ERNEST HEMINGWAY and His Last Muse
ANDREA DI ROBILANT
Special guest, Mahnaz, to host a ‘Meet and Greet‘ at Richters of Palm Beach on Wednesday, February 13, 2019
By Brandy Billinghurst
Committed jewelry aficionado and champion of well-curated vintage, the Mahnaz Collection will be in Palm Beach Feb 13-18. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Mahnaz, a former foreign policy expert turned jewelry historian will escape NYC’s frigid temperatures to introduce her curated collection to Palm Beach. Typically available for viewing by-appointment only at her gallery on East 57th Street, a selection from exquisite jewels will be available to Palm Beachers at Richters on Worth Avenue from Feb 13-18.
Launched in 2012 by Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos, the Mahnaz Collection collects and sells original, influential, fine vintage, designer and artist-made jewelry, primarily from the mid-to-late twentieth century. The jewels are authentic North and South American and European design classics. Often handmade and rich in color, these innovative and finely crafted jewels are bold, yet timeless in style. Important design concepts, explored in precious and semi-precious materials, shape the collection.
18 karat gold Trojan Horse motif cuff designed by Anton Fruhauf in c. 1970
Showcased during Mahnaz’s visit will be a variety of the mid-to-late twentieth century designer and artist-made jewelry on which the gallery has built its reputation. Featured in the pages of Vogue, Town & Country, and Harper’s Bazaar, and on the shelves of Barneys New York, these often handmade bold designs have been assembled with a scholar’s touch. The collection is a blend of rare jewelry by historic design houses, as well as by independent artists, with a certain affinity for British jewelers from the 1960s and 70s, along with contemporary Hopi, Navajo, and Pueblo modernist jewelry.
Features include select vintage and modern jewels by Boucheron, Chaumet, Cazzaniga, Hemmerle, David Morris, Kutchinsky, Burle Marx, Nanna Ditzel, Andrew Grima, Charles Loloma, and Richard Chavez.
Follow Mahnaz Collection for regular reminders on why you do not want to miss out!
Take a look for yourself at the slideshow below.
Champagne and conversation with Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos to be held at
Richters, 224 Worth Avenue on Wednesday, Feb 13th from 2-5 PM
Pops Up on Palm Beach's Worth Avenue
LA CLARA Sales Gallery opens at The Royal Poinciana Plaza
Great Gulf, an internationally award-winning Canadian real estate developer, opened its Palm Beach sales gallery for LA CLARA, a stunning residential tower, on February 2nd. Designed by world-renowned architect Siamak Hariri, LA CLARA is a luxury 83 unit, 25-story high-rise residential building on Flagler Drive. Great Gulf is a vertically integrated residential developer with 18 high-rise condominium projects currently under construction in North America. Above, a rendering of the expansive living rooms and breathtaking views.
La Clara features wraparound terraces with eastern exposure views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean. The unique design assures complete privacy and spacious outdoor entertainment space
Architectural Pedigree
“The building was designed from the inside out, seeking exposures that have nothing but sky and water,” said Siamak Hariri co-founder of Hariri Pontarini Architects. “The objective was to provide every owner with a significant, expansive corner window and large terrace. Performance came first, then structure, and Great Gulf has supported my vision.”Siamak Hariri has been recognized with 60 major architectural awards for designs including the McKinsey & Company Canadian headquarters, the Tom Patterson Theatre for the Stratford Festival, and the Baha’ i Temple of South America. He has a reputation for his profound interest in light, form, site, material, and craft. Light and clarity are hallmarks of many of his works. This project, with its intensive and expansive light, characteristic of Florida, was a compelling opportunity to approach luxury. (View Siamak Hariri’s Sacred Spaces influences West Palm’s Skyline)
Bedroom: Nine foot tall ceilings are standard in La Clara, a unique luxury high-rise condominium building in the Palm Beaches. One, two, and three bedroom units are available with official groundbreaking scheduled for March
La Clara: Unique Integration of Artistic Vision and Development
“La Clara with co-developer Terrace Mountain, is an exciting entry into the Florida luxury market and will showcase our design and expertise that we’ve developed over 40 years,” said Great Gulf President Residential Niall Collins. “It’s a contemporary elegant project that reflects our reputation to marry design innovation, construction technology and craftsmanship. We look forward to many more projects ahead.”
