“the power issue” nina torres

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SPRING 2014
MIAMI
THE ART
WORLD IN
NEW YORK
TOMAS ZARIKIAN
TALKS ABOUT ART
MONECA KAUFMANN
GIVES BACK
NINA
TORRES
“THE POWER ISSUE”
POWER PEOPLE &
THEIR CHARITIES
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EDITOR’S NOTE
Alex Zilo
WIN
Paraiba
Rebeca and Patsy Spero. Thanks to the dresses provided by Greg from Azul at Merrick Park in Miami
a one carat
Tourmaline gemstone
By being closest to the upcoming
2014 hammer price on
The Paraiba Star
of the Ocean Jewels Necklace
featuring the World’s Largest
Paraiba Tourmaline, certified by
Guinness World Records
See it for yourself at 210 Worth
Avenue and enter to win!
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Editor’s Note
t’s always a pleasure to travel to serene places
like Palm Beach and Wellington. Both cities
are magnificent in what they offer to visitors.
Palm Beach symbolizes the charity world. Dozens of charity events take place in this town
during high season. This is why we chose to
celebrate the world of charities by including
some spectacular individuals who love to give
a helping hand to the needy, as well as contribute endless hours to good causes.
The incredible Moneca Kaufmann, famed
jewelry designer, loaned her gorgeous jewelry
for the special photo shoots we did at 150 Worth.
Marianna Dubois and Robert Saffran opened the
doors to 150 Worth and made us feel at home.
They made this happen on behalf of merchants
in one of the most famous avenues in the world,
Worth Avenue. Thanks to their strong support
we can present this exciting and exclusive event at
150 Worth, bringing artists from the Miami and
Wellington communities in one unforgettable
evening. Many others joined Moneca, Marianna
and Robet with their support.
Horse aficionado Alex Zilo introduced artBodega to some of the most accomplished individuals in Florida. In recognition of his contribution, we take pleasure in naming him “guest
editor” from Wellington. He opened the doors
to his farm, The Windsor Stables, a beautifully
kept place in the equestrian capital of the world.
Anolan Dragitsch from Anolan Luxe World,
also guided us to some of the best spots in the
area. She introduced us to polo and the polo
Pia-Maria Norris
playing community in her unique,
friendly manner. Anolan’s warm, Elizabeth Garcia
personal appeal enticed many of
those appearing in this issue.
We are proud to salute Karl
Momen, the famous SwedishAmerican painter and sculptor
who graces the pages of this issue
of Art Bodega. He is one active artist with the optimism of a child.
And we owe a debt of gratitude
to the Norton Museum and its
terrific Executive Director, Hope
Alswang, who made us fall in love
with this amazing cultural institution. It is a
place of great beauty.
In this issue, we are welcoming for the first
time the finest real estate firm in the area, One
Sotheby’s Real Estate. Marisela Cisneros and
Andreina Zambrano are truly unique in the
industry. They love art and live out their passion on a daily basis. They provide the highest
level of personalized service to a most selective
clientele. Unique.
I am happy to close by mentioning some of
Cathy Hernández
my favorite people also featured in this issue:
Georgette Mosbacher--she has been and is my
source of inspiration. Raisa Fanjul, a beautiful,
caring woman. Pia Norris, our new Beauty
Editor--the best…. Jim Alterman, the most
authentic character in the art world, and Nina
Torres, one great art lady.
Jim
—Because Life is ART!
Andrea Ortiz
Sean Sullivan
Derks
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Ashley John Galleries
Vaclav Vytlacil (1892–1984)
High Society, the Ladies, series of (6)
oil on board, each 36 x 24 inches, signed and dated 1955–6
WEST PALM BEACH: 820 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, FL
(located on the NE corner of Okeechobee Blvd and S. Dixie Hwy)
(561) 804-6688 Mon-Sat 10:00am-6:00pm
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Ashley John Galleries
Vaclav Vytlacil (1892–1984)
Colorful Gossips Series #1 (6)
oil on board, each 26 x 20 inches, signed and dated 1961–1962
PALM BEACH: 410 S. County Road, Palm Beach, FL
(located on the NW corner of Worth Ave. and S. County Rd.)
(561) 429-8454 Mon-Sat 10:00am-6:00pm
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Editor • Publisher
Rebeca Herrero
Art Director
Rafael Reynoso
Beauty Editor
Pia Maria Norris
Guest Editor
Alex Zilo
8-10 Moneca Kaufmann, Worth Avenue
Jeweler 11 Georgette Mosbacher, global success
12 Raysa Fanjul, Palm Beach Socialite
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Alfred Hoffman, ex ambassador
15-16 David Winters, power in Hollywood
17-19 Hope Alswang, a museum woman
20-29 Jim Alterman, art dealer
30-32 Nina Torres is all art
34-35 Eduardo Ballori from Puerto Rico
36
Art Bodega Launch at the Biltmore
Hotel
37
Anis Blemur, a man from Miami
38-39 Gene Prescott, a great hotelier
40-41 Karl Momen and his artistic legacy
43-45 One Sotheby’s Real Estate Ladies
46-48 NY Art Galleries
49
Catherine Leninan, the Club President
50
Dan Isaacs & Tania Marnier
52
Gregg Beletsky
53
Elisha Daniels
54
Patsy and Leslie Spiero
55
Gia Tutalo
56 Arefeh
57
Lauren Wetteroth
58
Vicomte, fashion brand
60 Liz Olszweski
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Lilly Zilo, a great rider
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Marc Bellisimo is Wellington
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Pura Raza Espanola
66 Sahar Hirosh, rider
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Felipe Ibanez, avid horse breeder
68-73 Beauty Pages by Pia Maria Norris
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Cosmetics guru from NARS
76-77 Tomas Zarikian is a collector
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Alicia Cervera, real estate in Miami
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Founded in 1941, the Norton showcases a remarkable collection of
American, European, Contemporary, and Chinese Art, and Photography with
acclaimed special exhibitions and companion programs.
visit
Tuesday
10 am / 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am / 5 pm
Thursday
10 am / 9 pm
Friday
10 am / 5 pm
Saturday
10 am / 5 pm
Sunday
11 am / 5 pm
closed Mondays, Independence Day, Thanksgiving,
Christmas, and New Year’s Day
www.norton.org
1451 s. olive avenue, west palm beach, fl 33401
admission
Members free / Adults $12 /
Students $5 / Ages 12 and under free
Enjoy Art After Dark
every thursday from 5–9 pm
w h e r e c u lt u r e a n d e n t e r ta i n m e n t m e e t !
image: Mickalene Thomas (American, born 1971), faux real (detail), 2013.
Vinyl, enamel paint, contact paper, and oil stick. This is the third site specific installation
generously supported by Vanessa and Anthony Beyer as part of their commitment to
Contemporary Art at the Norton Museum. Photo Tom Brodigan.
JEWELRY
Moneca
Kaufmann
a great
jewelry
designer at
Worth
Avenue
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M
oneca Kaufmann is a Swiss
jeweler’s daughter. The
youngest child of Emil Pius
Kaufmann, founder of Kaufmann de Suisse jewelers in
Montreal, Canada, heredity
bestowed her with the gift of creativity with an
eye for opulent jewelry design.
Since 1954, Kaufmann de Suisse is a five
time winner of the coveted Diamond International Award for excellence in jewelry design,
so it would seem an obvious choice to follow in
her father’s footsteps.
Yet her individuality and left-brain aptitude drove her in another direction. Schooled
in Canada, the U.S. and Europe, with an MBA
and a background in wealth/financial management, Moneca took a position as a financial
analyst and portfolio manager at Credit Suisse
in Zurich, prior to joining her family business
in 2001. Further studies in gemology lead to
her GIA gemologist designation, which rounded out an already impressive resume and gave
her the technical skills to jump in and manage
the family business, first on Crescent Street in
Montreal and now on Worth Avenue in Palm
Beach, Florida.
With an enviable Worth Avenue address,
an on-site workshop, and a master jeweler at
hand, Kaufmann de Suisse is small but mighty,
able to provide world-class quality along with
family business nimbleness that allows for
attractive pricing that larger than corporate jewelry houses cannot offer. Bringing her
analytical investor’s perspective to the business, Moneca’s high profile clients rely upon
her market knowledge and negotiating skills
to acquire world-class gems. She loves the art
of the deal, but she also loves to switch gears
to the design phase of the piece – that is what
brings a sparkle to her eyes.
A true dichotomy, Moneca is professionally
unflappable, yet deeply passionate and sincere.
She imbues her father’s values of hard work,
old-world European master craftsmanship
into her jewelry while bringing her romantic
and artistic vision to life. Her father’s acclaimed Flowing Lines design epitomizes the bold
presence and delicate curves of masterfully
created jewelry that bring an immutable elegance to every woman.
A serious business woman, Moneca is
equally, and deeply, committed to her family,
her clients and to supporting charitable organizations that resonate with her. An avid supporter of the Arts and a lifelong animal lover,
Moneca collaborates with select charities on
auctions, galas and in-store cocktail parties,
offering a Palm Beach mixture of philanthropy
and indulgence.
After the party is over however, leading
a family business into the next generation is
no small endeavor. Luckily, challenges fuel
Moneca’s determination and focus.
As the only retailer to carry the Patek Phillipe line of fine timepieces for over 30 years in
Montreal, Moneca wanted to offer Palm Beach
clients an exclusive and luxurious brand of watches also. Attending Baselworld in Zurich, an
intriguing and complex handmade watch line
caught her attention and after negotiations to
bring the Christiaan van der Klaauw Astronomical watch brand to Palm Beach, they are now
available exclusively at Kaufmann de Suisse.
Photography by Jim Derks
NEW YORK
JEWELRY
In between business deals, sourcing gems,
jewelry design, opening a new Vintage Watch
department and fundraising, she secured
rights to an extreme gem, a 191.87 ct. Paraiba
tourmaline, and designed a one-of-a-kind necklace around it. Unveiled last year, her pièce
de résistance is called “The Paraiba Star of the
Ocean Jewels” necklace and features this Guinness World Record largest Paraiba tourmaline,
a natural treasure of historical significance.
It has been placed by experts in the field on
a very short list among the very rarest gemstones in the world, such as the Logan Sapphire,
the Hope Diamond, the Golden Jubilee, the
Alan Caplan Ruby, and the Cullinan Diamond.
To illustrate the rarity of this gem - for every
10,000 carats of diamonds mined, there is only
1 ct. of Paraiba tourmaline mined.
Living on the water in South Florida and
inspired by the beauty and majesty of the sea,
Moneca chose the
ocean theme for the
necklace. The elaborate world that stirs
just below the surface
is inextricably linked
with our own and the
myriad of colors and
the diversity of stones
in the necklace mimic
the diversity in nature.
Multi-color precious
and semi-precious
stones are embedded
into each sea creature, and include: pink,
blue, yellow and orange sapphires, emerald, ruby, blue topaz,
amethyst, tsavorite,
rubellite garnet and diamonds. The total number of stones is 1,706 including one oval cut fancy yellow canary 10.73 carat diamond.
The necklace is currently on display at the
Palm Beach boutique, and offers are being
taken. However, a large auction house may be
involved in its auction later this year. In the October 2013 issue of the Rappaport Magazine, the
authority on gemstone pricing, the price for rare
Paraiba tourmalines larger than 10 cts. exceed
$100,000 per carat. The exponentially large,
flawless stone is a most coveted gem, and experts have estimated a value of anywhere bet10
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Georgette
Mosbacher
ween $25 million - $125 million. The auction
could be the biggest of 2014!
Ying and yang, analytical and creative, professional and passionate, these constructs are
not mutually exclusive, and in fact, they complement each other and create a luscious depth
of character.
When you stop by 210 Worth Avenue, remember that you are a purchase away from becoming a forever friend. Oh, and don’t worry, if you
speak French, German, Swiss-German or Spanish, you will still feel at home in the showroom,
as Moneca also speaks those languages.
A symbol of power for women
around the world
By Rebeca Herrero // New York City
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Photography Courtesy of Georgette Mosbacher
eorgette Mosbacher symbolizes
power. Her unique beauty and business instincts have made her one
of the most powerful women in the country.
Borghese, the cosmetics brand sold in most
corners of the world, has excelled under her
leadership as CEO of this global company.
Her talents and experience in business development, management, fund-raising and
public speaking has made her one of the top
businesswomen in the country.
She is also a best-selling author, a founder of
various foundations and scholarship programs,
and she has also coordinated various efforts
for key officials in government, academic, religious, community, and private sectors to actualize their goals. She was also the CEO and
owner of La Prairie, a company she turned into
a leading and global luxury skincare line by
implementing brilliant product development
and highly effective sales and marketing strategies. She later sold the company to Beiersdorf.
She is also possibly the most influential
woman in the Republican Party. She served
as the Republican National Committeewoman for the State of New York, was a member
of the Advisory Board for Trade Policy and
Negotiations, and also served as the National
Chairperson for Community Development at
Childhelp USA, and the list goes on.
Amongst her awards, she counts with The
Entrepreneurial Women of the Year Award
(1996) by the Women’s Economic Development Corporation, The Ellis Island Medal
of Honor, The International Humanitarian
Award of the Boy’s Town of Italy Inc, The Entrepreneur of the Decade Award by the The
Touchdown Club of Washington D.C., and
many more accolades that have established
her as one of the top dames in the City of
New York.
Her ravishing looks are also another contributing factor to her grand life and success.
Georgette Mosbacher symbolizes beauty, professionalism, business, power and everything
many modern women aspire to achieve in life.
