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CHARITIES THAT STILL DELIVER
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THE ART OF THE WRITTEN WORD
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THE LEGACY OF PEGGY ADAMS
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On philanthropy, with memories of Carter Burden. by david Patrick columbia B. C. Forbes, like our columnist, boasts a background with journalism and Scotland. Remembering Count Arnaud de Borchgrave d’Altena. by taki theodoracoPulos
Recalling Sundays—and spaghetti dinner—with Nan Kempner. by alex hitz
Lafayette enjoys a reputation worthy of its American-ally namesake. by daniel caPPello These finds will guide you into spring. by daniel caPPello and elizabeth meigher
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Clockwise from top left: Some of the dashing men of the Director’s Council of the Museum of the City of New York; Julie Kent, who is retiring from the American Ballet Theater, seen here in HANIA by Anya Cole; the Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center is soon to be renamed.
AVERY FISHER WAS born in Brooklyn on March 4, 1906. He loved music: for fun, he played the violin and for work, he created audio components that revolutionized the radio industry. He also loved the city, sitting on the boards of the New York Philharmonic and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. In 1973, he donated $10.5 million to the Philharmonic, and, according to a New York Times article on October 17 of that year, the famously modest Fisher had to be persuaded to have the Philharmonic Hall renamed after him. Cut to today: David Geffen, an Angeleno who has never been reported to have a deep interest in classical music, has bought the naming rights for Avery Fisher Hall to the tune of $100 million. This is just to say that there are “philanthropists” and then there are philanthropists, and, especially in this city, we know the difference. We support those who care, those who back up their donations with actions, and those that truly want to support the causes we love. We assembled some of the best organizations and their leaders, from Mark Gilbertson at the Museum of the City of New York to Martha Glass at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to sit for our staff photographer-at-large, Julie Skarratt. We also take a look at the magnificent gift of Cubist art that Leonard Lauder made to the Metropolitan Museum of Art this year; the grateful four-legged-friends to Peggy Adams down in Palm Beach; and the philanthropic names of yes18 QUEST
teryear (which, in this case, dates all the way back in 2006). Hopefully, these stories will inspire everyone to spend more time helping others—flashy donations aside, any small charitable act is something everyone can and should do every day. In the words of Albert Pike, “What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.” u
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NEW YORK SO CIAL DIARY THE WORD “philanthropy” comes from the Greek word meaning “love of humanity.” Wikipedia describes it thusly: “…in the sense of caring, nourishing, developing, and enhancing ‘what it is to be human’ on both the benefactors and beneficiaries parts.” Mer-
riam-Webster describes it as “goodwill to fellow members of the human race; especially: active effort to promote human welfare.” That’s where it started and basically where it continues to start. Americans are famous in the world for their philan-
thropic ways. Our reputation as a people was enhanced at the beginning of the 20th century by men like Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller, who began more than a century ago distributing billions of their massive fortunes with good works to efforts
such as libraries, hospitals, schools, and colleges. The legacies of both men continue to encourage philanthropic influence more than a century later, as well as inspire modern men and women of great wealth to follow some of their examples. The Rocke-
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This page: Carter Burden with Joan Caraganis Jakobson and visitors at his headquarters in East Harlem, when he was running for New York City Council in September 1969. Inset: Burden, campaigning from a Lutece bus (left); Susan Burden and Oscar de la Renta, two of the cofounders of New Yorkers for Children.
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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A feller Family, five generations later, amazingly, continues to expand and enhance its founder’s original objectives. It is also true that philanthropy in New York today is, perhaps now more than ever, a recognized path for newcomers—particularly those with new fortunes, who are seeking social acceptance and public recognition. It is not so for every modern philanthropist, but in New York one is often motivated by the imagined personal social rewards. An acceptance in the climb. Despite its contributive aspects for the public good, such philanthropy has much to do with ego and self-regard. Nevertheless, the good news is that all of these philanthropic efforts conjoined promote the end result: a higher objective.
Philanthropy is the editorial theme of this month’s Quest. Among our features is an article by our regular contributor who writes under the nom de plume “Audax” about philanthropist, art and book collector, politician, and businessman Carter Burden, a remarkable man who first came on the New York scene in the early 1960s when great societal changes were sweeping the world. Born in Los Angeles in 1941, he was named for his father, S. Carter Burden, Jr., but always known as Carter. He was tall, willowy, and patrician—a word that is rarely used to accurately describe someone—in his comportment. He was an heir to what was the last great Vanderbilt fortune, which was
possessed by his great-grandmother Florence Vanderbilt Twombly. Twombly, who was 98 when she died in 1952, was one of four daughters of William H. Vanderbilt and the last surviving grandchild of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt (the founder of the family fortune). Two of Twombly’s brothers (Cornelius Vanderbilt II and Willie K. Vanderbilt) were her father’s main heirs. Her husband, Hamilton McKown Twombly, however, managed to increase their fortunes many times over, leaving his wife far richer than all of her other siblings, including the two eldest brothers. Carter Burden was born in Los Angeles and brought up in Beverly Hills in a house that had been designed by Wallace
Neff for actor Frederic March and his wife, actress Florence Eldridge. (Later, the house belonged to Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston.) His father, Shirley Carter Burden, was an Easterner who had married Flobelle Fairbanks, a niece of Douglas Fairbanks, the legendary movie star whose spectacular career spanned the history of the film industry, from the “silents” right into the era of the “talkies.” Young Carter was educated in Catholic schools, including Portsmouth Priory in Rhode Island followed by Harvard University, where he majored in English and graduated cum laude. After Harvard, he attended Columbia Law School. The first time I ever heard his name was when one night in the late summer of 1962,
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founder William Paley. The combination of wealth and social celebrity made for a princely marriage in the eyes of the press and the fashion magazines. The young Mr. and Mrs. Burden were the sleek new leaders of a social world that still had many of the rules and folkways of the American elite from which they both sprang. They were good-looking, rich and lived sumptuously in a vast “starter” apartment in the Dakota that was photographed for Vogue. A memorable touch in the décor was in the dressing room designed for the man of the house: a small rug, a woven facsimile of a dollar bill—a kind of humorous “when you’ve got it, flaunt it” that ironically suggested a sensibility of the times. It was the Sixties that had begun glamorously and extravagantly with the presidency of John F. Kennedy, when the past of the establishment was about to be confronted with a future of what seemed like
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In November 1964, Kennedy was elected U.S. Senator from New York, succeeded Kenneth Keating. Burden’s job was as the new senator’s liaison with the Puerto Rican community of East Harlem as he helped establish the program for the development of Bedford-Stuyvesant. The Vanderbilt heir from Beverly Hills was, surprisingly—given his initial public “social” image—not above but open to all of it. Four years later, while campaigning for the presidency in 1968, Kennedy was assassinated on June 5 as he was leaving the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, having just defeated Senator Eugene
McCarthy in the California presidential primary. The lives of everyone associated with Kennedy changed immediately and forever. Burden became one of the founders of the New Democratic Coalition, which was opposed to the old Tammany Hall politics long in need of reform, and decided to run for office. The publicity accompanying that decision likened him and his new wife to a new version of Jack and Jackie Kennedy, and it was highlighted with a photo portrait of the couple on a cover of New York magazine. He’d decided to run as a (liberal) democrat for New York City Council, in a district that included the Upper East Side and East Harlem.
The New York Times, noting his public image as a socialite “partygoer,” endorsed him as “well-informed….committed to public service” concluding that his “political independence is a quality the Council badly needs.” This writer, who was living in the district in the East 80s at the time—then working as a stockbroker for the then venerable firm of Harris, Upham, and Company—was one of scores of volunteers from the neighborhood who joined the campaign. Campaign headquarters were in an old vacated supermarket on the northwest corner of Second Avenue and 79th Street (now long ago replaced by a large luxury
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won the City Council seat, he became the principal owner of the Village Voice, which at the time was the country’s largest circulation weekly newspaper. Six years later, he merged the Village Voice with New York magazine. The following year, he sold those assets to Rupert Murdoch. He also founded Commodore Media, which owned and operated 20 radio station on the East Coast, and remained a managing partner of his family’s William A. M. Burden Company, a family investment partnership founded by his grandfather. Philanthropically, Carter Burden became a major supporter of the New York Public Library; the Morgan Library (to which he bequeathed a
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di, who are devoted supporters of Tom and his work. They made the occasion special by organizing an event around it all and hosting a dinner for 120 after the performance at Cognac, the great restaurant on 55th Street and Broadway. That was also a big hit, attended by the company as well as the man himself. On another night that same week, Joel Bell and Marife Hernandez hosted a reception for Prince Tasillo Metternich-Sandor. Tassilo, as his friends call him, is a direct descendent of the famous 18th- and 19th-century politician Prince Klemens von Metternich, who was Tassilo’s great-grandfather x 3. His country “house,” Schloss Grafenegg, which is about an
hour’s drive from Vienna, has been in his family for centuries via Victor II, Prince of Ratibor and Corey, Prince of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfurst. Few Americans know anything about this family, namely Prince Metternich, although quite a few Europeans often have an idea. The chancellor was the man who “sorted out” the European situation after Napoleon Bonaparte had his day in the sun and made a mess of everything intending to conquer the world, alas. Prince Metternich was famous among his people for his Viennese police spies. Franz Schubert the composer was surrounded by young political radicals whom Metternich often pursued (and occasionally jailed) through
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On a Tuesday, Daisy Soros invited me to lunch at Michael’s with Donna and Ben Rosen. This year, they are are inaugurating another kind of festival, a “festival of ideas.” The Rosens, who weekend in Litchfield County, have created a non-profit which they have named KentPresents. It will include guest speakers such as Henry Kissinger, Paul Krugman, Harold Varmus, Fareed Zakaria, Andre Aciman, Mia Farrow, James Hoge, Michael Kramer, Lewis Lapham, Sylvia Morris, Joe Nocera, Jeffrey Toobin, and Darren Walker. These 60 speakers will speak to the conference’s theme of “What Comes
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H A R RY B E N S O N The publishing scion Malcolm Forbes with one of his motorcycles in 1971.
IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY B. C. FORBES was a journalist who immigrated to America from Aberdeenshire in Scotland and worked as a columnist for Hearst newspapers before founding Forbes magazine. Because we shared a background with Scotland and journalism, I was pleased to have the opportunity in 1971 to photograph B. C. Forbes’ son Malcolm Forbes, who was at the helm of the Forbes publishing empire at the time. We flew to Colorado and almost immediately went up in a hot-air balloon. I climbed with camera gear in hand. It was one of the scariest rides of my life as we crash landed into a hillside where I came tumbling out, camera and all. Malcolm faired a bit better as he was accustomed to riding in the balloon, and I, of course, was the novice. We agreed to meet an hour later where I would photo62 QUEST
graph him with one of his motorcycles. Arriving in a red leather outfit, he was joined by a large group of biker friends, possibly from the motorcycle club he founded, the Capitalist Tools. The name was a clever take on the name of his Boeing 727, the Capitalist Tool. Forbes was always amicable and easy to photograph and never a difficult subject in any way. He loved hot-air ballooning and loved motorcycles, and even gave a Harley-Davidson to Elizabeth Taylor (I photographed her sitting on it wearing biker gear, though I never saw Elizabeth actually start the engine). Over the years, I photographed Malcolm Forbes on several occasions, none more glamorous than the time at his French chateau in Balleroy, for a hot-air balloon race, but that story is for another time. u
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Count Arnaud de Borchgrave d’Altena, who died in Washington, D.C., last week at age 88, was the last of the great foreign correspondents, with trench coat, suntan, title, and 17 wars under his belt. One accomplishment none of his obituaries included—mind you, this is perfectly understandable—was the introduction to journalism and subsequent mentoring of the greatest Greek writer since Homer, yours truly, a fact Arnaud kept quiet about throughout our 48-yearclose friendship. Here’s how it began: It was May, 1967. The Greek junta had just taken over the government in April, and Arnaud had flown in to interview the Greek strongman, Colonel Georgios Papadopoulos. A Greek mystery man, Niko Farmakis (who may or may not have been a CIA agent or a Greek secret service man, or even just a well-connected enabler) had invited me to dinner at the Starlight Roof of the Hilton Hotel. “You’ll meet the greatest foreign correspondent ever,” he told me. My beautiful first wife was the only lady present at the dinner. Arnaud was suntanned, well-dressed, and spoke beautiful French and English. He looked far more elegant than most people in the room, with the exception of the reigning King Constantine, dining near us with the pregnant Queen Anne-Marie. Despite the royalty present, it was Arnaud who held court, regaling us with stories about the wars
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in Indochina and Algeria—including the siege of Dien Bien Phu, one he had covered with distinction. I was going nuts throughout. My tennis career was a flop, I was not happy being married to the prettiest girl in Paris, my father was threatening to cut me off unless I went to work for him, and the future looked bleak for a poor little Greek boy who had just turned 30. Three days later, very early in the morning, I drove to the airport, bought a ticket to Rome, and sat next to Arnaud, flying first class, naturally. I told him I only had a toothbrush and was heading for Turin to see Gianni Agnelli of Fiat fame. He asked for an introduction and I guaranteed him one. We then connected
with a flight to Torino. Two weeks later, Gianni’s handsome face was on the cover of Newsweek, Arnaud had convinced the editor of the weekly that I could open doors galore, and I had been given a Newsweek press credential as a photographer. The rest, as they say, is non-history. Arnaud covered the Six-Day War wearing an Israeli army uniform, and the Yom Kippur one wearing an Egyptian general’s outfit. He got exclusives galore in between, interviewing Nasser and Golda Meir in the same week; Sadat, Rabin, Gaddafi, you name them, he got to them. That’s about the time he met and married his third wife, Alexandra Villard, the love of his life who became his widow. Two guesses as
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Ingredients 12 medium-width grissini (Italian bread sticks) 12 slices bacon (not thick-cut)
Preparation • Pre-heat the oven to 375° F. • Wrap one slice of bacon neatly in a spiral fashion along each stick then place each stick in a grated roasting pan. Make sure the sticks are not touching one another. • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the bacon strips are brown and crisp, fully cooked through. • Remove the pan from the oven and let sticks cool completely before serving.
formality was tempered by elements like corduroy-covered banquettes made for lounging. Nan and Michael wanted comfort—and camaraderie—to such a point that Nan’s own mother suggested the pitch of those banquettes might have been better suited to a bordello. It seems now like another world—no one there was checking Uber notices or Instagram feeds—and I was lucky enough to go often. That apartment had timeless intrigue, and still does; built for a silent film star, there’s even a faucet for Champagne in the bathtub. So Nan. Of all my favorite things Nan and Silvina served, with gratitude to both husbands, Tommy and Bernardo—who made it all happen—these bacon sticks may be my very favorite things. They couldn’t be easier. Spaghetti Dinner or not, there was never any other hors d’oeuvre. Just like Nan was, they’re chic. And razor-thin. u APRIL 2015 67
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KNOWN BY TITLE alone, Marquis de Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier was the wealthy nobleman who voluntarily left France to join General George Washington’s army. Wounded at Brandywine, he became a living symbol of the Franco-American alliance that led to Great Britain’s defeat. So Laura Auricchio reminds us in her recently published The Marquis: Lafayette Reconsidered (Knopf). Though best remembered as the triumphant young man Washington considered an adopted son, the marquis, Auricchio explains, went on to know many disappointments in his life. Tapped by Parisians to head up the National Guard after the fall of the Bastille, Lafayette proved less revolutionary than 68 QUEST
presupposed, and fled France during tumultuous times for present-day Belgium, where he was imprisoned as an enemy of the king of the Austrian Netherlands. He eventually won freedom and returned to La Grange, his chateau outside Paris, where he abandoned hopes of regaining popular favor in France and focused instead on his legacy in America. Part of that public-relations campaign involved a sort of welcome-home-heroes trip to America from 1824 to 1825, the same year New York real-estate impresario John Jacob Astor rechristened a stretch of Manhattan land he owned as “Lafayette Place” to commemorate the war hero—which sold lots and made Astor a fortune. Today we know that stretch of land as Lafayette Street, and
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CANTEENS it’s only fitting that a French-inspired institution-in-the-making should now occupy a plum piece of real estate there. In a city rife with French brasseries promising to transport New Yorkers to Paris, it’s easy to roll your eyes at the cliché. But when that brasserie is named Lafayette, heroic reputations are at stake—and a closer look is well merited. Opened exactly two years ago, Lafayette is an everyday grand café and bakery (the bakery just launched an e-commerce site) under the direction of chef and owner Andrew Carmellini, whose market-driven menu is a worldly homage to the French genre in a setting that speaks to the essentiality of the French
of regions that results in a softer re-mastery of French cuisine and comfort food. From Atlantic oysters to Atlantic cod, from classic chicken rôti and duck au poivre to spaghetti Niçoise and prime beef tartare “New Orleans” (read: Tabasco aioli), this menu is familiar but wholly new and memorable. It might seem shameful to reduce all of this to a seemingly silly fry, but there’s ample reason to do just that. At about the same time that France gave us the original Lafayette, she also gave us the concept of the French fry—that delectably thin cut of potato deep-fried to crispy perfection (and served as a novelty in the Jefferson White House). Where and how French fries, or
condition: eating for pleasure. Together with his partners Luke Ostrom and Josh Pickard (of Locanda Verde and The Dutch fame), Carmellini created a timeless space—a cinema-worthy setting complete with mahogany floors, caramel leather banquettes, towering arched windows overlooking NoHo streets, and tiled columns supporting 16-foot-high ceilings. A zinc bar built in the French tradition is backed by fluted amber glass that glows all day and night, centered by a large antique station clock that provides a glimpse through its mechanicals into the Salle Privée, a small private dining room, on the opposite side. The food’s as fine as any you’d find in Paris or Provence, in Lyon or on the Ligurian coast. Carmellini’s menu spans a variety
frites, were originally conceived or perfected remains debatable, but one thing’s for sure: the fries at Lafayette are so perfect, the restaurant’s reputation could stand on their merit alone (coupled with a glass of Château Franc Laporte). Vive Lafayette, indeed— and long live the Franco-American alliance. u This page, from top left: The restaurant is housed in an iconic Henry J. Hardenbergh–designed building; inventive oysters; a cocktail; the bar; a prepared seafood dish. Opposite page: The vibe is modern brasserie. Lafayette: 380 Lafayette St. (at Great Jones St.), breakfast and dinner daily, lunch weekdays, and brunch on weekends, with bakery open daily and for online orders at lafayetteny.com; reservations: 212.533.3000. APRIL 2015 69
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Fresh Finds BY DA N I E L C A P P E L LO A N D E L I Z A B E T H M E I G H E R
THE FIRST OF APRIL may very well be the day we remember what we
are the other 364 days of the year, as Mark Twain once observed. There’s no denying the regenerative power of April, when we can think about going sleeveless once again. This spring, we’re loving bright blues, hot pinks, and more neutral palettes that offer the chance for bold accessories, like a bright orange croc bag. Whatever colorway tickles your fancy, our finds will guide the way.
Each link of Elsa Peretti’s 30-inch 18-kt. gold Aegean necklace for Tiffany & Co. has edges smoothed as though by the waves of a vast sea. $37,200. Tiffany & Co.: At tiffany.com.
Modern and sophisticated, Ralph Lauren’s bright orange Small Ricky Drawstring Bag is crafted in Italy from hand-selected alligator and features a removable cross-body strap for versatility. $17,500: At ralphlauren.com.
We’re giving two snaps for Jill Stuart’s Beatriz snap dress in spice ($648) and Frederica suede heels in watermelon ($550). Jill Stuart: 466 Broome St., 212.343.2300, or jillstuart.com.
Fresh from Roberto Coin’s Animalier Collection leaps this Lizard ring in 18-kt. gold with brown diamonds, yellow sapphires, and natural green garnet. Price upon request. Robert Coin: Available by calling 212.486.4545. 70 QUEST
When you feel like staying neutral, turn to Michael
With a roomy interior,
Kors: mohair pullover ($495), madras cotton shirt
top-zip pocket, embossed logo, and
($125), pleated trouser ($295), and leather
silvertone hardware,
duffle ($798). Michael Kors:
Prada’s leather open-top
At michaelkors.com.
shopper in brown calfskin leather is a man’s best friend for both work and travel. $1,970 at Bergdorf Goodman Men’s Store or bergdorfgoodman.com.
Your latest iPhone deserves the handsomest protection, so pick up Vianel New York’s iPhone 6 case in tobacco alligator. $160. Vianel New York: At vianelnewyork.com.
J.Crew’s exclusive collaboration with Lacoste brings us back to 1983 in the form of these fun polo shirts featuring an archival crocodile logo from that year. $98 each (sizes S–XL) in Blanc, Bordeaux, or Marine at jcrew.com. Walk like a man—a stylishly modern man—in John Varvatos, Run—don’t walk—for Giorgio Armani’s 100% calfskin leather sneakers in brown with rubber sole and round toeline. Made in Italy. $875. Giorgio Armani: At select Giorgio Armani boutiques and at armani.com/us.
a master at mixing the cuttingedge with the classically tailored. John Varvatos: 765 Madison Ave., 212.760.2414. APRIL 2015 71
Fresh Finds Tell her you love her from now to eternity The hands of time
with Bulgari’s BVLGARI
shine bright in
CUORE necklace in
Wempe’s Helioro BY
18-kt. pink gold and
KIM jeweled watch
diamonds. $3,050. Bulgari:
with 57 diamonds in rose
At Bulgari stores nationwide
gold on a crocodile
or by calling 800.BVLGARI.
leather strap. $24,250. Exclusively at Wempe: 700 Fifth Ave. at 55th St., 212.397.9000, or wempe.com.
The Aquino clutch, a child of the Misha Nonoo x Aldo Rise collaboration, comes in metal with hologram detail sure to stir the senses. Made from 100% polysynthetic material. $65 at aldoshoes.com.
Stuart Weitzman’s 3.5-inch Openleaf sandal in trebol suede is a glamorous addition to any wardrobe—a metallic must-have that’s an edgy twist on evening elegance. $498 at select Stuart Weitzman stores and at stuartweitzman.com. Be cool as ice in Angel Sanchez’s Mikado dress with cut-out in ice and citron. $1,815. Angel Sanchez: For more information, visit angelsanchezusa.com or call 212.921.9827 ext. 21.
