollywood hitters like Priyanka Chopra and Freida Pinto. Those looking to incorporate elements of the duchess’s style can look to jewelry. “My jewels are a blend of cultures,” says Nirav Modi, who marries modern celestial and Mughal motifs with a sure sense for diamond cutting at his eponymous boutique (727 Madison Ave., 212-603-0000; us.niravmodi.com). “I have a collection inspired by Monet’s water lilies, while another is inspired by Mughal architecture,” he says. “I create jewels that can be worn by women everywhere.” Sanjay Kasliwal, designer and owner of his namesake brand—which has a jewel box of a boutique on Madison (971 Madison Ave., 212988-1511; sanjaykasliwal.com)—shares the same sentiment. He designs for women from New York to New Delhi, and whose styles range from bohemian to understated chic. “In India, it’s all about the jewelry,” says Kasliwal. “In New York, it’s the other way around. The piece revolves around the individual.”

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indian style has gone global, influencing tastemakers from new dehli to new york.

photography by Chris JaCkson/getty images (middleton)

A PAssAge to IndIa

Subcontinental glamour: In her new book Rajasthan Style (Assouline, $85; bottom right), Laure Vernière catalogs India’s vibrantly adorned style, whose influence can be seen on Kate Middleton (bottom left) and in Valentino’s Fall 2016 collection (right). inset: Sanjay Kasliwal dazzles jewelry lovers with intricately executed designs.

STYLE LAUNCH

GERTRUDE TO THE MAX!

BY LISA FERRANDINO

“We wanted to bring her back to the museum she created,” says Max Mara Creative Director Ian Griffiths of the luxe label’s homage to Whitney museum founder—and quintessential New Yorker— Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney. Much like Max Mara’s original commemorative bag from the museum’s much-ballyhooed opening in the Meatpacking District last year, this year’s first-anniversary edition represents the museum’s façade with a ribbed structure. But there are some crucial differences: The new bag incorporates the founder, Griffiths says, “in a physical sense,” and it is limited in quantity to a mere 400 pieces. The design takes as its inspiration a sketch by John Singer Sargent of Whitney in her favorite outfit. (Griffiths describes Whitney as “ahead of her time” with her harem pants and ivory beaded tunic.) Decorative motifs and floral patterns adorn the bag’s panels, as a way of incorporating Whitney “quite literally back into the formal structure,” says Griffiths. “[It’s] a kind of homecoming.” Maria Giulia Maramotti—Max Mara’s US retail director and granddaughter of its founder, Achille Maramotti—calls Whitney “the ideal Max Mara woman,” an idea that Griffiths enthusiastically seconds. “Whitney was informed, intelligent, and forward thinking,” says Griffiths. “Just like all New York women.” 813 Madison Ave., 212-879-6100; us.maxmara.com

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John Singer Sargent’s sketch of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney inspired Max Mara’s bag.

AS THE WHITNEY MUSEUM MARKS ITS FIRST YEAR IN ITS NEW HOME, MAX MARA PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE WOMAN WHO STARTED IT ALL.

STYLE WATCH

GOING FOR THE GOLD SWISS WATCHMAKERS AND CHAMPION ATHLETES TEAM UP FOR TIMEPIECES THAT OFFER SPLIT-SECOND ACCURACY AS WELL AS WINNING STYLE. BY ALDOUS TUCK

PHOTOGRAPHY BY GETTY IMAGES/IMAGE SOURCE (RUNNER)

The origin of precision timing in sports is shrouded in lore, but we do know that in 1932 Omega sent 30 state-of-the-art chronographs to the Olympic games in Los Angeles, providing not only the first official timekeeping technology, but also the first record of 1/10th of a second timing. Over the following eight decades, a number of brands proved their expertise across the sporting spectrum in the role of official timer and through

FROM TOP: In honor of the Summer Olympics, Omega has released the Seamaster Bullhead “Rio 2016” ($9,600). A blue leather strap speaks to the host city, with contrast stitching in the colors of the Olympic rings. The watch features a central chronograph seconds hand and a 30-minute recorder. Only 316 pieces were created. Omega, 711 Fifth Ave., 212-207-3333; omegawatches.com

longstanding partnerships. From sailing and equestrian competitions to world-class tennis, golf, motor racing, and beyond, Swiss makers have pushed their technical know-how to the limit, building reliable instruments that help competitors of all stripes attain excellence. And perhaps even that elusive gold medal… For more watch features and expanded coverage, go to gotham-magazine.com/ watches-and-jewelry.

Legend has it that the Patek Philippe Aquanaut collection was born in 1974 from then-president Henri Stern’s passion for sailing. The latest incarnation of this famed sailing watch, the Aquanaut 5167/1A (price upon request), features a mechanical self-winding movement, 40mm cushion-shaped case, and screw-down crown. It is water resistant to 120 meters. Wempe, 700 Fifth Ave., 212-397-9000; patek.com

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TAG Heuer is synonymous with auto racing, and the new Carrera Heuer 02T ($20,200) keeps the brand on track. The COSC-certified automatic timepiece with tourbillon escapement is made from 5-grade titanium. The black skeleton bridges feature a chronograph minute counter at 3 and hour counter at 9. The strap is matte black alligator on black rubber. Tourneau Time Machine, 12 E. 57th St., 212-758-7300; us.tagheuer.com

As the official timer at Wimbledon, Rolex has a deep connection to tennis, plus a myriad of partnerships in the sporting world. The Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in steel and yellow gold ($12,700) is a new take on a classic, constructed of 904L steel and 18k yellow or Everose gold. The watch is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 meters. Rolex, 665 Fifth Ave., 212-7598278; rolex.com

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style: the guide Gotham picks New York’s fiNest fashioN, jewelrY, watches, aNd more!

Acne StudioS shop this swedish creative collective’s hipster-loved denim and minimalist readyto-wear. 33 Greene St., 212334-8345, 212-633-0002; acnestudios.com

Alice + oliviA

PAUL EVANS: STEP UP YOUR SHOE GAME This summer, discover why men around the world are shopping from direct-toconsumer luxury footwear brand Paul Evans. Made from the finest Italian leather and blake stitched for exceptional comfort and support, Paul Evans eliminates the traditional retail markup and sells directly to customers in over 30 countries. Stop by the brand’s guide shop at 35 Christopher Street to see the entire collection of Italian leather goods and for a sizing consultation. 35 Christopher St. New York, NY 10014 800.280.1725 www.paulevansny.com

the contemporary crowd can’t get enough of the brand’s deft mix of seasonal items and wardrobe staples. 755 madison ave., 646-5452895; aliceandolivia.com

Anne FontAine this parisian designer is famous for her essential wear-everywhere white shirt. 837 madison ave., 212-9888081; annefontaine.com

BArneyS new york the luxury retailer returns to its original 1920s home in chelsea with a 55,000-squarefoot, five-floor flagship. 101 Seventh ave.; barneys.com

Billy reid

madison avenue location. 650 madison ave., 212-371-5511; bottegaveneta.com

over the globe. 402 W. Broadway, 212-966-3487; dsquared2.com

BrookS BrotherS

eileen FiSher

design darling Zac posen lends expertise to classic american sportswear as the brand’s new creative director. 1180 madison ave., 212-289-5027; brooksbrothers.com

a pioneer within the eco-chic movement, eileen fisher began using organic cotton and natural fibers over 10 years ago. 1039 madison ave., 212-879-7799; eileenfisher.com

Brunello cucinelli

ermenegildo ZegnA

leonardo dicaprio and prince william are fans of this luxury italian label’s streamlined shapes in mineral shades. 134 Greene St., 212-334-1010; brunellocucinelli.com

a luxury italian label offering men’s clothing, tailored suits, shoes, accessories, and fragrances. 663 Fifth ave., 212-421-4488; zegna.com

cAnAli the choice for leading men from the big screen to city streets, canali specializes in made-to-measure menswear. 625 madison ave., 212-7523131; canali.com

cArolinA herrerA

stock up on southern-cool staples at the cfda favorite’s west Village boutique. 94 Charles St., 646-461-6427; billyreid.com

elegant silhouettes get pops of color in the iconic designer’s jewel box of a boutique. 802 madison ave., 212-744-2076; carolinaherrera.com

BottegA venetA

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as a precursor to the opening of its first New York maison store, this italian powerhouse just moved into a sprawling

the brand’s fashion-forward styles have appeared everywhere from madonna’s music videos to catwalks all

gucci luxury italian clothing and accessories get a twist from recently installed creative director alessandro michele. 725 Fifth ave., 212-8262600; gucci.com

hAdleigh’S this dallas-based clothier recently unveiled its first-ever New York city location. 989 madison ave., 646-964-5211; hadleighs.com

Jimmy choo choo’s sky-high strappy sandals may be the most recognizable, but the brand’s handbags and leather goods are just as coveted. 645 Fifth ave., 212-593-0800; jimmychoo.com

Pied-À-Paris Parisian jewelry designer Aurélie Bidermann has opened up shop on the Upper east Side, her second boutique in new York. exclusive to the new location is a capsule collection that draws on two motifs: the jeweler’s famous apple series (left), which is a playful homage to new York rendered in 18k yellow gold with diamonds and rubies, and

Made in Italy. Designed in New York. Step up your shoe game.

the pearl animals series, available as earrings, rings, and charms. 957 Madison Ave., 212-6282125; aureliebidermann.com

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Jewel Box Chanel has debuted its first-ever fine jewelry boutique adjacent to Bergdorf goodman’s newly renovated jewelry salon. For a limited time, the new boutique will present two new collections—Les Perles de chanel, which celebrates coco chanel’s love of pearls, and Les icônes de chanel (left), a collection of ear cuffs, bracelets, pendants, and split-band rings that highlights the house’s iconic comet, star, and plume motifs. the Peter marino-designed space is reminiscent of coco chanel’s Paris apartment on rue cambon. 754 Fifth Ave.; chanel.com

Jitrois

La perLa

This French design house is celebrated for its expert work with luxury leathers. 959 Madison Ave., 917-2390933; jitrois.com

Founded in 1954 by Italian corset-maker Ada Masotti, La Perla now offers everything from swimwear to perfume. 803 Madison Ave., 212-5700050; laperla.com

the label has put its stamp on everything from tuxedos to tennis skirts. Women’s and Home Flagship, 888 Madison Ave., 212-434-8000; Men’s Flagship, 867 Madison Ave., 212-606-2100; ralphlauren.com