The building will be unique, with residences having views of the Intracoastal Waterway, and most will include vistas of West Palm Beach and Palm Beach. It’s conveniently located minutes away from the Kravis Center for Performing Arts and Worth Avenue, and next to Norton Museum of Art. It will feature amenities to make it a complete community — a stunning building that focuses on lifestyle. Private terraces and public spaces are inspired by the lines of a luxury yacht. La Clara will feature one to three-bedroom condominium units ranging from 1500 to over 3000 square feet, starting at $2 million. Luxury finishes throughout include Miele appliances and Snaidero kitchens. Occupancy is scheduled for 2021.
About Great Gulf
Established in 1975, the Great Gulf Group of companies including Great Gulf Homes an international award-winning, low-rise and landmark high-rise residential developer providing over 70,000 families with places to call home; Ashton Woods Homes, the 3rd largest private builder and 18th largest in the U.S.; First Gulf, an innovative market leader in sustainable, accessible and transit-oriented commercial developments and large scale design-build industrial facilities; Tucker HiRise, a leading construction management company, specializing in the construction of high-density, mixed-used projects; H+ME Technology, a precision engineering panelization manufacturing facility; and Taboo Muskoka, one of Canada’s top-ranked golf courses, is one of North America’s premier real estate organizations. With major projects in Canada and the United States, the company’s fully-integrated activities span the entire real estate spectrum. www.greatgulf.com
Douglas Elliman Development Marketing is handling the exclusive sales and marketing for La Clara.
For more sales information, contact Chris Leavitt at 917.664.0720. www.laclarapalmbeach.com
The sales gallery opened February 2 at 50 Cocoanut Row, S101.
Douglas Elliman Development Marketing
Open Sales Gallery for LA CLARA
Winter Chefs Series
Join Palm Beach Daily New food writer, Roberta Sabban, for a series of lectures and lunch programs at three award-winning Palm Beach Restaurants. This educational program is designed to introduce participants to south Florida’s top purveyors. A combination of the longest growing season in the continental United States and a well-traveled dining public will keep the island’s culinary world on its toes.
These lunches are designed to take participants behind-the-scenes to meet the chefs and top local, family-owned wholesalers for a lively, interactive discussion on the latest trends and the constant quest for the finest quality products.
Each program will be followed by a three-course lunch. Reservations are required. Meet at the restaurants. $125 per luncheon.
February 12 – Chez Jean Pierre – Seafood and Produce
Chez Jean-Pierre with David and executive chef, Guillaume Leverrier, Anthony Scalisi, Scalisi Produce and Steve Gyland of Cod & Capers Seafood.
March 12 – Meat Market – Beef and Veal
Join executive chef, Sean Brasel and Douglas Bush, Bush Brothers Provisions Company.
April 9 – Renato’s -The fairest Fowl with the King of the Coop
With executive chef Javiar Sanchez and Scott Sechler, owner Bell & Evans and Douglas Bush, Bush Brothers Provisions Company.
Reservations are required. For tickets or more information contact: The Society of the Four Arts, 240 Coconut Row, Palm Beach – box office or call 561.805.8562.
'Taste of the Town'
with Roberta Sabban
A Merger of Experience & Artistic Vision
Seeking to expand their presence beyond the Northeast, two top gallerists, Adam Adelson of Adelson Galleries— New York and Boston, and Ron Cavalier of Cavalier Galleries with locations in Greenwich, Nantucket and New York, have partnered and in November, they jointly opened a new gallery, Adelson Cavalier, at 318 Worth Avenue in Palm Beach.
Over the past five years, Adelson and Cavalier have enjoyed a productive business relationship as colleagues, and their shared ethos made a joint venture seem like a logical next step. Each have a love for American masters, and 85 years of combined professional experience and expertise in the fields of Impressionism, Realism, Modernism, and Contemporary Art-including large-scale outdoor sculpture.
The new venue, Adelson Cavalier Galleries is a bi-level space that occupies 3,400 square feet, and is tailor-made for the changing exhibitions that will be curated primarily by Adelson, which will highlight emerging and established Contemporary artists, as well as historically significant artworks by 19th and 20th Century masters.
Adelson Cavalier Galleries Exhibits
Currently on exhibit are Federico Uribe’s whimsical and magical constructed sculptures; Frank Corso‘s recent paintings of South Florida landscapes are exhibited in the gallery’s salon. In the mezzanine gallery, visitors will see recent works by the internationally acclaimed American artist, Eric Fischl. The exhibition incudes cast glass sculpture, Pinned Mylar prints, and original works.
