Latest news with #HamptonsFineArtFair
The Journal
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Journal
Dublin artist makes his US art fair debut in the Hamptons
OVER THE WEEKEND, stateside, Irish artist Gerard Byrne closed out the Hamptons Fine Art Fair with a live painting demonstration. Collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts attended the artists's solo booth in Southhampton. It was Byrne's debut at a US art fair. The Dublin artist was among over 150 exhibitors at the fair over the weekend. Byrne, who is known for art that has been described as 'luminous plain-air works' and 'dreamlike urban landscapes', displayed over a dozen paintings that had never been seen by the public before. Many of the works had been created during his artist residency in New York City last year. They explored the 'geometry and glow of Manhattan's architecture and streetlife,' the 67-year-old's wife Agatha said. Advertisement PMC / Sean Zanni PMC / Sean Zanni / Sean Zanni On Sunday, Byrne closed out his time at the fair with a three-hour live painting performance in which he painted a vintage car in front of onlookers. The car was formerly a museum exhibit, and was painted in the style of Pollock by artist Mark Grimaldi. Byrne had been appointed brand ambassador for the fair for fashion brand Todd Snyder. Back at home, Byrne's work can be seen in the Gerard Byrne Studio in Ranelagh village. His modern impressionist artwork is held in collections of the Irish government, Irish embassies, and Texas's Citadelle Art Museum in the US. His studio was established alongside his wide Agatha Byrne in 2017. The artist has been working in the arts for 35 years. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
DETOX GALLERY Makes Bold Debut at Hamptons Fine Art Fair 2025, Spotlighting Rising Women Artists and a Bold, Grassroots Vision
NEW YORK, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid the prestige and polish of the Hamptons Fine Art Fair, a new entrant is making a thoughtful impression. DETOX GALLERY, a radically inclusive, artist-led nomadic fine art gallery founded by Dallas/NYC-based painter Vickie J. Lin, debuts this year at the prestigious Hamptons Fine Art Fair 2025, taking place July 10–13 in Southampton, NY. At Booth 118, DETOX GALLERY will be exhibiting work by five rising women artists and designers: including founder Vickie J. Lin, alongside Lili Rochelle, Maria Sardi, Shivya Ahuja, and Yianna Foufas. Rooted in community, representation, and accessibility, DETOX aims to challenge industry's norms by carving out space for historically marginalized voices in the fine art industry. What sets DETOX GALLERY apart isn't just its curation - it's the radical way it came to life. Founded in 2023 by Chinese-American artist and entrepreneur Vickie J. Lin without institutional backing, DETOX GALLERY has grown as a grassroots force, with nine major exhibitions in New York and Dallas in under two years - reaching over 2,000 visitors and showcasing works of 200+ artists. As the first AAPI-founded nomadic gallery dedicated to uplifting BIPOC, femme, and LGBTQ communities, DETOX embodies a radical, artist-led approach that challenges the conventions of the fine art world. The gallery's primary mission is accessibility, bringing contemporary art from emerging artists to high-end gallery venues while refusing to conform to exclusionary industry norms. "I founded DETOX to detoxify the art world - to build what I needed but couldn't find: a space where underrepresented artists are celebrated and centered, not sidelined. To now be showing at the Hamptons Fine Art Fair with no investors, no grants - just grit and vision - is a full circle moment and the realization of a lifelong dream for me." – Vickie J Lin, Founder & Director of DETOX GALLERY Meet the Artists at Booth 118: Vickie J. Lin - Abstract expressionist and DETOX GALLERY founder who will unveil the ocean-inspired Heartbreak alongside new gilded works from her Transformation series at the fair. Lili Rochelle - Brooklyn painter reimagining divine femininity through ethereal figures and cosmic mythos. Raised in Alaska and painting on reclaimed palettes, Rochelle's work honors the Earth and celebrates the sacred feminine. Maria Sardi - Venezuelan-American collage artist layering nostalgia, pop culture, and personal myth, presenting her exuberant mixed-media piece Florida at the Hamptons Fine Art Fair. Shivya Ahuja - Furniture designer and founder of The Studio Grain, fusing Himalayan heritage with New York sleekness, showcasing her sculptural, handcrafted teakwood Zen Table and Martini Tables at the Hamptons Fine Art Fair. Yianna Foufas - Painter and wrestler channeling kinetic resilience into canvas, debuting the vivid and detailed oil painting - "Synaptic Embrace" at the Hamptons Fine Art Fair. About the Founder Vickie J. Lin founded DETOX GALLERY to challenge exclusion in the art world. A self-taught curator who overcame housing insecurity and systemic barriers, Lin built DETOX from the ground up, without investors or grants. Her mission: to center underrepresented artists and create the inclusive spaces she needed but couldn't find. In a market where less than 10% of art sales benefit women and minority artists, DETOX GALLERY is actively working to shift the paradigm, one show at a time. About DETOX GALLERY DETOX GALLERY is a nomadic fine art gallery uplifting femmes, BIPOC, and LGBTQ artists. With no outside funding, DETOX has hosted rotating group art exhibition shows in New York and Dallas, as well as meetups and wellness events, building a grassroots following through its bold curatorial voice and DIY ethos. The gallery's "floating" model brings underrepresented artists to high-visibility venues - proving that a bootstrapped, community-first gallery can thrive at the highest levels of the art world. DETOX GALLERY will exhibit at Booth 118 at the Hamptons Fine Art Fair, July 10–13, 2025. For more information, visit or follow @detoxgallery on social media. Contact: Vickie J. Lin, info@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE DETOX GALLERY Sign in to access your portfolio