John VarVatos The designer’s love of Motor City rock ’n’ roll is apparent in his trendy, tailored menswear. 765 Madison Ave., 212-7602414; johnvarvatos.com

Louis Vuitton

saKs FiFth aVenue

Monogrammed leather bags and luxury trunks galore. 661 Fifth Ave., 212-605-9910; louisvuitton.com

Kate spade

michaeL Kors

The Fifth Avenue store has stood as a pillar of New York’s fashion industry since 1924. 611 Fifth Ave., 212-753-4000; saksfifthavenue.com

Stop by the VIP Salon to try on the latest collection with a glass of Champagne in hand. 789 Madison Ave., 212-9880259; katespade.com

Every season caters to the designer’s glamorous, jet-set-chic clientele. 601 Fifth Ave., 212-582-2444; michaelkors.com

Kit and ace

muLBerry

Founded by fabric designer Shannon Wilson, a former head designer for Lululemon, Kit and Ace specializes in technical cashmere. 255 Elizabeth St., 844-548-6223; kitandace.com

Since launching in the 1970s, the brand has become synonymous with premier leather handbags and luggage. 605 Madison Ave., 212-256-0632; mulberry.com

LaLique

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CHAnEl

The French master of all things crystal has added Rêve d’Infini, an ultra-feminine scent, to its fragrance house. 609 Madison Ave., 212-3556550; lalique.com

Lands’ end Since former Dolce & Gabbana President Federica Marchionni took the helm last year, this catalogue brand has received a stylish update. 650 Fifth Ave., 212-247-9351; landsend.com

qiViuK The knitwear company specializes in clothing made in its namesake material, a superfine fiber from the inner down of a musk ox. 40 E. 58th St., 212-826-3388; qiviuk.com

rag & Bone American staples get the British tailoring treatment at this in-demand label. 182 Columbus Ave., 212-3627138; rag-bone.com

raLph Lauren Since its inception in 1968,

saLVatore Ferragamo The Italian luxury lifestyle brand is favored by New York socialites and investment bankers. 655 Fifth Ave., 212-759-3822; ferragamo.com

smythson From Grace Kelly to Sigmund Freud, the British brand has been the longtime choice for quality leather goods. 667 Madison Ave., 212-265-4573; smythson.com

tomas maier Browse casual essentials within a chic 19th-century townhouse in the West Village. 407 Bleecker St., 212-5478383; tomasmaier.com

tory Burch Chic patterns and relaxed, easy silhouettes make Tory Burch an enduring favorite of Manhattan’s glitterati. 797 Madison Ave., 212-510-8371; toryburch.com

REINSTEIN | ROSS, GOLDSMITHS Colorful precious gems and luxurious high karat gold – Reinstein | Ross has it all for any occasion. Both of their locations house a showroom of their fashionable jewelry and a workshop– Madison Avenue near the Met Breuer, and in the MeatPacking District near the Whitney Museum. Visit them to peruse their collections, or drop in and talk to them about custom work. It’s a fun experience to have a ring, or delicate summer necklace designed and handfabricated specially for you. Madison Avenue Store and Workshop 29 East 73rd Street (at Madison Avenue) 212.772.1901 Downtown Store, Workshop and Gallery 30 Gansevoort Street (at Hudson Street) 212.226.4513 ReinsteinRoss.com

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Easy, BrEEzy Eberjey, known for its soft fabrics and pretty laces, has chosen the  meatpacking District for its first  new York store, whose July opening coincides with the brand’s 20th anniversary. “We’ve found that our collections resonate most with consumers who experience a physical encounter with the subtleties of our designs,” says ali meija, creative director and cofounder, about the success of the brand’s two miami boutiques.  the 1,200-square-foot space will house sophisticated lingerie and breezy resortwear. 13 Gansevoort St.; eberjey.com

40NiNe Watch A unique collection of colorful sport watches for men and women. Danielle B Jewelers, 871 Seventh Ave., 212-459-1400; teno.com

NEW SUMMER ARRIVALS These new soft color earrings are sure to make that summer dress a hit. Stop in today and view the entire collection of gorgeous fashion and fine jewelry. 826 LEXINGTON AVE between 63-64 Street 212.832.2092

aurélie BidermaNN This French jeweler recently opened a shop on Madison Avenue with an exclusive capsule collection. 957 Madison Ave., 212-628-2125; aureliebidermann.com

Bulova Bulova made history in 1960 with Accutron, the world’s first fully electronic watch. Allen M Jewelers, 668 Lexington Ave., 212-3088550; bulova.com

david YurmaN Jewelry designer David Yurman is famous for his signature cable bracelet. 712 Madison Ave., 212-752-4255; davidyurman.com

de GrisoGoNo Founder and creative director Fawaz Gruosi creates pieces that contrast generous volumes with sensual lines. 824 Madison Ave., 212-439-4220; degrisogono.com

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ForevermarK Each Forevermark diamond is beautiful, rare, and responsibly sourced. De Beers Diamond Jewellers, 703 Fifth Ave., 212-9060001; debeers.com

hermès Since 2001 Pierre Hardy has created jewelry designs that put a modern spin on the brand’s equestrian heritage. 691 Madison Ave., 212-7513181; hermes.com

jeNNiFer Fisher This celebrity jewelry designer specializes in architectural cuffs and stackable rings. 103 Fifth Ave., 888-255-0640; jenniferfisherjewelry.com

laNciaNi travel jeWelrY Each piece is plated with three layers of yellow, white, or oxidized gold, and hand set with cubic zirconia stones. 826 Lexington Ave., 212-832-2092; lanciani.com

lj cross Jeweler Lisa Jackson creates pieces that convey laidback luxury. 994 Madison Ave., 212-472-5050; ljcrossny.com

misahara Designer Lepa GalebRoskopp is influenced by her Slavic background and multicultural lifestyle. The

Shops at the Plaza Hotel, 1 W. 58th St., 212-371-7050; misahara.com

Paul morelli This jeweler remained Bergdorf Goodman Jewelry Salon’s best-kept secret until opening a stand-alone shop in 2014. 895 Madison Ave., 212-5854200; paulmorelli.com

reiNsteiN/ross, Goldsmiths The jeweler is known for contemporary designs rendered with ingots of 18k to 22k gold. 29 E. 73rd St., 212722-1901; reinsteinross.com

saNjaY KasliWal Sanjay Kasliwal and his expert artisans are masters at traditional Indian enameling techniques. 971 Madison Ave., 212-9881511; sanjaykasliwal.com

tourNeau A certified retailer for top brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe, and its namesake watches since 1900. 510 Madison Ave., 212-758-5830; tourneau.com

WemPe jeWelers Since debuting in New York City in 1980, Wempe has been recognized as one of the world’s leading purveyors of fine timepieces and jewels. 700 Fifth Ave., 212-397-9000; wempe.com

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY Of EbERjEY

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Rudder, Jen Wink Hays, 2015. Courtesy of Uprise Gallery.

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ART of the CITy 2016

This year, our exclusive and unique Art of the City portfolio presents a true celebration of the exceptional talent and diversity of our nation’s artists. In what has become one of the most exciting events in our GreenGale Publishing calendar, the 2016 lineup represents the best, the boldest, and the buzziest from each of our 11 cities. From Boston to New York City and the Hamptons, to Washington, DC, and Philadelphia, Chicago and Miami, Los Angeles, Aspen, Las Vegas, and Austin, we are showcasing this

spectacular array of artists in each of our magazines, on our covers, and through a series of exclusive events around the country, designed to connect our readers and communities with America’s art superstars. In addition—and to underscore our commitment to art awareness in our cities—this year’s featured artists have donated select works to charities to help provide much-needed support. Twyla Tharp said, “Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.” Now, on your mark, get set… go!

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LISA SCHULTE THE FAMED NEON LIGHT ARTIST TAKES A POP-CULTURE MEDIUM AND BENDS IT INTO SOMETHING ENTIRELY UNEXPECTED. BY KARI MOLVAR AFTER A FREAK ACCIDENT IN CHILDHOOD, Lisa Schulte lost her sight for three months. It was a moment that would shape the rest of her life. “One doesn’t take sight for granted when you get it back,” says the 60-year-old artist. “It changed my sense of light.” Now, as a visual artist known for her neon work, she’s constantly surrounded by an electric glow. “Many artists take a stab at using neon, but only a few in the world are true experts,” says Blair Clarke, founder of New York’s Voltz Clarke Gallery, which will mount an exhibition of Schulte’s pieces this summer. “Lisa’s neon is graceful and light, playful and elegant.” “I was always fascinated by neon signs,” says Schulte, who was born on Long Island to a creative mother and a pilot father who also owned an A&W restaurant with “car-hop service” and—of course—lit-up signage. Art wasn’t necessarily encouraged at home. “My mother passed away when I was young,” she says. “My dad was a Brooklyn man who really valued hard work and had probably never been to an art gallery in his life.” Providing art mentorship to children who might not receive it otherwise is a passion of hers; for that reason, one of her pieces will be auctioned off to benefit Free Arts NYC (freeartsnyc.org) this summer. Schulte is largely self-taught. (“Many neon stars don’t bend their own neon,” notes Clarke. “Lisa is a wizard.”) Her process usually starts with a sketch, which is turned into a full-scale pattern. “Then each time you bend the glass tube, you have to heat up that section and bring it to the paper and bend it into that shape,” says Schulte. Afterward, a natural gas is put into the tubes (which can also be colored) to create different shades. “It’s not exactly like mixing paints,” she laughs. Schulte came to neon through the event production industry; she had her own signage shop in Los Angeles, Nights of Neon, in the mid-’80s. “About 10 years ago, I just reached a point where I had so much experience in how glass works that I started creating three-dimensional sculptures.” Her output ranges from abstract pieces to neon-wrapped driftwood sculptures. These days, Schulte says that she literally “sees” in neon. “You just have to keep doing it, doing it, doing it,” she says. “Then you have the natural feel to shape things within you.” “Summer Selections,” an exhibition featuring Schulte’s work, runs July 1–August 31 at Voltz Clarke Gallery, 141 E. 62nd St., Second Fl., 212-933-0291; voltzclarke.com.

