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DigiDame Discovery I may not be the first to tell you about new discoveries in tech, medicine, fashion, decor, art, travel, books, etc but keep reading. There is so much more to come in 2025.
Marc Wehby needs no introduction to people who love to collect art. He and his wife Susie Kravetz, both owners of Kravetz/Wehby in NYC for the last 26 years, have been major influencers in the purchasing of art for both new and experienced collectors.
In fact, Marc told me that many older collectors are now focusing on emerging artists because they like the work being produced. He said that folks with extensive collections feel they have enough pedigree paintings and are now anxious to freshen up what they own with what’s hot today.
I was first introduced to Marc years ago long before we recently got friendly. Our art mentor, Richard Ekstract, used to talk about Marc and Susie all the time because he bought art from them. He used to say that he trusted their taste and experience. I remember these words, “They love art so it reflects in their gallery.”
The one action point that really blew me away was when Marc asked if he could visit our home to see our collection. No other gallerist ever asked to do that. Some might think that was a ploy to sell us more art. I asked Marc about that. He said he has been visiting the homes of collectors since the very beginning of opening a gallery. “I learn a lot about what collectors want the minute I step in to their homes.” I had the nerve to ask him what impression he got after walked into mine. Not a second went by when he said, “In your face, loud, and daring.” I loved it. That’s us.
This is the house where Frida Kahlo lived 36 of her 47 years of her life. It is also the space that lived forever in her heart.
From her birth in 1907 to her death in 1954 it is the place that shapes Frida as a daughter, sister, member of a community, friend, spouse, painter, teacher, legend.
Within these walls, Frida builds spaces to know herself better; as meeting and starting points to other geographic or imaginary destinations.
Through her belongings, pictorial work, and collections of traditional and pre-Hispanic art, Frida remains alive to this day.
The purpose of this house as a home is transformed at Frida’s death.
Her dear friend Carlos Pellicer, is a frequent visitor here. As a poet, he understands the spirit of these walls, and as an exhibition designer, he is the ideal person to turn it into a house-museum.
After some modifications, the space is inaugurated on July 30, 1958, in the presence of those who frequent this place: figures from the Mexican culture scene, friends, neighbors, and relatives who sign the first guest book.
After her birth on July 6, 1907, Frida lives in this place with her parents and sisters. Stemming from economic problems after the Mexican Revolution, the house is mortgaged. In 1931, Diego pays the debt and puts the property in his wife’s name. In those years, the walls are painted blue.
The house is a dynamic place that evolves along with Frida: the spaces are modified or used in different ways. This room, once the family room, is transformed into Diego’s studio, and later into Frida’s. The windows are covered, ramps are built for Frida’s wheelchair, the property is extended, and new bedrooms are constructed.
However, that would happen later. For now, the story of Frida and her family begins here. This is the Kahlos’ haven.
From a young age, Frida is known for her disruptive, irreverent behavior. She enjoys romping in the house’s garden with her sisters and with her neighbors in the nearby parks, on the fringes of Coyoacán far from the bustling capital. She likes traditional Mexican dishes, ice cream, and typical sweets. She roller-skates in what is now Plaza Hidalgo and enjoys fairs, sports, and dolls. From then on, she wears cotton dresses with embroidery and lace, and big bows in her hair, generally worn short.
The Casa Azul would always be the place where Frida gave her mind free rein for reflection and imagination, where she expresses herself in painting and prepares to go out into the world to embrace everything it has to offer.
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Her curiosity sets her apart in kindergarten. Eagle-eyed, she collects rocks and plants in that rural zone of early-20th-century Coyoacán. As an adolescent, school, movies, newspapers, friends, and books further expand her horizons. Later, trips and art show her the possibilities of her creative power.
Episode #36. Welcome to Art Lovers Forum. I am very excited about this interview with Moiz Zilberman. This is the first time I am talking to a gallerist who owns galleries in three countries. In fact, he has multiple galleries in each city. He is certainly experiencing the art world on a grand scale.
Moiz’s galleries are in Istanbul, Berlin and Miami. He feels the Magic City is the perfect place to promote conceptual art. He’s not saying that other markets are not ripe for new ideas, he is just emphasizing that Miami has one of the biggest contemporary audiences on earth.
“Everything is relatively new in Miami, the condos, the shopping areas, the clubs, the restaurants, the art galleries and most of all the age of residents, young. You can tell what the environment is like by the museums. Most of the art work exhibited is contemporary no matter what artists and country they are featuring.”