Horse, 2016, Bullet shells, 126 x 83 x 34 inches. (Federico Uribe at the opening of his recent exhibition “WOW at Adelson Cavalier Galleries)
Current and upcoming exhibitions include:
ERIC FISCHL (MEZZANINE GALLERY) /JANUARY 18 – FEBRUARY 3, 2019
FRANK CORSO (SALON) /JANUARY 18 – FEBRUARY 10, 2019
HANS HOFMANN (MEZZANINE GALLERY) /FEBRUARY 8 – FEBRUARY 27, 2019
ANDREW AND JAMIE WYETH (SALON) /FEBRUARY 12 – MARCH 5, 2019
AMERICAN IMPRESSIONISM (MEZZANINE GALLERY) /MARCH 1 –31, 2019
Hours: Sunday through Tuesday, 10AM- 6PM, Thursday through Saturday, 10AM – 8PM, and by appointment.
ADELSON CAVALIER GALLERIES
318 Worth Avenue
Palm Beach, FL 33480
561. 720.2079
www.adelsoncavalier.com
Opens on Worth Avenue
Groundbreaking contemporary works by Brendan Murphy and Mr. Brainwash are among the highlights at the prestigious and much anticipated ‘tent site’ art fair
By Brandy Billinghurst
South Florida art enthusiasts recovering from their annual Art Basel come downs, have another weekend to absorb some of the planet’s best contemporary art–courtesy of Art Miami. This time, it’s the 3rd edition of Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, a world class fair poised for a breakout year in 2019. Palm Beach’s Contessa Gallery, still glowing from a fabulously successful exhibit during Art Basel, will feature works from renowned artists Mr. Brainwash, Hijack, Maria Svarbova, Daniele Sigalot, and Cayla Birk, as well as the world premiere of Brendan Murphy’s latest sculpture series.
Brendan Murphy, War and Peace Series: Warrior 1 Pose
Brendan Murphy’s most recent works are the result of a pivotal period of personal stress and hardship, namely, the destruction of his Malibu neighborhood caused by devastating wildfires. Artists often produce their most poignant work during dark times, and Murphy’s “War & Peace Series” (pictured above) are no exception. Created using an exclusive process which generates a vibrant chrome-based painted finish, the series of large-scale soldiers in yoga poses garnered national attention when premiered at Art Miami 2018. New “War & Peace Series” poses will be debuted at Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary 2019. Do not miss!
Mr. Brainwash, Believe in Magic
Brendan Murphy, Lightning
Following up another blockbuster solo exhibition at Art Miami 2018, Contessa Gallery will bring the electrifying works of Mr. Brainwash to West Palm Beach. This brilliant artist with roots in the world of street art was eventually introduced to Bansky, arguably the most famous street artist alive, and has continued to blaze a path of artistic experimentation throughout his career. This year, the gallery will showcase his new paintings consisting of neon light bulbs, paper collages, and fiberglass, as well as his newest broken vinyl record collages which give both material and subject a new life by, “making singers live forever with what they sold.”
Hijack, Balloon Head
For more detailed information about the artists or gallery, which will remain open during the week of the art fair, please visit www.contessagallery.com or contact Steve Hartman at 216-956-2825 or via email at art@contessagallery.com.
Learn more about Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary 2019 at https://www.artpbfair.com/
Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary 2019
Jan 10-13
Tortoiseshell: A Timeless Trend
From bags to shoes to glasses, tortoise shell is seemingly everywhere, and I’m not complaining. Especially after finally finding 
its way into my personal jewelry collection! I recently popped into one of my favorite shops, Sequin, on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach and couldn’t resist these faux tortoise shell earrings. Not only are they made to look like the coveted tortoise shell, they also have coral colored gems which accentuate the tortoise shell design. What girl doesn’t want to mimic Grace Kelly or Audrey Hepburn, who sported the timeless black and brown spots on a variety of their accessories, right? And the best part—they are super lightweight so they can be worn comfortably all day long!
A rule of thumb for seamless inclusion into your wardrobe: simply consider tortoise shell a neutral. A maximalist neutral that will be sure to catch everyone’s eye!
