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Pat Benatar did not follow others’ scripts. She trusted her instincts, protected her creative identity, and built a career on her terms. Rather than bending to the expectations of the music industry, she relied on talent, discipline, and an unswerving belief in the artist she wanted to become. She arrived on the rock scene at […]
In “For Which it Stands…” (January 23 through July 25, 2026), Fairfield University Art Museum (FUAM) plumbs the American flag as protean symbol of patriotism and protest, beginning with “Italian Day, May, 1918,” by Cos Cob Art Colony member Childe Hassam, and moving through 75 works by such artists as Jasper Johns, Faith Ringgold and […]
Dean Street Gallery at the Hamptons Fine Art Fair manifests Gyuri Lohmüller, KEF! and Joel Miller in a striking exploration of time, existence, and perception. What Defines Reality? Every consequential exhibition begins long before the first work is installed. It begins with the discernment to recognize not only artistic excellence, but the ideas that shape […]
There are certain foods that function less as ingredients and more as rituals. Parmesan is one of them. It’s the finishing touch, the moment at the table when a dish becomes complete. The familiar shaker. The soft snowfall over pasta. The quiet permission to be generous. That role wasn’t accidental. True Parmigiano-Reggiano has been made […]
There are restaurants that feed you, and those that welcome you. Pietro’s Italian Restaurant—Sarasota’s intimate Italian gem—belongs firmly in the latter category: a place where warmth is as essential as olive oil, and every dish carries the quiet confidence of a life devoted to honoring tradition. At the center of it all are owners Pietro […]
One morning not long ago, Janet Langsam, our amazing cover artist and former columnist for Venü, was sitting at her kitchen table having breakfast with Tracy Fitzpatrick, director of the Neuberger Museum of Art. As they talked, Fitzpatrick noticed a striking abstract painting hanging on the wall nearby. Bands of color stretched across the canvas, […]
In today’s uncertain investment climate, many investors are seeking durable, high-quality assets with consistent income. Gray Harbor Capital has built its strategy around a simple premise: own and manage single-tenant properties leased to federal agencies backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. I sat down with Founder and CEO Ed Stanton […]
In a vibrant celebration of collaboration, creativity, and community, attendees gathered for the 7th annual Client, Colleague, and Collaborator event on Valentine’s Day for an inspiring evening that highlighted the power of shared vision and innovation. The room was alive with energy as familiar faces, new connections, cherished clients, and valued collaborators came together to […]
I fell in love with loons last summer. There were only eight of them, but their presence on a hidden lake high up in New York’s Adirondack Mountains made it magical. Among North America’s largest waterbirds, they are ungainly on land and indominable under water, expertly diving to depths that can exceed 200 feet as […]
In the world of visual art, not all masterpieces are born from countless hours of meticulous layering. Some bloom in a single, vibrant moment — when inspiration flows freely and the artist moves with pure confidence and joy. They celebrate the beauty of instinct, the magic of trusting the creative spark, and the power of […]
