Artists

Samuel Clemens Langhorne better known by his pen name, Mark Twain, was a beloved American writer, author, humorist, essayist, and lecturer. Born in 1835, in Florida, Missouri, his intrepid spirit would take him across the United States and around the world, including living in Hartford, Connecticut. Taking a tour of the Mark Twain house and the museum in Hartford, Connecticut was like taking a step back in time. The stunning 11,500 square foot house built in 1874 has 25 rooms …

The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Connecticut, affectionately known as “The Wadsworth” is a dream of an art museum with its diverse collection. If you love all types of art, this museum should be on your “must visit” list. Founded in 1842, it holds the distinction of being the oldest, continuously operating public art museum in the United States. The Museum is a treasure trove for art lovers. From classical to contemporary art, from its “On View Now” …

Renowned contemporary sculptor Bruno Catalano made his mark on New York on May 18, 2024, with the exhibition of his large-scale “Voyage À New York” sculptures that began with a ribbon cutting in the Murray Hill Neighborhood on Park Avenue and continued with his impressive smaller scale sculptures at the private opening reception of his solo exhibition at Galeries Bartoux in SoHo, which runs until June 18, 2024. If you love contemporary art, a gallery visit should be on your …

Peekskill, New York is an art lovers’ dream with museums, galleries, and outdoor installations. and one of the best places to experience it is at the Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art (Hudson Valley MOCA). We visited the Museum and took an interesting tour with Jo-Ann Brody and were very impressed with its art collection.

Award-winning photographers, marine biologists, and conservationists, Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen, co-founders of SeaLegacy, a non-profit organization dedicated to marine conservation, shared their exceptional experiences and stunning videos and photographs exploring the world and the ocean during their lecture at The Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut. The lecture was in conjunction with their Double Exposure exhibition at the C. Parker Gallery located on Greenwich Avenue, and it was a very memorable way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Imagine what it must be like to be a highly acclaimed contemporary pop and abstract artist who at the age of 10 years old already has an international following and has had exhibitions around the world. Artist Mikail Akar, born in Cologne, Germany on September 10, 2012, to Karem Akar and his wife Elvan, has taken the art world by storm with art collectors sitting up and taking notice (as well as writing substantial checks) to acquire his paintings that …

American Contemporary Artist William Nelson first caught the attention of Luxury Experience during the artist reception for his new works for the exhibition, PRETTY, Desirable, Delightful, DANGEROUS, at Cavalier Galleries in Greenwich, Connecticut. As film buffs, we were intrigued by his large-scale paintings featuring iconic actresses Rita Hayworth, Jane Russell, Brigitte Bardot, Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Uma Thurman, and many more set against New York landmarks and other film locations. The deft juxtaposition of the glamorous actresses and …

When we learned that The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, Connecticut was open again after being closed for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we decided to immediately make a visit. Located in the historic town of Ridgefield, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is always at the forefront of the contemporary art world. During our visit, there were four wonderful exhibitions which run until May 9, 2021.

The National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) is the home to an amazing collection of 200 prestigious motor cars and race cars, as well as a fashionable collection of ball gowns and weddings worn by the Harrah Family to provide a glimpse into the past into the heyday of the motor cars and the era. If cars or vintage fashion are your passion, the National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) should be on your "must-visit" when in Reno, Nevada list.

Reno, Nevada has an abundance of art and culture at is fingertips, which we experienced at the Nevada Museum of Art located in downtown Reno in the Liberty district, where our art experience began by admiring the inspired contemporary design of the Nevada Museum of Art designed by internationally renowned American architect Will Bruder, and the sculptures located in its exterior courtyard.