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PALM
BEACH
Raysa
Fanjul
From Palm Beach
Palm Beach, Florida- Exquisitely beautiful inside and out, Raysa Fanjul has dedicated
her married life to Palm Beach. She and her
husband, Alfie Fanjul, CEO of Florida Crystals
and Fanjul Corporation, are very involved with
different charities worldwide. “We also spend
much of our time at Casa de Campo”, says Raysa Fanjul.
Casa de Campo, located in the Dominican
Republic, is considered one of
the best resorts
in the Caribbean.
Fanjul has lived
in Palm Beach
for the last nine
years. She loves
the calmness, the
gardens, and its
— Raysa Fanjul
very special community. “I live
here with my family, and I spend all my time
dedicated to them. Here is where I also practice classical piano”.
“I have also always been very passionate
about fashion”, admits Fanjul. She describes her
personal style as elegant, modest and classic. “I
like to use dresses, both long and short. I love
designers and designer clothes”.
In the arts, she confesses she enjoys contemporary, pop and oriental art. But when it
comes to Palm Beach, her world is about giving
back. “I feel very pleased when I know I can
help someone. If that person is in need, bringing that individual a smile, or helping a child,
it opens the door to another world in a unique
way and meaningful way”, concludes the Palm
Beach beauty.
I have always
been very
passionate
about
fashion”.
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PHOTOGRAPHY Courtesy of RaYsa Fanjul
William R. Eubanks
I N T E R I O R D E S I G N, I N C.
www.williamreubanks.com
340 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, Fl. 561-805-9335
New York, NY 212-753-1842
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PEOPLE & PLACES
HOLLYWOOD
Alfred Hoffman enjoys
the serenity at his
home in North Palm
Beach
Alfred Hoffman, the
kingmaker of politics
By Rebeca Herrero
North Palm Beach, Florida
A
lfred Hoffman is a vivacious man whose incredible career is widely admired
worldwide. His brilliance comes from
a natural instinct to pursue a different and unique path. His life has been marked by power,
once feared and revered in the highest circles
in society. Nonetheless, he welcomes you in his
serene Palm Beach home, surrounded by the
beautiful ocean that makes this area a unique
paradise.
The Chicago born native started in the
poultry business. “My father owned a chicken
factory, I used to kill chicken, dress them and
packed them. I hated it, but thought it was
great pay. I promised to myself that I was going
to make money, but not by killing chicken”,
says with vibrant humor the ex Ambassador to
Portugal and Florida developer.
His business in the last decades was centered around home building facilities. He built
an American dream out of his genius business
capacity, one that evolved after attending West
Point Academy, because as he says it, “I wanted
to be a pilot”.
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Voracious and deep, he embarked on a life
that fulfilled his dream. “I was raised in Illinois by a loving mother and I had six sisters
who pampered me”, comments the man who
would later had an extremely influential role
in several presidential campaigns. His role as
the finance chair for the Republican National
Committee was crucial, at a time when the
GOP lived its best years. “I ran ex Governor
Jeb Bush campaign in Florida, he is a good
friend. If he runs for president, I will support
him”, says Hoffman, a man with incredible talent for fundraising.
Major presidential candidates tend to his
presence and seek his help on their path to
the White House. “I raised 300 million dollars with former President George W. Bush,
I also worked with his father”, add Hoffman.
He was the Chairman of former President
George W. Bush kitchen cabinet. He became
the Ambassador for Portugal and served his
tenure for three years. “It was an amazing experience”.
During his Portugal years, Hoffman lived in
David Winters,
a Broadway legend comes to life
the old part of Lisbon. There he worked closely
with the counterterrorism factions of the Portuguese government. “It was a very interesting
period, working closely with their equivalent of
the FBI and CIA, they were very cooperative
with the United States”, declares this magnificent business leader.
When he returned, he again focused in his
business, one that he keeps overseeing in a very
active way. “The real estate business in Florida
is what California was 25 years ago. We have
builders doing amazing things in Florida, design wise, as well as practicality. We manage
properties for assisted living facilities. In my
life I always held an ethical standard, I feel at
peace with myself…I always say you are only
as young as your new project. It defines me”
concludes the great Al.
Photography by Alex Zilo
By Rebeca Herrero
Miami
D
avid Winters was a natural born dancer since he was two years old. At age
13, he went to the Boardwalk in Coney
Island, New York, stepped out of the shadow
of his mother, a professional ballroom dancer,
and started mimicking the young kids shining
shoes. He knew at that moment he had created
his first choreography in life.
Today, he is a powerhouse in the sometimes
under-recognized world of choreography. “My
goal is to make the Academy of the Arts recognize the artistry of choreography. Musicals are
what I want to direct nowadays”, says the legendary choreographer to stars like Elvis Presley,
Ann Margret, and many more.
His first cinematic role that propelled him
PHOTOGRAPHY Courtesy of David Winters
to stardom was the sweet interpretation of
a young American gang member of the Jets
in West Side Story. “A-Rab’s character was
was based in the musical which premiered in
Washington D.C. before Broadway. The story
was originally conceived in 1947, but it took
them 10 years to get it financed. By 1957, I
was cast as one of the original members of this
theatrical play”, says Winters.
“I started dancing at a very young age. It
came natural to me. My mother used to say it
was a God given talent. I mimicked these little
black kids who were snapping the rags, and I
started shining shoes as well. When my mother
found out, she got on my case. She said, if you
promise to complete your Bar Mitzvah, I will
take you to the best dance school in New York.
So I did the Bar Mitzvah, and also got hired by
the rabbis because of my musical talent singing
with a high soprano voice… I was making 250
dollars a weekend. But I said to my mother,
no, you promised to take me to the best dance
school in New York, and she finally conceded”,
adds the director, producer, actor and choreographer.
Now he resides in North Miami Beach, surrounded by water. “I love this town, and the
fact that it is surrounded by water”, comments
the English born talent that became a naturalized American citizen in the early 50’s. His
father had a fur factory, and his mother was
a professional dancer. “When I was young I
looked smaller, so I was able to get good parts
in television and theater because I had this advantage over other kids. I could do accents, I
could dance. I worked in television since I was
13 until West Side Story. I had just turned 17”,
admits Winters.
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HOLLYWOOD
Faye Dunaway receives an award with Winters.
Winters directs music star Barbra Streisand.
I would do
my own
dance. I had
it going with
my own
natural born
skills”.
— David Winters
Winters with Diana Ross and friends.
His best friends at the time, Natalie Wood,
Rita Moreno, and many more would go on to
become stars. His mentor, Jerome Robbins,
cast him after seeing his Broadway play. The
choreographer Balanchine once told Winters
to do his own thing due to the fact that he never knew how to do tap dancing. “I would do
my own dance. I had it going with my own
natural born skills”, says with humor the incredibly charismatic Winters.
His power of persuasion comes across
humbly. “I did not care much about stardom,
I just wanted to work hard every day of my life.
I was never without work, even at a young age.
I did 150 TV shows at the time known as the
Golden Age of Television”. His success comes
at a time when Winters plans to rebrand his
creative purpose. He has done more than 50
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David dancing his famous moves.
films, he is building a movie studio in Thailand
with his partner Oliver Stone, but still finds
time for dance and musicals. His long career
is marked by great experiences with the best
in the entertainment industry. Elvis Presley.
Together they did four movies. With Ann
Margret, he developed a bond that is still there.
“She used to sing to me “I believe in you”, she
was so sweet. She was my student when I opened my dance studio in Hollywood. I owe her
much”, says Winters.
From being cast as a young dancer in West
Side Story, to having built an action movie empire, his focus has changed. “I don’t want to do
that anymore. My passion is the musical genre”. Now he is directing a love story between
two young lovers that takes place in Panama
City. His purpose is to enhance this art category to the utmost level.
“Back then when West Side Story was created, it was originally called The East Side Story,
because it took place in the Lower East Side
between a catholic girl and a Jewish boy. Ten
years passed and the story changed. It became West Side Story. Who would have thought
that a play like that was going to have such a
success. We certainly didn’t know it the night
it premiered in Washington D.C. A member
of the audience died, and the curtains were resultantly closed. We were so nervous. Finally
after the man was taken out of the theater one
person started applauding, and then the next
one, and then the next. It was unbelievable to
see and know that people were so enthralled
with the story”.
He once crashed Sal Mineo’s car in Hollywood. “I had recently moved to Los Angeles, and he was my best friend. I did crash
his car in the hills of Hollywood”, recounts the
actor and producer, retelling the story like it
was yesterday. Young at heart still, almost like
it was 1957…
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Norton Museum Director
Hope Alswang
puts her vision into play
By Rebeca Herrero
H
ope Alswang is the epitome of culture in
Palm Beach County. The way she oversees the impressive Norton Museum of
Art as its Executive Director and CEO generates a special charm to members, residents, and
tourists when they walk into the institution,
which dates to 1941. Having to run a museum
with a collection of more than 7,000 works of
art in five curatorial departments – European,
American, Chinese, Contemporary, and Photography, Alswang understands the challenges
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Sean Sullivan
that come with her vision of positioning the
Norton as a more significant institution in the
art world while simultaneously continuing to
meet the needs and expectations of its members and neighbors in Palm Beach County.
“We are designing a new renovation to the
Norton Museum. We hired the British architect Norman Foster to oversee this project
which will change the whole façade of the building. We want people to see the entrance from
the road as they pass by,” says the charming
Alswang, who cares about every little corner of
the spacious building with the enthusiasm and
expertise of a passionate art lover. Planning to broaden the museum’s audience and international profile with more
creative and original a sophisticated museum
globally, Alswang is grateful to the members
and area residents who support one of South
Florida’s cultural cornerstones. “Every day is
different. I am so thankful for the Board of
Trustees, and the residents who donate to and
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support our museum. Recently, we opened an
exhibition with celebrity, ‘60s fashion model,
and Andy Warhol’s muse, Jane Holzer. She is
a Palm Beach resident. She came to the press
conference and gave her time and support to
accomplish to promote the exhibition, To Jane,
Love Andy: Warhol’s First Superstar,” exclaims
Alswang.
A Manhattan-born intellectual, Alswang
was one of the first woman museum directors
in the ‘60s. She oversaw the decorative arts department at the Brooklyn Museum. “At that
time it was not known. You did not know it
was different because it was non-existent, the
fact that there was not a woman director in the
country,” recalls the proud director. Since then,
she has been the director of several prestigious
institutions, from The Shelburne Museum in
Vermont to the Museum of Art at the Rhode
Island School of Design.
Her family introduced her to the art world. “My father used to tell me the significance of
each building, its architecture. He would say to
“Our aspiration is that it
will be a world-renowned
institution and
international destination.”
— Hope Alswang
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Photography
by john caballero
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2014
PHOTOGRAPHY Courtesy of Norton Museum
me, this building is good for a reason, or this
building does not work. I was also mesmerized by museums. My mother would take me
to see the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New
York, a fascination of mine.”
“As someone who appreciates art, you have
a natural curiosity, it’s endemic in you. I also
had the great commitment of my parents that
allowed me to have access to the arts,” added
Alswang, who grew up in Greenwich Village in
New York City. She was surrounded by artists
who were friends of her parents. “We lived in
that world; my father was a Broadway set designer.” A Goddard College graduate, Alswang studied American History, which helped her understand the meaning and history of paintings
and sculptures. “The Norton Museum boasts
an impressive collection and we are planning
on expanding the museum,” Alswang says
proudly. “Our aspiration is that it will be a
world-renowned institution and international
destination.”
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The Life of
Jim
Alterman,
Art dealer
By Rebeca Herrero // Palm Beach, Florida
H
e’s been asked to be the subject of a reality show several
times over and said no. The
life of Jim Alterman is as interesting as the pieces of art
he acquires day in and day
out. “I started knocking on
people’s doors when I was nine years old with
a broom or shovel in my hands asking ‘Would
you like me to sweep the front path, or shovel
the snow?’ Not the product of a wealthy family,
I always had a natural inclination to make the
money needed to acquire things I had set my
sights on” says the charismatic Alterman.
His two art galleries in Palm Beach are
named after his eight year old twins, the Ashley John Galleries. They galleries are a true
expression of his passion. “I have a veracious
appetite for buying! I need to understand the
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value in the things I buy, and if it seems like
a worthy acquisition, I’m all in. Since I was a
kid, it was always my way to buy entireties. If
I would go to a garage sale or flea market, I
would ask to buy the whole garage sale or entire contents of the dealers table. At first, most
would act as if I was joking, but then after
realizing my request was sincere, many would
happily oblige”.
Over the years Alterman has developed and
international reputation for “buying people
out”! He regularly travels to some of the most
exclusive large jewelry and art fairs doing his
bulk style purchasing, usually at the end of these venues. He also travels on multi city buying
trips, mapping out a list of potential high end
art or jewelry dealers looking to liquidate some
of their tired inventory for an infusion of fresh
buying ammo.
Photography by Sean Sullivan
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Aaron Bristol
He spent his teenage years going to flea
markets and auctions near his hometown in
New Hope, Pennsylvania. “Back then I would
buy anything that seemed to have a profit in
it for me. I guess things haven’t changed too
much over all this time, I’m still somewhat of
a buyoholic, I’ve just upped the quality of my
purchases”. The experience allowed Alterman
to become one of the most powerful art collectors and dealers in the United States.
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He divides his weeks between residences
in the Northeast, South, Florida and his Manhattan apartment, all adorning the same museum like interiors as his beautiful galleries.
Three in total, one of is located off the north
west corner of Worth Avenue in Palm Beach,
the other on the north east corner of Okeechobee and Dixie at West Palm Beach’s busiest
intersection. The third, Alterman’s flagship gallery, “Jim’s of Lambertville”, is located at 6 brid-
ge street, Lambertville, New Jersey, an hour
and a half from Manhattan and an hour from
Philadelphia. His wholesale jewelry business
“Jim’s NYC Inc” is located at 10 west 47th street
in Manhattan. Alterman somehow finds the
time to physically be in all four of his businesses every week while spending as much time as
possibly enjoying the company of his two children, Ashley and John. “My kids are my world
and my number one priority, I am with them at
Photography by Andrea Ortiz and Sean Sullivan
30.05ct unheated ceylon star sapphire $79,500
least a couple nights a week and make sure we
talk twice a day from wherever I am. They are
always able to bring a smile to my face”.