Bose covers all your mobile audio needs with the new and vibrant SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speakers ($129.95 each) and SoundLink on-ear headphones ($249.95). At Bose retail stores or by calling 800.444.BOSE. 72 QUEST
A hint of hot pink goes a long way in Stella McCartney’s SM4055-style sunglasses, available at select Stella McCartney boutiques for $270. For more information, call 877.676.1141.
Spring’s most versatile wardrobe staple comes in the form of Tory Burch’s reversible York belt in black and light oak, featuring Tory’s iconic double-T for polish. $195. Tory Burch: At toryburch.com.
Treasure your favorite moments in a Betteridge Collection polished silver picture frame (5x7”). $375. Betteridge: 117 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, Conn. (203.869.0124) or 236 Worth Ave., Palm Beach, Fla. (561.655.5850).
The hip yet luxe home outfitter Tabula Rasa makes exceptional use of the decorator’s blank slate with the Loulan cushion in bold palm jacquard ($210) and the coral Isoline cashmere cushion ($550), both available at tabularasa-ny.com.
Suit up in spring style with vivid colors from Emilio Pucci, paired with Pucci’s cotton couture pants ($1,100) and calf leather belt ($625). Emilio Pucci: 855 Madison Ave., 212.230.1135.
No doubt about it—she’ll be devoted to Fabergé’s Devotion Padparadscha Ring, with a 7.06-ct. cushion-cut padparadscha and round- and heart-shaped diamonds in platinum. Price upon request. Fabergé: 694 Madison Ave., 646.559.8848. APRIL 2015 73
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CARTER BURDEN A 1960s LEGEND’S LEGACY LAST YEAR, nearly two decades after his early death in 1996, the Morgan Library mounted a splendid exhibition of masterpieces from Carter Burden’s magnificent collection of modern American literature. “From Gatsby to Garp” brought together nearly 100 works including first editions, manuscripts, letters, and revised galley proofs. Among the authors featured were such 20th-century titans as William Faulkner, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Allen Ginsberg, Ernest Hemingway, Langston Hughes, John Irving, Henry James, Jack Kerouac, Norman Mailer, Toni Morrison, Sylvia Plath, Ezra Pound, Philip Roth, J.D. Salinger, John Steinbeck, John Updike, Tennessee Williams and Richard Wright, among many others, along with their 19th century predecessor, Henry James. Burden’s commitment to Harlem (part of which he had represented on the city council) was signified by an especially strong selection of Harlem Renaissance writers such Wallace Thurman, Jean Toomer, and Zora Neale Hurston. Other areas of emphasis included The Lost Generation in Paris and The Beats. But what was on the walls and in the display cases of the Morgan (of which Burden in his lifetime was a trustee) 74 Q U E S T
was but a small fraction of the immense holdings he built up, at one time including 80,000 volumes representing 7,000 authors. At the height of his collecting, now nostalgically recollected by rare book dealers as “The Burden Decade,” Burden was the market, outbidding anyone who tried to compete with him. In later years he winnowed his list of collectible authors from 7,000 down to 600 and deaccessioned many of his holdings, but when he and Susan moved into their baronial Mark Hampton–
designed digs on Fifth Avenue, he had bookcases designed and installed there that held 15,000 of those volumes, with another 20,000 or so still in storage. My wife and I were lucky enough to be invited there one evening in the early 1990s in large part because, in addition to the fact that our parents had been friends, Carter and I had shared the same housemaster, the charismatic connoisseur and Benedictine monk Father Hilary Martin, and in fact the same room—11 years apart—at Portsmouth Priory, as it was then known. The apartment had spectacular views of Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum but the most overwhelming effect was of the bookcase-lined 17-foot high mahogany-paneled living room complete with columns and pediments by its entrance. I also seem to remember an over-the-top gentleman’s dressing room that Hampton had decorated so lavishly that, after a couple of glasses of very good champagne, I had difficulty divining the location of the loo I had been directed to within it. Carter Burden’s book collecting mania began when he ran across a first edition of Henry Miller’s (on whom he had written his Harvard undergrad History and Literature thesis) Tropic of
This page: George Plimpton’s townhouse was the scene of literary coctail soirées like this one with notable guests Truman Capote, Mario Puzo, and Gore Vidal (above); William S. Paley, Amanda Mortimer, Carter Burden, Jr., and Babe Paley on Amanda and Carter’s wedding day in Roslyn, Long Island (below). Opposite page: Andy Warhol’s portrait of Carter.
Cancer in a Sotheby’s catalogue. “Suffice it to say that what began with one lousy book by one lousy author turned into an 80,00 volume monster a mere 12 years later…when I started, I’d given myself an all-in budget of $25,000, a figure I immediately surpassed with my first telephone order.” What made the book collecting possible, however, was that in an earlier decade Burden had collected contemporary artists such as Frank Stella, Jasper Johns, Andy Warhol, and Roy Lichtenstein when fine works by these rising artists could be had for a song, say $2,500. “The $2,500 figure comes to mind because it’s the precise amount I paid in 1970 for Stella’s Quathlamba, which I sold at auction
seventeen years later for $1.3 million… The point is, one Quathlamba, if deaccessioned at the right moment, buys a lot of books, and it did.” Collecting, however, was only one of Carter Burden’s multi-faceted pursuits. For a period of time he was one of the most prominent of the city’s beautiful people, so much so that a New York magazine cover story by Judy Baumgold in 1970 speculated he could become the President of the United States. He was a great-great-great grandson of shipping and railroad magnate, Cornelius Vanderbilt, “the first tycoon.” His father, Shirley, though a partner in the family banking firm, William A.M. Burden & Co., was someAPRIL 2015 75
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This page, clockwise from top left: Carter Burden’s life was filled with the best of society’s parties; Susan Burden, Carter’s wife at the time of his death, is a psychotherapist and well-known for her philanthropic work; Amanda Burden, Carter’s first wife. Opposite page: The Morgan Library held an exhibit last year, “Gatsby to Garp: Modern Masterpieces from the Carter Burden Collection,” featuring nearly 100 works from his outstanding personal library.
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thing of a dreamer, warmhearted, kind, and a gifted photographer. His mother, Flobelle Fairbanks, was a niece of the actor Douglas Fairbanks, herself an ever elegant beauty, and both father and mother were prominent in Los Angeles and New York social circles. His first girlfriend was Geraldine Chaplin, to whom he remained grateful for the tutelage that decisively overcame the deficiencies of a Catholic education. The year after graduating from Harvard, in 1964, following a bachelor party at an elegant Upper East Side brothel organized by Bartle Bull, which Carter once told me (no ladies were within hearing range) was “the greatest night of my life.” He married Amanda Jay Mortimer, daughter of Standard Oil heir Stanley Mortimer and Babe Paley. A law student at Columbia at the time, he and Amanda moved into the Dakota and gave parties there for guests including, according to his New York Times obituary, Truman Capote, Andy Warhol, Norman Mailer, George Plimpton, Larry Rivers, Robert and Ethel Kennedy, Joan and Teddy Kennedy, and Prince Philip of Britain. After graduating from law school, he went to work for Bobby Kennedy, one of many idealistic young reform-
ers whose dreams were dashed when Kennedy was assassinated. But Burden ran for office himself and, with the help of campaign managers Tim Hogen and Bartle Bull and a fiercely dedicated staff, was elected to the city council in 1969, serving until 1978 and launching early initiatives in gay and tenants’ rights. Tim Hogen recalls, “For a person of such total privilege he was incredibly zealous, driven, and completely enmeshed in all of the relevant issues. He could have been lying on a beach somewhere, but he wasn’t. In that sense, and also because one felt he didn’t want to let people get too close to him, he was something of an enigma.” In 1969, Carter Burden also became the majority owner of the Village Voice (Bartle Bull and Alan Patricoff were among those who had minority stakes), which he merged with New York magazine in 1975 before selling his interest to Rupert Murdoch. In addition to books and contemporary art, he also collected masterly drawings, including works by Sargent, Picasso, and Matisse. His many philanthropic activities included the Bedford-Stuyvesant Development Project, the New York City Ballet, the New York Public and Morgan Libraries, and the Burden Center for the Aging.
“For a person of such total privilege he was incredibly zealous, driven, and completely enmeshed in all of the relevant issues. He could have been lying on a beach somewhere, but he wasn’t.” In later years he also founded a radio station holding company, Commodore Media. He and Amanda were divorced in 1972. “They married very young,” explained Bartle Bull, who introduced them. “You have to understand.” Amanda went on to lead the New York City Planning Commission and is now a principal at Bloomberg. In 1977, Carter Burden married Susan Lombaer, a psychotherapist. Their life was a happy one in New York. In town, one occasionally spied Carter lunching near his Rockefeller Center office at The Sea Grill, or dining with Susan and
friends at Girasole, a friendly neighborhood joint just a couple of blocks east of their splendid pad. On such occasions he was always friendly, witty and very bright. They also enjoyed Southampton and frequent travels. Once, outside the Uffizi Museum in Florence he gazed at her walking ahead of him and said admiringly to an old teacher, “Can you believe how beautiful my wife is?” Carter Burden was only 54 when he died, the same age, remarkably, as his mother, and of the same heart ailment. His funeral took place at the Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola and featured
selections from Faure’s Requiem, chosen by his close friend and collaborator, Mark Hampton, whose own life was to end too early a few years later. Carter’s son, Carter III, spoke affectionately of his father that day, and he and his sister Belle remain active in New York. One is left to wonder what this protean player on the landscape of New York’s “Fun City era” in the 1960s and 1970s would be doing were he still here today, but his legacy lives on in multiple dimensions, prominent among which is the finest collection of 20th century American literature yet assembled. u APRIL 2015 77
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This page: King Juan Carlos I of Spain, Carol Mack, and Pepe Fanjul. Opposite page: The entranceway to
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THEY COME FROM from all over the world: Spain, Paris, London, California, Palm Beach, and New York. Quite often, the group includes French countesses and Italian counts; English lords and ladies; prime ministers and ambassadors at large; global titans of industry and finance; and this year…King Juan Carlos I of Spain himself! Some brought their families, while others arrived with a partner, or comfortably solo. And they all had one thing in common—they were anxious to enjoy a unique Caribbean house party, held at the ever-more-chic Casa de Campo in the sunny and stable Dominican Republic. Pepe Fanjul has hosted these long weekends with his lovely and gracious wife, Emilia, for over two decades. “There are multiple generations bringing in people from completely dif-
ferent backgrounds and ages and everyone ends up having a great time,” said Fanjul’s daughter Emilia Fanjul Pfeifler. “It’s nice because Casa de Campo has something for everyone”—the golfers, tennis players, equestrian riders, yachtsmen, and crack game shots. At Casa de Campo, life is less stressful, while the activities are more entertaining—sometimes exhilarating, sometimes relaxing. Before each evening’s dinner, which varies every night in location and theme, guests spend their days on Casa de Campo’s Har-Tru tennis courts, championship polo fields, Pete Dye–designed golf courses, deep-sea fishing for marlin, and of course, in the health spas. It’s a sportsman’s paradise, including a world-class shooting center where a keen gun can shoot properly driven pheasant APRIL 2015 79
This page, clockwise from top left: Steve Simon with Sarah and Trump and Dixon Boardman; Pepe Fanjul and Brian Mulroney; Emilia Fanjul with her son Pepe Jr. Opposite page: Diana Harari, Christina de Caraman, Wafic and Rosemary Sa誰d, and Mila Mulroney (above); dinner in Le Cirque at Casa de Campo (below).
