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“West of the Rockies is the Acca Art Gallery/Studio (adjacent to Sotheby’s , Christies and Doyles) in Beverly Hills, CA. with the Eastern Seaboard under the direction of Art-WeekS/Into the Light Associates.
Highlights were Faena’s artist commissions, partner installations and public exhibitions joined Karen Bystedt’s ‘the Lost Warhol’s’ in the posh Baxter’s – Miami Design District and “the Great Elephant Beachside Exhibit” that is currently migrating to Houston,” according to Francois Huynh , of Ad Avenue Group.
Into the Light juried artists will be included in a future issue of AccaArt Journal ‘Post Art Basel – Art-WeekS Coverage’ that includes a recap of the Climate Change Forum in Paris that coincidentally the dates of the two global affaires’ coincided. Guests and audiences alike are looking forward to coverage by Miami’s own Eco Channel along with instant replays viewed on YouTube @vectorIP IG @Into theLight and art-weeks.com
Up next on the annual Art-WeekS – AccaArt Calendar is the Frieze Art Fair landing at the Santa Monica Airport in Los Angeles, February 20th – 23rd. Acca Art’s Journal with the ‘Art-WeekS and Basel ‘Round-up’ 25h Collector’s Edition will be “on the stands” in time for FRIEZE – with an invitation-only reception,” according to Benitez featuring Miamis’ Guest Editor’s Danna Giroux, Kesi Gibson, David Valero D. and the reporter of this media alert.
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The general consensus is Basel-Miami has become more ‘pop art’ meets ‘party’ in contrast with the gravitas and risk that comes with making a $500,000 investment in the likes of Julie Jamison Photography or David Hammons’s Untitled (2014), which Hauser & Wirth allegedly sold for USD 4.75 million begs the timeless question – ‘What is Art? Who determines this? And does Art like elections belong to the masses? Or is it a mirrored and often distorted reflection of the times we are living and history in the making? To be explored in a future AccaArt feature article.
The newly formed ad hoc association, includes Beverly Hills AccaArt Journal/Gallery Space, a New York hub helmed by Kesi Gibson, creative business strategist, Danna Giroux, Holistic Coachnd Spokesperson, Toronto. Off the rack and ready for holiday gift giving are “must have” capsule collections by visionary designers , museum quality crafted accessories and “Art to Wear” trunk shows. The robust, one month Art-Weeks occasion plans to extend the exhibition into Q1 2025 and beyond.
Gifting of gold, frankincense, myrrh by Jewelry Designers and an apothecary of all-natural body care products, optimal wellness supplements ‘so pure you can drink them’ make the gift giving season a sincere pleasure at ‘Into the Light’. Hand-crafted elixirs formulated with rosemary, sage and thyme melded in hibiscus, ginger and Lions mane Mushrooms direct from Rock Road Farms invite guests to sample and purchase direct from the makers. Dame Munni’s Royalty Complimentary Coffee Bar melds Colombian gourmet coffee enriched with a mélange of Malaysian Chaga- Ganoderma-Tongka and Maca.
On view between 1pm – 6pm daily in the iconic ‘Zebra’ Building, 2750 NW 3rd Ave, Wynwood 33127 is Julie Jamison presentation of breathtaking compositions of timeless landmarks and verdant florals. The fine art photography melds creative lighting and post-processing techniques that evoke ephemeral emotions at swoon-worthy and appreciating price points ranging from 100K and above. As unique as her images are, they channel many of the sensibilities of Ansel Adams and Carleton Watkins.
“Jamison’s like the East ‘Into the Light’ and West coast Acca Gallerists strive to cultivate an aesthetic appreciation and concern for our planet, create social engagement while having ‘fun’. “Or what is the point?” queries Carlos Benitez with his Zen like smile. His partner Maya Itu – Acca Art Publisher, Beverly Hills gallerists and Art-Weeks media partners concurs that with exceptional business acumen the group is bound to have its eyes ‘on the prize’ for them and exhibitors alike.
The December 5 ‘Author Talks’ moderated by “Empowered In Heels 4” author Danna Giroux cobbled together an opportunity to reveal true stories of strength and resilience. The round-table panel presented twice gifted author Julie Jamison, “Dumb Goals: Your Leadership Blueprint for Mastering the Art of Turning Vision into Extraordinary Action”, Martu Freeman–Parker, ‘Get the Hell Out’, a book that becomes a form of self-therapy for all those facing career choices between following one’s dreams versus a thankless alternative, Modupe Congleton – a former Amazon Executive-turned-Entrepreneur behind the new luxury athleisure brand ‘Finally Free’, Kesi Gibson, author of Amazon best seller “Web3 & The Creator Economy” and Keri Stone, “Panes of Glass Ceilings’.