Raised near the antiques filled town of New
Hope, Pennsylvania, Alterman would peddle
his wares to all the antique shops after school
while frequenting garage sales and auctions
on weekends. “I would buy whatever seemed
like a good deal if I had money in my pocket”.
Growing up around this art rich environment,
he started to take note of the nationally recognized group of American Impressionist painters who made this area their home during the
first half of the twentieth century.
Alterman recalls delivering an antique object to a doctor client when he was still a teenager. On the wall of this doctor’s home was
a large winter landscape by one of the famous
“New Hope” artists named Edward Redfield.
“What I remember the most of this day was
that the nice doctor asked me if I knew what
it was and if I liked It. To be polite, I said yes I
did like it, and I admitted hearing of Redields’
name. Truth was, at that time, I didn’t really appreciate Impressionism, it appeared blurry to
me and back then I liked more realistic looking
paintings. He proceeded to tell me it was worth
a mere $50,000 at the time.....and I remember
thinking WOW!!! My entire net worth was less
than 10% of that!”.
That was a career changing day for the
young dealer, as he now, several decades later,
is one of the world’s foremost collectors of this
art and the most highly recognized expert in
the field of what is now commonly known as
“The New Hope School” or “the Pennsylvania
Impressionists”.
“In the old days I’d
buy anything with a
profit left in it. I’m still
somewhat of a
buyoholic, but with age
I’ve upped the quality
of my purchases”
— Jim Alterman
20ct unheated
Ceylon color
change cushion
cut sapphire
$89,500
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Meantime, Alterman shows off one of his
precious projects: “New Hope For American
Art”, An amazing compilation of this group
or artists published in one giant eleven pound
book. It took him a great effort to create this
book. Self-written, edited, designed and selfpublished in the USA. It contains 612 pages
and over 1100 color plates. “I created this book
as a tool to broaden awareness of collectors and
dealers as to the great talents of these artists.
Also to teach the novice art collector how to
avoid mistakes commonly made when starting
a collection. It is a helpful tool in teaching the
reader how to self educate so they can make
their own more educated decisions and choices
when trying to build a quality collection. Basically it shows you how to correctly begin the
process of building your own art collection.”
Alterman’s successes have come from lots
of hands on experiences. An admitted poor
student in high school, college was not in the
cards. He enrolled in West Chester State College on an undeclared major due to poor grades
and low test scores and receiving financial aid.
He was only drawn to this school because of
their nationally recognized boxing team. Alterman realized after a few days of classes that
college wasn’t for him. He would spend the rest
the semester in the boxing gym, never returning to the classes. His real education was accomplished by buying, selling and handling the
art, antiques and jewelry he is so well versed in
today. “Before the discovery of cars and girls,
I would focus everything on hunting for antiques. With no real distractions, I was able to
retain lots of information. I learned by visually
Large oil painting by
Edward Willis Redfield
(1869-1965), 50x56
inches, $895,000.
Sound sculptures by
Val Bertoia, $19,500
and $29,500.
handling and examining items while having
my head buried in antique price guides... Pre
- internet!”
The art dealer attempted leaving home
when he was barely16 years old due to a poor
relationship with his father. Even though he
had earned enough to afford rent, due to his
age and young appearance, no one would rent
him a place to live. So he went back home until
the short lived college experience. After that he
rented a room above an antique shop with “a
couple of much older and very strange characters”.
That was the beginning of a run of bad luck
for Alterman. He had saved all of the money he
had made thus far to buy a 1968 Shelby mustang when he turned seventeen. As the run of
bad luck crested, he traded his beloved automobile for an old box truck and some antique
furniture and headed to Texas. It was rumored
that Houston was the “land of gold” for antiques
so Alterman parlayed everything he owned into
this venture. He, along with his best friend as co
pilot, filled the old truck with all of his inventory
and some he borrowed from other antique dealers and headed south. The trip was awful! Not
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14 foot long builder’s model
of the “Empress of France”
(year 1913) $385.000
selling a single piece, the truck was broken into,
the boys’ wallets and money were stolen along w
the trucks radio. Some of the consigned pieces
were damaged from the long journey and Alterman recalls the 50 hour ride home with no radio
as if it was yesterday.
“That’s when I hit rock bottom. I sold the
truck and my remaining inventory to pay for
the damaged pieces that I borrowed. I paid
everyone and with the remaining funds rented
an apartment in Wildwood, New Jersey with
two buddies for the summer. I worked on the
boardwalk at a carnival game chanting “win
a bunny for your honey, win a teddy for your
steady, and win a llama for your mama!” I had
saved enough to buy a motorcycle for $400 and
Photography by Andrea Ortiz and Sean Sullivan
A fine Colombian emerald and
diamond bracelet $135,000
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“I was like a kid in a
candy store, everything
I looked at seemed so
cheap because of the
recent drop in the
currency exchange rate”.
— Jim Alterman
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$700 in working capital to start up my buying
and selling again. Having had money once (
although far from wealthy) , I made a deal with
myself to never let myself get upside down
again. That was at age 19 and it’s been onward
and upward ever since. There have been plenty of ups and downs, but I always remember
that long, quiet ride home from Texas, and that
always seems to motivate me” His next big big adventure would be
England. When he had just had turned 20, the
British pound had hit a record low dropping
from $2.50 to $1.05. Along with another antique dealer friend, Alterman took his entire
bankroll of $1900 and went abroad. “It was like
an antique dealers greatest dream,” he recalls.
“I was like a kid in a candy store, everything I
looked at seemed so cheap because of the recent drop in the currency exchange rate”. He
filled several steamer trunks full of his purchases and headed home scheming as to how
he could obtain more buying power. Having
no one in his family with any extra financial
means, and unable to get bank money due to
his young age and no credit history, Alterman
called upon many of the elderly antique dealers he had been selling to since boyhood. He
also asked his only sibling, older brother John,
to approach college buddies and put the word
out. Jim was offering 40% annual interest on
their money for loans to enable bigger, better
buying trips to England. He swiftly was able to
borrow $150k in increments of $10-20k from
each individual and was hitting England every
Photography by Jim Derks
few weeks. 40 trips in total over a three year span.
He opened a 4000 square
foot antique store and at
age 23 and was rolling.
Every few weeks a forty foot container would
arrive to “Jim’s Antiques
Ltd” in Pennsylvania
and dealers would come
in droves to unpack and
see Alterman’s latest finds
from abroad.
Since then, he has
become a great collector
and dealer of fine art. He also is large dealer in
estate jewelry and watches, operating his wholesale jewelry business in Manhattan. He just
bought an amazing group of sculptures by the
great artist Val Bertoia, son of famed sculpture and designer Harry Bertoia. “Val has been
working with his father since he was five years
old, and has continued the Bertoia legacy since
his father’s death in 1978, at the age of 62. Now
65, It’s Val’s time to get the recognition he deserves. It is very difficult to tell the difference
between father and son’s work, but the price
differences are great.
Harry Bertoia has already realized $580k at
auction. Val bertoia has continued operating
the Bertoia Studio for the last 36 years since
his father’s death. He uses the same tools, same
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materials and same studio. They Bertoias have
been operating from this location since 1952.
Val Bertoia is definitely an artist with a huge
upside for investment.
Ashley John Gallery’s best seller is paintings
by Vaclav Vytlacil. The gallery represents the
estate of this world renowned pioneer in American Abstract Art. Vytlacil, born and died in
New York, was of Czech descent. He studied
abroad under Hans Hoffmann and exhibited
with Rothko, de Kooning, Calder, Hopper,
Hofmann and many other artists who have
already realized tens of millions of dollars at
auction. Vytlacil was a famed instructor internationally as we’ll as at the Art Students League
in New York.
Among His many students were Cy Twombly, Robert Rauschenberg and James Rosenquist.
“The contemporary art field is unquestionably
the hottest market out there right now. To be able
to rediscover one of America’s great painters from
this group, who not only exhibited with the biggest and most valuable, he also taught some of
the biggest and most valuable. Art is very political
and for one reason or another, Vaclav Vytlacil is
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one who slipped under the radar. He lived to be
92, was disenchanted with the rhetoric and politics of museums and galleries at the end of his life.
So for some 40 years, his work sat in limbo, stored
away from all eyes to see.
Until the somewhat recent boom of the
contemporary art markert, Vytlacil has had
some new re-interpretation in the art world.
For the last six years, Alterman has been representing his estate. “Every painting we put
on the market came to us in need of cleaning
and framing” says the art dealer. Vytlacil painted many of his works in series. His career
spanned six decades, from the teen through
the early 1970s.
In any given day, Alterman can be selling
exquisite paintings at his gallery
located near Worth Avenue in
Palm Beach, the West Palm Beach
gallery, his gallery in Lamberville,
New Jersey, or jewelry to dealers
in New York City. In the Ashley
John Palm Beach gallery, beautiful sculptures are located at the
entrance. Recently a new client
purchased an amazing set of 19th
century Italian marble dogs for
their entrance, and a monumental
William Trego painting of the Civil War for their recently acquired
Palm Beach mansion. “It is very important to explain
to the client the quality of the art
we sell, the importance and significance of its period, and why
the individual piece is worthy of
buying for their collection”, concludes the Florida/Pennsylvania/
New York City resident. “And
that is what I try to do with each
and every client I have or may
potentially have. Retirement is
never something I think about, I
am in this for life because I love
all of my jobs!”
Photography by jim derks
Mr. Jim Alterman
Mr. Jim Alterman is known for purchasing
jewelry and sells for wholesale in the City of
New York. He travels between various cities
throughout the year, and says he remains in
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the East Coast. His book is called “New Hope
for American Art”. It includes 612 pages, 1100
color plate and 165 individual artist chapters
with the beginning chapters teaching the new
collector how to avoid mistakes that most
people, including himself made in the field
of collecting art. It teaches the novice how to
self educate, without having to rely heavily on
dealers. The book is available in www.noble.
com and www.amazon.com WWW.ARTBODEGAMAGAZINE.COM
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ART
In Miami, there is
Art Basel…
and then there is
Nina Torres
By Rebeca Herrero
Miami, Fl
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Risky, flirty and smart, this is Nina Torres.
Her phenomenal enterprise has taken the art
world by storm, as she fell in love with something
at the heart of Miami: The Miami River. Now
her art fair, “The Miami River Art Fair” attracts
hundreds of artists from around the world, in
hopes to jump to the next level, New York.
“Miami is a great place to be right now. With
perfect weather and surrounded by water, this
buzzing city is ideal for art collectors who want
to visit during the Art Basel Week to see what’s
out there in the contemporary art world”, says
this well established Mexican born art gallery
owner who has more than two decades of experience promoting the cultural aspects of her
country worldwide.
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“I started in Mexico since I fell in love with
the arts at a young age. My sister and I traveled
to Europe where I discovered I had a hidden
passion for art. Eventually I would open a new
avant-garde gallery in Insurgentes, which is
an exclusive area in Mexico City. I was bold;
I always wanted to do everything different. I
came up with the first posthumous homage to
Mexican artist Carlos Medina. Not even “Bellas Artes” (the foremost museum in Mexico)
had come up with this idea”, admits the feisty
art dealer.
Her gallery, located at the Bayfront Park in
Biscayne, was the first art gallery to open in
Downtown Miami, once considered a dangerous area due to high crime rate and isolation.
Development changed and improved the area
as new hotels and projects sprung up, and in
less than 10 years Miami has transformed from
a quiet touristic spot into a cosmopolitan city.
Today you can see Beyoncé and Jay-Z strolling
around the streets in the Design District, and
major collectors flock to this South Florida hot
spot in December when Art Basel takes place.
With an impressive pedigree, Torres worked for masters like Toledo, Tamayo, Carlos
Merida, Remedios Varo, Zuniga, at the prime
of their careers in Mexico City. As newcomers
started filling up her art gallery, she decided to
pursue new studies at NYU, where she met her
English husband. They remained in New York
for 10 years, but as time passed they decided to
make another bold move, Miami.
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Nina Torres
now runs
her art
gallery, Nina
Torres Fine
Art located at
Biscayne Bay
in Miami.
“Once I went to Belgium for a government
project for the arts. It was called Mexico in Europe. That was the beginning of my international career. My gallery now serves as a platform
for hundreds of artists that seek to exhibit in
the United States for the first time. However,
I don’t manage the artists, as I would then only
limit myself. I just welcome them without any
exclusivity to my space. The great thing about
Miami is that some collectors just dock their
yachts in the river and come up to the fair”, says
Torres. “Coming from New York, I know there
is no comparison with any other city. Any artist that moves to the Big Apple feels like they
have made a major accomplishment in their
career. The great art boom for Miami took place when Art Basel decided to make it their US
destination”.
“I just discovered the
area and fell in love
with it. It is a protected
area historically, nothing
can be built there. It is
sacred. We have
sculptures along the
promenade. It is divine”
One of her projects is the so-called
“World Tour Exhibition of Contemporary
Art” which started in London in 2010. She
also travels constantly, having lived in Thailand and Europe. “I represent Phillipe Astor,
a grand artist from Monaco. We’ve done exhibitions in conjunction with my gallery on
Biscayne and the Miami River Art Fair”, adds
Torres.
