Dustin Yellin’s New Domain

29 January 2012
by Art Rubynstein

Dustin Yellin had a big day on Saturday. “We moved in to the new studio and hosted this party all in one crazy night,” smiled the artist. Of course, Yellin not talking about ANY random studio. Artist’s new space on Pioneer & King in Red Hook might be the biggest, most exciting, new artist space right now in New York…or anywhere for that matter. It’s so huge that it took three co-hosts in Bob Colacello, Vito Schnabel and MGMT’s lead man Andrew VanWyngarden to host the intimate dinner opening for the space and launch of Yellin’s intriguing Intercourse magazine.

But first back to the studio…A former rail repair station might just be the Brooklyn’s answer to the P.S. 1 thanks to it’s size, location, and Yellin’s intended commitment to helping nourish other young talents. The artist also took the opportunity to unveil his epic 24000-pound triptych inspired by Bosch’s Garden of Earthly Delights and guests like Aby Rosen, Sybil Yurman, and Dasha Zhukova, took the massive work in wonder. Even Yellin’s own mom flew in from Hawaii for the unveiling. Others like the entire crew from MGMT enjoyed the meatball and pasta family style buffet, their new surroundings, and of course the Art History Astrology section of Intercourse. And Colacello (pictured) happily discovered his self-portrait amidst all the action.

Basel’s Best in Show: Our 2011 Awards!

04 December 2011
by Art Rubynstein

Admit it, you’re little tired. This was no ordinary Basel. Every marketing guru and PR genius in America decided to spend their event budgets in Miami this year and that translated to roughly 15 events each night. Some struggled, some prospered, and many stood out. Here are our 2011 Basel citations!

Best artist cameo: Damien Hirst, who stopped by a few bashes including the Swarovski dinner, Diddy hosted Mazzucco meal at Mr. Chow, and then swallowed some glow-sticks at White Cube.

Damien Hirst (Photo: BFAnyc.com)

Boom Boom Basel!

27 November 2011
by Art Rubynstein

The tenth year anniversary of Art Basel Miami promises some of the finest gallery showcases to date…Who are we kidding?! You want to know about the parties, dinners, and cocktail receptions more than NADA and Pulse. Without further suspense, here’s are top bashes from the key 2011 Basel dates.

Tuesday, November 29
Dior and Gagosian will kick thing off to celebrate Anselm Reyle’s collaboration with the LVMH giant at The Moore Building in North Miami. And Dior has the week’s most ambitious party plan with its endless pop-up shop cocktails, free manicures, and free hangover breakfasts.

At Soho Beach House, Gagosian’s biggest competitor White Cube is hosting a chic casual dinner of it’s own with the biggest artists and collectors on the planet Earth, while Nadja Swarovski will host a meal in honor of the artist Erwin Redl downstairs. Aaron Young, Simon de Pury, Ron Arad, and Aurel Schmidt will all be on premises.

Ingrid Sischy and Sandy Brant of Vanity Fair International are teaming up Dewar’s and Donna Karan for their annual MOCA Miami blowout while, the Ferrari party with Peter Brant and Interview got so large that it’s been moved to the 1111 Lincoln Road garage (where Art Ruby hosted its bash last year). Marco Brambilla is showing his new installation at the high volume bash.

Wednesday, November 30
Still have energy? How about couple of fashion cocktail for BLK DNM (at Webster) and Bally (at the W)…Craig Robbins is hosting friends like Pharell Williams at his Star Island mansion while Dasha Zhukova and Wendi Murdoch will cook up the Art.Sy BBQ at the Soho Beach House. Interview hosts another bash tonight with Belvedere.

Thursday, December 1
In the mood for a concert? Salem is performing Gusman Center for the Performing Arts late at night, while Carlos de Souza and Vik Muniz will co-host a small cocktail at the Osklen store on Lincoln.

The main event will of course be the Aby Rosen’s annual spectacular party at the W with the dinner at The Dutch and Dom sponsored bash at the Wall that usually goes on till dawn. And everyone is coming, led by Naomi Campbell.

Friday, December 2
Bing will sponsor concerts by Theophilus London and Young the Giant at the Sanctuary Hotel, while Richard Phillips will host a bash with Exhibition A and Details at the Standard Spa on the other side of the island. Venus X will DJ at that party. Andre Balazs will host a Dzine installation with Kanon vodka few feet away.

Pringle of Scotland and Tilda Swinton cocktail re-unite this year for another big party in North Miami, while odd group of hosts like Jimmy Iovine, P. Diddy (!!!), Andy Valmorbida will come together for an awesome sounding dinner for Raphael Mazzucco at Mr. Chow. Also at the W? A nice little Emporio Armani cocktail after 10.

Saturday, December 3
Don’t know if you’ll make it till Saturday but our ping-pong buddies from Spin Galactic are hosting a wonderful party with MOCA at the Standard, while Gareth Pugh will storm into town for his own dinner with Byrdie Bell and Dewar’s.

Give Me a Venice Break!

03 June 2011
by Art Rubynstein

It was a party of massive proportions: huge lines, lots of Beluga vodka, and record water taxi action near the terrace of The Bauer hotel. But the Commercial Break (hosted by of Dasha Zhukova, Alexander Dellal, Neville Wakefield & Garage Projects) was worthy of all the hype. After all, the video project encompassed contributions from countless of artists (many like Terence Koh, Richard Phillips, Josephine Meckseper, Aaron Young came out for the party), many more curators, and lots of international stress. Those who came out to see the videos included Courtney Love, boys from Maroon 5 (really?), European jet setting socials like Olympia Scarry & Charlotte Casiraghi, and Riccardo Tisci, among countless of others. In fact, the bar was utilized so well, that the crowd didn’t really clear until 3AM for the after-after party.

All photos by Mariya Chekmarova for Art Ruby