Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Art

Hollywood: Oscar Nominee Jeffrey Wright, plus Melanie Griffith, Sacha Baron Cohen, Chris Rock , Guy Oseary Turn Out for Basquiat Opening

Back in 1996, current Oscar nominee Jeffrey Wright played cutting edge artist Jean Michel Basquiat in Julian Schnabel's movie, "Basquiat." So Wright -- so praised for his work 28 years...

LA: Famed Director Bennett Miller’s Photo Exhibit A List Opening Brings Brad Pitt Face to Face with Jon Voight (UPDATED)

UPDATE Sunday January 15th: I'm told -- reliably -- that Pitt and Voight actually hugged and spoke to each other. I didn't see it,...

NYC Monday October 16th: Art Scene Pops with Annual MVVO Ad Art Show at Brooklyn’s Hip Hip Hip Powerhouse Arts

Since its launch at Sotheby's in 2018, the MvVO ART/AD ART SHOW has been instrumental in acquainting art enthusiasts, collectors, curators, gallerists, and critics...

RIP Nancy Buirski, Famed Documentary Filmmaker, Director of “The Loving Story,” Founder of Full Frame Doc Fest

It's with great sadness that I report the sudden passing of Nancy Biurski, beloved and famed documentary filmmaker. Nancy was a great friend and enthusiastic...

Remembering the Great Artist Brice Marden: A Memory of One of the Lasting Legends of our Culture

You know the old adage: I would have paid more attention had I realized how important it was. In 1983 when I taught a...

Artist Francoise Gilot, The Only Woman Who Ever Left Picasso, Has Died at Age 101, Mother of 2 of His Children

I'm a few hours catching up to the death of Francoise Gilot, a formidable presence, at age 101. A respected artist in her own...

Acclaimed Writer Salman Rushdie Posts Photo of Himself For First Time Since Vicious Attack (See Inside)

On August 12, 2022, a man stabbed novelist Salman Rushdie multiple times as he was about to give a public lecture at the Chautauqua...

Eddie Murphy Says Replica of Original Famed “Good Times” Painting That That He Owns Sold Last Year for $16 Million, He Bought it for...

Eddie Murphy gave Jimmy Kimmel a rare interview last night to promote his new Netflix movie. He was charming and surprisingly candid. Among the things...

Clive Davis, Serena and Venus, Chef José Andrés, Dr. Fauci Celebrated at A List DC Gala Included Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, Alicia Keys, (See...

Washington's National Portrait Gallery glittered with stars last night as the annual Portraits of a Nation were unveiled. Alicia Keys unveiled the stunning portrait of...

Exclusive: See the Painting Legendary Artist David Hockey Created of Clive Davis for National Portrait Gallery

When the National Portrait Galley of the Smithsonian chose music mogul and legend Clive Davis for their Portrait of a Nation collection this year,...

Hamptons: Cyndi Lauper Makes Rare Concert Appearance for Women’s Health Issues, Tells Wealthy Guests “Rattle Your Jewelry”

It's not often that CYNDI LAUPER makes personal concert appearances for charity. But last night in the Southampton village of Water Mill, Lauper and...