“My love affair with the Miami River started years ago, while living in New York. I
just happened to discover the area and fell in
love with it. It is a historically protected area;
nothing can be built there. It is sacred. We
have beautiful sculptures along the promenade. It is divine”, articulates the art connoisseur,
who holds this grand exhibit the same week as
Art Basel. “There are more than 20 art fairs
surrounding Art Basel. It is the best week of
the year in Miami for art. However, my gallery operates all year long. I was the first one
to open in downtown, people thought it was
too risky, but now they are all following”, concludes with enthusiasm and charm the beautiful Nina Torres.
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PUERTO RICO
Eduardo Ballori
an example of great
success
By Rebeca Herrero // San Juan, Puerto Rico
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E
duardo Ballori hails from La Habana,
Cuba. At a young age he left the island
to start a life in New York City. He now
resides in another tropical paradise, San Juan,
Puerto Rico. His office is situated in the hub
of the financial district, close to where all the
financiers and business people in Puerto Rico
operate from day to day.
His presence commands attention, one that
is impactful in the business world. Considered
one of the most successful businessmen in the
Pearl of the Caribbean, Ballori has established
Ballori & Farre, an impressive company that
includes an advertisement agency, an industrial distribution company, a boutique investment banking firm, and more.
“I must have been one of the most-well read
young minds at the time. I was just 18 years
old when I left Cuba. I moved to New York
City, where I earned a degree in Engineering,
and a MBA at New York University”, says the
businessman. He soon joined the Westinghouse Electric International Company in 1967. He
rose in ranks and in 1971, he was named the
Industrial Group Marketing Manager for Latin
America and the Caribbean.
“I had to work hard to succeed. I studied
at night and worked during the day. It gave
me a start, a preparation for what was about
to come. When I moved to Puerto Rico, there
were a lot of opportunities in this Caribbean
gem. The times were good for investment. I
realized I should stay and established myself
in San Juan”, adds the entrepreneur. He also
joined the University of Puerto Rico and was
a professor of marketing and advertisement.
Here he developed the first comprehensive college level advertising curriculum.
The company’s ads are some of the best promotional campaigns ever done in the history
of Puerto Rico. One of them can be seen in
a trailer shown on the company’s website. It
instills memories of a grand time on the island,
a time when creativity was thriving. The ad is
the Finlandia advertisement. It only consists
of a photo of of Finlandia bottles and glasses,
and action images of people playing all kinds of
sports, from equestrian to basketball, around
the Finlandia bottle.
His government background also establishes him as a prominent leader in public office.
From 1978 to 1984 he was a member of the
Governor’s Cabinet as Puerto Rico’s Energy
Commissioner and served on the Boards of
the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, and
several other public corporations. In 1984 he
PHOTOGRAPHY Courtesy of Ballori & Farre
“I was given pieces of
ar t or bought them
at a really good price.
These paintings could
easily be displayed next
to ar tists like Picasso or
Lichtenstein”.
founded Ballori & Farre, whose board he has
since chaired.
His connection to the arts is also very
strong. “I met many artists that were just starting. I was given pieces of art or bought them
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at a really good price. These paintings could
easily be displayed next to artists like Picasso or
Lichtenstein. These Puerto Rican artists were
masters”, says one of the largest art collectors of
Augusto Marin’s paintings.
Marin was a longtime friend of his. Ballori
admits to sharing great experiences with one of
the foremost art painters in the history of Puerto Rico. At his office in San Juan, walls exhibit
several of Marin’s masterpieces. Ballori also
affirms owning more than 300 art pieces in his
art collection.
He is also very involved in charity work. He
is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the
Children Foundation, and a former Chairman
of the Board of Advisors of the United States
Small Business Administration for Puerto Rico
and the Virgin Islands.
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MIAMI
MIAMI
Gene Prescott, Natalia
Valera, Margaret Pulles,
Rebeca Herrero & Dr.
Ramtin Kassir
Marianna Trabold,
Gladys Marshall
and Altagracia
Labrozzi
Art Bodega Magazine Launch
at the Biltmore Hotel
A
Hilda & Roberto Oliva
Anis Blemur,
a true inspiration
Miami, FL
A
nis Blemur is a true inspiration. The
Miami resident and financial expert has
helped thousands of South Floridians
gain ground in their finances. His business
AB Consulting and Accounting Services have
grown rapidly in the last few years. One of his
biggest passions has been mentoring the minorities in the African American community.
“When I get on stage to give a speech, I feel
I empower people to improve their lives. Sometime they don’t have the tools, or the right
people around them, to guide them in their
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personal and business matters. That is the reason why I wrote this book, “A Balanced Life”,
says Blemur, who has become somewhat of a
media sensation in some of the small networks
locally. When Blemur does a presentation, he
also signs his book for hundreds of individuals
that love to hear his empowering speeches.
Blemur has taken part of the CPE and
Training for Thomson Reuters, the Mediterranean Real Estate Referral Network and
many other organizations. His Facebook
page promotes awareness on taxes, financial
Anolan Dragitsch & Doctor Ramtin Kassir
stability and personal growth.
“I usually enjoy my work because I can translate a passion of mine, in the business field, and
make it simpler to people of all races and means.
It feels positive and it makes me enthusiastic and
hopeful”, affirms the native of Haiti.
Blemur’s accounting firm provides services
to individuals and small businesses. Blemur
has an MBA from Barry University and has
been active in business since 2001.
For more information go to www.abfinancials.com
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Andreina Zambrano, Rebeca Herrero, Marisela Cisneros
and Ana Sofia from Tarbay Jewelry.
rt Bodega Magazine launched its first
edition in Miami at the prestigious
Biltmore Hotel event. The evening
had important guests including: Rafael Diaz
Balart, his wife Elba Hentschell, John Larton,
hotelier and owner of the Biltmore Hotel
Gene Prescott and Anna Navarro from CNN,
Christina Alicot, Hector Martinez, artist
Anouck Jourdaa, artist Richard Emmanuel,
Marianne Trabold, Gladys Marshall, Terri
Vega and Juan Portela, Michael George from
The Collection, Anolan Dragitsch, Patricia
Camaano, Arturo Perez, Angelica Willard,
and many more.
Both New York and Miami editions were
celebrated thanks to the help of
Margaret Pulles. Also Christian
Renait from New York was in attendance. The event marked the
first edition of the Miami cover
with Venezuela artist Natalia
Valera. Also Dr. Ramtin Kassir
visited from New York to mingle with the crowd. The event
was part of the official kickoff during Art Basel 2013 in Miami. Artists
Anouck Jourdaa and Richard Emmanuel exhibited their paintings at the exquisite Granada Room. Gene Prescott generously served
as the master of
ceremonies as he
is a major patron
of the arts in the
City of Miami.
Ana Navarro and Gene Prescott
Cristina Alicot & Cristina Zaldivar
Artist Anouck
Jourdaa
Angelica Willard & John Larton
PHOTOS BY Sergio Alsina
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Elizabeth Garcia and a guest
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But Prescott renovated
the property, brought it from the near obscurity of
bankruptcy and rebuilt it into a major destination for the most discerning guests. Now
dignitaries and “A-listers” flock to the hotel to
do business deals and relax at the perpetually
beautiful pool area. Margaret Thatcher stayed
here, and the Dalai Lama visited the property
some years ago.
“We recently had senator Snow from Maine. The hotel experienced a renaissance when
then President Clinton stayed here. It became synonymous with power, and we treat the
powerful in the same way as everyone else;
with respect and excellence”, comments the
fiery businessman. His humor comes across
as jovial, and he salutes every employee as he
oversees his precious property.
HOTELS
The Historical
Biltmore Hotel, led by
a Man of Power
The proper ty boosts
130 acres, where you
can enjoy fresh air
surrounded by beautiful
architecture.
Gene
Prescott
“This hotel is very important to us because
it is one of the most relevant sources of income. We employ around 600 to 700 full time
employees at the Biltmore. At the Alexander
Hotel we employ 150 (his other location in
South Beach). We also own a hotel in Tampa
Bay. But there is nothing like Miami, it is also
more manageable”, adds Prescott.
The property boosts 130 acres, where you
can enjoy fresh air surrounded by beautiful
architecture. It also has a golf club, a modern
day facility gym, and a five-star restaurant,
as well as beautiful rooms for hosting events.
And the service is the epitome of excellence… One famous room is the Al Capone suite, notable for hosting the infamous Chicago
mobster back in the day. The Biltmore is all
about history.
“In the 90s, we got major press due to visits
from dignitaries. At one point we had all the
presidents of Latin America staying at the Biltmore. During one soccer cup we brought all
the Brazilian delegation to lodge here, and 100
international journalists. That is the recognizance of our name”, concludes Prescott.
In the future, Prescott envisions expanding
his empire, while preserving the original beauty that defines this spectacular hotel.
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Miami, Florida
“New York was always good to me, but
there was something about Miami…” says
Gene Prescott, owner of the palatial Biltmore
Hotel, built in the last century by Schultze and
Weaver. Located in Coral Gables, its history
is as broad as the ever-changing story of this
city. “Miami is like an adolescent kid, sophisticated but still finding its way”, says the hotelier, whose properties exemplify excellence
and quality.
Prescott’s start was in the wholesale travel
business. Born in Idaho, he lived in several
cities throughout the United States and started his hotel career in Clearwater, Florida. In
1993, a week before Hurricane Andrew, the
audacious Prescott purchased the Biltmore
Hotel. “It was a rough beginning, we hired
people that would constantly leave because
of the major crisis created by this historic
natural disaster. From feeding 20 people at a
time, we had to feed thousands. We housed
the first responders from the City of Coral
Gables, it was a very chaotic time”, recounts
Prescott.
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H
Living legend
of the Arts,
Karl Momen
By Rebeca Herrero
Palm Beach, FL
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is paintings showcase a unique stroke
that is almost perfect. Karl Momen,
born and raised in Iran, educated in
Germany and a citizen of Sweden, is a true
living legend whose impressive background
relates to the masters Le Corbusier and Marx
Ernst, among others. “I was their pupil. I did
portraits since I was 13 years old and also made
a living of it. I had an ability to capture people’s
beauty”, the artist explains.
Since then Momen, who is 80 years old, has
lived a prolific career without the commercialization that you can see in some new “art
trends”. He still paints with a passion unseen in
many artists of his age. “The new trend is being able to really paint,
that is what makes you are real artist. Those
huge commissions of contemporary art does
not necessarily mean the artist is a true painter or knows the technique to accomplish the
aesthetic quality you see in really great paintings”, adds Momen, sitting in his home near
Palm Beach. His art is intoxicating; huge canvasses with
strong lines, objects flowing in a very measured
balancing act, and the texture he utilizes is very
unique. “I am known for my texture, you can
see it as you get close to the painting”, relates
the Swedish-American artist. “It took me quite some time to find my own
style. I could paint similar to Dalí, but a great
businessman told me once we already have Salvador Dalí”, narrates with nostalgia the painter
and also sculptor and architect. His sculptures
are magnificent in size and elaboration.
Momen, who also lived in Sausalito and San
Francisco, studied architecture and is the only
direct living link to the School of Bauhaus. He
designed hospitals globally, while amassing
great wealth and recognition. But it was the
“Tree of Life” that impacted his career the most.
The monumental sculpture is located in the
desert of Utah. “I was traveling to San Francisco on the 80 interstate. On the road, in the dePHOTOGRAPHY courtesy of Karl Momen
sert, I visualized the most beautiful place where
I wanted to build a sculpture”, says Momen.
The piece is gigantic and cost him three
million dollars. The State of Utah is forever
grateful for this magnificent art piece built in
the 80’s. The 875-ton sculpture incorporates
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a surrealistic tree branching out to large spheres. These six spheres represent the six major
planets, the blue and yellow is symbolic of the
Swedish flag, while the red, white and blue
symbolize the American one. Momen financed the sculpture after a co-
lossal fall out with a beverage company that
wanted to use his creation as advertisement. “I did not want to commercialize it, I did this
project with the true passion of an artist. That
is the reason why I financed The Tree of Life
myself ”.
The artist now proudly displays the books
written about him, brochures from world-class
exhibitions in museums and art galleries, and
literature dedicated to his prowess. More than
600 media articles around the world have captured the brilliance of the man who is a living
legend of the art world. For more information go to www.karlmomen.com
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Power Ladies
in South Florida Real Estate
Marisela Cisneros and Andreina Zambrano – Faces of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty
real estate service offered in South Florida.
They both work at ONE Sotheby’s Interemories are born in a home. From national Realty, and specialize in the South
finding the house of your dreams, Florida residential and commercial market. bringing home your firstborn, sharing Marisela and Andreina graciously opened up
dinners and special occasions with family and their own homes to our publication to showfriends - your home environment defines you. case their artful taste and attention to detail. Two ladies; Marisela Cisneros and Andreina “We wanted to bring you to our homes. What
Zambrano, who merged their lives through better way to show you who we are as realtors
their passion for real estate sales, are known for but to start in our own houses?”, says Marisela,
what some describe as the best personalized a Cuban born beauty who has resided in the
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community of Pinecrest for 18 years and whose passion for realty started early in life in Miami Springs.
Marisela remembers when, as a young girl,
she excitedly greeted her mother, who was arriving from a trip to the market, with the news,
“I found our new home while I was riding my
bicycle in the neighborhood.” Her mother’s
reacted by putting down her bag of groceries
and say “let’s go and take a look”, never imagining that it would be the house they would
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buy. It was the beginning of a personal journey
that lead to her career in real estate sales and
her additional duties as the Affiliate Referral
Liaison at the prestigious ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, out of the Coral Gables office.
Andreina, on the other hand, arrived in
Miami from Venezuela 11 years ago, passionate in her career as an attorney, became a realtor
when her husband, who obtained his masters
in real estate development from Columbia
University, encouraged her to pursue a career
in real estate. “It was the best thing that could
have happened to me because both law and
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real estate are professions that focus on personalized service. Through real estate I’ve had
the opportunity to help families from other
countries in the investment of both homes and
commercial real estate as they relocate to the
South Florida area”, recounts Andreina.
