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article local schedule Sep 19, 2025 visibility 25 link 34 artists, 1 gallery

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Cultured magazine profiles Houston collectors Leigh and Reggie Smith as the city's Untitled Art Fair opens. The couple, who have collected contemporary art for over 30 years, discuss their diverse collection spanning international and local artists, including works by Yinka Shonibare, Francis Picabia, and overlooked mid-century women artists. They highlight Houston's collaborative art ecosystem, public art funding, and the distinct character of its scattered venues.

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article local schedule Jun 17, 2025 visibility 18 link 7 artists, 4 galleries

upper east side new york resurgence

A wave of new creative energy is reshaping Manhattan's Upper East Side, as artists, gallerists, and tastemakers migrate uptown. Notable newcomers include White Cube's gallery outpost (opened 2023), fashion brands like Khaite and Toteme, and fresh eateries such as Chez Fifi and Maxime's. Artist Margaret Lee, who co-founded a downtown gallery, notes the special feeling of crossing Park Avenue. Playwright Matthew Gasda observes an influx of young people while the neighborhood retains its multigenerational character. The article features nine local residents—including designer Leandra Medine Cohen and Instagram documentarian Joshua Kamei—sharing their perspectives on the area's evolution.

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article local schedule Jun 10, 2025 visibility 15 link 8 artists, 1 gallery

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Larry Gagosian, the world-renowned art dealer, has purchased BookHampton, an independent bookstore in East Hampton, after its original owner put it up for sale last fall. In an interview for CULTURED's new column "Required Reading," Gagosian discusses his reading habits, his plans to maintain the store as a community hub while expanding its art and design offerings, and shares his personal summer reading list, which includes biographies of Douglas Cooper and Albert Barnes.

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article local schedule Sep 26, 2025 visibility 28 link 32 artists, 1 gallery

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Cultured magazine profiles a cross-section of Atlanta art collectors as the Atlanta Art Fair returns for its second edition, highlighting the city's growing art scene. The article features Esohe and George Galbreath, who discuss their collection of about 200 works focused on emerging Atlanta artists, their annual art party ARTiculate ATL, and how their tastes have evolved from figurative works responding to cultural moments to smaller pieces that allow for greater diversity.

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article local schedule Aug 4, 2025 visibility 20 link 21 artists, 3 galleries

best outdoor new york activities

This article from Cultured magazine highlights seven outdoor art and performance activities in New York City for summer 2024. It covers MoMA PS1's Warm Up dance party series featuring monumental sculptures by Yto Barrada, Socrates Sculpture Park's annual fellows exhibition themed "Up/Rooted," Little Island's adventurous performance series including works by Suzan-Lori Parks and Laurie Anderson, Wave Hill's 60th-anniversary installations with Yoko Ono's wish tree and works by Monica Duncan and Sarah Jimenez, the Beach Sessions Dance Series on Rockaway Beach, and SummerStage NYC's music performances in Central Park.

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article local schedule Jul 17, 2025 visibility 16 link 7 artists, 1 gallery

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On Tuesday, Gucci, CULTURED magazine, and Anna Freedman hosted a cocktail party at the Gucci Aspen boutique to celebrate the Anderson Ranch Summer Series, curated by CULTURED Editor-in-Chief Sarah Harrelson for the second consecutive year. The event honored artist Kelly Akashi and MoMA PS1 Chief Curator Ruba Katrib, who will lead upcoming conversations in the series. The boutique was transformed into an intimate salon, with guests including collectors, museum curators, and patrons mingling over champagne and hors d'oeuvres, while a violin performance set the tone for the evening.

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article local schedule Apr 10, 2026 visibility 36 link 15 artists

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Cultured magazine interviewed five Dallas collectors ahead of the 18th edition of the Dallas Art Fair, which runs April 17–19 at the Fashion Industry Gallery. The article features collectors Rachel and Adam Green, who discuss the city's collaborative art scene, their 20-year collection journey, and how local collectors grow alongside artists. Adam Green, who founded the Green Family Art Foundation and Adam Green Art Advisory, and Rachel Green, founder of L'Epoque Parfums, highlight works by Dana Schutz, Nicole Eisenman, Ilana Savdie, and Lynda Benglis, among others.

