Mid Summer trip to Hampton

     For Summer, the Hamptons is my best destination. Since accommodation is so expensive, I couldn't make a long trip, I had only two days in Hampton, but it was festive, and I had great memories.

                                                    George Condo                                                             Joan Mitchell

    First, I stopped by the Hampton Fine Art Fair. https://hamptonsfineartfair.com  It was smaller than when I was there in 2022 but had good exhibitors and so many international galleries from London, Mexico City, Colombia, Italy, Chile, Netherlands, Canada, Sweden, and Japan.  I was impressed to see #Jean-MichelBasquite, Joan Michell, and Geroge Condo's original works at the Omer Tiroche Gallery https://omertiroche.com/ .  Great to discover interesting art by George Morton-Clark and Mersuko Dopazo at the Eternity Gallery. https://www.eternitygallery.com

Mersuko Dopazo

Next, we checked the most trendy croissants, Kimchi Cheddar Croissants at the Carissa's Bakery in East Hampton.  It tasted like Kimchi Pancake in the Pastry which wasn't impressive, but they have a beautiful and tasty selection of pastries and cakes.               https://www.carissasthebakery.com

In the evening, I attended the East Hampton Antique and Design Show VIP opening.                https://easthamptonhistory.org/events/18th-annual-antiques-design-show 

    I was there in 2013 last.  It has grown so much.  I could tell why after speaking with Lynn Stefanelli.  She said the show has been changed from an antique show to an Antique and Design show.  Also, she has been with the show since 2014, I believe that is one of the reasons too since she was a very friendly and energetic person.  Many great designers attended the VIP opening night.  James Huniford who is the founder of Design on A Dime was behind me to enter the show.  I met him briefly when I attended the Design on A Dime as one of the participating designers.  They did a great job decorating the space with beautiful flowers at the Mulford Farm https://easthamptonhistory.org/visit-us/mulford-farmstead  Great place to discover mid-century outdoor decoration items that are not easy to find in NY.  It is worth visiting if you are in the Hampton area.  My friend Cynthia Murphy who is an antique textile pillow designer was in Booth A27 which was nice. http://www.cynthiamurphy.com  Good to see New York Journalist, Wendy Moore at the show as well.  So many great people and a nice summer barn atmosphere made me relax as well. https://www.easthamptonantiquesshow.com 

The highlight of the day was the Midsummer Dance Event at the Parrish Art Museum https://parrishart.org

The museum was designed by a world-famous Swiss architect, Herzog & de Meuron. https://www.herzogdemeuron.com When I had a show at the Volta Art Fair Basel in 2021,  I stopped by the Stadtcasino Basel https://www.stadtcasino-basel.ch/en  I loved how gorgeous their interior was which was done by Herzog & de Meuron.  That's how I learned about them.  Of course, not all their projects are good since I wasn't impressed by the Songeun Art Space https://songeun.or.kr/en in Seoul, Korea.  But the Parrish Art Museum is one of my favorites with location and aesthetics.  Spending an evening in the space made me truly fall in love with space.

The midsummer dance event is their annual benefit.  They did a great job decorating and organizing the event.  Everything was so good, it was a magical night.  Stunning flower-decorated chandeliers by https://ovandony.com, beautiful light, great music by Angel + Dren DJ Set http://www.angelanddren.com,  Special Performance by Anna of the North https://www.annaofthenorth.com   A wonderful night of dancing, drinks, and delicious hors d’oeuvres.  One of the best events of the year so far.  I had so much fun and had a memorable night.

Miami Art Week 2023

    After starting my art consulting business, I have attended Art Basel Miami Beach every year besides Covid, 2020.  On my first visit, I went to all twelve shows happening in Miami Beach.  But in the last few years, I have visited more art museums in Miami than smaller shows. There are a few shows which I always attend; Art Basel with Design Miami, Untitled Art, Art Miami, and Nada.  Some years, the Art Basel is amazing, and some years the Design Miami is better or the Untitled Art. The Art Miami is always decent quality with many various styles of art and galleries.  This year, my favorite peak was Untitled Art and Design Miami.  

Since the Untitled Art is located in South Beach and next to the ocean, I always thought it's a great location for an Art show in South Beach.  I could see various galleries from all over the world with many different style of great art works. Art Basel is too big and sometimes it shows art which I already saw in New York.  So, I really liked the Untitled Art this year.