In a warm and natural way, Andreina welcomes us to her home where precious art decorates the living spaces. “When I provide a service
to a client, I give them the utmost attention and
care in finding a new home or to help them in
their commercial investment. I become their
friend, I don’t just want to sell them a house,
I want to provide them with a new life, a new
school, a new neighborhood, where they are
going to build their dreams”, says this unusual
realtor. Both their sales and social skills are
very well developed. “Andreina’s clients often
start as her friends, and her friends become
her clients, because they trust her knowledge
and integrity”, says Marisela.
One of the great aspects of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand is the high standards
that they aspire to in order to provide the same
quality experience across the board. Great attention is placed on the marketing and service
of each and every listing in order take the transaction to a closing with the best results. From
helping in the sale or purchase of a half million
dollar home to a 7 million dollar mansion or 10
millions dollar land, “we have learned that you
must get to understand your client’s needs and
concerns, you must be able to listen and become involved at a level where you are able to
empathize with their unique situation and be
sensitive to things they may be going through”,
adds Marisela and Andreina. Marisela recounts a story where she was
contacted by a visiting family who were set on
finding a home in 3 days before their planned
return home. They found the right home and
the closing took place after their return to Europe. Before their return trip to move into their
newly purchased residence, Marisela took care
of everything from getting electric service, cable, and phone lines. She personally shopped
for beds and essentials, and foods to stock the
refrigerator. Andreina has similar experiences, even fully furnishing her client’s homes so
when they arrive they are able to literally turn
the key and move in. Andreina and Marisela
believe in doing the right thing no matter if no-
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body is watching, basing their actions only on
their personal values.
Miami has grown up culturally and in many
other ways. It is recognized as a destination
for buyers from all corners of the globe. The
weather, location and the “value” compared
to other cities like Los Angeles and New York
make Miami a perfect option for those relocating or wanting to have a second home or
apartment. More than 48 proposed projects are being
considered by the city. New developments are
coming up in the downtown areas. The new
Jorge Perez Art Museum recently opened during Art Basel, the Patricia and Phillip Frost
Museum of Science will join the art museum
with a series of walkways and parks along the
bay and new hotels are being designed by renowned architects. “ONE Sotheby’s International is representing the foremost new building
called the One Thousand Museum designed by Zaha Hadid;
a Pritzker Prize Award winning
architect with units starting at
5 million dollars. Reaffirming
that Miami is becoming a true
international city “starchitects”
are coming to Miami to be a
part of this new renaissance”,
comment both Andreina and
Marisela.
“We believe in social media
and web pages but the core of
real estate is so personal, that
the client has to be certain about
who the person in charge of
finding their home, business,
second home or investment is.
Real estate is a real service, and
we are committed to deliver
integrity framed in the promise of our International brand.
Sotheby’s International Realty, allows us to help
our clients not only in South Florida but in the
49 countries in the world that we have offices”,
says Andreina with confidence.
Andreina and Marisela represent the true
power of real estate in this town, and the most
personalized luxury services for the most demanding clients. “Our commitment to service,
integrity and knowledge of the market allow us
to comfortably guide our clients as they make
their real estate investments and decisions”,
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Art
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T
he arts are increasingly interwoven with
one another. This, which has been confirmed long ago, offers gallery visitors
the incentive to understand and enjoy the diversity of creative expression. New York City
offers many interactive programs in its art galleries, architecture, parks and theaters. A universal law, the value of the land dictates certain
movements. But in New York, even though
the rent is sky high and people look to relocate
their companies in other cities, we still find a
buzzing and vibrant city.
Ever since Chelsea began to develop and
SoHo abandoned its art galleries - which were
replaced by stores - there is another phenomenon that’s been happening for a decade;
Olga de Amaral, Javier Marín and Anna Paola Protasio, are some of the names that occupy this gallery. Currently, the work of English
photographer Hugo Tillman surprises visitors.
He uses a technically sophisticated approach,
which shares secret art pieces in very dark
shots, almost imperceptible, requiring a special
attention by the viewer.
Although, three years ago Nohra Haime
opened in Cartagena, Colombia, visitors can
already find in this seven-room gallery in New
York the dynamism that characterizes her at
other venues and projects.
Solidly established in photography and
Asian art Spencer Throckmorton is the gallery of choice for these two subjects. This gallery is the authority on vintage photographic
work of renowned artists such as Manuel Alvarez Bravo and Tina Modotti, Edward Weston, Graciela Iturbide and Lucien Clergue, as
well as prestigious personalities like Ruben
Afanador and Aldo Sessa, and last but not
least, young artists such as Christian Cravo. In
the Asian experience Throckmorton presents
twenty-five early Chinese Buddhist sculptures
never exhibited before, coinciding with the
Asian Week in New York.
Mary-Anne Martin is a highly respected
figure on the international art scene. In the
late seventies she pioneered the auctioning of
Mexican art at Sotheby’s, effectively introducing Latin American art to the world – by then
New York had become the world center for the
visual arts. In her gallery, on 73rd Street between Madison and 5th Av. Mary-Anne deals
with Latin American masters and some other
artists that are in full bloom.
Dominique Lévy - who worked with
Christie’s - just opened her gallery on the same
block, focusing on famous European artists
and deceased masters from the United States.
She will also present French sculptor Germaine
Richier this season.
Gallery Sandra Gering is also on the Upper
East Side, where she presents well-established
two new districts can now be included in the
itineraries of art lovers: The Upper East Side
and the Lower East Side. The Upper East Side
is the latest and more solid of the two developments. It started with Nohra Haime, who’s current location is on 5th Avenue and 57 Street,
which shows that this established gallery owner knows the value of the Upper East Side
inside and out.
Visiting her place is always a thrill. The
quality, variety and originality of her materials
are a pleasure to hold and to see. Paintings of
established and young artists intermix with
objects, installations and sculptures from different origins and generations. Sophia Vari,
Nikki St.Phalle, Alvaro Barrios, Adam Strauss,
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and active artists’ work. She is not as concerned with secondary markets as some of her
colleagues.
Hauser & Wirth, besides having galleries
in Zurich, London and New York, they also
have one, of their two locations in New York,
in this area.
Once the New Museum was built on
the Lower East Side it found its place in the
world of art. While small galleries tried to
settle in this area, Sperone Westwater settled
in Bowery in 2010 - after having been in and
around SoHo since 1975. It remains a sound
gallery that does not seek flashy or temporary
works. It specializes in povera, minimalist
and conceptual artists such as Alighiero Boetti and Richard Long, and active figures like
Guillermo Kuitca.
The gallery Y and Lisa Cooley, the work
of young entrepreneurs who survived in this
area, is undoubtedly a must to visit, and Andy
Coolquitt and Liza Cooley are must follow artist. The reader who plans his visits should also
know that most of this area’s galleries are open
from Wednesday to Sunday, following the customs of the leading museums in the area. Here
shops coexist with businesses selling lighting
fixtures for commercial kitchens, boutiques
with shops selling name brand clothes, as well
as charming Mom and Pop restaurants.
SoHo still preservers Ronald Feldman Gallery who, along with his wife Frayda, also had
a gallery in Uptown 1971, but in 1982 decided
to consolidate both in SoHo. In their space
they have had diverse expressions of art. Joseph
Beuys, Buckmeinster Fuller, Leon Golub, Pepón Osorio and Panamarenko are some of the
names who have had exhibits in this gallery.
June Kelly takes a different approach. Established in SoHo in the eighties, the gallery
represents artists such as Elizabeth Catlett and
sculptor Julio Valdez –who are among a group
of painters of visual appeal.
Cecilia de Torres gallery was established
long ago. Her project focuses primarily on
Joaquín Torres García and artists of Torres
García’s Workshop. Hers is a gallery that does
not change its view with the market swings, but
maintains its original position occasionally incorporating some young people.
Although Chelsea is a well-established area
it continues to grow; luxurious buildings continually arise, but compared to the rest of New
York City there are few places to eat. History
has its peculiarities, among them: The Annina
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Catherine
Lenihan
The Women’s National
Republican Club President
O
Nosey is no longer in the area – it was the first
gallery to move from SoHo to Chelsea.
The number of galleries that has gathered
under the Chelsea umbrella is so large that the
reader may need some further advice. Among
the essential ones are Sean Kelley, Gagosian,
Lelong, Alexander Grey, and among the younger ones, Alberto Magnan. Each one with a
distinct profile.
Sean Kelley offers remarkable works of
authors known the world over, particularly
conceptual art focusing on a wide spectrum.
Alexander Grey presents living conceptual
artists regardless of their geographical origins.
When visiting, Regina Silveira, Luis Kamnitzer
and Siah Armajani’s work are a must see. At
MagnanMetz, despite being focused on Cuban
art, Dara and Alberto present artists who focus
on the deconstructive, authors who prefer recreation, textural approaches and those which
include the applied art. Among others they
have are: Alexandre Arrechea, Alejandro Almanza Pereda, Lagos Miller, Duke Riley, Sofia
Maldonado and Glenda León.
Comparing Chelsea to SoHo, both intellectually and the number of galleries, Chelsea has
n February 14, 1910, 12 women met
at the home of Henrietta Wells Livermore to organize a revitalized suffrage movement for the State of New York. Mrs.
Livermore was elected President of the group,
which by 1913 had formed the entire state into
women suffrage units working in assembly districts. After a seven year effort, these women
were rewarded by the election of November 6,
1917, when the suffrage was passed. Mrs. Livermore believed that women
should know should know what they were voting about. She conceived of a national club
for Republican women as a meeting place for
the spreading of political knowledge to women
voters: and in 1921 she founded, in New York
City, the Women’s National Republican Club. The Club’s first headquarters was in a loft at 38
West 39th Street, and when it moved in 1924 to
8 East 37th Street, President and Mrs. Coolidge
formally opened the new facility. Every Republican President since 1921 has
been the guest of the Women’s National Republican Club, as have countless other leaders in
the fields of politics, government, diplomacy,
the arts, and the humanities. Led by the extraordinary Catherine Lenihan, The Women’s National Republican Club
is unique. It is the oldest national club for Republican women and the only one to provide
its members with a Clubhouse. The Clubhouse
is owned by the Club’s members, and the Club
is a separate entity not officially or legally associated with any other organization, although
its members work closely with the Republican
party. surpassed SoHo. In addition, there are great
fashion designers found in this district, - which
also includes the area of the Meat Packing District and Chelsea Market.
It is also important to mention Diane von
Furstenberg, who not only surrounds us with
her wrap around dresses, but also spreads her
energy to one of the most important projects
in the area and the city: the High Line. This
unique walk of more than a mile in length confirms that the New York landscape is an inexhaustible subject.
Climb to the High Line, enjoy the view of the
Hudson River while having ice cream. Observe
how the jungle of cement and the last remnant
of the railroad mix with the area’s integrated gardening. Take a stroll to find the next gallery to
visit. There is room for people of all ages in this
geography of the arts, keeping always in mind
that music and the visual arts are inextricably
linked, and increasingly more so.
New York with its endless rows of art galleries is sophisticated and rich, and extremely
varied and illustrative, providing something
for everyone and every possible taste.
— Graciela Kartofel
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New York Republican County Committee. Isaacs also founded the College Republicans at SUNY-Stone Brook in 1985.
His politically savvy, charismatic and engaging character has helped make him one of New York’s top political power players. Isaacs
oversees the membership registration in all areas of Manhattan, does
fundraising for the Republican Party, and also organizes events that
welcome powerful republicans from all over the country. Manhattan
is always the first town for fundraising during election year, may it
be local, federal and presidential, thus his influence in politics on the
national stage.
His other half is Tania Marnier, a stunning beauty born and raised
in Manhattan to European parents. She founded and established her
own photography services company, TCM Picture, which specializes
in the restoration, archiving, and digitizing of old photos. With a
passion for the art of photography, she shoots at private events and
the political scene in the city. She recently photographed the campaign of NYC mayoral candidate John Catsimatidis.
She is also the mother of two children, and prior to her career
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CHARITY
The
leader
Gregg Beletsky took the helm of the Worth
Avenue Association two years ago. Since then,
the prestigious association has seen a growth in
membership and engaging events for the Avenue. His passion for charitable causes created
the project “Turtle Tuesday”, a non-profit that
helps bring awareness to the ecological damage brought on by trash discarded and washed
up on the beaches of Palm Beach. His concern -- the plastic that kills the turtles drastically reduces the life cycle of these creatures. So far, the project has been a huge success,
and tons of trash has been removed from these beaches. His passionate vision for charitable
causes has revived the Avenue in a unique way,
while engaging Palm Beach residents and tourists far beyond the retail experience.
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The
Beauty
E
lisha Daniel’s life changed in 2009 when
she discovered a lump in her underarm.
At that time, the Bostonian fashion designer was diagnosed with breast cancer at
the age of 40. Like many thousands of woman
that go through this process, Daniels confronted the experience with light and optimism, a
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life changing moment that transformed her,
forever. Years later she co- wrote with her
friend and also cancer survivor tv personality,
Kelley Tuthill, the book: “You can this! Surviving breast cancer without losing your sanity”. The book was inspiring, and it got to the
hands of a very powerful lady called Evelyn
H. Lauder. Both women connected through
an experience and now Daniels serves on the
National Advisory Board of the Breast Cancer
Research Foundation. The non-profit raised
33 million dollars last year. Her involvement
with this charity makes Daniels an inspiring
and powerful woman.