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article local schedule Nov 4, 2025 visibility 11 link 8 artists

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The 14th LACMA Art+Film Gala took place this weekend, co-chaired by LACMA trustee Eva Chow and actor Leonardo DiCaprio. The event honored artist Mary Corse and filmmaker Ryan Coogler for their contributions to art and cinema, and raised a record $6.5 million to support LACMA's mission and film initiatives. The gala was held beneath Chris Burden's Urban Light and Michael Heizer's Levitated Mass, with dinner by chef David Shim of COTE, and featured a performance by Doja Cat introduced by SZA. Attendees included a constellation of Hollywood stars, models, musicians, and designers.

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article local schedule Sep 11, 2025 visibility 26 link 11 artists

art new york museum visit guide

CULTURED magazine gathered insider tips from its editors, contributors, and frequent museumgoers on how to save time, money, and enhance the experience when visiting New York museums. Hacks include entering the Metropolitan Museum of Art through the education center to avoid crowds, visiting free ground-floor galleries at the Whitney Museum and MoMA, and using MoMA's movie theater for cheap or free films. Other tips recommend Café Fledermaus at the Neue Galerie for a quicker meal, and the Noguchi Museum's membership discount on Akari light sculptures.

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article local schedule May 20, 2025 visibility 16 link 7 artists, 5 galleries

artadia artists tennis court benefit

Artadia, a nonprofit grantmaker, held its third annual tennis tournament at the Los Angeles Tennis Club in May 2025, moving the event from its traditional pre-Frieze slot in response to the year's wildfires. The fundraiser, co-chaired by Charles Gaines, Jennie Lamensdorf, and Rafael Flores, gathered over 130 guests including gallerists from Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, and David Zwirner, as well as curator Mia Locks and artists Ally Hilfiger, Todd Gray, and Roksana Pirouzmand. Forty-five participants played in a rotating doubles format, while others socialized; Locks gave remarks and won the tournament.

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article local schedule Jan 16, 2026 visibility 23 link 16 artists, 2 galleries

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Amanda Precourt, a 52-year-old philanthropist and real estate developer, has transformed a former fortune cookie factory in Denver's Baker neighborhood into a combined private residence and public art space called Cookie Factory. Over the past nine years, she has amassed a contemporary art collection at a rapid pace, designing her 8,000-square-foot home around specific works—such as Anselm Kiefer's monumental painting *Engel der Geschichte* (2017) and Jeffrey Gibson's beaded punching bag *Know Your Magic, Baby* (2016). The lower 5,700 square feet of the building serves as a free, self-funded public gallery, where Precourt, her partner Andrew Jensdotter, and artistic director Jérôme Sans invite artists to create site-specific works inspired by Colorado. The space opened last May with an exhibition by Sam Falls, and a second show featuring Gary Simmons runs through May 9.

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article local schedule May 23, 2025 visibility 19 link 9 artists, 3 galleries

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Woven and CULTURED hosted their second annual luncheon at Alba in Los Angeles, celebrating visionary women in design. The event brought together gallerists Megan Mulrooney and Anat Ebgi, interior designers Jane Hallworth and Sarah Weichel, and other creative professionals for a relaxed gathering that included fresh flowers, copies of the CULT100 issue, and a vintage car display. Attendees included jewelry designer Kim Dunham, gallerist Rosa Park, lighting designer Analuisa Corrigan, and others, with photography by Madison McGaw/BFA.

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article local schedule Feb 13, 2026 visibility 17 link 1 artist

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New York City offers a wide range of discounted tickets and memberships for young adults at major cultural institutions, including museums, performing arts venues, and theaters. Programs like the Whitney Museum's Free 25 and Under Anytime Pass, the Shed's $25 under-30 tickets, and the Metropolitan Opera's under-40 Friday deals aim to make high-quality cultural experiences more affordable for younger audiences.