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The light fantastic! Lisa Schulte’s (BELOW) fascination with neon signage can be seen all over her studio. RIGHT, FROM TOP: Her pieces Wall of Light with Abstract Shape (2014), Lines from No Where (2014), and Untitled Wood Series #3 (2014).

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RONALD B E VE RLY THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR IS DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PHOTOGRAPHERS BY LOOKING TO THE ART FORM’S PAST IN ORDER

When it comes to photographic techniques, Ronald Beverly, the head of the photography department at Howard University in Washington, DC, is a film purist— except when he isn’t. He grounds his own art—and insists that his students ground theirs—in an understanding of traditional practices, darkroom and all, even if 90 percent of the work he is shooting right now is digital. “I’m always accustomed to the complete loop from beginning to end, from image capture to presentation,” Beverly says. Consider Nature’s Avatar, a kaleidoscopic series of digital giclées (printed on canvas) that look like something Google’s DeepDream program might generate. They scan plainly as landscapes and vaguely as natural: rectilinear mandalas that emphasize form, pattern, and fractal geometry. Obviously, these are digital transformations. But Beverly’s black-and-white silver gelatin landscape prints are no less sharp and craggy. Still, the 56-year-old artist is clear with his students that he prizes large-format film photography over digital. “It’s about craftsmanship first, and your meaning and message later,” he says. (Or as he likes to describe the digital-versus-film divide, “The microwave is quicker, but the food doesn’t taste as good.”) In the end, his overarching theme remains the same. “My goal,” says Beverly, “is to bring to light what we can’t see.” Ronald Beverly’s work will be on display at the MGM National Harbor when it opens this fall. 7100 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, 844-346-4664; mgmnationalharbor.com. boxlightstudios.prosite.com

Ronald Beverly’s digital giclée Over Time #2 (2009), from his Texture Series. The photographer prints his own images so viewers get to see his complete vision, “from image capture to presentation.” COVER, AT LEFT: Aurora Series #9 (2014), from Beverly’s Temporal Kinetics series.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE ARTIST (AURORA SERIES #9 AND OVER TIME #2); TONY J PHOTOGRAPHY (BEVERLY)

TO SEE ITS FUTURE. BY KRISTON CAPPS

ASPEN

DICK CARTE R THE COLORADO ARTIST EXPLORES THE UNIVERSE—ONE BRUSHSTROKE AT A TIME. BY CHRISTINE BENEDETTI

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHAWN O’CONNOR (CARTER); TONY PRIKRYL (MODERN MANDALA, YELLOW X MANDALA)

It’s been 40 years since artist Richard Carter was Herbert Bayer’s assistant in Aspen, but the Bauhaus architect and artist’s influence is clearly present in Carter’s newest series of works. “It’s in my blood,” he says of the modernist movement known for bold lines, stark shapes, and bright colors. Titled “Mandalas Considered,” Carter’s new exhibition is the fruit of two years of painting and drawing. “I got interested in the mandala, not in the spiritual way but in a formal way, the structure of it,” he says about the geometric pattern used to represent the universe in many Eastern cultures. A cofounder of the Aspen Art Museum, Carter, 70, is deeply rooted in the Aspen Valley’s arts scene, serving on the board of the Art Base, the nonprofit that will be the beneficiary of an Aspen Peak summer fundraiser where one of his pieces will be auctioned off. During a residency at Anderson Ranch Arts Center last summer, he was inspired by Takashi Nakazato’s studio and created three mandala series with the Japanese symbol for a cherry blossom at their center. “They’ve evolved over different ways in the past two years,” he says, “but they all have some reference to scientific notation.” The new series visibly transitions from complex, physics-centered pieces to modern, simplified, more abstract works. The same could be said of Carter himself. “Mandalas Considered” runs June 3–25 at The Launchpad in Carbondale, 76 S. Fourth St., 970-9631680; launchpadcarbondale.com. “Drawings” runs June 10–July 1 at the Art Base in Basalt, 99 Midland Spur, 970-927-4123; theartbase.org. richardcarterart.com

The mandalas of Dick Carter, seen in his studio, have grown simpler over the years but retain their grounding in natural structures, from cherry blossoms to subatomic particles. ABOVE: Modern Mandala (2015). COVER, AT LEFT: Yellow X Mandala (2014).

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MICHAE L DWECK THE SURF-INSPIRED PHOTOGRAPHER RELEASES A HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW EDITION OF HIS BELOVED BEACH-CENTRIC TOME. BY KARI MOLVAR

Photographer Michael Dweck captures the Montauk of his youth in The End: Montauk, N.Y., an ode to disappearing Hamptons surf culture. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Jessica and Kurt (2002); Dweck; Surfer, Ditch Plains (2002); Skinny Dipping, Cavetts Cove (2006). COVER, BOTTOM LEFT: Julia and Brittany, Hither Hills (2010).

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL DWECK (BEACH SHOTS); JUPITER JONES (DWECK)

When photographer Michael Dweck, 58, published The End: Montauk, N.Y., in 2004, an homage to the Hamptons’ surfing culture and sun-streaked landscape, the initial print run of 5,000 copies sold out in less than three weeks. Collectors will have another chance to grab the book this summer, though: In July, Dweck will publish 300 copies of a new edition of The End. The $3,000 clothbound volume includes 85 previously unpublished images, as well as an essay by photographer (and Montauk resident) Peter Beard and an 11-by-14-inch gelatin silver print (Surf’s Up, Adriana, or Lilla), numbered and signed. To celebrate its release and preserve the shorelines depicted in the pages, a portion of the proceeds of the book will go toward the Surfrider Foundation (surfrider.org), Oceana (oceana.org), and Splash (splash.org), which help maintain US waterways and beaches. For Dweck, the new edition is also a chance to expand on the book’s original narrative—the spellbinding allure of summer and surfing, and a way of life that’s fading away. “The work was my way of freezing Montauk from when I was a kid,” says Dweck, who grew up in Nassau County, Long Island, and began visiting the seaside community in the ’70s. “It was about a feeling—of what it’s like to be free, young, and 19 again.” The End: Montauk, N.Y. (Ditch Plains Press, $3,000) is available at ditchplainspress.com. michaeldweck.com

LOS ANGELES

BILLY AL BENGSTON

Nicknamed “Rainbow” in high school for his multicolored outfits (“I’d do a complete wardrobe change at lunch,” he says), Billy Al Bengston, photographed in his Venice studio in front of Milwaukee Monster (2016, FAR LEFT) and Ascot (2016), has been a lively fixture on the LA arts scene for nearly 60 years. COVER, BOTTOM LEFT: Riders of Destiny (1966).

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BODE HELM (BENGSTON); BRIAN FORREST (RIDERS OF DESTINY)

AN L.A. LEGEND ARTS ON. BY MICHAEL HERREN In the pantheon of postwar California Cool artists— adventurers with names such as Ruscha, Price, Bell, Altoon, Irwin, and Graham—Billy Al Bengston is the trickster god. He’s one thing; he’s its other—an entertaining introvert who’s naturally the life of any party but who’s also a natural in his studio, alone, a party of one. A self-proclaimed pistonhead who has surfed toes-on-the-nose and raced motorcycles for cash and glory—and who then translated this love of speedy sleekness and slick sheen into motifs and finishes in his paintings. Born in Dodge City, Kansas, at the height of the Depression, Bengston and his family settled in LA in the late 1940s, just in time for high school, where he developed a passion for ceramics before switching to painting. He then proceeded to have five solo shows at the famed Ferus Gallery on North La Cienega Boulevard between 1958 and 1963, and at age 82 he continues to strive to paint a pretty picture—noting, however, that his idea of a pretty picture might not be yours. “Painting, it’s like self-flagellation,” he says. “You sort of like it, and hope other people like what you did while you were beating yourself.” Bengston is donating a hand-colored monoprint, Untitled (1972), which will be auctioned on July 16 at Summer on Seventh, the annual LA fundraisercum-arts happening benefiting Inner-City Arts (innercityarts.org), a nonprofit that provides underserved youth in Los Angeles with access to free arts education. Bengston’s work is featured in “Human Interest: Portraits from the Whitney’s Collection,” which runs April 27, 2016 through February 12, 2017, at the Whitney Museum of American Art, 99 Gansevoort St., New York, 212-570-3600; whitney.org. billyalbengston.com

“PAINTING, IT’S LIKE SELF-FLAGELLATION. YOU SORT OF LIKE IT, AND HOPE OTHER PEOPLE LIKE WHAT YOU DID WHILE YOU WERE BEATING YOURSELF.” —BILLY

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MEG SALIGMAN THE CELEBRATED MURALIST HAS CREATED SOME OF THE CITY’S MOST ICONIC PUBLIC ARTWORKS. THIS SUMMER, SHE REIMAGINES TWO OF THEM. BY JOANN GRECO As the creator of such beloved Philadelphia images as Our Flag Unfurled, artist Meg Saligman has become an integral part of the vibrant cultural life that drew her to the city. Painted on the side of a warehouse near the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, the mural was an immediate response to the events of 9/11, but now Saligman, 50, is meticulously restoring Flag so it will be ready to welcome the thousands coming to Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention in July. Then she will turn her attention to a new Project HOME residence to serve the city’s homeless: More than 100,000 prayer ribbons from the public installation she created for Pope Francis’s historic visit to Philadelphia last September will form part of the building’s façade. Saligman’s oeuvre has grown to include private commissions in Mexico City, Ecuador, Tanzania, and a handful of American cities. Last year she completed her largest work ever, the 42,000-square-foot M.L. King Mural: We Will Not Be Satisfied Until... in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a richly hued tribute to an AfricanAmerican neighborhood. “I’m very proud of my body of work,” she says. “It’s a great feeling when I drive by one and can say, ‘I did that!’” megsaligman.com

Participating in Philly’s Mural Arts program offers Meg Saligman “three things I absolutely love: painting on a large scale, being outside, and working with people,” she says. Seen here, Common Threads, an eight-story mural she painted in 1998, features local high school students mirroring the poses of antique figurines. COVER, BOTTOM LEFT: Our Flag Unfurled (2001).

PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM CRANE (COMMON THREADS); MICHAEL SPAIN-SMITH (SALIGMAN); COURTESY OF SHERWIN WILLIAMS (OUR FLAG UNFURLED)

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LAS VEGAS

SUSH MACHIDA WITH HIS UNAPOLOGETIC EASTMEETS-WEST FUN FUSION STYLE, THIS POP MURALIST HAS LEFT A STRONG IMPRINT ON THE CITY. BY KRISTEN PETERSON

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE ARTIST

Japanese-born painter Sush Machida, 43, has made a distinctive mark on the city of Las Vegas with his brilliantly colorful Pop murals. His work includes the large-scale mural he painted with Tim Bavington on Downtown’s Emergency Arts building and 2,000 square feet of peaceful and happy murals for Hope Corridor at Clark County’s Child Haven, which he supports for its work in protecting children from abuse. Machida’s artistic lexicon is vast: Waves and clouds create minimalist forms that bring Japanese woodcut traditions solidly into the now; brightly hued tigers represent Japanese symbols of luck; and other works teem with colorful fish, air fresheners, perfume bottles, and cigarette packs. The pop muralist is making his mark on Las Vegas in other ways, too: Machida is donating a work of art through Vegas’s Art of the City project to assist in the massive fundraising effort to build The Modern (the modernlv.org), a contemporary art museum planned for Downtown’s burgeoning arts neighborhood. Of Machida’s work, renowned art critic David Hickey says, “It’s always kind of crazy, but it’s never too much, never more than you want. It’s just right—exquisite and graceful. It lives on the surface.” Machida’s work appears in “Tilting the Basin: Contemporary Art of Nevada” at the Nevada Museum of Art, August 5–October 23; nevadaart.org. sushmachida.com

Sush Machida’s exuberant style has earned him fans like Los Angeles Times art critic David Pagel, who writes, “Pop art never looked more scorchingly gorgeous or wickedly Zen.” COVER, AT LEFT: Uneri-zu (2016).

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NICK CAVE THE PERFORMANCE ARTIST AND SOUNDSUIT INVENTOR TACKLES TOUGH SOCIAL ISSUES WITH HIS STUNNING FOUND-OBJECT CREATIONS.

A must-have for any contemporary art museum or top-level collector, Nick Cave’s instantly recognizable soundsuits—exuberant, brightly colored wearable sculptures adorned with everything from buttons and hair to toys and other found objects— have made the 57-year-old professor in the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s fashion design department one of the most sought-after artists in the world. Although festive in spirit, the multimedia creations are rooted in a dark moment: the 1991 police beating of Rodney King after a high-speed car chase in Los Angeles. Soon thereafter, Cave found himself gathering twigs and constructing a kind of protective garment-sculpture that served as a prototype for what he later termed soundsuits. He has made more than 500 of them since. Cave, who grew up in rural Missouri and began his studies at the Kansas City (Missouri) Art Institute, is part of a growing trend of community engagement in which an artist becomes what he calls a “cultural change agent.” Whether it’s with his soundsuits, sculptures, installations, or community projects, Cave seeks to transport people into a contemplative, healing, and transformative realm. “I’m creating this space,” he says, “that allows one to imagine.” “Nick Cave: Until” opens at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art on October 16. 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA, 413-662-2111; massmoca.org. nickcaveart.com

With its roots in issues like gun violence and racial inequity, Nick Cave’s colorful art ultimately seeks to transport viewers into a realm that allows for healing and transformation. COVER, AT LEFT: Soundsuit (2015).

PHOTOGRAPHY BY GEOF TEAGUE/WWW.GEOFTEAGUE.COM (CAVE; BACKGROUND); JAMES PRINZ PHOTOGRAPHY. COURTESY OF THE ARTIST AND JACK SHAINMAN GALLERY, NEW YORK (SOUNDSUIT)

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PETE R TU NNE Y WITH HIS GIANT POLAROIDS COLLECTION, THE ARTIST, PHILANTHROPIST, AND ENTREPRENEUR IS CAPTURING MOMENTS AND CREATING TREASURE. BY JON WARECH

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN REUTER (TUNNEY)

Peter Tunney is living in the present. His famed Grattitude, The Time Is Always Now, and Enough Is Possible paintings hang around the world. “The overarching theme is that I hate that we’re getting older, I hate that time is slipping by,” he says. “I really love being here.” Tunney’s obsession with time is what makes his latest project, Giant Polaroids, so interesting. It involves a large Polaroid camera—one of only five made, manufactured in the late ’70s and used by Andy Warhol and Chuck Close—that produces huge 20-by-24-inch photos. But film for the camera is running out. The 55-year-old artist takes pictures of “whatever comes into my mind that day” and has partnered with the estate of photographer Bert Stern to shoot Stern’s photos of Marilyn Monroe, the last taken before she died. “You’re like nose to nose with Marilyn Monroe telling you, ‘Come and get me, baby,’” he says of the process. Of course, long after all the film for the giant camera is gone, Tunney’s work will still be making its mark. As part of Ocean Drive’s Art of the City initiative, he has agreed to donate a work to benefit Artists for Peace and Justice (apjnow.org), a nonprofit that addresses issues of poverty around the world. “If we ran out [of film] tomorrow, then c’est la vie,” he says. “It would just make me treasure these pictures more, and would make me think I should have done more Marilyns.” Tunney’s studio is located at 220 NW 26th St., Miami, 646-245-7904; petertunney.com What Peter Tunney (ABOVE RIGHT, artdirecting Mr. Brainwash at a Giant Polaroids shoot) calls “stuff that I treasure”—from Cap’n Crunch boxes to bleached-out beer cans to a childhood Lassie book—has a way of becoming part of his art, which may explain how his paint-smudged jeans wound up in the piece Cailin Double Exposed in My Jeans (2015) on Ocean Drive’s cover (LEFT). BACKGROUND: A detail from Brillo (2016).

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J E N NIFE R CH E NOWETH NO ONE UNDERSTANDS THE TEXAS CAPITAL’S PASSION FOR PLACE LIKE CHENOWETH, WHOSE XYZ ATLAS SHOWS WHERE AUSTINITES HAVE EXPERIENCED THEIR HIGHS AND LOWS. BY KATHY BLACKWELL

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNY SATHNGAM

Jennifer Chenoweth jokes that she feels like “a dinosaur” because she can use power tools and has classical training, but she is learning the computer graphics program Rhino in order to do 3-D design. “Digital prints help art be more affordable for more people,” she notes. Her XYZ Atlas project also includes small sculptures (TOP) based on the flowerlike color wheel of emotions that’s also at the heart of The Hedonic Map of Austin (2015; RIGHT).

This spring, artist Jennifer Chenoweth unveiled the final installment in her collaborative multimedia project XYZ Atlas, which employs art, technology, and psychology to illustrate how Austinites feel about places around their city. Over a three-year period, 500 people responded to her surveys, which asked questions like “Where did you fall in love?” and “Where did you have your worst night?” Inspired by Robert Plutchik’s color wheel of emotions (lemon yellow for joy, dark green for terror, and so on) and using geospatial information systems technology, Chenoweth created The Hedonic Map of Austin, which depicts where residents have felt their highs and lows. The happiest point is a lemon-yellow peak right over Barton Springs and Zilker Park, the urban oasis in this outdoors-obsessed city. “I thought people would just answer with two-word locations, but they told these rich stories,” says Chenoweth, 47, who was also surprised by how the surveys tracked Austin’s rapid growth. She has expanded XYZ Atlas to include temporary art installations, a catalog, and a large solar-powered steel sculpture of a lotus flower called Dance of the Cosmos. Chenoweth is now applying for grants to help her fund the digital platform of XYZ Atlas so she can take it to other cities. “The possibilities of art have completely changed through technology,” she says. Artwork from XYZ Atlas is on display through August at the Beverly S. Sheffield Education Center at Barton Springs Pool Bathhouse, 2201 Barton Springs Road; barton s p r i n g s c o n s e r v a n c y. o r g . fisterrastudio.com

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R ACHE L PE RRY THE ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM’S ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE CREATES MASTERFUL ART FROM WHAT THE REST OF US THROW AWAY.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE ARTIST AND YANCEY RICHARDSON GALLERY (LOST IN MY LIFE SERIES); IAN TRAVIS BARNARD (PERRY)

BY LISA PIERPONT

A fruit sticker, a plastic twist tie, a price tag: Rachel Perry collects, cherishes, and creates world-class art out of them—thousands and thousands of them. The current artist-in-residence at Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Perry, 54, has spent her career exploring how our identity is defined by modern consumer culture. She’s a collector first, hand-peeling labels and meticulously preserving them on wax paper; then, she is a sculptor, photographer, performance artist, and painter. Her mission: “What I am doing here is trying to comment on the daily life of one small life on this planet as it may relate to art, and that is all.” Born in Tokyo, Perry earned a BA from Connecticut College and a diploma and fifth-year certificate from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. She was honored with the Catherine Boettcher Fellowship at the MacDowell Colony and is a two-time winner of the Massachusetts Cultural Council Award for Excellence in Drawing and Sculpture. Her work is displayed in numerous museums and private collections around the world. Her solo show, “What Do You Really Want?,” is currently on view at—literally on the outside wall of—the Gardner Museum. “Rachel Perry: What Do You Really Want?” runs through June at the Gardner Museum, New Wing Façade, 25 Evans Way, 617-566-1401; gardnermuseum.org. Perry’s work will also be featured at “First Light: A Decade of Collecting at the ICA,” which runs August 17, 2016 through January 16, 2017, at the Institute of Contemporary Art, 25 Harbor Shore Dr., 617-478-3100; icaboston.org. rachelperrystudio.com

Rachel Perry painstakingly sculpts tin foil into letters. Language’s inability to really communicate “what we humans are trying to describe” is an ongoing fascination for the artist. ABOVE, FROM LEFT: Lost in My Life (fruit stickers) (2010); Lost in My Life (wrapped books) (2010). COVER, AT LEFT: Lost in My Life (silver twist ties #1) (2011).