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CHARITY
Patsy and
Leslie
Spiero
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Patsy and Leslie Spiero met 15 years ago
at a party. “They kept me away from her. I
wrapped a napkin around my arm, and told
her, I will be your waiter for the rest of the
night”, says a smiling Spiero, the gentleman
who swept her off her feet. They married
at the Four Seasons and began a blissful life
together. Before meeting Leslie, Patsy, who
is known in the fashion industry, used to
live in Beverly Hills, while Leslie, who hails
from Ohio, was in the linen and textile industry. Throughout the years they have both
chaired many different galas, and they continue to be actively involved in various charitable efforts, among them the fight against
Cystic Fibrosis, Palm Beach American Cancer, and this year Patsy Spiero is the honorary
chair for the Jewish Guild for the Blind.
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The
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ia Tutalo-Mote has opened the hearts
of millions of Floridians with her smile on television. Her warming persona comes across in her NBC 6 Forever Family
television segments, dedicated to foster children and those “aging out” of foster care. She
brings attention to the issues that surround
foster care in a unique way, and also produces
several other Forever Family segments on tv
stations across Florida including Palm Beach’s
CBS 12. Since she founded Forever Family in
2002, Tutalo-Mote has garnered more than 20
million dollars in free media airtime for her
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cause, and has also raised nearly a million
dollars in cash and in-kind services for medically needy children and those leaving foster
care without families. She also mentors these
teens that transition to new homes, with the
care and warmth that the mother of TWO
children has always nourished in her lifetime.
She is powerful for giving so much back, her
numerous awards include the Congressional
Angel in Adoption Award and the Health and
Human Service’s Adoption Excellence Award,
both presented in Washington DC for her
outstanding advocacy.
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The
Dancer
H
The
Couturier
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A
refeh Mansouri is well known in the fashion industry as a trendsetter in the art
of sewing. She designs beautiful couture that is highly appreciated in exclusive circles in the entertainment industry. Known for
her involvement in the arts as a member of the
The Costume Designer’s Guild, she has been a
judge at the prestigious Emmy Awards, and has
also given her time and devotion to different
er graceful posture alludes to her dancing background. Lauren Wetteroth
owns one of the best dancing schools in
the country. One of her protégés is the dancing
star of the Rock of Ages musical in Las Vegas. She moved to Palm Beach several years ago
and fell in love with the serenity of the island. She is also very involved with the Miami City
Ballet, the Bak Middle School of Performing
Arts in West Palm Beach, and she also supports different charities in the area. She also
has a very successful media planning company
in Pennsylvania, but decided to have a second
home in Palm Beach 10 years ago, where her
beautiful house is designed by the legendary
architect John Volk. Her daughter, who is a
professional Latin Ballroom dancer, follows
in her mother’s footstep, and together mother
and daughter contribute countless hours to the
performing arts world.
non-profits, including The Salvation Army. At
a young age she achieved a highly regarded status as a frontrunner in the highly competitive
world of couture fashion, and wedding gowns.
Born in Tehran, Iran, her fashion career started
in Montreal, Canada, when she was 23 years
old. Then came Milan, Hollywood, and the
world. Her first AREFEH store is located at the
prestigious 150 Worth Avenue.
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Vicomte
A unique brand built by two brothers, Arthur and Bertrand de Soultrait
Palm Beach - The name transports you
to the French aristocracy. “It all started as
Vicomte A because we are both viscounts.
After we both graduated, we realized that
my brother had an eye for fashion and color. This is why we started making neckties.
At first we sold 400 neckties the first year,
then 15,000 the second…this is the kind of
growth we have been experiencing since our
start in 2006”, says Bertrand de Soultrait .
Ralph Lauren began the same way in 1967.
Hailing from Paris and Burgundy, the line
is inspired by the outdoor activities prevailed
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by the royals in Europe. De Soultrait lives
between Palm Beach and New York, developing the company that boasts 80 full time
employees. “We stay away from manufacturing in Asia, our products are made in Europe and Peru mostly. We really care about
the quality of what we offer. Our brand has
beautiful colors, it is also young, fresh, energetic, which is what we try to preserve”, adds
the statuesque man who loves Palm Beach.
“We also sell wholesale to high-end department stores. The first store that we opened in the United States was at 150 Worth
Avenue. We also opened a store on Collins
Avenue last December in Miami; it is a
beautiful 1500 square feet storefront, and
very unique. We are very interested in developing the market in the United States.
We are also very active with polo worldwide”, says the entrepreneur.
The company counts about 40 “Vicomte A” corporate stores and sales to over 500
multi brands stores who carry the line. The
line is both traditional and hip, and mostly
exclusive for a demanding client who wants
the best clothing apparel has to offer.
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CHARITY
The giver
L
iz Olszewski from Healing Horses Heart
has a quote on her portal by Winston
Churchill: “There is something about the
outside of a horse that is good for the inside
of the man”. Her life is surrounded by these
magnificent creatures that populate the area of
Wellington. The Wellington beauty has made
it her mission to help young children who are
victims of alcoholic parents. Her idea is to connect the horse with the child’s spirit and teaching them life skills to prevent the pattern of
addiction. Horses Healing Hearts is the only
organization of its kind in the nation. Many of
these children have lost parents due to disease
from addiction, overdose or suicide. The charity has impacted lives by conducting over 400
sessions and 3000 contact hours since 2009.
The
Designer
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T
amara Comolli had one great passion as
she was growing up. First she inherited her father’s love for luxury, since she
grew up with a father that managed casinos in
Europe. Then, it was her new found discovery
of gems, she fell in love with them. She combined both experiences and started her high-end
jewelry brand, Tamara Comolli Fine Jewelry Collection. From Munich, Germany, she
would find inspiration to design these precious
pieces, but then again, she had her eyes set on
the United States. Since opening her first stand
alone store in the Hamptons, Americans fell in
love with her designs. Her pursuit for more demanding clients with the best taste brought her
to 150 Worth. Her charitable spirit is dedicated
to several non-profits with good causes, especially one, the American Cancer Association.
Comolli has donated her time and her youthful
spirit to the fight against cancer.
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TV
WELLINGTON
Lilly Zilo
A Proud Accomplished
Rider in Wellington
By Miguel Sarmiento
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The
TV Host
Anolan Luxe World, has enabled the television presenter to do great interviews
in Monaco, London, Dubai, the Bahamas, and all of Latin America. B
ecause everything that Anolan Dragitsch
touches becomes gold. Her lady like smile and sweet persona has captured the
heart of tv viewers worldwide. Her different tv
shows under the umbrella, Anolan Luxe World,
has enabled the television presenter to do great
interviews in Monaco, London, Dubai, the Ba-
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hamas, and all of Latin America. Her tv show
was broadcasted on E! Entertainment Television Latin America reaching 25 countries. She
showcased the lifestyle of the rich and famous
in a unique way, and continues to do so with
the high end production and luxury world in
"A Look at Luxury with ANOLAN" and "Hello
Hollywood", shown in different cities in Asia. Larry Namer introduced the presenter and
producer to more than 600 million viewers in
China, New York, and Los Angeles. This Cuban beauty grew up in Miami and now plans
to expand her show worldwide in English and
launch her new tunic fashion line. PHOTOGRAPHY courtesy of anolan dragitsch
estled between the dead of winter and
the riping of spring, during 12 weeks
each the year, it is time for The Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida,
which during this period becomes the center of
the equestrian world. The Festival attracts over
3,000 horses, thousands of professional and
amateur riders and a wave of trainers and horse
groomers from 49 states and over 30 countries,
making the Festival the largest and most enduring equestrian competition in the world.
Being an Olympic year, this year you are
bound to find Olympians alongside adult amateurs, juniors and children riders all around
Wellington. Among the adult riders we found
Lilly Zilo, a proud and competitive amateur
participating in this year’s pinnacle event of the
glamorous equestrian world.
“I’m an adult amateur rider, meaning, I
started riding when I was 36. I was very different from most people”, says Lilly Zilo, a
mother of two who has been living in Wellington since early 2000. “My daughter was
six and we were living in Italy, I started riding
and I got very much involved. Living in Rome
back then, it was not conventional. Then, we
moved to Wellington, to our own facility, and
now we own a ten and half acre facility called
the Windsor Stables.”
Zilo has an impressive accolade of accomplishments; one of them is representing the
Equestrian Hong Kong Federation worldwide.
She competes at the international level, and in
2006, was accepted to participate in the Asian
Games - another major accomplishment for
this petite but forceful and dedicated woman.
“This – The Asian Games - is a very big event,
seventeen thousand athletes meet every four
years,” says Zilo.
In 2008 Zilo carried the Olympic torch for
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the Hong Kong equestrian sports team. Today
she is excited to compete in the Grand Prix
at Wellington’s Winter Equestrian Festival for
the very first time. She is focused on getting a
great score.
“I personally trained my horse and am extremely proud because riders don’t often train
their own horses.” This is the first time she’s
competing in the Grand Prix and she’s gearing
up for it. She is bringing her Spanish Horse,
Esmaltado, trained by Zilo, and he is part of
the “PRE”, meaning Pura Raza Espanola, explains Zilo.
Equestrianism is not only an art by itself; it
takes a team to make it so. “Riders in high level competitions don’t groom their horses. You
hire a staff to do so. The sport requires attention
to a wide variety of aspects; we not only take
care of the horse, we also have to do stretching,
acupuncture, and the rider must be physically
and mentally fit. We even go to sport psychology to be focused and ‘in the zone,” admits Zilo.
For Lilly Zilo it’s all about having fun and
enjoying the ride. “For somebody to start riding competitively … you have to think ‘what
is it that you are looking for,’ you should be ri-
ding with someone that is friendly and respectful of you… You have to enjoy the ride and be
physically fit. Then you need to be trained in a
facility that wants to share your goal. My advice to most amateur riders is this: Identify the
correct trainer that shares your goal,” says Zilo.
When Zilo and her husband, Alex Zilo,
started living at Windsor Stables, they wanted
their children to be educated in the United States. “We moved here because we had a passion
for the equestrian lifestyle; however, it was not
something we planned for, it was pure luck.
Wellington is a very friendly place; a simple
town, a great place to raise a family,” says Zilo.
Today, Wellington is getting ready to welcome the world. For 12 weeks out of the year Wellington turns into the epicenter of the equestrian world. Thousands of horses, riders and
teams come from all corners of the globe. “The
funny thing is that at any given time in your local grocery or the mall, you can see Olympians,
riders from around the world, sitting next to
you everywhere. It’s amazing for the people
who come to visit. It is great for people who
want to come and see what is going on in the
equestrian world”, concludes Zilo.
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WELLINGTON
The Beauty
of the
Spanish Horse
W
Mark Bellisimo,
the powerhouse of Wellington
H
is love for horses made him build one
of the largest equestrian facilities in the
world. Mark Bellisimo and his wife
Katherine own the Palm Beach International
Equestrian Center (PBIEC), home of the FTI
Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF).
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Bellisimo, Roger Smith and Dennis Dammerman founded this equestrian lifestyle destination
centered around the love of horses and family.
“Every one of our partners has a family member in the sport that provides us with both a long
term perspective as well as a great feedback me-
chanism from a diverse set of stakeholders”, says
Bellisimo. He and his wife and four children love
to spend time at the twelve-week equestrian festival, which combines great horse sports, weather,
shopping, dining and more. He also hosts the
Global Dressage Festival at the same sport facility.
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hen you meet Alex Zilo at Windsor Stables, Wellington, you get a
feeling that he is a passionate horse breeder, but when you find out more about
the specialty breeding of the Spanish Horse he
is dedicated to, you will find the depth of the
passion that propelled this established man to
make it into a worldwide business.
“My Art Bodega is this”, says Zilo when
he shows us a table full of books detailing the
beauty of the Spanish Horse. His fascination
with this particular horse breed started in
Europe, where he would see paintings in museums showcasing the Spanish horse. He also
practiced horse riding as a hobby. “If you go
back in time in Europe, every painting of a king
or a noble included a horse; a Spanish Horse. It
is a very noble and regal animal. They would
paint individuals with these horses even if they
did not know how to ride them”, explains Zilo.
The Spanish Horse, also known as the Andalusian horse, is known for its elegance and
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grace. “Known as “the Horse of Kings”, they
were ridden by officers and cavalries. At the
time they did not have air forces or the Navy
like we do today. The cavalry was the strength of a country or a monarch. They would
rigorously train their horses to do certain
movements during wars. This is actually how
the sport of dressage started. All the dressage
movements that you see today are actually the
skills that were used by the officers and cavalries to control and maneuver these precious
animals during war time”, adds the Wellington
resident.
These military movements that evolved
out of war had to do with protecting the officer. “You simply had to train your horse well,
this way other horses would be fearful of your
Photography
courtesy of
Alex Zilo
horse. It was imperative to scare the infantry
away”, mentions Zilo.
Pura Raza Espanola, or PRE, which is
another term used to describe this breed, originated in Andalusia in the southern area of
Spain. Zilo is a breeder of the Spanish horse,
and also serves as the President of the National
Breeders Association in the United States.
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WELLINGTON
Felipe Ibañez,
an Avid Horse
Breeder
By Rebeca Herrero // Wellington, Florida
H
WELLINGTON
Sahar Daniel
Hirosh
A Well Rounded Dressage
Rider in Wellington
By Miguel Sarmiento
Wellington, FL
Grand Prix rider and participant Zahar Daniel Hirosh, is a fierce competitor who takes
care of his horses as though they were his own
offspring. Carefully maneuvering any of his
five horses lodging at the Windsor Stables,
you can see the serenity these stallions bring to
his life. While grooming their beautiful mane,
horse and trainer seem to naturally become
one with the world.
“Being in this sport is not so much
about the physic, it is more about the
mind, about becoming one with the horse. With my horses there is no concept of
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time, time does not exist,” says Hirosh, a
world-class competitor and a multiple times Grand Prix winner.