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article local schedule Jul 4, 2025 visibility 15 link 9 artists, 2 galleries

hamptons shopping dining summer

A roundup of summer shopping, dining, and cultural offerings in the Hamptons highlights new collaborations and pop-ups. Artist Joel Mesler partners with French swimwear brand Vilebrequin on a capsule collection featuring his signature beach balls and balloons, ahead of his "Miles of Smiles" exhibition at Guild Hall in August. Chanel opens a salon at the Hedges Inn, while Mary Lou's brings its refined coastal dining from Palm Beach to Montauk. Other notable openings include Shooster Arts & Literature, a living gallery in Sag Harbor with works by Picasso, Ginsberg, Holzer, and Albers; Giorgio Armani Mare's pop-up on Shelter Island supporting the One Ocean Foundation; Sézane's Amour Tour at the Maidstone; Zimmermann's restored bank boutique in Southampton; Swifty's restaurant pop-up at the Hedges Inn; and The Hills, a luxury lifestyle development by Mike Meldman's Discovery Land Company.

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article local schedule May 23, 2025 visibility 18 link 9 artists, 1 gallery

inside the kitchen spring gala party

The Kitchen, a storied avant-garde arts institution in New York, held its Spring Gala at City Winery on Pier 57 despite rainy weather. The evening featured performances by A.I.M by Kyle Abraham dancer Alysia Johnson and musician serpentwithfeet, with actor and choreographer Angela Trimbur serving as MC. Chief Curator and Executive Director Legacy Russell opened the night with a spirited speech, and honorees included dance legend Lucinda Childs, philanthropists Jamie Singer Soros and Robert Soros, and artist-filmmaker Wu Tsang, who recalled first performing at The Kitchen 20 years ago.

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article local schedule May 6, 2026 visibility 22 link 1 artist

The Sports Are Just the Tip of the Iceberg. Here’s What Else to Expect From the 2028 Olympics.

Los Angeles is preparing a comprehensive Cultural Olympiad for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, led by LA28 senior vice president Dwayne Jones and executive director Nora Halpern. The program will feature free sports movie screenings, live music, food experiences, art installations, community events, and special exhibitions at local museums. Sixteen local artists have been commissioned to create posters honoring the games, with a dedicated gallery exhibition planned for July 2027. A new digital calendar and mapping tool will help residents and visitors navigate the cultural offerings, and institutions like LACMA, the LA Philharmonic, and the Museum of Latin American Art have already expressed support.

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article local schedule May 9, 2025 visibility 15 link 2 artists, 2 galleries

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CULTURED magazine hosted its first Young Dealers panel at Soho House in New York, featuring gallerists Margot Samel (of Margot Samel gallery) and Alex Fleming and Anya Komar (of Ulrik gallery). Moderated by CULTURED contributing writer Melissa Smith, the conversation covered building an art program, navigating market shifts, and the multifaceted role of running a gallery. The event previewed the magazine's upcoming Young Dealers list and included non-alcoholic cocktails from presenting partner Aplós.

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article local schedule Feb 26, 2026 visibility 21 link 11 artists

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Toteme and CULTURED hosted a pre-Frieze week cocktail party at Toteme's Melrose Avenue flagship in West Hollywood. The intimate sunset gathering featured Ruinart champagne, Grey Goose martinis, and a curated collection of artworks by Swedish women artists, including pieces by Barbro Bäckström, Lisa Larson, and Alina Chaiderov. Guests included fashion tastemakers, arts patrons, interior designers, dealers, artists, and models, such as Christine Wuerfel-Stauss, Michelle Rubell, Yana Peel, Emma Webster, and Esther Kim Varet.

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article local schedule Feb 25, 2026 visibility 22 link 14 artists

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Artadia hosted its fourth annual tennis tournament fundraiser at the Los Angeles Tennis Club on a Monday afternoon during Frieze Week. The event featured matches between artists, collectors, and co-chairs, raising $85,000 to fully fund all Artadia Award grants. Co-chairs included Zach Stafford, Aurele Danoff Pelaia, and Honor Titus, with participants such as artists Charles Gaines, Ariana Papademetropoulos, and Eamon Ore-Giron, along with dealers and patrons. Guests enjoyed a taco lunch, spritzes, and left with gift bags featuring a tote by Guillaume Berg.

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article local schedule Dec 8, 2025 visibility 16 link 1 artist

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Last Thursday, an intimate panel conversation took place at the sales gallery of the Jean-Georges Miami Tropic Residences in the Miami Design District, bringing together leaders from visual culture. Panelists included CULTURED Editor-at-Large Julia Halperin, designer Glenn Pushelberg, artist Marcel Dzama, and art advisor Jamie Stagnitta, who discussed how art, design, and culture shape contemporary living. Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten surprised guests by arriving at the event.