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American Idyll The spirit of the summer is blithe and ebullient, with sweeping silhouettes, billowy shapes, unrestrained stripes, and youthful florals. At the heart of those who identify: generosity, confidence, daring... all of which, like our national style, cannot be contained. photography by todd marshard styling by Faye power

opposite page: Floral striped blouse ($1,535), trousers ($3,595), and sandals ($1,895), Lanvin. 815 Madison Ave., 646-439-0380; lanvin.com. Tassel necklace, Lele Sadoughi ($245). Sucre, 9 Christopher St., 212-352-1640; sucrenyc.com this page, far left: Cardigan, Michael Kors ($595). 520 Broadway, 212-336-4501; michaelkors.com. Dress, Giorgio Armani ($6,195). 760 Madison Ave., 212-988-9191; armani.com. 18k yellow-gold diamond necklace, Roberto Coin ($1,900). Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave., 212-753-4000; saks.com. Diamond double heart ring ($750) and mini leaf ring ($325), Jennifer Meyer. Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave., 212-826-8900; barneys.com. Diamond Hex ring, Jennie Kwon ($655). Barneys New York, see above. center, left: Dress, Giambattista Valli ($2,950). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above. 18k yellow-gold turquoise mini triangle ring ($725), gold heart ring ($275), and gold lapis inlay circle ring ($350), Jennifer Meyer. see above. center, right: Linen shirt, Brunello Cucinelli ($595). 683 Madison Ave., 212-813-0900; brunellocucinelli.com. Pants, Canali ($630). 625 Madison Ave., 212-752-3131; canali.com. far right: Conico top ($450) and Faro skirt ($895), Max Mara. 813 Madison Ave., 212-879-6100; maxmara.com. Malfrat one piece, Eres ($435). Barneys New York, 101 Seventh Ave., 646-264-6400; barneys.com

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on him: Shirt, Salvatore Ferragamo ($1,690). 655 Fifth Ave., 212-759-3822; ferragamo.com. Charles shorts, Onia ($130). Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave., 212-8268900; barneys.com. on her: Jacket, Gucci ($1,450). 725 Fifth Ave., 212-826-2600; gucci.com. Swimsuit, Marysia ($338). Everything But Water, 373 Bleecker St., 917-674-3797; everythingbutwater.com. Le Flare de Francoise jeans, Frame ($249). Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave., 212-753-7300; bergdorfgoodman.com. Cluster stud earrings, Pamela Love ($190). Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave., 212-753-4000; saks.com. 18k yellow-gold diamond bracelet, Roberto Coin ($1,580). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above. Gold leaf bracelet, Jennifer Meyer ($325). Barneys New York, see above opposite page: Blazer ($1,895), trousers ($895), shirt ($1,295), and canvas espadrilles ($575), Dolce & Gabbana. 717 Fifth Ave., 212-897-9653; dolcegabbana.com

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Bomber jacket ($4,980), ladybug top ($1,900), and skirt ($1,890), Gucci. 725 Fifth Ave., 212-826-2600; gucci.com opposite page, far left: Rada dress ($725) and Nerbare slip dress ($875), Sportmax. 450 W. Broadway, 212-674-1817; us.maxmara.com. center, left: Military tank top, Louis Vuitton ($800). 1 E. 57th St., 212-7588877; louisvuitton.com. Trousers, Hermès ($970). 691 Madison Ave., 212-751-3181; hermes.com. center, right: Dress, Chanel ($11,600). 15 E. 57th St., 212-355-5050; chanel.com. far right: Blazer, Ermenegildo Zegna Couture ($3,195). 823 Madison Ave., 212-249-4137; zegna.com. Jeans, Gucci ($1,180). 725 Fifth Ave., 212-826-2600; gucci.com. Ring, his own

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Top ($595) and skirt ($995), Suno. Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave., 212-7534000; saks.com. Hat, Club Monaco ($99). 390 Bleecker St., 212-462-4390; clubmonaco.com. Libby oxfords, Michael Michael Kors ($150). 520 Broadway, 212-336-4501; michaelkors.com opposite page: on him: The Classic swimsuit, Solid & Striped ($150). Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave., 212-826-8900; barneys.com. on her: Sequin top, Dolce & Gabbana ($4,995). 717 Fifth Ave., 212-897-9653; dolcegabbana.com. Yasmin Pucker swimsuit, Lisa Marie Fernandez ($445). Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave., 212-753-4000; saks.com

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Dress, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi (price on request). Intermix, 365 Bleecker St., 212-929-7180; intermixonline.com opposite page: Cashmere dress, Calvin Klein Collection ($1,195). 654 Madison Ave., 212-292-9000; calvinklein.com. 18k yellow-gold diamond necklace, Roberto Coin ($1,900). Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave., 212-753-4000; saks.com. Diamond double heart ring ($750) and mini leaf ring ($325), Jennifer Meyer. Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave., 212-826-8900; barneys.com. Diamond Hex ring, Jennie Kwon ($655). Barneys New York, see above Styling assistance by Connor Childers Hair by Deborah Brider using Shu Uemura Art of Hair/T3 Tools Makeup by Bank using Dior Addict Models: Tarah Rodgers at VNY Models, Sam Gold at IconicFocus Models NYC, Dana Drori at Trump Models, Jon Hjelholt at One.1 Management, Tracy Stoloff, Maddy Welch at New York Models, Malcolm Evans at New York Models, Phil Sullivan at Ford Models Locations by Annee Elliot Productions Location: Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa

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Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a total revamp of its Montauk digs. In its third phase of renovations—the first two included an overhaul of the pool, Beach Club, and oceanfront guest rooms—the beachside property is debuting 42 new rooms this summer by designer Michael Kramer. The resort will be managed by a new team led by General Manager Michael Nenner, whose 15 years in hospitality service include locations such as the Four Seasons. This summer, guests can expect major upgrades, like reclaimed beach cedar cathedral ceilings and dip-dyed ombre drapery to frame the rooms’ dramatic ocean views. A refreshed neutral color palette soothes visitors, while top fitness classes offered by an ongoing partnership with Wellthily will appeal to the health-minded. Shopping is available at the Fashion Collective at Gurney’s on the spa roof deck—including a pop-up series from brands like Jimmy Choo, LemLem, Maje, Sandro, and Edie Parker. In 2017, the beachside getaway will unveil head-to-toe transformations for the 32,000-square-foot space, for a true homage to the good life—Hamptons style. 290 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk, 631668-2345; gurneysmontauk.com

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WEST SIDE STORIES TWO NEW HUDSON-SIDE TOWERS WITH FUNKY SHAPES ARE BREAKING THE MOLD IN OTHER WAYS. BY C.J. HUGHES

RENDERINGS COURTESY OF ISC (160 LEROY); MARCH (VIA 57WEST)

Glasses up! Via 57West (ABOVE) and 160 Leroy (RIGHT) are piling on the amenities to bolster their appeal in areas with a bit of industrial grit. HERE AND ABOVE RIGHT: 160 Leroy revels in its prime West Village location with floor-to-ceiling windows.

The developer’s Hamlet question: retail or residential? For two new luxury buildings planning to offer restaurants in their ground-floor spaces, it’s not an oxymoron. 160 Leroy (212-760-0160; 160leroy.com), conceptualized by Ian Schrager and designed by Herzog & de Meuron, is a 57-unit condo on West Street in the West Village. The façade’s stunning sine-like curve promises something sumptuous inside: The development team is hinting at a restaurant by super-toque Jean-Georges Vongerichten. “Who has time to cook… or make your own breakfast? You can just get takeout!” says Madeline Hult Elghanayan, an associate broker at Douglas Elliman, which is handling sales. Uptown, the 42-story Via 57West (646-630-7917; via57west.com) points skyward at West 57th Street and the West Side Highway. An as-yet-unnamed restaurant is forthcoming from the Livanos Restaurant Group, which runs midtown’s much vaunted Oceana. There will likely be seafood—natch—and also plenty of legroom in the restaurant’s 7,000 square feet. The spot, says owner Nick Livanos, will play “an integral role in the development of the area,” as “a place for residents and visitors to gather.” To draw renters to a location across from that— yes!—iconic Con Edison plant, those white tablecloths could provide just the right touch.

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SPACE DINE

a visual feast On the BOwery, Vandal is the hOt new spOt that pays hOmage tO street art. The art of dining (clockwise from above left): Guests are greeted by a 12-foot-tall break-dancing bunny; Vandal’s “Secret Garden” room; British street artist Hush, who helped curate the art program.

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The Bowery’s reputation for grittiness is still alive in a city where skinny condo towers and trendy boutique hotels rise up like weeds. Vandal, the Rockwell Groupdesigned restaurant by the TAO Group and chef Chris Santos, preserves and showcases the neighborhood’s artistic history. Works by Shepard

Fairey, Eelus, Apex, and other street artists fill the sprawling space. “I wanted to bring the outside inside,” says Hush, the British street artist who curated the seven murals hanging in the dining room. “I wanted to represent street aesthetics and show how artists take over spaces.” The restaurant entrance

is currently a pop-up space teeming with orchids, succulents, and a terrarium set up by the swanky floral studio Ovando. More artwork is undoubtedly on the way. Santos and executive chef Jason Kavorakis have created a menu of global street fare that is as varied as the art filling Vandal’s space: Dishes

with names like “Cacio e pepe arancini” rub shoulders on the eclectic menu with “New York hot pretzel steak tartare.” Vandal is where food, art, and artists come together. “Each artist has a signature style,” says Hush. “Together we created a cohesive space.” 199 Bowery, 212-400-0199; vandalnewyork.com

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY VANDAL (iNTeRiORs); sOReN sOLKAeR (HUsH)

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IMPRESSIONISM: AMERICAN GARDENS ON CANVAS THROUGH SEPT 11

The LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust

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Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Edmund William Greacen, In Miss Florence’s Garden (detail), 1913, oil on canvas, 30 x 30 inches. A Private Collector.

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Up On the Rooftop When Central Park just feels so far off, a leafy oasis is just a stairCase aWay.

“architects are blurring

When New Yorkers think of rooftops, cocktails and killer views usually spring to mind. But Ashley Penn, the author of Living Roofs (teNeues; $55), begs to differ. From ultra-luxe penthouses to retrofit rooftop solutions, Penn’s idea of an urban escape on high features sprawling, luscious gardens, and his splashy new book pays tribute to 35 of them from around the globe. One of the most unique of the 10 New York projects featured in the collection is a Tribeca loft designed by Andrew Franz. Once a caviar warehouse, the space reflects a recent trend, Penn writes, wherein “architects deliberately blur the lines between interior and exterior.” At the center of the loft sits a 150-square-foot

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inverted courtyard with a retractable glass roof. Franz has noticed that New Yorkers are more inclined to use a terrace when it is easily accessible or visible from a main living area. “In this case, I was really trying to affect behavior as much as the interior character of the space,” Franz explains— “to bring that green space in.” The transitional area connects to a roof garden with a lounge and dining area. Franz says he wanted greenery that felt “soft and textural.” He chose Chinese juniper and Scotch broom, plus climbing hydrangea, which is kept intentionally low for unhindered views of the Hudson River. Because, after all, this is still New York.