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Charles Spencer-Churchill; Hilary Ross and Karl Wellner; Blaine
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This page, clockwise from top left: Wilbur Ross and Earle Mack; Emilia Fanjul dances with a Dominican Samba stalwart; Debbie and John Loeffler with Sharon Sterling; William Astor and Wendy Luers. Opposite page: The beach at Casa Grande. Water-sport enthusiasts can choose from snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfers, paddleboats, and more.
H O U S E PA RT Y Juan Carlos I of Spain, a close pal of Pepe Fanjul for over 50 years. Pepe is quick to point out that even among their über group of high-profile guests: “While our conversations cover a wide spectrum of international news, these remain private and within the confines of The Casa”—i.e., what happens in Casa de Campo stays in Casa de Campo. Regardless of their titles, trappings, and protocols, all of the invitees agree that this is a special weekend of Caribbean hospitality and charm that will forever be “booked in ink” on their globetrotting calendars. “They are always fun,” enthused Fanjul’s daughter Emilia about Casa’s house parties. “Even though it’s a lot of the same people, you’re always talking to someone new. A lot of friendships are made. You’d be surprised how everyone is exchanging emails at the end of the weekend.” u
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and partridge, or be challenged by a sporting clay course that features a 110-foot tower! At “The Casa,” it’s easy to get used to the best-of-the-best. Among the “regulars” at the Fanjul’s coveted House Party are former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and his stunning wife, Mila; Lord Charles Spencer-Churchill and his comely bride, Lady Sarah; Ambassador Earle Mack and his adorable wife, Carol; the eternally beautiful French Countess Christina de Caraman; Middle Eastern financier Wafic Saïd and his exceedingly stylish wife, Rosemary; American industrialist Wilbur Ross and his glamorous author wife, Hilary; Lord William and the divine Lady Annabel Astor; and the hugely successful fund manager Dixon Boardman, to name just a few. This year, returning to Casa de Campo for the first time in many moons, was the fully recovered and re-energized
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AS WE FINALLY SHED the cocoon of a long winter, the summer real estate
rush is already underway. The market has by now begun to show a frenzy of activity that will not lessen until September. Beach houses, country retreats, and urban pied-à -terres—people are looking for the full spectrum. Understanding new trends often makes it easier to buy and sell a house, and technology is creating more informed buyers and sellers. Everyone is determined to find any possible edge with up-to-date inside information that can help them better understand exactly what they are after and where they can get it. In that spirit, Quest checked in with our roster of insiders. These are the experts who know what to look for when the market heats up as fast as the temperature. Here, the top brokers share their opinion of current trends and what we can expect to see in the next few months. 84 QUEST
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Senior Global Real Estate Advisor and Associate Broker, Sotheby’s International Realty / 212.606.4109 / sothebyshomes.com
STAN PONTE, senior global real estate advisor and associate broker for Sotheby’s International Realty’s Upper East Side Brokerage, is cheerful. “The New York City real estate market is extremely healthy and continues to see record breaking deals,” he says. “Just in the last six months, there have been 37 residential real estate transactions above $20 million in Manhattan, including Edgar Bronfman’s penthouse at 960 Fifth Avenue selling for $70 million. New construction condominiums have also dominated the news with the sale of the penthouse at One57 for $100.5 million.” But there’s more to the story. “While the headlines continue to focus on these jaw-dropping transactions, the $5–$20 million market is best characterized by continued low inventory levels, approximately a third below the long-term average.” When asked what makes this city’s market so special, Ponte replies, “New York City is, in my opinion, unique on the world stage in its diversity of people, industries, schools, and cultural offerings. Buyers from all over the world have markedly increased the demand for property as they search not only for a new home or a pied-à-terre, but in some cases a safe haven for capital. The structure and financial requirements of the New York City Cooperative is one of the first things that a buyer new to our
33 East 70th Street, Apt. 8D, Upper East Side. Listing price: $7.5 million.
market struggles to understand, especially as some co-ops have become more open to considering buyers with the majority of their assets outside of the country.” And what does the future hold? “Unfortunately, my ability to predict the future of the market is limited and my crystal ball has gone missing! But, having experienced the stalled market of the last recession and watched as transaction levels and pricing returned to all-time highs four years later, New York City and its residential real estate market have proven to be resilient and strong.” Clearly, Ponte doesn’t just sell New York City, he loves it. “Simply said, there is no better place in the word to live, work, and thrive than right here on our own wonderful island!”
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ROGER CHRISTMAN Vice President of Capital Properties & Estates, Weichert Realtors / 973.359.8315 / weichert.com
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boast outstanding school systems, internationally known hospitals and medical centers, a verdant countryside, topnotch restaurants, and sweeping views of lush farmland. This area is also the heart of equestrian excellence with the United States Equestrian Team based in Somerset County. You will see gorgeous thoroughbred horses trotting along dirt roads. The golf courses are also first rate and nationally renowned—from Trump’s National Golf Club in Bedminster to the Hamilton Farm Golf Club in Gladstone—to the many other beautiful private and public courses. We have so much space, combined with privacy, comfort, and safety. There is serenity and peace out here while still being a short distance from the ‘Big City.’ It is, quite frankly, the best of both worlds.”
Crossfields, a Georgian manor in Bedminster, New Jersey. Price upon request. For more information, call 908.672.0861.
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AS VICE PRESIDENT of Capital Properties & Estates for Weichert Realtors, Roger Christman knows the most dynamic counties in New Jersey. “I am personally seeing momentum in the New Jersey market in locations such as Somerset County (areas like Bernardsville, Far Hills, Bedminster) Morris County (areas like New Vernon and Mendham) and Hunterdon County (towns like Tewksbury). All of these counties are seeing an upswing in sales.” This trend is happening in the rest of the state as well: “According to the Otteau Valuation Group, in the state of New Jersey, home purchase demand (from all price points) increased during the month of January 2015, rising by 6% compared to one year earlier, marking the fourth increase in five months. This follows an 11% increase in December which was the largest single-month gain in 2014. Based upon the recent rise in sales pace coupled with lower interest rates and loosening credit standards, the housing market appears poised for a substantive selling season in 2015. As the weather warms, more and more homes are coming on the market.” What attracts New Yorkers to his neck of the woods? “Our clients find the commute to and from New York City quiet and relaxing with restorative views of the bucolic countryside. Somerset, Morris, and Hunterdon Counties
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Senior Global Real Estate Advisor and Associate Broker, Sotheby’s International Realty / 631.283.0600 / sothebyshomes.com
FOR OVER two decades, Harald Grant, senior global real estate advisor and associate broker for Sotheby’s International Realty, has been immersed in the real estate business on Long Island. With all that experience, he is confident that the market is going through an upswing. “The Hamptons real estate market has been very strong the last few years, and this year has started off just as solidly. There seems to be an uptick in high-end summer rentals compared to last year at this time, and sales at a variety of price points are robustly keeping pace.” And for good reason. The Hamptons are stunning, especially their intimate hamlets, many of which are charming towns surrounded by three sides by water. Because of the increase in people looking to buy a new home, construction is booming. What trends has Grant noticed in the new houses? “The sweet spot for new builds, to which buyers respond to most strongly, are modern-designed interiors with up-to-the-minute amenities. The exteriors of new homes may present the traditional Hamptons single-sided homes, but buyers prefer open living spaces and floor plans, with an emphasis on outdoor ease and casual refinements. That stated, beautifully designed modern homes that are exactingly built, are getting strong interest.”
Water Mill waterfront estate designed by W. E. Brady: $32.9 million.
Convenience is key, too. With Manhattan only 100 miles west, Grant explains that many of his clients are not just city dwellers, but true New Yorkers who like to get exactly what they want—and on their own terms. “Most of our customers and clients come from the New York area and many, if not most, are in the finance or real estate investment worlds. They tend to be very savvy buyers and sellers, and are expert negotiators.” The Hamptons offer so much, and Grant, who maintains listings as diverse as a waterfront estate in Sag Harbor to a newly built East Hampton residence on the ocean to a Mecox Bay estate with an honest-to-goodness windmill, covers the entire spectrum.
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ter County—what else are you going to do for the summer? People want to be in a beach or country location, and the Hamptons fill that need. You can get in your car, and suddenly you’re transported. Also, people are using their houses far more during the year than they ever anticipated—it’s not just for Memorial Day to Labor Day anymore. They are discovering that the Hamptons are fun off-season. The appeal is not only seasonal, but annual.” Already, DePersia has started fielding a great deal of interest by buyers looking for something to enjoy in the next couple of months. “People should feel like there’s still plenty of opportunities to buy for the summer.” Here’s to a summer in the Hamptons!
A new modern oceanfront residence, Water Mill, New York. List price: $29.95 million.
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ON THE EAST END since 1995, Gary DePersia realized early the importance of deep local knowledge in the Hamptons. When asked about how the state of the market is compared to seven years ago, he believes that “we are every bit as high as prior to 2008 and, as far as I’m concerned, the interest has never been better.” He predicts a bustling season ahead. “There’s going to be a frenzy of buying and renting in April and May. We’re going to see a lot of houses find buyers in the next few months. It’s been a busy winter already, and we’re looking forward to a very busy few months.” DePersia is careful to see each buyer as a distinct individual and offer a tailored experience accordingly. “Every buyer has their own idea of what their Hamptons experience is going to be. People are very specific when looking. For some people, it’s all about the beach; for others, they’d rather have pools and tennis courts. In the Hamptons, people have a variety of choices and it’s a very subjective decision. It is borne out of several things: for example, their previous experience in the Hamptons, or where their friends live. There’s never just one kind of buyer.” What else makes the Hamptons stand out to homebuyers? “You live in New York City, Connecticut, Westches-
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ANDREW SAUNDERS, president of Saunders & Associates, is enthusiastic. “[Last year] was the strongest Hamptons real estate market that I’ve observed in my career,” he says. “There was tremendous conviction among buyers to transact in many segments of the market. The underlying conditions which sustained the market in 2014 (strong stock market, low interest rates, and a stable economy) seem to be in place at the present time. Consequently, my expectation is that 2015 will also be a dynamic year of Hamptons sales.” He explains the relationship between the Hamptons and New York City. “The Hamptons is the first derivative market of New York City. When the real estate market is fluid in the city, it tends to be constructive in the Hamptons as well. New York City has experienced significant activity in the recent past from a diverse constituency of buyers. So too has the Hamptons. The Hamptons differentiates itself from New York City in that, while it affords investment opportunities, it also offers a unique vacation experience. With some of the most compelling beaches in our country, beautiful vistas of farmlands, and interesting cultural endeavors, the Hamptons is patronized by an international group of affluent vacationers. These are fundamental characteristics which we underscore to prospective buyers.”
55 Town Line Road, Wainscott, New York. Listing price: $21 million.
What does the future hold? “The sale of newly constructed residences is an important component of the brokerage business in the Hamptons. Significant construction activity is a barometer of underlying financial conditions in my view. Many new homes are built by investors and developers who will only commit capital to projects if they are confident about the medium-term outlook of the economy. Saunders & Associates transacts business with more builders, investors, and developers than any other Hamptons brokerage firm. This constituency tends to be unemotional and objective in connection with their Hamptons investments. If a project makes sense, they execute. If the market seems frothy and unsustainable, they pull back. The acute amount of construction in the Hamptons at the current time is a real endorsement by the professional investor class which has committed capital to projects. I share this view that the Hamptons real estate market is likely to remain strong for the foreseeable future.”