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article local schedule Aug 12, 2025 visibility 16 link 6 artists

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Storm Ascher, an artist and curator who has spent years in the Hamptons, founded the Hamptons Black Arts Council in 2020 to support public programming for Black artists and arts organizations. This summer, the council is marking milestones including the "Mami Wata" benefit exhibition at the Eastville Community Historical Society, which explores themes of water, healing, and Black women's history, and the establishment of a permanent contemporary art collection at Eastville with works by artists like Sanford Biggers and Derrick Adams.

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article local schedule May 15, 2025 visibility 11 link 2 artists, 3 galleries

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Valentino CEO of the Americas Daniel Paltridge and CULTURED Editor-in-Chief Sarah Harrelson hosted a dinner at Casa Tua New York to celebrate the opening of TEFAF New York art fair. The private event gathered collectors, curators, and exhibitors, including Komal Shah, Dana Farouki, Kinga Lampert, Away founder Jen Rubio, TEFAF Executive Committee President Hidde van Seggelen, and exhibitor Lucas Ratton, for conversation and Italian cuisine.

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article local schedule Feb 3, 2026 visibility 13 link 3 artists

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Chefs Lucho Martínez, Elena Reygadas, Gabriela Cámara, and Tyler Henry share their personal recommendations for navigating Mexico City's food scene during Zona Maco week. The article covers best breakfast spots, chilaquiles, bakeries, quick bites, tacos al pastor, and other tacos, with specific restaurant names and dishes highlighted by each chef.

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article local schedule Jan 29, 2026 visibility 16 link 6 artists

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On a cold January evening in Tribeca, 85 people gathered at TIWA Select, an art gallery five stories above Walker Street, for "Stories to Savor," a fundraiser for 826NYC. The event blended readings, a dinner party, and a fundraiser, featuring a lineup of New York food luminaries including Martha Stewart, Alison Roman, Missy Robbins, Andrew Tarlow, and Annie Shi. Participants read food-themed essays and poems written by former 826NYC students, while chef Woldy Reyes prepared a Filipino-inspired feast. The evening was emceed by New Yorker writer Naomi Fry and co-host Kristen Naiman of The RealReal, with guests including fashion designer Ulla Johnson and artist Simone Bodmer-Turner.

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article local schedule Nov 18, 2025 visibility 9 link 4 artists

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CULTURED magazine and Italian home-décor e-tailer Artemest co-hosted a cocktail party and conversation at the Artemest Galleria in New York's Chelsea neighborhood to celebrate the new CULTURED at Home magazine. Editor-in-Chief Sarah Harrelson moderated a discussion with interior designer Nicole Fuller, Artemest co-founder and CEO Marco Credendino, and Legacy Investing CEO Daniel English about shaping creative visions through design, while guests included arts leaders, architects, interior designers, an artist, an art advisor, and a jewelry designer.

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article local schedule Aug 5, 2025 visibility 15 link 4 artists

hamptons guide hidden gems beaches restaurants

A group of Hamptons locals—including fashion designer Ulla Johnson, hotelier Sean MacPherson, and landscape designer Edwina Von Gal—share their favorite under-the-radar spots in the East End for CULTURED's July/August Hamptons issue. Recommendations range from the curated art and design space Galerie Sardine in Amagansett to secluded beaches like Culloden Point, hiking trails at Camp Hero and Shadmoor, and nature preserves such as the Walking Dunes. The guide emphasizes quiet, scenic alternatives to crowded hotspots, with personal anecdotes about kayaking, bonfires, and local services like barber Danny Dimauro.

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article local schedule Jul 1, 2025 visibility 5 link 3 artists

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Social club Moss hosted its inaugural Pride celebration in partnership with the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative at its temporary Moss Studio in Midtown Manhattan. The event brought together a mix of artists, tastemakers, and fashion figures, including Luar designer Raul Lopez, artist Roberto Maria Lino, gallerist Cierra Britton, and art advisor Jonathan Gardenhire, for an evening of cocktails, dancing, and community celebration ahead of Moss's official opening this fall at 520 Fifth Avenue.

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