Noir, nostalgia and fashion: Fearless and innovative, Alexis Bittar, NYC born and bred jewelry designer and cinematic storyteller showcased his Fall Winter Accessories Collection at his third New York Fashion Week. Bittar is a pioneer of avante garde statement pieces and intricate metalwork, ranging from crystal studded cuffs, lucite earrings, necklaces, and jewel-laden clutches. Interestingly, […]
Freshly surfacing from delayed trains, school closings, and work hiccups this past week, New Yorkers struggled to stay warm and to secure adequate groceries amid the interminable subzero temperatures. Such constraints compelled creatives, celebrities, and art enthusiasts to show up in maximal self-expression to the Whitney Museum of Art’s infamous Art Party this past frigid […]
A heart-wrenching historical narrative film, “All That’s Left of You” (2025) is exactly what the world needs Today. Written and produced by renowned Palestinian-American Cherien Dabis, it epitomizes what requires addressing more than ever: Stories told through film (and not just journalism) captivate a varying intensity of what it is to be human. Revisiting stolen […]
A new player in the cultural and creative industries has officially stepped onto the scene, aiming to bridge and fractalize the often disparate worlds of art, branding, and business. Avant Management, a boutique firm based in New York City, celebrated its official launch a few Friday nights ago with a private, invitation-only event at the […]
Artist Blakelee Pieroni’s Meta Betties project fractally brings together art, activism, and digital innovation, offering a forward-thinking approach to how performance and conceptual art can engage with blockchain technology. By addressing societal norms and advocating for social change, her work has discovered a powerful outlet in the digital world. Her roots as an artist are […]
“Art transforms boundaries and transforms spectators into advocates, and advocates into leaders. This initiative is deeply aligned with the UN sustainable development goals, embodying a shared vision for a just and sustainable future.” The exquisite “Ripples of Change” immersive art exhibit, appropriately hosted on Human Rights Day at Ideal Glass Studios, encapsulates all that matters […]
Make-A-Wish Foundation, a non-profit organization granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions, held its Spirits, Wine and Wishes Benefit at Pier 60 this past month. Aimed at creating life-changing experiences for children and their families, providing them with hope, strength, and joy during difficult times, Make-A-Wish has granted over 500,000 wishes since its […]
SoHo Shakes, NYC’s most innovative new theater company, alongside communications director Marina Dojchinov hosted a stylish cabaret benefit last week. Intended to garner continued support for free education and programs, plus grants and scholarships for paid courses, the self-sustaining theater company offers free beginner to advanced classes and education to 18+, while producing 4-5 shows […]
Glasshouse Event space, overlooking the Hudson, city skyline, and horizon all at once, had a spectacular sunset party last week! Panoramically equipped with exquisite catering, light production, artful floral décor, and deep house DJ, t’was fun getting lost in it all. With terraces extending into the river, city and air– this gorgeous venue boasts multiple […]