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On April 13, the New York Academy of Art will host its TriBeCa Ball at the Academy (111 Franklin Street) at 6 p.m. The evening will be presented by Van Cleef & Arpels and will offer an insider’s view of one of the country’s leading art schools. Guests will also have the opportunity to interact with students in their studios. For more information, call 212.966.0300.
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The Kips Bay President’s dinner gala will take place at Cipriani 42nd Street at 7 p.m. For more information, call 212.957.3005.
Celebrating its 14th season, the Ensemble of the Romantic Century will return to BAM Fisher (321 Ashland Place) for a five-day performance series. For more information, call 718.636.4100.
Teach for America will celebrate its New York benefit dinner at the Waldorf=Astoria. Cocktails will start at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 212.279.2666.
Palm Beach Day Academy will host its Feather Ball dinner and auction at The Breakers at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561.655.1188.
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Young New Yorkers for the Fight Against Parkinson’s will hold its Celebrate New York gala at TAO Downtown at 8 p.m. For more information, call 800.457.6676.
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The New York Academy of Art will celebrate its TriBeCa Ball at 111 Franklin Street at 6 p.m. For more information, call 212.966.0300.
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The NYC Mission Society’s Champions for Children benefit will take place at the Mandarin Oriental at 6 p.m. For more information, call 917.673.0024.
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Hôpital Albert Schweitzer will celebrate its White Hot Night gala at The Breakers at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561.655.6611. 90 QUEST
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On April 26, the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts will continue its Target Storybook Series with Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train. For more information, call 718.951.4600.
The Drawing Room (40 East 75th Street, Suite 2A) will hold a sale of Rory Mackay’s artworks on April
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The Lupus Foundation of America will host its New York Lupus Handbag Luncheon at The Plaza at 11 a.m. For more information, call 212.685.4118.
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Brewer will be honored at this year’s dinner. For more information, call 212.228.7446.
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China Institute Gallery (125 East 65th Street) will welcome the New York community of Chinese art and history lovers to its third Orchid Pavilion Salon at the gallery at 11 a.m. For more information, call 212.744.8181.
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On April 15, the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House will celebrate its Garden of Eden gala at Cipriani 42nd Street at 7 p.m. The evening will honor board member Juan A. Sabater. For more information, call 212.218.0474. 14–16. There will also be a trunk show offering items from Tibi’s Spring 2015 collection on April 22–23. For more information, visit thedrawingroomnyc.com.
Barefoot on the Beach party at The Breakers. For information, call 561.683.9474.
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The Henry Street Settlement will celebrate its gala dinner at The Plaza at 7 p.m. For more information, call 212.254.6677.
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The 53rd New York Leatherneck Scholarship Ball will take place at the Waldorf=Astoria at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 212.921.9070.
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The Women’s City Club will hold its Civic Spirit Awards dinner at the University Club at 6 p.m. Gale A.
The National Meningitis Association will hold its 2015 gala at The Pierre at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 212.874.5457.
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Greening Our Children will host its benefit at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich at 6:30 p.m. The evening will honor Gary Hirschberg. For more information, call 203.869.0077.
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Fountain House will hold its 12th symposium and luncheon at The Pierre at 11:15 a.m. Over the decades, Fountain House has helped transform the lives of more than 20,000 members in New York City. For more information, call 212.874.5457.
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The Skowhegan 2015 Awards Dinner will take place at 4 World Trade Center. The Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture seeks to bring together a diverse group of individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to making art. For more information, call 646.681.6423.
The American Cancer Society will present a tribute to Marvin Hamlisch at the Hudson Theatre at the Millennium Broadway Hotel at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the gala will benefit the critical cancer research, education, advocacy, and patient services supported by the American Cancer Society. For more information, call 212.237.3902.
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Food Allergy Research and Education will host its 16th FARE spring luncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street at 11 a.m. For more nformation, call 212.207.1974.
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NYU Langone Medical Center will celebrate its Violet Ball at Cipriani 42nd Street at 6 p.m. For more information, call 212.404.3567.
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The Lenox Hill Neighborhood House will host its spring gala at Cipriani 42nd Street at 7 p.m. For more information, call 212.218.0474.
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New York-Presbyterian Hospital will celebrate its spring gala at the Waldorf=Astoria at 7 p.m. For more information, call 212.342.0792. WE CAN BE HEROES
The Hearts and Heroes gala will take place at the Grand Hyatt New York at 6 p.m. For more information, call 631.561.0200.
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THE YOUNG FELLOWS OF THE FRICK COLLECTION Steering Committee: Paul Arnhold, Hardwick Caldwell, Caitlin Davis, Lydia Fenet Delaney, Sarah Flint, Astrid T. Hill, Sarah Irwin, Eaddy Kiernan, Elizabeth Kurpis, Lucy Jane Lang, Amory McAndrew, Sloan Overstrom, Joann Pailey, Maggy Frances Schultz, Oliver Schulze, Sara Gilbane Sullivan, Lisa Volling, and Jennifer Wright.
CHARITIES THAT STILL DELIVER PRODUCED BY ELIZABETH QUINN BROWN PHOTOGRAPHED BY JULIE SKARRATT
THE ENERGY OF THE YOUNG FELLOWS BALL was evident on the faces of the members of the Steering Committee, who were photographed on their way to the Frick Collection’s event. Their dresses, designed by sponsor Lanvin, were as rich as the tapestries of the exhibition: “Coypel’s Don Quixote Tapestries: Illustrating a Spanish Novel in 18th-Century France.” It’s through the efforts of those like the Steering Committee that the collection assembled by Henry Clay Frick (1849–1919) continues to flourish at his previous residence at One East 70th Street. The museum, which opened in 1935, houses works by artists including Bellini, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Gainsborough, Goya, and Whistler. From left to right: Sarah Flint, Jennifer Wright, Amory McAndrew, Lucy Jane Lang, Lydia Fenet Delaney, and Elizabeth Kurpis at the Frick Collection. 92 QUEST
THE ASSOCIATES COMMITTEE OF THE SOCIETY OF MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER Chairman: Eleanor Ylvisaker Vice Chairmen: Allison Aston, Palmer Jones O’Sullivan, and Martha Sharp Committee: Travis Acquavella, Kate Allen, Veronica Swanson Beard, Hayley Bloomingdale, Celeste Boele, Nina Carbone, Stephanie Coleman, Courtney Corleto, Helena Martinez Cornell, Beth Blake Day, Kate Doerge, Mrs. Amy Raiter Dwek, Alexandra Edwards, Gretchen Gunlocke Fenton, Leslie Ann Finerman, Kimberly Flaster, Jenny Galluzzo, Mary Carlisle Gambill, Shoshanna Gruss, Mrs. Benjamin P. Harris, Shabnam Henry, Susanna Hong, Elizabeth Kurpis, Martha O’Brien Lamphere, Natalie Leeds Leventhal, Mrs. José Luis Los Arcos, Meredith V. Martin, Amory W. McAndrew, Rebekah McCabe, Amanda P. Meigher, Melissa Meister, Celia Nichols Najar, Carolina de Neufville, Joanna Baker de Neufville, Eliza P. Nordeman, Kate Schroeder O’Neill, Mrs. Alexander E. C. Overstrom, Marcie Pantzer, Emilia Fanjul Pfeifler, Kate Hartwell Pickett, Sarah S. Powers, Elizabeth S. Pyne, Mollie Ruprecht, Anna Kennedy Safir, Marian Kingsland Seherr-Thoss, Erica Maher Silverman, Gillian Hearst Simonds, Cynthia Cook Smith, Brett Sundheim, Annie Taube, Ferebee Taube, Virginia Wettlaufer Tomenson, Jessica Sailer van Lith, and Ashley Wotiz.
“OUR MISSION is to fundraise, and I think people are more inclined to dedicate their money and their time when they have a meaningful experience,” says Eleanor Ylvisaker, Chairman of the Associates Committee of The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. “And my role as chairman is to encourage interaction with the hospital.” The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has devoted 130 years to care and research—endeavors that are supported by the work of The Society. Members from the Associates Committee of The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering gathered at The Pierre (2 East 61st Street) to promote the Spring Ball on May 12, sponsored by Michael Kors. For more information on the Spring Ball at The Pierre, call 212.639.7972 or visit www.thesocietyofmskcc.org. From left to right: Jessica Sailer van Lith, Travis Acquavella, Shoshanna Gruss, Eleanor Ylvisaker, and Virginia Wettlaufer Tomenson at The Pierre at 2 East 61st Street. APRIL 2015 95
THE ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD OF THE SOCIETY OF MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER President: Martha Vietor Glass Vice Presidents: Mrs. Thomas S. Glover, Debra Pipines, and Lavinia Branca Snyder Treasurer: Victoria Greenleaf Kempner Assistant Treasurer: Mrs. James Halsey Bell Past President: Mrs. Thomas V. Leeds Secretary: Mrs. Thomas M. Fitzgerald III Assistant Secretary: Leslie Heaney Members-At-Large: Muffie Potter Aston, Mrs. Alan J. Blinken, Tory Burch, Mrs. Bryan J. Carey, Mrs. Michael Carr, Mrs. Kevin C. Coleman, Mrs. Archibald Cox, Jr., Jennifer Creel, Mrs. Michael J.A. Darling, Mrs. Marvin H. Davidson, Mrs. Hilary Dick, Webb Egerton, Mrs. Christopher Errico, Ruth G. Fleischmann, Mrs. Lars Forsberg, Mrs. Christopher P. Fuller, Mrs. Robert M. Gardiner, Mrs. Mark V. Giordano, Eugenie Niven Goodman, Mrs. Peter S. Gregory, Mrs. Roger P. Griswold, Jr., Alexia Hamm Ryan, Grace W. Harvey, Melanie Holland, Mrs. Scott C. Johnston, Robyn Lane Joseph, Mrs. Michael Kennedy, Kamie Lightburn, Stephanie Loeffler, Mrs. Roman Martinez IV, Mrs. S. Christopher Meigher III, Mrs. Richard A. Miller, Mrs. George F. Moss, Joyce L. Moss, Nancy Coffey Nagler, Mrs. Timothy P. O’Hara , Jennifer Gaffney Oken , Mrs. Gunnar S Overstrom, III, Mrs. Richard T. Perkin, Mrs. Bambi Putnam, Shafi Roepers, Mrs. Louis Rose, Mrs. Paul C. Schorr IV, Mrs. Stephen C. Sherrill , Mrs. Sean Smith, Mrs. Paul Soros, Amanda Anne Cox Taylor, Mrs. Andrew S. Thomas, Mrs. Jerome L. Villalba, Victoria Vought, Naomi Waletzky, Alexis Robinson Waller, Mrs. Martha Webster, Mrs. Thomas E. Zacharias, and Mrs. Caryn Zucker Sustaining Board: Courtney Arnot, Mrs. Andres Bausili, Mrs. Andrew M. Blum, Dianne G. Crary, Mrs. James F. Curtis III, Mrs. James H. Dean, Deborah A. DeCotis, Antonia Paepcke DuBrul, Mrs. Thomas J. Fahey, Jr., Mrs. Roberto de Guardiola, Mr. Kirk Henckels, Mrs. Peter K. Hills, Mrs. John S. Hilson, Mrs. Ann F. Jeffery, Suzie Kovner, Mrs. Brian A. McCarthy, Suzanne McDonnell Long, Mrs. Minot K. Milliken, Mrs. Charles H. Mott, Mrs. Samuel F. Pryor IV, Mrs. Benjamin M. Rosen, Evelyn Angevine Silla, Mrs., Richard J. Sterne, Leith Rutherfurd Talamo, Mrs. Michael L. Tarnopol, and Mrs. Douglas A. Warner III President’s Council: Mrs. Rand V. Araskog, Nina Garcia Conrod, Mrs. Charles A. Dana, Jr., Julie Weindling Geier, Mrs. Richard S. LeFrak, Mrs. Donald B. Marron, and Linda Gosden Robinson Past Presidents: Mrs. Coleman P. Burke, Mrs. Edwin M. Burke, Mrs. William M. Carson, Mrs. Walter B. Delafield, Mrs. Charles H. Dyson, Mrs. Bruce A. Gimbel, Mrs. William O. Harbach, Alison Barr Howard, Mrs. Peter D. Jones, Mrs. Kerryn King, Mrs. Arie L. Kopelman, Mrs. Derek L. Limbocker, Jean Remmel Little, Mrs. M. Anthony May, Mrs. Frank A. Metz, Jr., Dr. Annette U. Rickel, and Mrs. Bijan Safai Founder: Mrs. Edward C. Delafield.