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interior and exterior.” —ashley penn

Up the garden path: Andrew Franz has designed a centrally located courtyard (right) for a Tribeca loft to entice visitors to the rooftop garden. top: This design by Steve Blatz Architects invites the NYC skyline into the homeowner’s backyard.

photography by hMWhite © Nikolas koeNig photography (tribeca peNthouse gardeN); aNdreW FraNz architect, pllc, albert Vecerka, esto (tribeca loFt); © liViNg rooFs, published by teNeues (coVer)

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SPACE SPOTLIGHT

THE ART OF IT ALL FORMER EDITOR CAROLYN TATE ANGEL GATHERS A FEW OF HER FAVORITE THINGS— ART, FASHION, AND FOOD—UNDER ONE ROOF AT FORT GANSEVOORT.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) ERICA GENECE; JEFF ELSTONE; JEFF ELSTONE; ELLIOT BLACK; JEFF ELSTONE; ELLIOT BLACK

BY LAUREN EPSTEIN

Leave it to a seasoned art advisor and a fashion industry vet to combine an art gallery, a takeout spot, and oodles of retail into one buzzed-about space. The reaction to Fort Gansevoort, the brainchild of husband-and-wife duo Adam Shopkorn and Carolyn Tate Angel, has been a mix of rave reviews and furrowed eyebrows. Where else in New York, or in any city for that matter, can you view exclusive art collections and then enjoy a down-home-style pulled pork sandwich in an outdoor courtyard? “We like combining high and low culture,” says Angel, who spent more than 10 years as a fashion editor at W magazine. “Adam always said the last thing New York City needs is another gallery. We are the antithesis of a white box gallery space.” The cultural hub, housed inside a stunning Greek Revival structure in the Meatpacking District, includes Fort Gansevoort Gallery, BBQ, and S,M,L. A boutique concept created with stylist Kat Typaldos, S,M,L reimagines the building’s small, medium, and large bars (vestiges of its former life as the restaurant 5 Ninth) as retail spaces for a curated group of vendors. Coming soon is the New York debut of Follain, a clean beauty store that already has locations in Boston and DC. “Adam and I want to work with artists and makers who are on the brink of big things,” explains Angel. But it’s clear this couple is onto something pretty “big” themselves. 5 Ninth Ave., 917-639-3113; fortgansevoort.com

Fort Gansevoort’s Carolyn Tate Angel has turned a Greek Revival building (BELOW RIGHT) in Meatpacking into a house of oh-so-mod delights.

HERE AND ABOVE: Dickie Landry’s Red Slit (2001) and Robert Longo’s Full-scale Study for Five Rams (Ferguson/Hands Up/November 30, 2014) are among the pieces on display in the gallery.

HERE AND ABOVE: Visitors can browse three floors of art, food, and fashion.

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SPACE ’HOOD

InvertIng the notIon that all actIvIty Is downtown, the Upper east sIde Is clawIng Its way back to the top. By Mark Ellwood

“I’ve worked in all parts of the city and my favorite clientele? It’s Upper East Siders,” says superstar mixologist Pamela Wiznitzer, who was part of the team at the award-winning Dead Rabbit downtown before opening Seamstress on the UES last year. “They’re just super

happy.” It’s not surprising that her regulars would be in such sunny moods—their neighborhood, once seen as tony but stuffy, is poised to become Manhattan’s buzziest nabe. That upgrade is typified by Wiznitzer’s steampunkstyle cocktail bar, with its interior decorated with old sewing machines and a drink list heavy on tequila and gin. “We have the same cozy, cool, candlelit space you’d find downtown,”

says Wiznitzer, “but with the comfort and convenience of being just around the corner.” She’s not the only one to recognize the opportunity: Downtown staples such as Boqueria and the Meatball Shop have both opened satellite spots nearby. Anyone pining for the popovers by which chef Laurent Tourondel made a name at midtown’s BLT Steak can book a table at his current UES perch, the

Modern life: The stately Marquand at 68th and Madison is getting an upgrade inside, with larger units and artfocused touches, like built-in picture rails.

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this page: photography by Jeremy Frechette. opposite page: photography by meiissa hom (arlington club); busà photography/ getty images (brownstones)

Uptown Gets Its Groove Back

In a nod to the vast open apartments made famous in Tribeca, the rooms at 180 East 88th Street flow together in a light-infused open floor plan.

Arlington Club. The neighborhood’s transformation enhances rather than competes with its most appealing longtime lures: Ivy League feeder schools like NightingaleBamford, Hewitt, Spence, Dalton, and Trinity; chic bars like Bemelmans; and easy access to Central Park. Perhaps the biggest marker of its makeover, though, comes in the area’s housing stock. Vintage buildings, like the-hundred year-old apartment complex Marquand (11 E. 68th St., 212-686-0060; 11east68th.com), are being transformed to better appeal to the new Upper East Sider. Small units have been combined into family-friendly three- or four-bedroom homes by superstar designer Lee Mindel. Art-focused touches, like built-in picture rails, nod to the area’s cultural energy at a

time when the old Whitney building has morphed into The Met Breuer, a showcase for modern and contemporary pieces from the Met’s vast haul. There are new builds appearing, too, such as 180 East 88th Street (212-2880188; ddgpartners.com/ 180e88/), a project by DDG Partners. “We’re seeing buyers who may have left coming back into the neighborhood,” explains DDG’s Joe McMillan, who says they’re drawn to return by projects like this one that “bring some downtown uptown.” The East 88th Street construction combines an exterior faced with more than half a million handmade bricks with the high ceilings and sleek amenities more common in West Chelsea or Tribeca. “It feels like the early stages of Second Avenue in the East Village,” says Wiznitzer with a grin. “Just you wait!”

the upper east side’s transformation enhances rather than competes with the neighborhood’s longtime lures, such as ivy league feeder schools and chic bars like bemelmans.

Respecting tradition: The deco-inspired design of Laurent Tourondel’s Arlington Club is a reminder of the UES’S glam old days—but with a modern twist. below: The UES’s much-coveted brownstones.

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ShopS of Wonder Visit for the art—but stay for the retail. Merchandisers at four of the city’s top MuseuMs pick out their gift-shop faVes. By Erin rilEy

ryan mcginley beach towel

“Ryan McGinley, an artist featured in the Guggenheim’s permanent collection, designed this limited-edition beach towel ($95) featuring his vibrant photography exclusively for the museum. The towel is produced by Art Production Fund, an organization dedicated to producing ambitious public art projects and expanding awareness through contemporary art.”—Gigi Loizzo, director of retail at the Guggenheim Store. 1071 Fifth Ave., 212-423-3615; guggenheimstore.org

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the nature of photographs by stephen shore

“In 1971, The Met had its first solo exhibition dedicated to a living photographer, and that artist was Stephen Shore. The Met started collecting photography in the late 1920s, even before MoMA [which started in 1930]. While indebted to the initial gifts by Alfred Stieglitz, our photography collection has grown to include Shore and many of the seminal artists he covers in this essential primer ($24.95), like William Eggleston, Walker Evans, and Lee Friedlander.” —Lauren Gallagher, book buyer at Phaidon x The Met Bookstore. 945 Madison Ave., 212-731-1648; metmuseum.org

francis mirror

“Parisian designer Constance Guisset created this mirror ($475) using high-tech digital printing to evoke the patina of time and memory as rendered in the beautiful watercolor markings. We were drawn to the combination of innovative production technique coupled with a poetic aesthetic—the back is slightly convex and suspends through its center, allowing the mirror to fall forward in the style of Venetian mirrors.”—Chay Costello, associate director of merchandising at MoMA Design Store. 44 W. 53rd St., 212-7671050; momastore.org

gerald murphy cocktail tray

“During his short, seven-year career as an artist, Gerald Murphy produced only fourteen paintings. Key among them is Cocktail, a bold, stylized still life, which is currently on view in “Human Interest: Portraits from the Whitney’s Collection.” A faithful reproduction of the 1927 painting, this tray ($300), made exclusively for The Whitney, is the perfect backdrop for hors d’oeuvres, to accessorize your own bar, or as a catchall for keys and small knickknacks.”—Lauri Freedman, retail product development manager at the Whitney Shop. 99 Gansevoort St., 212-570-3614; whitney.org/shop

You can take it with you: Museums like the Whitney (bottom left) and the Guggenheim (below center) are stocking their gift shops with art, such as (clockwise from below left) a Ryan McGinley beach towel, Stephen Shore’s The Nature of Photographs, the Francis mirror, and Gerald Murphy’s Cocktail tray.

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BOOM SNAP! WITH THE REDBURY, MATTHEW ROLSTON FINDS INSPIRATION IN TIN PAN ALLEY FOR AN IMMERSIVE MUSIC-CENTRIC BOUTIQUE HOTEL. BY SAMANTHA YANKS

“THE UNIFYING FACTORS IN MY PROJECTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A STRONG SENSE OF PLACE AND A SPECIAL FEELING OF ROMANCE.”

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BOONE SPEED (INTERIORS)

—MATTHEW ROLSTON

Feel the music: For The Redbury, Matthew Rolston designed (CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT) glam, stage-like moments; décor with Bohemian motifs; and a collage of NYC scenes. BELOW LEFT: One of Rolston’s goals was to pay homage to Tin Pan Alley, a nearby stretch of 28th Street where music publishers produced much of the US’s popular music in the early 20th century.