Irish Post
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Post
Ten Mins With…Gerard Byrne
IRISH artist Gerard Byrne is heading Stateside. The Dubliner will exhibit his work at the Hamptons Fine Art Fair in Southampton, New York from July 10 – 13. This week he took time out to talk to the Irish Post about his plans... Dublin artist Gerard Byrne What are you up to right now? I'm knee-deep in paint and packing canvases, preparing for the Hamptons Fine Art Fair in New York this July. It's a big moment - my first major US exhibition since the '90s. Gerard Byrne Studio, Home of Modern Irish Impressionism, is proud to be the only gallery from Ireland exhibiting. We will be showcasing an exclusive preview of my New York collection in a Solo Artist Booth, Pollock Pavilion, Main Avenue, Booth 418. Moreover, on Sunday, July 13, from 1 – 4pm, I will be performing a live painting demonstration—a unique opportunity for fair-goers to see a piece come to life in real time. In the meantime, I'm working on a few new artworks that capture Georgian Dublin's elusive summer light before I head off. The weather here keeps you humble, and quick— long evenings are a gift to any plein-air painter. Summer is here, what do you have planned for the season? Aside from sweating through linen in New York, the highlight is definitely the Hamptons Fine Art Fair, where I'lll be exhibiting sixteen works - some from my two-month painting trip to NYC last autumn and a few new large-scale figurative pieces completed in my Dublin studio. I also plan to do some plein-air painting while I'm in the Hamptons, soaking up that East Coast light. Afterwards, I'm hoping for a well-earned break. Gerard Byrne's Rooftop Reverie is among the artworks which will be on display at this month's Hamptons Fine Art fair What are your goals for 2025? To keep going. I've been at this for over 35 years and there's still so much more to paint (I still haven't painted my masterpiece yet). I want to remind people that looking – really looking – is still a radical act. We're drowning in images, but there is a difference between scrolling and seeing. My goal is to create work that slows people down, even for a moment. That's a kind of resistance, in a world that wants us to move faster and feel less. Who are your heroes? I've always admired people who live by instinct. From an early age, I was drawn to the Masters—Monet, Matisse, Van Gogh. When I lived in London, David Hockney's '60 Years of Work' retrospective at Tate Britain really inspired me. His joyful take on figurative works and simple landscapes sparked a real synergy with my own work. It's great to see Hockney, a living artist, being celebrated at such a large-scale in Britain. Personally, I feel that painters aren't as recognised in Ireland, but I quietly aspire for a retrospective one day. Meanwhile, I keep working hard. Beyond the art world, I admire anyone brave enough to start over. I trained as an electrician and worked on lighthouses before picking up a brush. My real heroes are the ones who take risks and let life surprise them. What is your favourite piece of art? It's hard to pick just one favourite piece, but I believe Joaquín Sorolla's Sewing the Sail truly earns him the title 'Master of Light'. The way he captures light and texture is incredible. It feels intimate and alive, like a moment suspended in time. My recent discovery of Sir John Lavery's Sunbathers (1936) from 'Lavery. On Location' at the National Gallery of Ireland, also impressed me. Which artist influenced you most? Monet influenced the way I see colour and movement. The same with Hopper's treatment of light, and in the last decade, David Hockney has had a huge influence on my work—his ability to capture everyday scenes with such vibrancy and joy really resonates with me. He knows what he likes and continues to reinvent it. But if I'm honest, the world itself has been my greatest teacher. I didn't study art in college, I'm a self-taught artist. My art has always been influenced by my surroundings and experiences. I learned by observing, again and again, until I found the small details—the way light hits the corner of a building, or the drifting gaze of a barman as he pours someone a drink. The artist, hard at work What is your favourite place in Ireland? Since the '90s, I've been going to Dingle—painting the town and its landscapes. Out of the Blue, my favourite seafood restaurant, has become a kind of Gerard Byrne shrine, and I've built a strong following in that part of the country. More recently, I've been rediscovering West Cork—finding myself drawn back to its soft light, tranquility and the kind of quiet moments that remind you why you fell in love with painting in the first place. Of course, as a Dubliner, the city will always hold a special place in my heart. What is the best lesson life