Finding Your Own Sunshine with Vivre Couture
Hand painted artwork worthy of a gallery exhibition? Lusciously tropical garments guaranteed to turn heads at any of life’s premier moments? Yes, please! Vivre Couture, a partnership between designer Kristen Alyce and artists from around the world, fuses the highest quality elements of art, design, and construction into their hyper-inspired line of wearables. Their line, which includes apparel for men and women as well as accessories including handbags, bow ties, luggage tags, shoes, cardholders, and belts represents the best of the Palm Beach experience and happens to be my latest obsession. 
What sets Vivre Couture and their “wall to wardrobe” concept apart is this team’s unmatched commitment to advance the meeting of fine art and couture fashion. Each item is carefully crafted with fine canvas and linen, then hand painted with thick bodied acrylic paints. Gowns and cocktail attire are created with in-home custom fittings and require between 24-80 hours of hands-on attention to include designer, seamstress, and artist. Take a look for yourself at https://vivrecouture.com.
PapiChulo Tacos, bringing flavor to Jupiter
To me, the best food is the freshest with the fewest ingredients. Simple enough, right? This brings me to everyone’s favorite Tuesday night fare–the taco. Everyone is sure to have an opinion on where to find the best of this deceptively simple dish. This is where I return to my “freshest and fewest” philosophy. To be sure, there are plenty of taco spots that I happily visit to satisfy my cravings, but there can be only one spot I call the best!
Fortunately, I have found my personal El Dorado, courtesy of the cozy and authentic PapiChulo Tacos. Recently opened, and nestled near the Jupiter Lighthouse, the eatery attracted me with its creative cocktails and menu promising authentic Mexican-style street food. Homemade tortillas? Check. Mexican Shrimp Ceviche? Of course. Housemade Sangria? Yes, please!
And yes, I had the perfectly prepared street corn smothered gloriously in chipotle mayo, along with the quesadilla stuffed with cheese straight from Oaxaca. So many salivating choices on my path to the main event. For my first visit, I tried Carne Asada, Pollo, and Repollitos (crispy brussel sprouts with secret sauce and queso frecso, YUM!). Each was to die for in their own unique way, but I’m wondering what it would take to get a bottle of the chimichurri sauce! Hands down, dare I say, best tacos I have had in Palm Beach County. I plan on returning ASAP to taste what I could not manage to order before being rolled out. Get a peek at their menu and specials here: https://www.papichulotacos.com/menu. Tell them Brandy sent you!
Tastefully Starting the Palm Beach New Year
Siamak Hariri’s aesthetic reverence and deep respect for sacred spaces results in works of enduring value
It was only natural that award-winning Canadian builder and developer Great Gulf would partner with world renowned architect Siamak Hariri for the design of its first luxury condominium in Florida, La Clara, slated for completion 2021. Great Gulf is a vertically integrated firm in business since 1975 and has 18 projects under construction in North America; this is its first foray into Florida. Hariri is internationally renowned and feted with 60 major architectural awards.
Among Siamak Harari’s most notable masterpieces is the Bahá’í Temple of South America which he discussed on a TED talk, receiving over 1.8 million views on line. A graduate of Yale School of Architecture, Hariri, age 53, has in his own words, a “profound interest in light, form, site, material, and craft.” In 2003, Siamak answered an open call for the design of the first Bahá’í Temple in South America, a continental temple, an extraordinary milestone for the Bahá’í community. Siamak needed to create a circular sacred space, with 9 sides, 9 entrances and 9 paths to the temple from all directions welcoming people from all faiths and background. With no models to draw from, he asked himself “how do you design sacred space today? How do you define what’s sacred today?” He found his answer in Bahá’í quote which led him to illumination from within. See his TED Talk presentation below.
Siamak Hariri focused on illumination — from the temple’s form, which captures the movement of the sun throughout the day, to the iridescent, luminous stone and glass used to construct it. This same illumination and is the inspiration behind Harari’s design of La Clara.
La Clara– Blending sacred space with community
Like all great communities, La Clara offers the perfect balance between privacy and surroundings.; clarity and luxury. Light, sacred space, clarity and community are evident throughout: La Clara’s deep private balconies face south-east toward the water and over-sized windows are throughout the residences. The flowing spatial interiors, are carried throughout the entertainment room, fitness center and all common areas. Outdoor amenities include swimming pool with cabanas and a dining area.
“La Clara takes great advantage of Hariri’s vision and talent, particularly with regard to the light and vistas in each unit. Great Gulf has supported his vision wholeheartedly, and it has committed to launch as a good neighbor in our community,” said Chris Leavitt, Director of Sales for La Clara.