The SBE Hotel Group, under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Sam Nazarian, has earned its visionary status among lifestyle and hospitality companies through strategic partnerships with designer Philippe Starck, chef José Andrés, rocker Lenny Kravitz, and lensman Matthew Rolston. With The Redbury New York—its latest project—it’s easy to see why. “Since we first conceived The Redbury brand, Matthew Rolston and I worked to craft a sensory and immersive experience, allowing guests to feel at home in a theatrical and expressive environment,” says Nazarian of Rolston’s richly atmospheric aesthetic. “Matthew delivered a design direction that perfectly reflects the bustling artistic community in the NoMad area.” As someone who has directed music videos for Madonna, Janet Jackson, and Beyoncé, Rolston excels in setting a mood. The 256 rooms at The Redbury feature curated photography and artwork, Bohemian-inspired accents, and luxuriously soft linens. “I was inspired by the rich cultural history of this area of New York,” he says. “Guests will step into a design filled with visual eclecticism, the feeling of soulful American pop music, and a warm and welcoming ambience. I want them to feel both stimulated and relaxed at the same time. That’s something we all crave—especially in New York!” 29 E. 29th St., 212-689-1900; theredbury.com/newyork

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STATE OF THE ART THE HOTTEST SELLING POINT FOR NEW YORK CITY REAL ESTATE? SPECIALLY CURATED ART. GOTHAM GOT THE STATS FROM THREE TRAILBLAZERS MERGING THE TWO WORLDS.

Art in hotels and residential and commercial buildings has become a large factor for buyers. How does that relate to what you’re doing? Michael Namer: We’re basically a downtown company, and we wanted to make sure people

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moving there understood the importance of art in those neighborhoods. We found this Holy Grail of artists like Futura 2000 and Euro and Fab Freddy who are so iconic, and they were spraying our walls. All of a sudden I was in the middle of the art world and we opened Gallery

151, where we would show exhibits alongside our own projects. It worked, because we got a lot of publicity, but we’ve also helped many up-and-coming artists. Emily Santangelo: I’m doing projects with Toll Brothers City Living, which finds fantastic properties to

develop. They’ve recognized that art is very powerful, and they believe that their public and amenities spaces should match the level of quality and luxury found in private residences. Alexander DiPersia: I just did a project for Related Real Estate at

Hudson Yards, where we placed a massive Michel François bronze piece at the front. It’s their most expensive building in Hudson Yards, so we went with a recognizable, gilded, luxurious piece. We’re using art to create an emotional experience. If you could pick a few

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Make an entrance! Orly Genger’s Royal Rumble welcomes visitors to the condo at 400 Park Avenue South. inset, from left: Our experts Alexander DiPersia, Emily Santangelo, and Michael Namer weighed in at the Peninsula Hotel on the intersection of art and real estate.

Glam it up! Art is the anchor at 199 Mott Street (RIGHT) and 245 West 14th Street (INSET).

artists that you’d love to see gain wider recognition , whom would you choose? AD: Henry Taylor is probably one of the most amazing, under-recognized American artists out there. And he shares a studio with a spectacular painter named Danny Fox, who paints out of LA. There’s also a Belgian artist named Harold Ancart who I love. He has large gallery support, but it’s so hard for things to become part of the public consciousness. ES: Emilio Perez, while having recognition, still qualifies as emerging. I’m incredibly passionate about his work. Ann Agee, who has works in the Brooklyn Museum, does amazing, laborintensive work. My third pick is a sculptor named John Clement. His work is fantastic; it’s just so vibrant. MN: I love Oscar Dotter—he did a show with us called Polar Ice. He does very cool things, very deconstructive stuff. And Melinda Hackett with her colorful amoebas. In the world of amenities, is art front of mind for you? AD: Art is the number-one status symbol in the world. Oftentimes it’s worth more than the real estate. ES: You can have all the amenities in the world from countertops to

green spaces, but art is what really resonates with people. MN: If you’re on Park Avenue and you don’t have art, you’re doing it wrong. Is art in real estate just a trend? ES: It’s not a trend, it’s here to stay! Our discussion took place at the Peninsula Hotel, 700 Fifth Ave., 212-956-2888; newyork.peninsula.com.

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Alexander DiPersia points to Harold Ancart, whose piece Untitled (2016) is shown here, as an artist to watch. RIGHT: Michel François’s bronze sculpture Instant Gratification (2012) will make a statement in Hudson Yards.

PANELISTS Alexander DiPersia, art advisor, curator, actor Emily Santangelo, art advisor and president of Emily Fine Art; emilysantangelo.com Michael Namer, CEO and founder of Alfa Development/ Management LLC, 15 W. 18th St., 212-2067820; alfadm.com

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space: the guide GOTHAM’S INN-SIDE TRACK TO HAUTE HOTELS fOR vISITORS AND STAyCATIONINg CITy DwELLERS

FIdI/TRIBECA The Greenwich hoTel Robert De Niro’s countrystyle hotel features a Shibui Spa and buzzy dining spot Locanda verde. 377 Greenwich St., 212-941-8900; thegreenwichhotel.com

SmyTh Loft-style rooms, Kiehl’s products, and terry-cloth robes fill this boutique hotel. 85 W. Broadway, 212-5877000; thompsonhotels.com

LES/EAST VILLAGE STONEHENGE 86 Stonehenge 86 blends classic Upper East Side luxury with modern style and convenience. Live in an elegantly renovated threebedroom apartment with stunning pre-war details, dramatic ceiling heights and a wood-burning fireplace. In Carnegie Hill, you’ll find an ideal setting for daily life in an intimate and picturesque neighborhood steps from Central Park and Museum Mile. High-end amenities include a fitness center, children’s playroom, outdoor terrace and resident lounge.

The Bowery hoTel An industrial-like building disguises kitschy interiors. 335 Bowery, 212-505-9100; theboweryhotel.com

croSBy STreeT hoTel Each of the 86 rooms is luxuriously appointed and distinctly different. 79 Crosby St., 212-226-6400; firmdalehotels.com

hoTel indiGo leS Subway graffiti and the music scene of the CBgB era inspired the look of this new hot spot. 171 Ludlow St., 212237-1776; ihg.com

The JameS new yorK True to its hip locale, The James features a stylish rooftop bar, an in-house art curator, and a David Burke restaurant. 27 Grand St., 212465-2000; jameshotels.com

MEATPACKING dISTRICT/ CHELSEA dream downTown This after-hours hot spot is known for its glass-ceilinged lobby lounge that looks into a swimming pool above. 355 W. 16th St., 212-229-2559; dreamhotels.com

The hiGh line hoTel The rooms in this converted 1865 dormitory feature quirky details like terrariums and rotary phones from the ’30s. 180 10th Ave., 212-9293888; thehighlinehotel.com

GRAMERCY/ FLATIRON Gramercy ParK hoTel This retro-chic spot offers celeb sightings, high-end amenities, and access to the city’s only private park. 2 Lexington Ave., 212-9203300; gramercyparkhotel.com

MIdTOWN The KimBerly hoTel Opt for The Kimberly if you’re looking for a homey yet luxe stay—most rooms are spacious suites that include a kitchenette. 145 E. 50th St., 212-702-1600; kimberlyhotel.com

The london nyc Inspired interiors from renowned designer David Collins are among the many draws of this hotel, a stone’s throw from Carnegie Hall and MoMA. 151 W. 54th St., 212-307-5000; thelondonnyc.com

ParK hyaTT new yorK Hyatt’s flagship hotel is housed in the first 25 floors of the iconic One57 condo tower at the heart of “billionaire’s row.” 153 W. 57th St., 646-774-1234; newyork.park.hyatt.com

The PeninSula new yorK This classically luxurious hotel comes with all the amenities needed for a business traveler. 700 Fifth Ave., 212-956-2888; newyork.peninsula.com

The Plaza hoTel The Plaza remains a beacon

SPA-TACULAR! The Carlyle can now add another entry to its list of luxe offerings: Sisley-Paris Spa has chosen the fivestar hotel as the locale for its first full-service spa in North America. The menu will feature full integration of Sisley’s renowned phyto-cosmetic facial and body treatments, known for their incorporation of rare plant extracts and French skincare techniques. It will also include the spa’s renowned intraceutical oxygen treatments that include hydrating, brightening, age-defying, and opulence facials. 35 E. 76th St., 212660-7560; thesisleyspa.com

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TURTLE BAY WATCH! The midtown east neighborhood Turtle Bay has fallen off many New Yorkers’ radars despite its storied past. (Reminder: It was home to Warhol’s Silver Factory in the ’60s.) That’s about to change with the opening of The Bernic, a 21-story hotel featuring artwork by mixed-media artist Ian Sklarsky and a book collection curated by Strand Bookstore. The on-site eatery, Allora, will offer a modern take on red-sauce dining, while the Sky Lounge will serve up classic cocktails and killer views. 145 E. 47th St., 212-754-9700; thebernichotel.com of old-wealth New York, with French-style rooms, private terraces, and butler service. 768 Fifth Ave., 212-7593000; fairmont.com

The RiTz-CaRlTon new YoRk, CenTRal PaRk A short walk to Museum Mile, this townhouse-like hotel has views of Central Park. 50 Central Park South, 212-3089100; ritzcarlton.com

Row nYC Located a block from Times Square, Row NYC is ideal for travelers looking for modern, well-designed rooms. 700 Eighth Ave., 888-352-3650; rownyc.com

The ST. RegiS new YoRk This NYC institution is known for unrivaled service, a luxe Remède Spa, and the storied King Cole Bar. 2 E. 55th St., 212-753-4500; stregisnewyork.com

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SanCTuaRY hoTel new YoRk This centrally located hotel adjacent to Times Square boasts European-style hospitality and stylish furnishings. 132 W. 47th St., 212-234-7000; sanctuaryhotelnyc.com

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cabins on a luxury ocean liner, but opt for a Viceroy Park View Room and its green vistas. 120 W. 57th St., 212-830-8000; viceroyhotelsandresorts.com

charming hotel that sits along a townhouse-lined street. 37 E. 64th St., 212-606-4600; plaza-athenee.com

UPPER EaST SIDE

A restaurant from chef Daniel Boulud, a world-class Cornelia Spa, and an impressive art collection highlight this Beaux Arts-style spot. 20 E. 76th St., 212-288-3700; thesurrey.com

The CaRlYle For a classic New York moment, head to Bemelmans Bar, famous for its Ludwig Bemelmans murals and 24k gold-leaf-covered ceiling. 35 E. 76th St., 212-744-1600; rosewoodhotels.com

