Posts by Michael Scivoli
Entrancing Figures: 5 Modern Sculptors
Over the centuries, artists have deviated more and more from the idealism of Ancient Greece and the decorative styles inspired by the Roman Catholic Church. While history still has its place in artistic expression, todayโs sculptors focus on capturing the emotional imperfections and refinements of the human condition. These artists breathe physical life into something…
Read More6 Things to Do in Bora Bora
On days like today, when Jack Frost has a firm grip on the Northeast, itโs hard not to picture yourself in some tropical island escape. Bora Bora is just one of those places you just canโt help but let your mind run away to. That is why, today, weโre daydreaming about day tripping in one…
Read MoreExpert Craftsman Spotlight: Nate Cotterman
We’ve all heard the phrase, “craftsmanship deals in the currency of passion.” For Los Angeles-based glass maker Nate Cotterman, fine craftsmanship is his passion. He began his career after graduating from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 2007 with a B.A. of Fine Arts in Glass. Today, he is widely known for using traditional Venetian…
Read MorePresence by Stanley Casselman at Jim Kempner Fine Art
Last week, Mana Contemporary artist Stanley Casselman opened his latest exhibition at Jim Kempner Fine Art on West 23rd St. in Chelsea. The exhibition showcases some of the artist’s newest paintings, made up of work from hisย Untitled Presence series which began roughly in 2016. I first got a brief look at the new series at…
Read MoreStreet Dreams โ The Lamborghini Aventador S
Pulse-racing, fast, and strikingโLamborghini Paramus, a member of Prestige Motors, puts VUE behind the wheel of the 217-mph Lamborghini Aventador S. There are few thrills in life that can equate to pushing that V12 to its 8,400 rpm limit. Like an untamed electrical current, its vibrations can be felt grappling deep within your bodyโs chemistryโa…
Read MoreCamus: Cognac Resurgence in the U.S.
Iโve never been much of a cognac drinker. Hints of dried fruit and citrus zest never appealed to me. I had my first cognac at 16. As I recall, its sweet bite was quite foreign to my tongue. It was then that I decided that cognac wasnโt for me. Growing up in an affluent town…
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