Growing up in a family that owned and bred
horses, the welfare of the animals have always
been his priority. He started riding when he
was 12 years old. Just as strong as his love for
the stallions, is his pride for his Israeli heritage.
Hirosh has represented the Israel delegation
for several years in Wellington. “I arrived here in 2002, it is an honor to
compete for my country. I have dual citizenship, but I divide most of my time between the
horses and our home in Pennsylvania”, explains
the young rider.
Having being a jumper in his earlier years,
dressage to Hirosh is more than a sport; it is a
way of life. “It cost a lot of money to breed, train
and keep the horses. When I decided to do this
professionally, I was very lucky that my family
supported my dreams. This year I won the Devon competitions, which is a really Grand Prize, I rode one of my youngest horses”, Hirosh
enthusiastically recalls.
One of his most coveted dreams is to make
it to the Olympics. “Only a few get to go, it is
very competitive. You are only as good as your
horse, you need to have many circuit points. As
hard as it is, it is a professional rider’s dream,”
the accomplished rider explains.
Moving his stallions to Wellington might
take Hirosh 18 to 19 hours. Once he arrived
in Wellington, he was impressed by the infrastructure built around the Equestrian Capital
of the World. “Horses live up to 30 years, depending on the care you provide them. When
I transport them, I make sure they are comfortable; that they travel in first class by commercial shippers. Their best competition years are
around 9 to 10 years old. I like to be very involved. It is like rearing a child,” adds the equestrian champ.
Considering the expense in chiropractors,
veterinarians, massage therapists, dentists, and
you will soon realize dressage is a sport that
requires not only dedication but also a good
amount of money. For Hirosh, Wellington is
the best of the best. “I think Marc Bellisimo
did something really great for dressage. The
convenience of having all the disciplines in
the same city, it is the best”, concludes the avid
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e hails from the very successful Ibañez family in Chile. Felipe
Ibañez is a man whose power to influence Chileans has spread
to the world, partly thanks to his constant pursuit and love for
the Spanish Horse. “This is my passion. I’ve always lived surrounded by
horses. I love the technique of the Spanish Horse in particular, because
they are the most magnificent creatures. The Andalusian horse is very
unique,” says Ibañez, sharply dressed while visiting the facilities at the
Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida.
“I am impressed with Wellington. The infrastructure in this complex
is unbelievable. As a businessman with a large company we hardly have
time to visit, but this time we did, and I can assure you that I am very
impressed with what I’ve seen here in terms of horses and the competitions,” assures Ibañez. For the last 16 years, Ibañez has built one of the most important
Equestrian schools in the world. “There are only four schools in the
world. I decided many years ago to bring the Spanish horse to Chile. To
nurture them, to create a school with the sophistication required for
these creatures. We have several full time and part-time riders at our
school. We do a very elaborate exhibition to the audiences. We want to
project a message of discipline and form that entails care and precision,”
says the president of the largest supermarket chain store in Chile.
“My grandfather was a pioneer of the large majority retail chains in
Latin America. He started these stores in 1957, even before Sam Walton, who founded Walmart in 1961. We are very proud of the legacy my
family built in our country and for all Chileans,” says the horse breeder
and businessman, whose company boasts revenues of more than five
billion dollars a year. Ibañez joined the ranks of the company in 1967. He met the love of
his life in Edinburg, a gorgeous Scottish beauty named Heather, while
he was attending college. Now the fourth generation of Ibañez, his three
sons and one daughter, is involved with the company he manages in this
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remote land in the southern tip
of Latin America.
He found his love for the
Spanish horse in Europe. “Even
though the Spanish horse arrived in Latin America 500 years
ago, we cannot find this horse in
Chile because they were all mixed with other horses from this
continent. We have the Chilean
creole horse now, hence my decision to directly import the Andalusian breed,” explains Ibañez.
Today he owns 130 horses, which he keeps at his enchanting location
in Chile. The peak of this particular breed – the Spanish horse – and the
sport it initially entailed, dressage, happened in the 1800’s at Versailles,
France. “The Spanish horse was then taken to different countries, like
Austria, England, France and many more. It evolved into a spectacle,
requiring a high level of technique for the rider,” explains the Spanish
Horse breeder. “For me this practice serves as an expression of art and culture. We
strive to attain beauty and elegance, and perfect sync and harmony
between the rider and the horse. Having the right technique generates emotions, the technical purism. If we are able to ride the horse with
purity, and excellent technique, we generate emotions, thus entering the
world of art,” concludes Ibañez. WWW.ARTBODEGAMAGAZINE.COM
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BEAUTY
NEWS
By Pia-Maria Norris
LA PRAIRIE’S NEW Anti-Aging Eye
and Lip Perfection is a chic portable duo
that provides both a lifting eye cream-gel
and a protective lip balm. Designed to
hydrate both lips and eyes while instantly
easing signs of fatigue, lines and wrinkles
while adding a youthful, healthy glow.
($150)
T
he Swedish cosmetic giant
ISADORA’s spring 2014 look
RAY OF LIGHT is all about
Light - light colors, light materials and light design! The sheer
highlighting eye shadow pen
Twist-up Eye Gloss comes in three luminous,
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while the Twist-up Blush & Go gives a healthy
glow to the cheeks with three amazing new
shades. The bestselling lipstick Perfect Moisture Lipstick tops it off with a divine shade
‘Pink Peony’, while the other best seller, the nail
polish Wonder Nail, is presented in a range of
glowing iridescent shades that complete the
exquisite spring look. For the complete look
visit Isadora’s website www.isadora.com
DIOR’S NEW AGE-DEFYING
SKIN perfector Dreamskin
works both instantly and over
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MURAD’S Advanced Active
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MURAD’S Instant Radiance Eye Cream contains a powerful anti-aging formula clinically proven to minimize the appearance of dark circles by 30% in 15
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LA PRAIRIE ANTI-AGING DUO
Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Cream ($300)
and Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Dry Oil
($300) are based on a rare discovery of
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strengthens and fortifies skin to prevent
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revitalize and fortify the
skin’s resilience against
stressful factors.
LA PRAIRIE’S SUPERB NEW Skin Caviar Luxe Sleep
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it firms, purifies and refines the skin while thoroughly
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Beautiful
Winter
Skin
By Pia-Maria Norris
D
ry skin is one of the main
causes for premature aging
of the skin. Especially during
the winter season the skin can
often become a victim of neglect as we often fail to pay attention to the changing demands of the winter.
This is especially true in cities like New York
and other places with warm and humid summers, followed by cold and often windy winters
with dry indoor heating, which can easily dry
out the skin and contribute to premature aging
of the skin.
There are some simple steps you can take
to make sure your skin stays hydrated, healthy
and glowing during the winter season.
1.- Use a gentle oil based cleanser
Many dermatologists now recommend oilbased cleansers for removing make-up and
cleansing the skin. They gently but effectively
remove makeup and dirt while maintaining
the skins natural level of moisture and help
keep skin soft and supple.
2.- Use hydrating, rich
and gentle cleansers
3.- Use a hydrating toner
In addition to removing traces of cleansers,
hydrating toners also actively sooth and provide hydration to dry skin and help skin return to its natural moisture balance. Make
sure to apply a moisturizing cream to the skin
while it is still damp from the toner so that the
moisturizer can help seal the hydrating benefits from the toner deep into the skin. You
can also use a hydrating mist before your day
cream and throughout the day to help keep
skin hydrated.
4.- Use a day, night and eye cream that
is both moisturizing and hydrating
The difference between moisturizing
and hydrating creams are often misunderstood. To describe it simply, moisturizers reduce water loss, but they don’t increase hydration. Moisturizing products
are designed to keep the skin nice and soft
by preventing water in the skin from evaporating, while hydrating products are designed to actually increase the water content to plump up the skin.
Even though our skin needs to be both moisturized and hydrated, it doesn’t mean that you
need to use two different products as they are
increasingly designed to fill both functions. For
example moisturizers are often made water based
and contain for example hyaluronic acid (which
is a water binding agent) mixed with some oil.
5.- Add a hydrating serum or elixir
For maximum effect, add a hydrating
serum or elixir to your daily routine. Use
both day and night before your day and
night cream.
6.- Use a moisturizing mask
Use hydrating, rich and gentle cleansers once or twice weekly
that help replenish moisture to skin to keep it
healthy and soft. Rich foaming cleansers are
perfect for use in the morning before your normal skin care routine, in the evening alone, or
after the oil based make-up remover for added
cleansing.
hydrating power of any
moisturizer. Add a few drops
to your moisturizer day and
night. ($35)
Use a moisturizing mask once or twice weekly (or as often as needed). You can also use some
very simple, affordable yet very effective options
such as shea butter or organic apricot, coconut,
avocado, jojoba or rosehip oil to help soften skin
and prevent water loss by locking in moisture.
6.- MOISTURIZING
MASKS
7.- Protect your skin from
sun and indoor lighting
Make sure to also use a daily sunscreen during winter and indoors! While UVB rays (that
cause sunburn) are the strongest in the summer, UVA rays (that cause wrinkles) remain
constant throughout the year. And, harmful
rays don’t come only from the sun; they are
also emitted from indoor lighting!
8.- Replace your foundation with a
BB cream or tinted moisturizer
The new star on the market – the BB-cream
(Beauty Balm) is a multi-tasking product that
acts as a primer, moisturizer, sunscreen, skin
treatment, concealer, and foundation, all in
one! During wintertime, don’t replace your
moisturizer with it; use it on top of your moisturizing cream instead of your regular foundation and sunscreen.
9.- Pay attention to what
you eat and drink
While topical applications are important in
maintaining a healthy and beautiful skin during winter, what we eat also plays an important
role. By eating foods that are rich in essential
fatty acids, such as salmon, olive oil, avocado,
flaxseed and walnuts, you can also help keep
your skin hydrated, supple and healthy. And
make sure to drink lots of extra water to stay
hydrated from the inside out!
10.- Buy a humidifier
Buy a humidifier to add moisture to dry
rooms and for added benefits for your skin during cold winters when we tend to use indoor
heating which makes rooms drier. Keep it in
your bedroom during the night while you sleep
for maximum effect.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR SKIN DURING WINTER
•Use a gentle, creamy or foaming cleanser in the morning, and an
oil-based cleanser to remove
make-up in the evening
•Use a hydrating toner morning
and evening
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•Use a day and night cream that is
both hydrating and moisturizing
•Add a hydrating serum to your
daily skin care routine
•Use a moisturizing mask once or
twice weekly
1.- OIL BASED
CLEANSERS
Ausganica- Rose Cleansing OilWith a rich fusion of rose hip
and jojoba oils it
thoroughly removes make-up
and impurities, leaving skin
clean and healthy.
Certified organic. ($45)
Murad- Renewing Cleansing
Oil– Cleansing Oil
Rich in botanicals this
cleansing oil effectively but
gently removes face and eye
makeup and impurities while
maintaining skin’s moisture
barrier. ($32)
2.- HYDRATING,
RICH AND GENTLE
CLEANSERS
Kaplan MD- Hydrating Milk
Cleanser- Infused with 22
certified organic extracts this
ultra-hydrating milk cleanser
gently removes makeup and
impurities while keeping skin’s
natural moisture in balance.
($35)
Murad- Renewing Cleansing
Cream- This moisturizing
cleansing cream restores and
protects the skins natural
moisture barrier. ($36)
Clé de Peau- Gentle Cleansing
Foam- A luxuriously creamy
and moisturizing cleansing
foam that effectively removes
impurities leaving skin clean,
fresh and radiant. ($63)
3.- HYDRATING
TONERS
•Don’t forget sunscreen, yes, even
during winter and indoors!
•Replace your foundation with a
BB cream
•Eat foods rich in fatty acids
•Drink extra water • Buy a humidifier
Murad– Hydrating TonerThis superb toner hydrates,
refreshes and restores skins
PH balance. ($26)
Kaplan MD– Hydrating TonerInfused with essential oils and
22 certified organic extracts,
this hydrating toner quenches
dry and dehydrated skin, leaving it soft and dewy. ($50)
4.- DAY, NIGHT
AND EYE CREAMS
Day
Sisley– Hydra Global Intense
Anti- Aging Hydration
This daily moisturizer effectively helps skin regain optimal
hydration and health. ($250)
Immupure– Daily Eye Face
Neck Firming MoisturizerFabulously moisturizing and
firming day cream for eyes,
face, and neck! ($210)
Tom Ford– Intensive Infusion
Daily MoisturizerA daily lotion filled with
hydrating agents and potent
nutrients that drench the skin
with moisture. ($190)
Dior– Capture Totale Nurturing
Rich CreamThis rich, moisturizing and
nurturing cream corrects all
visible signs of aging specific
to dry skin. ($155)
Murad– Hydro Dynamic Ultimate MoistureAn intensely hydrating allpurpose cream that locks in
moisture for 8 hours! ($65)
Night
Clé de Peau– Synactif Nighttime Moisturizer- Lightweight
yet rich, this nighttime face
(and eye!) cream effectively restores moisture and
repairs the skin while you
sleep. ($275)
Erno Laszlo– Phormula 3-9A healing and rich anti-aging
cream for optimum hydration
and results! Can be use night
and day. ($265)
Immupure– Night Intense
Repair and Hydrating Cream-
Loaded with Colostrum’s
anti-aging properties, this
superb night cream not only
fights skin dehydration but
also encourages collagen
production by up to 400%!
($215)
Eyes
Erno Laszlo– Phormula 3-9
Eye Repair- Loaded with antiaging ingredients, this nourishing gel-cream is designed
to bring long-lasting moisture
to the skin around the eyes
and dramatically improve
hydration. ($175)
Murad– Essential C-Eye Cream
SPF 15- This daily eye cream
hydrates and effectively
protects the delicate eye area.