Also, Design Miami has been changed.  They used to show more vintage furniture.  Last few years, they are showing more one of a kind contemporary design art pieces.  When I was in graduate school in Seoul, Korea with my professor and artist, Byoung Hoon Choi, he always talked about art furniture.  Now, I am not sure some of the pieces which galleries presented can work as functional furniture.  But they were amazing sculpture pieces.  Also, the price is like a famous Sculptor art work.  

Since there are amazing design and art galleries nowadays, I could see many great art works selling in amazing price.  For example, I used to like Nacho Carbonell's Floor and table Lamp from one of gallery in Design Miami.  It was interesting lamp with a good price.

His 2020 Floor Lamp 

Carbonell's Floor Lamp in the back
@Carpenterworkgalery booth at May 2022 Tefaf show 

#NachoCarbonells' Floor Lamp #CarpenterWorkShopGallery
#DesignMiami2023

The Carpenter Workshop Gallery showed his work more like a sculpture floor lamp in May 2022 Tefaf.  

In Miami 2023, they showed bigger version of Carbonells' floor sculpture lamp which was stunning.  The retail price was more than $500,000.00 which was amazing.  I know it is one of kind, and big scale of floor lamp, but I could see how the market has been changed.  A few years back, R and Company gallery showed Katie Stout's works in bigger scale.  It made her a lot bigger artist.  This time, the Carpenter workshop Gallery did the same. Since the piece was stunning and remarkable at the show, he got his name out and the gallery could sell more of his work.

The Untiled Art showed various works from various galleries all over the world which was very nice; Africa, Middle East, Northern Southern, Western, Europe, East Asia,  and Northern, Southern American Galleries.  It was so nice to see something new and refreshing art.  See my Instagram @curatedbyyounghye to see more images and videos.

Peretz, Rubell, and Bass museum shows were very nice. I was especially impressed by Rubell's collection last year.  This year, I felt their collection is one of the most updated contemporary art collection in the world.  Haven't checked Peretz Collection since after Covid, it was so nice to see Garry Simmons: Public Enemy Show. Bass Musem's Namjun Park and Hernan Bas's show.

Especially, I saw Hernan Bas work  last year in Art Basel Miami Beach.  I thought it was nice one.  Then saw his exhibition @BassMusuem in this year was so great. 

Art Basel Miami Beach 2022

Bass Museum Show 2023

   

Miami Art Week 2022

The king of contemporary Art, scene

 #JeffreyDeitchgallery shown in #Artbaselmiamibeach2022

It is always nice to be in Miami Art Week since I can escape from the cold weather for a little while.  The shows are different every year, but the weather is always nice, fun to go to hotel parties, enjoy art shows, and meet a few people.  This year, I stayed for a shorter period. I was quite busy going around town.

The Art Basel show was a lot more interesting than in other years.  Art Miami show is always consistent, it is a great place to check out for most art buyers.  Nada and Untitled were not very impressive, however, there are always a few good shows.  So worth checking them out...

Linea Recto y Punto by Fernando Garcia Ponce

 1985 & El sol Rojo by Calder 1967

Loved artworks presented by #Proyetosmonclova in Mexico since Mexico's contemporary art market has been growing over the last few years above the image

Guillaume Bijl's 1984 installation at S.M.A.K Ghent of a working casino

Meredith Rosen Gallery presented 1984's Art installation Casino which was interesting at Art Basel Miami Beach 2022.

#Hijack by #Contessagallery at #ArtMiami2022

Contessa Gallery made a booth with Hijack artwork which describes Banksy's work above the image.

Doria Gallery show at #UntitledMiamiBeach2022

A Greek Gallery shows very interesting contemporary art that recalls Greek myth. If it wasn't a Greek gallery, maybe it would be less interesting.

#YayoiKusama installation at #RubellMusuem

Nice to check out the Rubell Museum. It wasn't a big museum, but they have three Yayoi Kusama Art installations and #Damienhirst, #mauriziocattelan #nara, #takamura #noahDavis,'s works, and so on. A list of places to check while you are visiting #Miamibeachartweek

Attended a fun party at Kohler's 150-anniversary and Almer and Etro cocktail party at the Miami Beach Edition Hotel.  

Also as my routine, I went to the beach every morning and walked around the beach for at least 30 minutes which was precious time... looking forward to next year!!!