Residence Private Balcony
For more information, please visit La Clara or email sales@laclarapalmbeach.com
Tel 561.898.2171
influences West Palm's Skyline
Mary Mahoney and Black River Caviar give back to Hope For Depression Foundation through the Holiday Season
Black River Caviar and Worth Avenue’s Mary Mahoney have joined forces to support Hope for Depression Research Foundation this holiday season, following a highly successful kick off for the upcoming inaugural Palm Beach Race of Hope. The kick off event was hosted by HDRF Founder and Chair Audrey Gruss and co-chair Scott Snyder, at Sant Ambroeus on Friday, December 7th.
A festive cocktail for over 200 guests was followed by a by-invitation only dinner for committee members, patrons and sponsors. Once guests were seated, Audrey and Scott welcomed them, thanked them for their support, and introduced the evening’s top sponsor, Graham Gaspard, CEO of Black River Caviar. The guests savored a Black River Caviar sampler of: Tradition Oscietra with toasted brioche and creme fraiche, Royale Oscietra with quail egg and creme fraiche, and Imperial Oscietra on blini and mashed potato, paired with prosecco. Each guest was gifted a mother of pearl caviar spoon and black velvet pouch to take home.
Guests were invited to place orders and promised 50% of proceeds from orders placed that night would be donated to HDRF; Over $8,000 was raised for the cause that evening, and inquiries continue to come in for orders.
Due to the overwhelming response from locals supporting this great cause, Mary Mahoney store on Worth Avenue has offered to donate 25% of proceeds from orders placed to Hope for Depression. “This will make it a whole lot easier for locals to purchase on the spot,” announced Graham Gaspard. The offer is valid through January 27th, the day of the marathon.
These orders can only be placed personally by calling Mary Mahoney at 561.655.8288
Click here to see photos from Hope for Depression Cocktail and Dinner
Graham Gaspard, Audrey Gruss
SAVE THE DATE January 27th!
Time: Check-in begins at 7:00 am and the Race of Hope begins at 8am
- Meeting Point: The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Palm Beach, NY
- Cost: $40 per adult through Wednesday, January 2; $50 per adult after January 2, $25 per student and $15 per child (9 and under)
- Strollers and dogs welcome
- The Race of Hope raises awareness and funds for urgent depression research
About Hope For Depression Foundation
Audrey Gruss founded HDRF in April 2006 in memory of her mother Hope, who struggled with clinical depression. Today, HDRF is the leading nonprofit organization focused solely on depression research. Over 350 million people annually struggle with depression globally, but despite its prevalence, depression is still misunderstood, underfunded and under-researched. The mission of the HDRF is to fund cutting-edge neuroscience research into the origins, medical diagnosis, new treatments, and prevention of depression and its related mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder and suicide. To date, HDRF has provided more than $30-million through over 125 grants for accelerated breakthrough depression research that promises to lead to new and better medications and treatments.
Give HOPE this Holiday Season
Stubbs and Wootton keeps up the Merry Pace
By Maribel Alvarez
So for us avid Stubbs collectors, this is the one pair we have to add to our collection. A no-brainer! You don’t have to don an ugly red sweater to show you are in on the Christmas spirit, slip on these Holiday Stubbs and keep your merry spirit chic!
As far as I can remember, last minute shopping always became a problem for me. Trying to find the personal gift with so little time. But then my daughter would remind me “Go Stubbs!” I found I would save myself a last minute anxiety attack by asking the question “Is there anyone on my list who wouldn’t LOVE a pair of Stubbs to add to their collection?” If so, I haven’t met that person yet…
A Family Affair
I adopted Stubbs as the treat I would offer myself for years to come. My family followed suit. My children grew up respecting the brand so much the palm tree needlework embroidery became my daughter’s choice for her groom and wedding party at her St. Barth’s wedding; the velvet slippers were my son’s choice for his black tie ensemble and my late boyfriend joined all the men in my family requesting ‘a new pair of Stubbs’ every holiday.
Personalized Gifting
The beauty about this ever so chic timeless gift is you don’t have to special order a ‘theme’. The perfect theme is probably there, but if you do want to customize, you can do that too!
The Holiday Slippers are a no-brainer for the partying friend.
Call 561.655.6857 for personal assistance
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Stands by his Stubbs