has taught you? Life will always pull you toward what you're meant to do. It's never too late to become who you are. I didn't come through art school. I came through the trades, through hard work and long roads, but something kept drawing me back to painting. You've got to trust your instincts, because your path doesn't need to be straight to be true. Also, protect your time, and your eyes. Don't take anything for granted. And never trust a brush that looks too clean. Byrne's Jazz on the Rocks piece What do you believe in? I'm a firm believer in destiny and serendipity. Over the years, I've found myself in the right place at the right time, meeting the right people—often without planning it. Some of the most important turns in my life and career began with a small decision or a passing moment that ended up meaning a lot. You still have to put in the work, but sometimes life opens a door you didn't even know you were walking toward. Where do your Irish roots lie? 100% Dublin. My great-grandmother came from Mayo, and so did my grandfather on my father's side - but everyone else is from Dublin. I was born and raised here, in Finglas. Solid, working-class Dublin. The Ireland I grew up in was tough, funny, and poetic - full of characters. That humour and sharpness shaped how I see the world. You learn early how to observe, and certainly how to laugh. Where do you live now and what are the best and worst things about that place? I live in Ranelagh, Dublin, with my wife Agata, and we run Gerard Byrne Studio together. Best thing? It's a sought-after postcode—posh and affluent, with the iconic red-bricks. I like how close it is to the city and the airport, and that I can spend the day painting, then step out for a pint in O'Brien's or a walk in Green or Herbert Park. Worst thing? You don't really get to know your neighbours here, unlike in Dalkey for example, where I lived before. And I'm a people's person through and through. What is your ultimate guilty pleasure? A cold pint of Guinness after a long day of painting under the hot summer sun.
Forbes
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Heading To The Hamptons? Don't Miss The Hamptons Jewellery Show
Hamptons summer weekenders take note: The inaugural Hamptons Jewelry Show will be at Southampton Fairgrounds July 24-27 with an international curation of more than 80 estate jewelry dealers and contemporary designers to rival some of the world's biggest gem and jewelry shows. From the team behind Hamptons Fine Art Fair, the show is expected to attract a similarly well-heeled clientele ready to invest in wearable art, with pieces available from between $200 and $3.5 million. The show is scheduled at the peak of the Hamptons summer season, when well-off, taste-conscious residents flock to second homes for vacations and weekend parties. 'Our 4,000 hard-to-reach, affluent, jewelry-loving guests are the prime target audience for many luxury brands,' says Rick Friedman, Executive Director and Founder of the show, explaining how the area's only international direct-to-public fine jewelry fair has already attracted big-name sponsors like Mahnaz Collection, Lucid automobiles and Bulldog Security. Organizers are expecting many of the 20,000 annual Hamptons Fine Art Fair guests to attend, who they describe as 'curious, relaxed acquisition-oriented decision-makers', from both the local area and nearby New York City. Friedman and his team also produce Hamptons Fine Art Fair at the same venue, known for its relaxed visitor experience including upscale outdoor dining, wine bars and climate controled tents. 'The construction of 70,000 square-foot pavilion complex cost $1.5 million for the Hamptons Fine Art Fair, then we tear it down straight afterwards' says Friedman, 'so we thought it would be prudent to keep it up for a second show. A natural extension of showing artist paintings, is wearable art. These designers and goldsmiths are artisans, and sculptors working in a different medium: gold, diamonds and gems.' The show is curated by Hamptons local Hilary Joy Diaz, who cites the 'understanding of our sensibilities, styles and trends' which influenced a selection designed 'to present a boho chic, casual elegance, and fairly priced practical jewelry solutions for the elegant Hamptons lifestyle.' Diaz has been a jewelry designer for over 40 years and has owned a jewelry factory in New York City for the past 20, experience that she brought to bear for the show. 'I understand the level of workmanship, materials, intricacy, and complexity in making and designing bespoke jewelry,' she explains, adding that she was careful not to include brands or jewels that are too similar, 'so that everyone of our 80 exhibitors is uniquely special, creating a memorable and exhilarating shopping experience for our many guests, who proudly leave with wearable art.' Highlights for the 2025 edition, curated around the theme of 'everyday classics' include vintage jewels from the like of Hermes and David Webb at The Back Vault, and contemporary designer jewelry by Tamsin Z, Anna Lin, Lydia Courteille, Ox-Ny and Cornelis Hollander. For visitors, it represents a chance to connect directly with goldsmiths, designers and dealers and maybe even establish long-term relationships, according to Friedman, who is already planning an expanded Hamptons Jewelry Show 2026, offering 'even more must-have treasure for every budget. Basically, I want to see a lot of smiling faces,' he finishes. We'll see you there.