“IT’S THE DEGREE of commitment that differentiates these women,” says Martha Vietor Glass, President of the Administrative Board of The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.“When you join, you aren’t joining a party. You have to come to monthly meetings, you have to serve on a committee— you’re financially obligated. You’re smart and you’re interested, and it’s like a family. I’m really impressed by that.” The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering supports cutting-edge research in several ways, including through The Society Research Grants Program, which provides early seed funding for innovative clinical and translational research by the Junior Investigators. Since 2007, The Society has funded 54 grants. Members from the Administrative Board of The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center gathered at The Pierre to promote their Spring Ball on May 12, sponsored by Michael Kors. For more information on the Spring Ball at The Pierre, call 212.639.7972 or visit www.thesocietyofmskcc.org. From left to right: Muffie Potter Aston, Eugenie Niven Goodman, Martha Vietor Glass, Jamee Gregory, and Jennifer Creel at The Pierre at 2 East 61st Street.
THE DIRECTOR’S COUNCIL OF THE MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK Chairmen: Sara Ayres, Mark Gilbertson, Celerie Kemble, Nicole Mellon, Calvert Moore, Sloan Overstrom, Allison Rockefeller, Tara Rockefeller, Andrew Roosevelt, Alexia Hamm Ryan, and Burwell Schorr Vice-Chairmen: Marisa and Matthew Brown, Tory Burch, Amy Fine Collins, Hélène Comfort, Dana and Larry Creel, Jamie Creel, Lauren and Ted Duff, Tolomy Erpf, Libby and Terry Fitzgerald, Stephanie Taft Foster, Annabelle and Gregory Fowlkes, Laura Lofaro Freeman, Jared du Pont Goss, Valesca Guerrand-Hermès, Cindy and Steve Ketchum, Ros and Fran L’Esperance, Kamie and Richard Lightburn, Amory and Sean McAndrew, Clare McKeon, Anjali and Prakash Melwani, Heather Mnuchin, Mary Kathryn and Alex Navab, Betsy and Rob Pitts, Kathy and Othon Prounis, Sana Sabbagh, Kathy and Andrew Thomas, Katie Tozer, Heather and Bill Vrattos, and Julia and Ted Weld.
MEMBERS OF THE DIRECTOR’S COUNCIL convened at the Museum of the City of New York at 1220 Fifth Avenue to toast the success of their Winter Ball, which was co-sponsored by Oscar de la Renta and Taffin. The Director’s Council was established in 1985, when Mark Gilbertson was charged with creating a committee with relevance. “I work to maintain the popularity of the benefit—its appeal,” says Gilbertson, one of the chairmen of the Director’s Council of the Museum of the City of New York. “That’s been the biggest challenge.” And he’s succeeded. Here, some of the chairmen and vice-chairmen stand by “Starlight,” an LED installation from Cooper Joseph Studio, which symbolizes another era for the museum that chronicles our city.
From left to right: Andrew Roosevelt, Alexia Hamm Ryan, Allison Rockefeller, Mark Gilbertson, Kathy Prounis, and Jamie Creel at the Museum of the City of New York.
FRIENDS OF NEW YORKERS FOR CHILDREN Honorary Chair: Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos* Chairs: Natalia Gottret Echavarria and Clare McKeon Executive Committee: Allison Aston, Marisa Brown, Nicole Esposito, Ayla Farnos, Elisabeth Jones-Hennessy, Lauren Jones Kenny, Amy McFarland, and Susan Shin Committee: Rory Ackerly, Stefania Allen, Derek Anderson, Erika Bearman, Daniel Benedict, Suzy Biszantz, Alina Cho, Cristina Greeven Cuomo, Lauren Santo Domingo, Selita Ebanks, Adelina Wong Ettelson, Lydia Fenet, Zani Gugelmann, Alison Harmelin, Larry Harris*, Kate Davidson Hudson, Derrick D-Nice Jones, Victor Kubicek, Stephanie LaCava, Maria Giulia Maramotti, Tinsley Mercer Mortimer, Jack O’Kelley, III*, Coralie Charriol Paul, Annelise Peterson, Lauren Shortt Pinto*, Zac Posen, Euan Rellie, Hilary Rhoda, Rachel Roy, Andrew Saffir, Samantha Shipp, Lauran Tuck*, Vanessa Weiner von Bismarck, Arden Wohl, and Stephanie Winston Wolkoff*. (* Denotes New Yorkers For Children Board Member) 100 QUEST
From left to right: Susan Shin, Allison Aston, Lydia Fenet, and Elisabeth Jones-Hennessy at Christie’s at 20 Rockefeller Plaza.
NEW YORKERS FOR CHILDREN was established in 1996 by former Commissioner of the Administration for Children’s Services Nicholas Scoppetta with the help of Susan Burden—an effort to improve the prospects of children supported by the child welfare system and to engage New Yorkers in that endeavor. Members of the Friends Committee were photographed at Christie’s in anticipation of their event, the Fool’s Fête, on April 16. “This year, the Fool’s Fête is a tribute to our beloved Board Member, Oscar de la Renta,” says Susan Magazine, Executive Director of New Yorkers For Children. For more information on the Fool’s Fête at the Mandarin Oriental, visit www.newyorkersforchildren.org.
THE BENEFIT COMMITTEE FOR YOUNG NEW YORKERS FOR THE PHILHARMONIC Benefit Committee Chairmen: Christopher F. Allwin, Jason and Mary Dillow, Sarah Jane and Trevor Gibbons, Sandra L. Kozlowski, Justin R. Kush, Anthony Martignetti, Blair and Edouard Métrailler, Stefan Nowicki, Alexandra Porter, Mae R. Rogers, and Stephanie A. Sirota Benefit Committee Vice Chairmen: Eric Blair-Joannou, Henry Bodmer, Katharine Bradbury, Constance and Jeffrey Brown, Keith F. Connor, Jacob A. Goldstein, Robert B. Goodfellow, Nicole and Andre Kelleners, Andrew McDonald, Barbara Regna, Fatima V. Sanandaji, and Andrew T. Ward.
THE YOUNG NEW YORKERS for the Philharmonic offers an opportunity for enthusiasts under 40 to experience the music of the New York Philharmonic—and be introduced to others who are passionate about the arts. The program offers discounts for members as well as invitations to events, like the annual summer and winter benefits. “We are a collection of people who are all connected by an appreciation of the world’s most talented musicians playing the world’s most beautiful music,” says Stephanie A. Sirota, chairman of the Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic. “Our group is a colorful cross-section of New York. We are young entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, academics, and investors. We have foodies and fashionistas and lawyers—and a doctor or two. Everyone is passionate, creative, and keenly aware that the New York Philharmonic will only survive if it continues to reach each generation and the ever-evolving landscape that makes up the city.” From left to right: Andrew T. Ward, Stephanie A. Sirota, Mae R. Rogers, and Anthony Martignetti at Avery Fisher Hall, home of the New York Philharmonic.
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LEADERSHIP OF SAVE VENICE Chairman: Matthew White President: Beatrice Rossi-Landi Vice Presidents: John Leopoldo Fiorill, Mary E. Frank, Mary Kathryn Navab, and Juan M. Prieto Treasurer: Richard J. Almeida Secretary: Tia Fuhrmann Chapman Project Director: Frederick Ilchman Chairman Emeritus: Prof. Randolph H. Guthrie Vice President Emeritus: Terry Stanfill Committee: Christopher Apostle, Laura Maioglio Blobel, Francesca Bortolotto Possati, Prof. Patricia Fortini Brown, Mrs. Hilary P. Califano, Anne Fitzpatrick Cucchiaro, C.D. Dickerson III, Beatrice Esteve, Adelina Wong Ettelson, Sonia H. Evers, Irina Tolstoy Gans, Beatrice H. Guthrie, Anne Hawley, R. Courtney Jones, Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, Elizabeth Locke, Jesse Robert Lovejoy, Sarah Blake McHam, Emily Mead, Roger de Montebello, Alberto Nardi, Richard E. Oldenburg, Cat Jagger Pollon, Prof. Theodore, K. Rabb, Alexandra Lind Rose, George M. Rudenauer, Lauren Santo Domingo, Sarah Schulte, James B. Sherwood, John R. Staelin, Charles Thompson, Charles Tolbert, Lizzie da Trindade-Asher, Mark Hunter Voss, Tina Walls, George C. White, and Martha Stires Wright 2015 Masked Ball Chairs: Coco Brandolini D’Adda, Jessica Hart and Stavros Niarchos, Devon and Philip Radziwill, Alexandra Lind Rose, Mollie Ruprecht and Alexander Acquavella, Lauren and Andrés Santo Domingo, Tabitha Simmons, and Charlotte Wellesley and Alejandro Santo Domingo 2015 Masked Ball Vice-Chairs: Dana Auslander, Bianca Brandolini, Harry Brant, Peter Brant, Jr., Lucrezia Buccellati and David Wildenstein, Adelina Wong Ettelson, Camilla Al Fayed, Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, Elizabeth Kurpis, Nazee and Joseph Moinian, Mary Kathryn Navab, Sally and Michel Perrin, Natalya Poniatowski, Suzanne Rogers, Susan C. Shin, Alexander Soros, Luigi Tadini, Teresa Teague, Bara and Alexander Tisch, Elizabeth de Trindade-Asher, Annelise Peterson Winter and David Winter, and Martha Wright 2015 Dance Committee Chairs: Peter Brant II, Martin Dawson, Claire Distenfeld, Karolina Kurkova, Maxwell Osborne, Indré Rockefeller, and Jackie Swerz.