The SuRReY

UPPER WEST SIDE

The MaRk hoTel

The luCeRne hoTel

This boutique hotel is all about one-of-a-kind perks: 24-hour access to Bergdorf Goodman, personal training with Dan Flores, and room service from none other than Jean-Georges Vongerichten. 25 E. 77th St., 212-744-4300; themarkhotel.com

Central Park, Hayden Planetarium, and the American Museum of Natural History are just two blocks from this classically restored landmark building. 201 W. 79th St., 212-875-1000;

The PieRRe This New York landmark offers white-glove service and rooms that feel like private residences. 2 E. 61st St., 212-838-8000; tajhotels.com

hoTel Plaza aThenée Suites have a distinct residential feel at this

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MandaRin oRienTal, new YoRk This Forbes five-star hotel at the Time Warner Center includes a 35th-floor lobby overlooking Central Park and a 14,500-square-foot spa with views of the Hudson River. 80 Columbus Circle, 212-805-8800; mandarinoriental.com

MY TOWN. OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. YOUR HOME. “Manhattan is unlike anywhere else in the world. Each neighborhood has its own personality and charm. Whether residential, commercial, or investment, there are tremendous opportunities.” And with an awardwinning track record like Stephen’s - which recently includes the sale of a 55,000 sf West Chelsea development site, a 6-acre waterfront Hamptons property, 14,000 square feet SoHo building, and one of downtown’s most exclusive penthouses - savvy buyers and sellers seek out his expertise, guidance, and uncompromising discretion. Stephen Ferrara Representative, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson TOWN Residential C: (646) 761-7038 O: (646) 561-5306 E: sferrara@townrealestate.com

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INVITED Hugh Dancy and Claire Danes

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Luka Sabbat and Alex Sharp

BURBERRY CELEBRATES NEW SOHO STORE

Mazdack Rassi and Zanna Roberts Rassi

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Christopher Bailey, Burberry’s chief creative and executive officer, hosted an event on May 3 to celebrate the brand’s recently opened store in Soho as well as its latest collections. Claire Danes, Hugh Dancy, Naomi Campbell, Mario Testino, and Lily Collins were among the 110 notable guests who mingled while DJ Jamie Burke spun tracks. Guests browsed Burberry’s January and February runway collections and a selection of the brand’s recently restored original trench coats, set against a redesigned, multi-sensory space.

Mila de Wit-Burke

Mario Testino

Naomi Campbell and Christopher Bailey

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Eva Chen

Jamie Burke Lily Collins

Angela Choon and Kerry James Marshall

Sebastian Errazuriz, Juan Yarur Torres, and Nan Goldin

Frances Morris, Dominique Lévy, and Dorothy Berwin

Gabriella Gomez Gatan and Francis Alys

Peter Copping

Sir Nicholas Serota, Bruce Nauman, and David Zwirner

Tracey Emin, Jerry Gorovoy, and Lois Plehn

TATE AMERICAS FOUNDATION TRIENNIAL ARTISTS DINNER A multihyphenate crowd of artists and art world luminaries gathered at Tate Americas Foundation’s fourth triennial Artists Dinner on May 3 to honor over 40 artists from the Americas whose works are represented in the Tate’s permanent collection. Attendees like Sir Nicholas Serota, Frances Morris, Anne Pasternak, Rashid Johnson, Tommy Tune, and David Zwirner enjoyed dinner, a live auction, and a set by DJ Rachel Chandler—all while raising a staggering $1.5 million towards diversifying the Tate’s collection.

Mark Bradford and Sir Nicholas Serota

Jack Shainman and Carrie Mae Weems

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INVITED The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Temple of Dendur

Agnes Gund

YOUNGARTS NEW YORK INAUGURAL GALA

Zuzanna Szadkowski and Desmond Richardson

Lisa Rinehart and Mikhail Baryshnikov

Plácido Domingo and Sarah Arison

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Temple of Dendur made for a magical setting for the National YoungArts Foundation’s inaugural gala. Presented in collaboration with Swarovski, the event was hosted by YoungArts artistic advisors Mikhail Baryshnikov and Plácido Domingo, while actress Zuzanna Szadkowski and renowned choreographer Desmond Richardson served as the emcees. Interdisciplinary performances from alumni Marcus Canty, Jeff Picker, and Demi Remick capped off the sold-out event that raised nearly half a million dollars.

Omar Hernandez and Laura Gomez Eastwood

Pascal Meccariello

Jim Young, Luis Torres, and Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard

DAVIDOFF FLAGSHIP OPENING Swiss luxury tobacco goods brand Davidoff of Geneva Since 1911 celebrated the opening of its global flagship store and cigar lounge—a spectacular 2,000-square-foot space in Brookfield Place—with an intimate fête. Master cigar roller Julio Martinez demonstrated the art of hand-rolling cigars, while guests sipped cognac and browsed the space appointed with custom artwork by Pascal Meccariello, who was in attendance.

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Terrence Gilligan, Dennis Burd, Hugh Hurley, and Tom Baio

Sia Saint-Pierre and Lynn Hawkins

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Julio Martinez

Michael Macaulay

Bethenny Frankel

Fabrizio Moretti

SOTHEBY’S CONTEMPORARY ARTS DINNER On May 11, guests dined against a spectacular display of works by Basquiat, Calder, and Twombly for Sotheby’s Contemporary Arts Dinner. Jocelyn Guest and Erika Nakamura, the butcher duo behind April Bloomfield’s Salvation Burger, prepared a dinner of barbecue dishes, which was followed by a performance by electric pop artist Sombear, who composed a special track for the evening inspired by Francis Bacon’s Two Studies for a Self-Portrait.

Brad Hale performing as Sombear

Sara D. Hauser and Gary Spindoer

David Pric and Alex Ancheta

Theresa O’Neal and Jeff Redd

ALFA DEVELOPMENT EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

Sara Stevens, Julie Leonleong, and Adriana Pidwerbetsky

Michael Namer, founder and principal of Alfa Development, a company that specializes in residential and hospitality developments, joined Gotham and Hamptons magazines to celebrate Earth Day with an intimate gathering at their eco-forward development Village Green West. Guests enjoyed a sunset toast on the balcony of the residence’s penthouse, while sampling bites from the new Freds at Barneys New York Downtown.

Noele Norton, Michael Namer, and ML Perlman

Bryant Anderson, Glenn Davis, and Louis Turner

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INVITED Timepieces

Mark and Jarrod Weber

Exterior

Les Perry and Maria Smith-Rutten

A sneak peek at a new Rolex watch

On May 5, Rolex invited VIPs for an exclusive watch presentation from 2016 Baselworld Watch Fair at the Fifth Avenue boutique. Guests, including musician Dave Navarro, previewed the latest creations in the brand’s Oyster and Cellini collections, including the emblematic and redefined Superlative Chronometer.

Micheal and Nina Patterson with Alex Schneider

Ruediger Albers

Guests admire the brand’s watches.

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Gabriel de Mestral, Stewart Wicht, Dave Navarro, Luca Bernasconi, and Jules Siff

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The gala took place at the historic Cunard Building. Jessica Biel

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TIFFANY & CO. BLUE BOOK GALA

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At this year’s Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Gala, which took place in the historic Cunard Building, A-listers such as Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Biel, Naomi Watts, and Diane Kruger donned multi-million dollar gems from the jeweler’s 200-piece Blue Book Collection. Guests took in a performance from Esperanza Spalding as they enjoyed caviar and Champagne, and dinner was followed by Tiffany-blue macarons for dessert.

Lessimus, omnis eossum ius alis vendipsapici nihil Diane Kruger

Keytt and Alex Lundqvist

Michael Stipe, Sandro Kopp, and Tilda Swinton

Donna Karan

Ralph Fiennes Gianluca Passi and Roberto Bolle

CINEMA SOCIETY SCREENS “A BIGGER SPLASH”

Alex Pettyfer

The Cinema Society and Fox Searchlight Pictures hosted a screening of A Bigger Splash, a new film directed by Luca Guadagnino (of I Am Love fame) and starring Tilda Swinton and Ralph Fiennes. Donna Karan, Lee Radziwill, Alex Pettyfer, Gilles Mendel, and Alex Lundqvist were among the crowd at the screening at MoMA, which was followed by an after-party at Sant Ambroeus.

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Heidi Bivens, Maria Cornejo, and Sabine Heller

Nancy Utley and Luca Guadagnino

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LAUGHIN! GET THE LOWDOWN ON THE ZIPS THAT COMEDY QUEENS TINA FEY (UPPER WEST SIDE) AND LENA DUNHAM (BROOKLYN HEIGHTS) CALL HOME. BY ERIN RILEY

Tina Fey

Moms who’ve traded in their bossypants for Nina Ricci and Stella McCartney.

VS THE CROWD

Dark-framed reading glasses paired with a red lip.

THE LOOK

Being the voice of a generation, roasting Hollywood’s leading men at award shows (Leo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and George Clooney).

PASTIMES

Converting her digs into a mega-duplex.

30 Rock costar Alec Baldwin—he’s been very vocal about how he “just can’t live in New York anymore,” so he’ll probably need somewhere to crash.

Cubanos from Margon, cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery, and—across the park— the $1,000 Grand Opulence Sundae with 23k edible gold leaf at Serendipity 3.

Ellie Kemper, the star of Fey’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, recently moved down the street from her boss.

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10 HENRY STREET Millennials who’ve traded in their Bushwick loft parties for Brooklyn Bridge Park picnics.

A “Vote 4 Hillary” monogrammed T-shirt paired with an Eloise (from the Plaza) tattoo.

Being the voice of a generation, roasting Hollywood’s not-so-leading men on Twitter (Howie Stern and Woody Allen). Curating her “salon wall” with a selection of career artifacts, including fan letters from Tom Hanks and a portrait of Girls star Zosia Mamet painted by costar Jemima Kirke.

HOUSEGUESTS

Audrey Gelman—she’s Lena’s BFF—was the prototype for Girls’ Marnie, and counts fashion photographer Terry Richardson as an ex.

FAVORITE EATS

When she’s not ordering organic, plant-based, gluten-free meals from Sakara Life, she’s picking up organic, plant-based, gluten-free meals from Siggy’s Good Food.

NEIGHBORS

Broad City’s Abbi Jacobson, another chronicler of modern New York City and its glorious absurdities. They should compare notes over kombucha.

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