Joining ‘Author Talks’ was philanthropist and business titan Dr. Dame Munni Irone, Founder of the Art + Peace’ Awards in Beverly Hills, California. who has retained VIPictures + Associates to represent her newly launched Dame Munni Irone Royalty infused coffee, elixirs and health products. Entrepreneur Richard Campbell, CEO behind the To Soil Less, geological agriculturist presented his groundbreaking, gravel-based growing technique that can cultivate vast food sources without soil.
Art-WeekS co-creator’s David Valero D. and Victoria Diaz notes, “the former Oliver Cole Gallery of spacious white marble space currently features an eclectic Art-to-Wear, Fine Art Photography, Sculpture and Object’s de Arte on display against a back drop of powerful messages that speak to environmentally -conscious patrons and collectors for present and future generations.
Jamaican born Kesi Gibson, currently in Bogota at her Club Debut Atelier announced that the “Sustainable Fashion & Art to Wear” collections by Kyu Melange, KYU BY KESI and Club Debut brands, are being manufactured in preparation for S2wim.com and Miami Swim Week in June 2025. Her creations will be on display in the Art-WeekS Haute March Holiday Gifting & Giving Suite, from December 15 through January 2. This curated pop-up for aspirational, one-of-a-kind holiday collectables has become a Miami ‘must-see’ destination”.
The AccaArt Publisher and Curator, Carlos Benitez and Maya Itu confirm the Art-WeekS affaire was an unequivocal, unpredictable experience straight out of Central Casting for a ‘Behind the Scenes Art World Comedy’. The California based duo participated in Art Basel for the first time with the pre-Basel release of the XXIII Edition of AccaArt Journal featuring ‘Art-WeekS Insider’s Guide to Endorsed Eco Events’.
Maya and Carlos teamed up to curate a collective show at the ‘Into the Light’ space. With a warm spotlight on Debra McNulty’s life-like multi-media window boxes, Steve Song’s abstract reminiscences of his childhood in Korea and David Valero ‘Organic Statement Pieces’ are on extended display. A soon-to-be announced calendar of ongoing events , exhibits and aspirational receptions watch for on the AccaArt Journal.
The ‘Into the Light Lounge’ serves as a convergence of Wellness, Technology, Sustainable Fashion and Eco-Friendly Lifestyle purveyors. A complemental month-long singular and collective ‘Artists activations” are at the core. Curators include David Valero D., Danna Giroux, Author and Spokesperson and Kesi Gibson, Creator of the ‘Zero Waste Sustainable Fashion Presentation’ by Club Debut.
An ad hoc association, AccaArt’s Carlos Benitez and Maya navigated top- tier collectors while engaging the global glitterati as they prospected the aisles for ‘collectable’ artists for inclusion in their upcoming bi-coastal exhibits. “West of the Rockies is the Acca Art Gallery/Studio (adjacent to Sotheby’s , Christies and Doyles) in Beverly Hills, CA. with the Eastern Seaboard under the direction of Art-WeekS/Into the Light Associates.
Basel related highlights included Celia Evans Planet Fashion TV at Bayside, Karen Bystedt’s ‘the Lost Warhol’s’ at Baxter’s – Miami Design District the global fundraising adventure inspiring the human race to share space, The Great Elephant Migration” on trek to Houston,” according to Francois Huynh of Ad Avenue Group. Into the Light artists selected by our jury will be included in a future issue of AccaArt Journal ‘ Post Art Basel – Art-WeekS Coverage’. This will include developments from the Climate Change Forum in Paris and ArtBasel-Miami that coincidentally fell on coinciding dates with video recaps by Miami’s own Eco Channel and instant replays on YouTube @vectorIP, IG @Into the Light and at art-weeks.com
Art-Weeks Concludes 23rd Edition – Art Basel – Miami with AccaArt + Into the Light Gallery & Pop-up Gifting Suite
Art-Weeks Miami extended their eclectic Exhibit and Art Activation into the New Year providing Emerging & Established Exhibitors with Representation & Sales
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