“THE CITY OF VENICE is, and has always been, a place of incomparable art and architecture—and the fact that it has remained largely unchanged for so many centuries is a miracle,” says Matthew White, chairman of Save Venice. “In Venice, one can see works by Titian and Tintoretto in the precise spot for which they were created. As Save Venice restores these works, and sometimes their settings too, we are giving the world a wonderful gift.” Here, the leaders of Save Venice are wearing pieces by Buccellati to promote their event, Un Ballo in Maschero, on April 10—as sponsored by Buccellati as well as Dolce & Gabbana and Dolce & Gabbana Beauty. For more information on Un Ballo in Maschero at The Pierre, visit www.savevenice.org. u From left to right: Adelina Wong Ettelson, Beatrice Rossi-Landi, Tia Furhmann Chapman, and Matthew White at 583 Park at 583 Park Avenue.
This page: Leonard Lauder’s collection in situ in his New York residence, with pieces by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. Opposite page: Leonard Lauder in front of Picasso’s “Two Nudes,” painted in 1909.
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CUBISM IS NOT everyone’s flattened-and-multi-angled cup of tea. Some of Pablo Picasso’s works have sold because the patron liked the signature in the corner rather than the style of the painting. But thanks to Leonard Lauder, Cubism is gaining converts. “What intrigued me was that these were artists who were always inventing,” explains Lauder. In 1981, he began by acquiring Picasso’s “Still Life with Candlestick,” and added Fernand Léger, Georges Braques, and Juan Gris throughout the years. As his reputation as a serious aficionado grew, the naturally social Lauder became part of a rarified circle of Cubism devotees, including the art historian Douglas Cooper. Cooper had been collecting Cubist art since 1932 and had cultivated close—if tumultuous— friendships with many of the movement’s stars. When Cooper passed away, the question of what to do with his art fell to his lover, Billy McCarty-Cooper (Douglas had adopted Billy for inheritance reasons). “When Douglas died, Billy didn’t want to see the collection scattered to the winds. I found that remarkable.” Upon going to see the pieces in an art warehouse in Geneva, where “the crates were spilling masterpieces,” Lauder was determined to try to save the whole of it at any cost. “I borrowed a tremendous amount of money,” he emphasizes. “Never regretted that for a moment.” The collection became an unparalleled gathering APRIL 2015 107
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of Cubist works that surround Lauder every day. “I’ll come home from dinner and often walk into the living room and just sit somewhere. The next night, I’ll sit somewhere else. I never tire of that.” Yet, as the son of Estée Lauder, who was noted not just for her business acumen but her philanthropy, Leonard Lauder decided to give the world a chance to enjoy what he had lovingly assembled. He donated all 81 paintings to exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as “Cubism: The Leonard A. Lauder Collection.” Unlike many similar 108 QUEST
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donors, Lauder put no restrictions on what should be displayed where and how, trusting the curators to do their job well. Thanks to him, crowds were able to see the most comprehensive Cubism exhibition since the Museum of Modern Art’s 1989 show, “Picasso and Braque: Pioneering Cubism.” Another way the Met profited from Lauder’s collection is that the show added legitimacy to their often-weak modern art division. They successfully attracted crowds to see a style that some people do not believe is easy to
appreciate. The show included works enclosed in glass, allowing visitors to see hidden paintings and other details on the backs of canvases: the flip side of one Gris landscape reveals a hidden portrait. On top of being a coup in the art world, this exhibit was a brilliant example of how a passion can transform into philanthropy. Lauder collected what he loved and wanted to share the fruits of his labor with other art lovers. But when pressed about what his favorite piece is out of the group, he refuses to pick. “If I’m near it, that’s my favorite picture.” u APRIL 2015 109
Pas d’Adieu DIRECTED AND STYLED BY DANIEL CAPPELLO PHOTOGRAPHED BY JULIE SKARRATT
This page: American Ballet Theatre’s ultimate swan, Julie Kent, paired with her ultimate prince, fellow principal dancer Marcelo Gomes, in ABT’s Flatiron District studios. Kent, who will bid adieu this June to the company she’s called home since 1985, is pictured here in Katie Ermilio’s openback cruise gown. Opposite page: Kent prepares for a fashionable rehearsal in Oscar de la Renta while lacing into her pointe shoes.
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“She—more than anyone—was the artist that virtually every choreographer wanted to create new works on, all the while defining the interpretations of the classical canon with a unique stamp entirely her own.” —Kevin McKenzie
On June 20, Julie Kent, one of American Ballet Theatre’s most celebrated artists, will make her pas d’adieu as Juliet, in Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet. In her luminous 30-year career at ABT, Kent has been defined by—and has helped to define—the role of Juliet. Here, in the ABT studios with fellow principal Marcelo Gomes, she channels moments from the ballet’s balcony pas de deux in Oscar de la Renta’s gold sequin bandeau and ostrich feather embroidered tulle skirt with a penché attitude (this page); in a pressed lift (opposite, top left); while locking arms (opposite, top right); and looking for her Romeo, who lurks in the shadows of her balcony (opposite, bottom right). 112 QUEST
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who steps up to the microphone and belts out a chart-topping platinum record, so in the world of dance did Julie Kent glide onto the stage. Trained as a young girl at the Academy of the Maryland Youth Ballet before enrolling in the School of American Ballet, Kent joined American Ballet Theatre as an apprentice in 1985. In 1986, as the only American to win a medal at the Prix de Lausanne International Ballet Competition, she became a member of ABT’s corps de ballet and was cast in the Herbert Ross film Dancers opposite Mikhail Baryshnikov. She was appointed a soloist with ABT in 1990 and then principal dancer in 1993, the year in which she won the Erik Bruhn Prize in Toronto and was named one of People magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People.” What beauty, indeed. It’s as if fate willed her into ballet by physicality alone: the long, effortless arms; the chiseled, delicate face; the legendary legs, made for leaping; the back that tested anatomical limits with every bend. Her technique is the cream of the craft. Unbeatable in terms of ballet, Kent is the only American woman ever to have won the Prix Benois de la Danse. Shaped by ABT’s historical Baryshnikov era, she matured to take on “the mantle of responsibility of the quintessential American ballerina,” says Kevin McKenzie, ABT’s artistic director. “During my whole directorship to date, she—more than anyone—was the artist that virtually every choreographer wanted to create new works on, all the while defining the
This page: Contemplating her final ballet season, Julie Kent stands at the barre in Katie Ermilio’s tie-back bandeau dress. Opposite page: A moment of reflection in Ralph Lauren Collection’s fluid jersey beaded evening dress and earrings before leaving the ABT studios. Beauty styling: Dalya Ismoilova for Valery Joseph (hair); Niko Lopez, NARS Makeup Artist (makeup). Shoot cinematographer: Jack Frerer.
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THE FRENCH HAVE a way with words. Whether it’s the belles
lettres of Madame Bovary or some roguish lines they use on innocent American ears, their bon mots are legendary. This love of language lives on in Assouline, the publishing house at the forefront of turning the book into an objet d’art. Now, those same experts are turning their elegant eye toward the natural setting for their books: the library. With Assouline Interiors, they are offering their designs of an environment in which you can immerse yourself in not only a great story, but also in that famously unerring French sense of style. On the second floor of the Decoration & Design Building on Third Avenue, the power couple behind the publishing house, Prosper and Martine Assouline, walked me through their brand new showroom and its current displays. While we were talking, Prosper—selfdescribed as fastidious—would periodically stop to minutely adjust the vintage objects that he curates for each collection. He pointed out a screen in a trompe l’oeil style that appears to be made of metal engraved with Assouline’s signature “Didiot” character font, but is actually embossed leather (naturally, he scoured the globe for the exact right kind). That same pattern covered the wool rug, effectively tying the room together with typography. Of course, the piece that should attract the most attention in a library must be the bookcase, and this one was designed to be a showboat. A dramatic black frame contains shelf spaces covered top-to-bottom in red lacquer, with LED lights lining the casings to create a three-dimensional effect from the shadows within each block. There seemed to be an 118 QUEST
artistic statement about the structure: even without books, it could never appear empty. Martine, who wears an aura of casual elegance like a scarf she happened to throw on, explained that, in fact, the idea of a wholly encapsulating Assouline experience was a return to their roots. She seems to possess a sharp vision and intuitive understanding of what appeals; a sort of conceptual ying to her husband’s logistical yang. She describes that when they opened their first boutique in Paris, she and Prosper would sell their own bookcases and trunks as well as the books that catapulted their success. Both had loved creating a comprehensive atmosphere, and were now delighted to do so again. Thus, this venture marks not an unknown first step, but rather a beloved homecoming. The logic behind the collection is obvious: if you want to create a beautiful environment, you should trust two people who have dedicated themselves to celebrating the good life in their work, with great success. The marriage of a tireless perfectionist and a selfpossessed pioneer has made Assouline into France’s largest independent publisher, with new titles like Dinner with Jackson Pollock making their way to book lovers’ libraries swiftly after hitting the stores. Those stores themselves, from Paris to Istanbul to New York, are another extension of Assouline’s ability to create noteworthy settings. Each one demonstrates how valuable it can be to have a perfectly tailored space to display books for their artistic worth as well as the value of what they contain. We’ve been misinformed all along—you can judge a book by its cover, and match your desk accordingly. u
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“What is unique is the way we generate this support and participation. Who ever heard of a “kitten shower,” where our guests bring bottles, Gerber rice cereal, and baby wipes? Or our “fospice” program, a foster program for homeless dogs and cats unlikely to be adopted because they’re old or have too many problems?”
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THE PEGGY ADAMS Animal Rescue League was established in 1925 to serve the community of Palm Beach County. For 90 years, the organization has continued to evolve—and 2014 was a record of a year: 10,756 animals received spay/neuter services (including 4,885 cats that received trap-neuter-vaccinate-return services); 3,936 pets were adopted into homes; and 1,381 pets were cared for by volunteers. “It’s incredible to think of the thousands upon thousands of lives that have been saved by the league over the decades,” says Executive Director/C.E.O Rich Anderson. “We also have a wonderful board of directors that has set the vision for the league to make sure we’re having the greatest impact and more than 350 dedicated volunteers who donated 46,000 hours of service last year alone.” The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League continues on its positive trajectory by introducing Countdown 2 Zero, a community collaboration launched by the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League with Animal Care and Control and the County of Palm Beach. The mission? To end the euthanasia of adoptable animals in the area by 2024, through initiatives ranging from adoption and foster care to spay/neuter services. Countdown 2 Zero opened with a bang in September 2014, when it hosted an adoption event at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. “It was amazing to see so many animals from nearly 30 recuse groups available for adoption in one place,” says Lesly Smith, chairman of the board of directors. “Cats of This page, from the top: Lesly Smith, chairman of the board of directors of the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, with Chui; a couple of the 28,828 cats and dogs that received services through the organization in 2014. Opposite page: The staff of the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League at the “Off the Leash” event.
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all types. Greyhounds, Siberian Huskies, German Shepherds— dogs of every shape and size. In just eight hours, 313 pets were adopted into new, loving homes. It was a very exciting day for our community.” Pauline Pitt, a member of the board of directors who organizes the events like the Christmas Ball at the Sailfish Club, speaks on her experience with adopting: “On a personal level, it’s very difficult to go to the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League and not want to walk out with several of the animals. Your heart goes out to them, yet they are so well treated there. One day, about three years ago, I arrived with my daughter to do something at 122 QUEST
the office. There was a lady outside with a little, pink crate who was bringing her cat in. I said, ‘Julia, let’s take it home!’” And that’s the sort of commitment—the sort of heart—that the community of Palm Beach devotes to the cause. Whether it’s by attending the events or by adopting and fostering at the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, it’s the people of the county who are making the difference. u For more information on the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League at 3100/3200 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach, call 561.686.3663 or visit peggyadams.org.