($69)
5.- HYDRATING
SERUMS
La Prairie– Cellular Hydrating Serum- Restores skin’s
natural moisture barrier
by attracting and binding
moisture and by preventing
moisture loss. ($205)
Kaplan MD– Hydrating EssenceUse this luxurious elixir alone
or before your day and night
creams to deeply hydrate and
heal dry or damaged skin.
($95)
Murad– Hydration
MaximizerReplenishes
severely dry
skin by
enhancing
the
La Prairie– Skin Caviar Luxe
Sleep Mask- This hydrating
overnight treatment can be
used both as a cream and a
mask to nourish and replenish the skin with moisture.
($300)
Sisley– Hydra-FlashA rich and powerful moisturizing mask for dehydrated skin
to quickly restore hydration
and a healthy glow. ($204)
ON A BUDGET?
Now Foods- 100% Natural
Coconut Oil- As an affordable
natural alternative to chemically formulated moisturizers,
apply a layer of pure coconut
oil to face for 2-3 minutes to
hydrate skin! Avoid the eye
area. ($5.72)
7.- SUNSCREEN
Sisley– All Day All Year Essential day Care- Endorsed by the
American Cancer Society, this
anti-aging, hydrating cream
protects the skin for 8 hours
against free radicals and UVA
and UVB rays. ($398)
La Prairie- Anti-Aging Day
Cream, SPF 30- This nourishing anti-aging day cream
increases skins internal
moisture levels and protects
it against UV damages with
SPF 30. ($215)
Kaplan MD– Daily Moisture SPF
30 ConcentrateCombining 22 Certified Organic Extracts and Nobel Prize
winning DNA technology, this
anti-aging, lightweight moisturizer with SPF 30 protects
the skin against damaging UV
rays. ($100)
La Prairie– Anti-Aging Eye
Cream, SPF 15In addition to plenty of antiaging benefits, this moisturizing eye cream protects
the delicate skin around the
eyes against harmful UV rays
throughout the day. ($165)
8.- BB CREAMS / TINTED
MOISTURIZERS
YSL– Top Secret All-In-One BB
Cream, SPF 25- This fabulous
“all-in-one” hydrates, conceals, corrects, primes and
protects. ($50)
Guerlain- BB Cream Beauty
Booster, SPF 30- Hydrates,
color corrects, evens skin
tone and provides protection
for a healthy and flawless
skin. ($52)
Trish McEvoy- Beauty BoosterTinted Moisturizer Broad
Spectrum SPF 20 - Hydrates
and protects against UV
damage while providing
light, buildable coverage for
natural and flawlessly even
skin. ($75)
GUERLAIN’S Spring Look ‘Météorites Blossom’ celebrates the
legendary Météorites Pearls with
their fabulous color-corrective
and light-diffusing properties to
minimize flaws and add a divine
radiance and brightness to the
skin. Météorites Pearls 02 Clair
($60), Brush ($42), Rouge Aromatiuqe lipstick - 171 Attrape
Coeur ($35).
BEAUTY
NEWS
By Pia-Maria Norris
THE METEORITES
POWDER also comes
in a pressed powder
version in a superbly
handy travel size. Météorites Voyage Compact ($175).
DIOR’S Exquisite Spring Look ‘ Trianon’, inspired by the gardens of Versaille and Marie-Antoinett’s private domain “the Petit Trianon”, is presented in beautiful macaroon
shades and a splash of delicious pastel colors. Couture Colour Eyeshadow Palette 234
Pastel Fontanges ($61), radiance-boosting primer Glow Maximizer ($42), (pink) Frosted Effect Nail Polish 187 Perlé ($25), (blue) True Colour Extreme Wear Nail Laquer 204
Porcelaine ($24), Long-Wear Professional Eyeshadow 121 Céleste ($30).
CHANELS SPRING COLLECTION “Note de Printemps” delivers vibrant and luminous reds at the heart of this chic, confident, and timeless look. Lumières Facettes
537-Quadrille ($59), Rouge Allure lipstick - 136 Mélodieuse ($35), Nail Color - 605
Tapage ($27), Cream Blush - 67 Chamade ($38).
TOM FORD’S 2014 Spring Look Features A New Collection of lipsticks, Lip
Color Sheer, that comes in 8 exquisite
colors in a semi-translucent formula
that contains a blend of moisturizing ingredients and natural oils. Four new nail
polish shades in shimmering nudes and
accents of hot sun-kissed colors harmonize and complete the look. (Lip Color
Sheer: $49, Nail Lacquer: $32).
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BEAUTY
NARS
A Global Phenomenon
in a Lipstick… and more
Rosanna M. Perez
Miami
Beauty entices power, consequently New
York based make-up artist and NARS Director
of Global Artistry, James Boehner, has an unquestionable love for beauty that takes him to
every corner of the world. Since his first days
in the beauty industry he has lived the experience of a cultural phenomenon embodied
in a cosmetic company, founded by Francois
Nars, that makes products with fancy little names that evoke a certain sense of lifestyle, serenity, and the beach…
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This spring NARS has emboldened the look
with vibrant oranges and blues. “It is very bold,
very artful, and very abstract. Some of our colors make you think of the fire-mountains in
Spain. Francois names every product himself,
often based on something unusual or memorable that he has seen,”, says Boehner who runs
the company’s global operation of training
make-up artists around the world.
“The challenge is in new markets. We work
on product development, shooting campaigns,
while also enhancing the company’s profile
at the same time. We pay a lot of attention to
the education of our artists, as we need them
to handle the faces of women with outmost
care”, admits the Midwesterner, whose passion
for grandeur led him to New York City. He is
constantly traveling but loves returning to his
home in Nolita, Manhattan, where he sips coffee with friends and enthralls in the normalcy
of his New York life. Boehner's boss, Francois Nars, founder of
NARS, developed his career within an exciting
environment alongside other fashion avantgardists such as Marc Jacobs, hence his participation as creative director for make-up artistry
for Marc Jacob’s fashion shows during Fashion
Week.
“I love the narratives of Francois; he doesn’t
just create an eyeliner based on the shape of the
eye; he goes beyond it. Francois tells stories. He
will tell you the story of a possible Sofia Loren
wiping off her eyeliner after a long day’s film
shoot,” explains the master artist while comparing NARS’ vision to other brands.
“I think it is more of a fusion; not just evoking a period in time, like the 40’s, 50’s, or 60’s.
It goes far beyond. Francois draws inspiration
and visions from his eventful and exciting
daily life. On my own, I then try to emulate
Francoise’s inspiring visions, which enables me
to grow with the company. I also visit art galleries, I love to read and also imbue my pop
culture though my passion for films and my
fascination with show business”, concludes James Boehner.
spring 2014
ZEMgear LLC
Miami - Florida
ZEMgear.com
888.330.7247
Here you will find
modern paintings, large
size sculptures and a
water installation in the
middle of the lobby.
The art
at the
Eurobuilding
Hotel
By Miguel Sarmiento
Miami, Florida
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has art pieces at the Guggenheim Museum, the Alfred Knox Gallery in
Buffalo, New York, and the Menil Collection in Texas. His take on PreColumbian art was published in a catalogue titled “Abstract Stone, the
Inca Sculpture”, which combines the esthetics of the ancestral culture
with new creations of contemporary artists, based on their re-interpretation. The oil painting at the hotel is called “Pintura Arquitectonica,
2012 (Architectural Painting, 2012).
The gray painting titled “Serie America Horizontes” was created by
Colombian artist Carlos Rojas, deceased in 1997. This painting was finished in 1974. His career began in Bogota, but later on the artists was
awarded a scholarship to study the arts in Rome, where he perfected his
technique. Upon his return to Colombia, he worked as a professor of
the arts and a curator at the Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogota.
Another installation in the hotel is the mural made with nylon and crystals, “Tribute to Malevich”, finished in 2013. The artist is Milton Becerra,
a Venezuelan who garnered attention after the 70s. Becerra was always
interested in the local environmental aspect of his country. He would use
stone and fibers to evoke this mythology and cosmos. His work has been
recognized around the world and he’s been awarded top prize at art fairs in
Tijuana, Mexico, and Germany. He currently lives in Paris.
www.ebhotelmiami.com
T
he art at the Eurobuilding hotel is simply exquisite. Here
you will find modern paintings, large size sculptures and a
water installation in the middle of the lobby. The structure
of the building used to be an office facility. The hotelier Tomas Zarikian from the Eurobuilding Group, which is a very
well established hotel chain in Venezuela since the early 90’s, manages
the new EB Hotel located just off the Miami Airport.
Zarikian’s passion for art can be seen in every corner of the hotel.
One of the paintings he has on the walls is red and black. The artist is
Fanny Sanin, a Colombian painter born in 1938. Her experimentation
with 60’s expressionism is reflected in her work, and the currently New
York resident has been applauded in the art circles from Bogota, Colombia, to London and New York.
Another work belongs to Cesar Paternosto. The Argentinian artist
spring 2014
spring 2014
ART BODEGA
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MIAMI
Alicia
Cervera
loves the game
of real estate
By Rosanna M. Perez
Miami, FL
A
licia Cervera comes from a long family of real estate power players. Her
mother was a pioneer in the real estate business in Brickell, Miami. For the last
40 years, the Cervera group had an eye for
acquiring land and developing property. “My
mother was the daughter of the Peruvian ambassador in Cuba. I was born in Cuba, but
I left the island in 1961. My mother sent us
with the nanny to Miami. When she arrived
to Miami she saw opportunities in real estate development. She had traveled the world
making her very keen in the art of spacing
and building a city”, says Cervera, one of the
daughters of Alicia Cervera Sr.
At the time, the Cervera Real Estate was
Miami’s first real estate firm specializing in
developer sales. Cervera Lamadrid joined the
company in 1980. In 10 years, she sold 14,600
units, and since the shift in development
in the city of Miami in 2008 they have sold
around 720 million dollars worth of units. In
2007, she was awarded with the Best Entrepreneur Award by The Stevie Awards. Her
accolades are endless.
“We’ve seen several transformations in Mia-
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mi. Now we are building in the area close to
Little Havana. We are going to see some more
changes in the near future. What makes Cervera unique is that we are a specialized marketing firm only for developers. We sell the properties for them”, explains the elegant blonde.
One of her new projects is The Bond.
“You can see the photographs from Terri
O’Neill, a very famous British photographer.
He was very involved in the pop culture scene. We want this project to be different, artistic and modern”, says Cervera Lamadrid.
One of the many reasons adding to Cevera’s
sophistication is her passion for art.
“Art surrounds. If you overlook art, you
are overlooking the essence of your mind,
body and soul. It is all around us. Miami
has a history of welcoming Latin American
artists. When Latin American buyers would
buy art, they would usually come to Miami
before going to the auction houses. We created a precedence for Art Basel. Now that it
is well established here, we are welcoming
new buildings like the Frost Museum and the
PAM (Perez Art Museum)”, concludes this art
lover and power player.
Photography by Andrea Ortiz
SNAPSHOTS
Jorge Perez and his wife
Darlene at the Paraiso Bay
opening party
A view of the model
of the Paraiso Bay
new development
Scott Diament and
his girlfriend at
the Miami Beach
Marina
Anolan Dragistch and Andres Asion at
the SLS ground breaking ceremony
Jim Derks,
Yacht Broker
at Downey Yacht Sales
Phone: Cell: 561 239-2080
Office: 561 842-3225
Email: jim@downeyyachts.com
web: www.downeyyachts.com
Anolan Dragistch and
Rebeca Herrero at
David Lester’s IFAE
show in Palm Beach
A view of the yatch
“Blues Cure” at the
Miami Beach Marina
David Guetta attends
the Paraiso Bay
opening party
PHOTOS BY ANDREA ORTIZ,
JIM DERKS AND CHRISTOPHER FAY
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spring 2014
RESTAURANTS
www.raindancersteakhouse.com
2300 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33409 • Tel. 561-684-2810
“5,000 years of Chinese
music and dance in one night…”
—The New York Times
Hand cut steaks and fresh seafood at the
An ALL-new PeRfoRmAnCe
foR the 2014 seAson.
Raindancer Steakhouse
T
he Raindancer Steakhouse is a
throwback to the steak houses of the
mid-‘70s. The restaurant is located just
off Southern Boulevard and its décor makes
you feel warm and comfortable. Spiero, its owner is a dedicated restauranteur that welcomes
you, while offering the best in steaks and seafood.
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They boast aged prime and USDA Sterling
beef. Diners can choose the cut and weight of
the beef, and expect it to be hand cut in the kitchen and char-grilled over high flames. One
good example is the “Pittsburg black and blue”,
a delicious steak with a thick charred crust and
very rare interior.
Inside the restaurant the salad bar offers
you an amazing assortment of vegetables,
fresh and exquisite, organic food, cheese, salad dressings and more. All the dressing of
Raindancer Steakhouse are made in-house.
The full bar specializes in martinis, scotch,
and good bourbons, while the wine list has
notable cabernets, and other reds, many available by the glass.
spring 2014
West Palm Beach
Miami
APRIL 15–16
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KRAVIs CenteR
Dreyfoos hAll
888-974-3698
FOR THE
PERFORMING ARTS
AdRIenne ARsht CenteR
for the Performing Arts
800-818-2393
shenYun.com
Shen Yun Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization.
A S U N I Q U E A S THE
R E SI D E N T S WHO
C A LL M I A M I H OME
We invite you to discover your very own South Florida
destination with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.
Andreina Zambrano
Residential & Commercial Estate Agent
C 786.925.5170
amzr2011@gmail.com
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Residential Estate Agent
C 305.301.1208
mcisneros@onesothebysrealty.com
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