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THE INVITATION was simple and elegant, with a cultivated tone.
“Winter Salon: An Evening of Music and Dinner,” it announced. Knowing the hosts’ love of music—she, a former concert pianist; he, one hell of a singer who just happens to play classical guitar as a hobby—it was an easy gamble that the music would be special enough to make the trip from New York to Washington. So of course I said yes and booked an Amtrak to D.C. For Leah and Cyrus Frelinghuysen, music—not politics, which has been a distinguished Frelinghuysen tradition dating back to the early years of the United States—is a family affair. A
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young virtuosa (invited frequently to perform across the country and in Europe with other advanced students), Leah moved to New York when she was nine to study at the pre-college division of Juilliard, and eventually enrolled in college there as well. She made her orchestral debut at age seven at the Kennedy Center Honors awards program, and even performed for President Reagan in the White House. She has always loved chamber music—a passion she shares with her father-in-law, Peter Frelinghuysen, a former board chair and current board member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
This spread: The sheet music for composer John Adams’ String Quartet No. 2, composed for the world-class St. Lawrence String Quartet; Leah Frelinghuysen, the composer John Adams, and Cyrus Frelinghuysen during a private evening of chamber music hosted in the Frelinghuysens’ home in Washington, D.C.; guests mingling at the salon-style evening.
This page: Following the intimate chamber music performance at the Frelinghuysen home, guests enjoyed a casual buffet-style dinner that encouraged mixing, mingling, and conversation. Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Hosts Cyrus and Leah Frelinghuysen with their son, Jasper; violist Lesley Robertson chats with Dana Rooey; the St. Lawrence String Quartet (Geoff Nuttall, Mark Fewer, Christopher Constanza, and Lesley Robertson) performing; Lesley Robertson talks with Hal Wackman; chocolate-covered strawberries; the chefs for the evening, Jason Lawrence and Neil Wilson; Kira Robertson; Amy and Alex Mistri.
Looking to share their affection for chamber music and to bring it back to its roots (it originated in European living rooms and salons—not concert halls), Leah and Cyrus devised to begin hosting a series of salon-style evenings, where chamber music would be the raison d’être. “I wanted our guests to connect with chamber music in the way it was originally meant to be experienced,” Leah explained. “Having a live chamber music group perform in your living room can be a transformative experience—for both the hosts and the guests.” From the moment of arrivals, the evening proved to be both transformative and transportive. Opening the door to their Logan Circle home, Leah was warm and easygoing, the consummate hostess setting the tone for relaxed elegance. Cyrus was spotted swirling a cocktail on the rocks, chatting with friends who represented young D.C.: some arts set, some media types, a few lawyers, music pros, and political veterans—even an in-house White Houser. As cocktails flowed, Leah tapped a glass and introduced the musicians who’d been warming up beneath the decorative lyres adorning the walls (a fitting motif among other art that included Chinese gouaches and a drawing by the couple’s sister, Bess Frelinghuysen Ratliff, an artist who works in pastels and who’s well known for her “Feathers” series). We gathered in the living room and sat down to realize how special a treat the evening would be. Our performers were none other than the St. Lawrence String Quartet, based at Stanford University and headed by the highly charismatic Geoff Nuttall. The New York Times once dubbed Geoff the Jon Stewart of chamber music, and that’s about spot-on. Witty, winsome, and 126 QUEST
passionate, Geoff gave us some background on the Haydn String Quartet we were about to enjoy—both Op. 20, No. 5, and Op. 33—with a smart style of storytelling that recalled your favorite college professor. We were told what to listen for in Haydn, the so-called father of chamber music, and the music—so close we could literally feel it—became real and alive. We could have gone home sated on the Haydn alone, but Geoff had a surprise up his sleeve: John Adams, one of the greatest living composers today, counting a Pulitzer, several Grammys, and a slew of artsand-letters decorations to his name. John rose, gave a hello, and the quartet launched into his String Quartet No. 2, which was written specifically for those players. As we broke for buffet-style dinner, which encouraged conversation, I found myself chatting with Kathe Williamson, a board member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. “Seeing small groups of performers playing and interacting right in front of you is fabulous,” she told me, “unlike a big orchestra, which is quite impersonal and where no single player stands out.” Clearly the evening made an impression. “Cyrus and Leah gathered a really interesting and smart group in their very cool house in this super hip neighborhood,” she said. Add to that a world-famous quartet and a world-class composer, and what could be better? “It was over the top.” Kathe and I agreed that having players right there to connect with captured the essence of what makes chamber music so appealing, for experienced and new listeners alike. We also overheard that Leah is talking to the California-based piano trio Latitude 41 for another concert— and hoped maybe we’d be invited back. u
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MoMA The Museum of Modern Art’s Junior Associates photographed in the Donald B. and Catherine C. Marron Atrium in front of Cy Twombly’s “The Four Seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter,” (1993–1994). From left: Elizabeth Urbanski, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz, Charles Rockefeller, Hilary Rubenstein Hatch, Scott Lorinsky, Christine Zehner, Larissa Goldston, and Edward Gargiulo, Jr.
PAST PERFECT As reprinted from the October 2006 issue of Quest: It is said that dedication is not what others expect of you, but what you can give to others. Through the vision, hard work, and determination of these young New Yorkers, the following world-renowned arts organizations are assured to continue and enrich their distinguished legacies.
The Metropolitan Opera Members of the Patrons and Young Associate’s Program of the Metropolitan Opera photographed on the Grand Tier of the Metropolitan Opera House in Lincoln Center. From left: Virginia Tracy, Tom Cannon, Katie Callahan, Kristen Spensieri, Conrad Steinmann, and Alexandra Pappas.
The New York Philharmonic The Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic photographed in Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, home of the New York Philharmonic. From left: Paige Betz, Brian Pitz, Emily Berger, Lucy Pitz, Adrian Ulrich, Stephanie Sirota, and Benner Ulrich.
The names of philanthropy, as nominated by Quest in its December 1996/ January 1997 issue, with the theme: “A League Of Their Own: How A Thriving Junior Crowd Is Bringing Fresh Energy to the City’s Cultural Insitutions.”
The Frick Collection The Young Fellows of the Frick Collection photographed in the 70th Street Garden. Clockwise from front: Lydia Fenet, Elisabeth Saint-Amand, Lisa Roffi Gorrivan, Philip C. Gorrivan, Genevieve Wheeler Brown, Martha Loring (great-great-grandaughter of Henry Clay Frick), and Juan Sabater. APRIL 2015 131
The American Museum Of Natural History The Junior Council Chairmen of the American Museum of Natural History photographed in the Hall of Saurischian Dinosaurs. From far left: Michael Jones, Dana Wallach Jones, Sarah Crews, Lisa Kleinknecht, Bill and Beth Wilson, Christy Corgan, and Zachary Pomerantz.
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This page, clockwise from left: Lauriston and Rich Segerson; India Paull and James Hancock III; Fenia and Carl Hiaasen; Steven Tyler performed a set with songs like "Walk This Way" with Nashville-based band Loving Mary, to support the Everglades Foundation at The Breakers in Palm Beach; Tory Grauer and Ben Ketchum at the "ForEverglades" event, which raised $2.5 million for the Everglades Foundation.
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ONCE UPON A TIME in a land far, far away—and at the Top of the Standard—the Cinema Society hosted an after-party for Serena with Dior Beauty. On March 21, as Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence insisted to reporters, "But we're not having sex!" guests such as Tali Lennox, Eli Mizrahi, Garrett Neff, Cameron Winklevoss, and Jason Wu were bopping around the Boom Boom Room. The film, which was directed by Susanne Bier, is about the timber industry in the mountains of North Carolina in the 1920s. For a review, visit Rotten Tomatoes—or treat your date to a couple of cocktails, mixed with Belvedere... They're yelling timber.
WHEN NETFLIX SCREENED Aziz Ansari: Live at Madison Square Garden with the Cinema Society, LOLs reverberated around the Crosby Street Hotel. On March 6, Aziz Ansari presented his feature to an audience of Danielle Brooks, Victor Cruz, Gabriel Day-Lewis, Padma Lakshmi, Katie Lee, Amy Sacco, and Booke Shields. After the jokes about texting and Tinder (and a couple of sliders and white-wine spritzers) I started to quote Tom Haverford (a.k.a. the comedian's character on Parks and Recreation): "Treat Yo'self." To clothes, to fragrances, to massages, to mimosas, to fine leather goods—and to evenings with Aziz Ansari.
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well Schorr) were swirling around the Pierre Hotel, the women dressed in confections from sponsor Oscar de la Renta and jewels from sponsor Taffin by James de Givenchy. I was seated with Eric Villency (whose resume includes designing the bikes for SoulCycle) as we toasted the toast of the town: Peter Copping, creative director of Oscar de la Renta. For dessert, we were treated to a performance by a duo wearing Diet Coke costumes to applaud the efforts of Mark Gilbertson (a.k.a. "the Pied Piper of the offspring of New York's blueblood families"). u APRIL 2015 143
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AMERICA LOVES a good monopoly story. Our industrial era was shaped by titans who stretched the limits of the “land of opportunity,” and though we may hate the greedy, we never seem to tire of greed. It’s not much of a surprise, then, that America’s favorite board game, Monopoly, is essentially a fantasy of greed. Now, in a new book, The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World’s Favorite Board Game, Mary Pilon charts the origins and history—and all the greedy subplots—behind the meteoric rise and indissolubility of the innocent kids game. Though history has it that Parker Brothers (now owned by Hasbro) acquired the game from Charles Darrow, Pilon contends the true inventor was political activist Elizabeth Magie, who in the early 1900s introduced the Landlord’s Game, about the dangers of unchecked capitalism. Ironic, then, that the eventual marketed version would center on real-estate speculation and fortune-building. Pilon then details the monopolistic 144 QUEST
hold over Monopoly, including copyright, trademark, and patent battles. It’s that same story of big industry at it again. Still, there’s another side of American fortune in all of this— philanthropy. At $2 a pop, Monopoly provided an affordable escape during the Great Depression, and got many through future wars (British intelligence even used it to sneak escape maps and real cash via goodwill packages dropped to POWs in Axis lands). And today, Hasbro supports the Hasbro Children’s Fund, which benefits such charities as Toys for Tots, Operation Smile, and the Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Rhode Island—reminding us that fun, and its profits, can be worth the price. —Daniel Cappello From top left: Long-credited Monopoly inventor Charles Darrow; Mary Pilon’s new book, The Monopolists (Bloomsbury); British armed-service officers take a Monopoly break during the war in 1942; icons from the game, including its mustached mascot, Rich Uncle Pennybags (inset).
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As the only PreK–12 school in Manhattan with sister campuses in Europe, Asia and Latin America, Léman offers your child the world like no one else. Our personalized approach to education ensures that our students know how to make the most of their experiences here, and in the global society that awaits them.
DAY AND BOARDING STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO APPLY AT LEMANMANHATTAN.ORG LOCATED IN THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT AT 41 BROAD STREET 212.600.2033