Moiz is very passionate about conceptual art and that is one of the main reasons he is a gallerist in three countries, which may grow in the next few years. His major desire is to introduce artists from Europe and the Middle East to the United States and South America. Vice versa as well. Having galleries in strategic locations gives him the ability to make the proper introductions.
That’s one of the reasons why Moiz opened the Zilberman Gallery in the Design District. The area is one of the most exclusive and exciting neighborhoods in Miami. It’s a perfect fit. Most of the folks who visit the Design District want the highest form of fashion and design. Moiz is ready to meet that desire with his alternative artists.
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I’m grateful that Yiwei Lu agreed to be interviewed by Art Lovers Forum during this difficult time in Los Angeles. Her galleries are in Venice Beach and Wuhan, China.
We officially met during the Art Fairs in Miami last month. Miami friends of mine, Emily and Chris Campbell, bought art from Yiwei more than a year ago and they now have a close relationship.
I wanted to hear what it was like being an art dealer in Los Angeles during the recent horrific wildfires. I knew Yiwei would talk from the heart. While she plans to forge forward, she is taking a little time for herself to absorb the destruction of her adopted town.
To date, the fires have killed at least 27 people, destroyed more than 12,000 structures and charred more than 60 square miles. You have to be very strong to stay upbeat when so many folks around her are suffering from tremendous losses. While art isn’t the number one item on your wish list when everything you own is gone, it certainly can bring great joy to those who find paintings, sculptures, assemblages, etc., therapeutic. Yiwei wants to support the community through this rebuild era.
Yiwei opened her gallery in Venice Beach in 2019. One of her clients is actor Billy Zane who she says is also a terrific artist as well. She loves living in Los Angeles and says despite many of the challenges ahead, most folks plan to stay. Part of her mission is to bring joy into the lives of people who are in limbo now. She will work to discover and promote unique and underrepresented voices, fostering cross-cultural understanding through art with the mission of integrating art into everyday life.
Yiwei will continue to be highly active in the art fair circuit, participating in notable fairs such as Photofairs New York, Intersect Palm Springs, San Francisco Art Fair, Future Fair New York, Spring Break Los Angeles, and Beijing Dangdai Art Fair. The gallery is also set to attend Intersect Aspen, Art 021 Shanghai, and Untitled Miami. Additionally, Yiwei Gallery collaborates with nonprofit art organizations and art festivals globally, including Casa Reigs in Italy and the Shenyang International Localized Art Festival.
Sometimes, it doesn’t even take a single word to send out a message loud and clear. Is your body language skewing others’ view of you? Are your expressions, gestures, and positions revealing feelings you’d rather keep hidden — or that you aren’t even aware of?
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Licking Your Lips
Maybe you’re just daydreaming about lunch, but to a conversation partner, licking your lips can read as sexual attraction. You may also wet them when talking about a romantic partner — which can be a sign you’re sexually satisfied and deeply in love.
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Handshake
Handshakes and first impressions go, well, hand in hand. A nice, firm grip combined with a hearty (but not too hearty) shake can imply you’re outgoing and confident. A limp and weak squeeze sets you up as unsure. How long you hold your shaker’s hand matters, too: If you drop out too quickly, it can suggest shyness.
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Nodding
Bobbing your head up and down during a conversation can make you seem agreeable and interested. Nods are catching, so if you nod while you speak, you might convince others to go along with what you’re saying.
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Posture
There’s a reason people say they’re “in a slump” when things aren’t going their way. Science says slouching your shoulders can make you hold on to stress and feel sad. Standing up straight can help you feel positive and come across as confident and focused.
Having trouble standing tall? Check in with your doctor to see if there’s an underlying medical cause like osteoporosis.
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Touching Your Face and Hair
Twirling a lock, brushing back your bangs, or bringing your hands to your face can come across as flirty. “Self-grooming” behaviors like these may make it seem like you’re hoping for attention from someone you fancy.
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Locking Eyes
A steady gaze creates a mixed bag of emotion. If the person you’re talking to is comfortable with you, they’re more likely to find you trustworthy if you hold eye contact. If they’re unsure about you, a long look will make you seem more threatening. And no matter what someone thinks of you, everyone has an eye contact threshold where things start to feel … awkward.
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Smiling
A feel-good grin is contagious. When you smile at someone, it sends a signal to their mouth muscles to do the same. Their smile triggers the parts of their brain that deal with happiness, and they feel a greater sense of connection with you.
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Stance
Standing wide with uncrossed legs or arms tends to give off an “open and available” vibe. Staring at the ground or keeping your arms across your chest are more likely to send the signal that you’re closed off and out of reach.
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Hand Gestures
Want to be memorable? Talk with your hands. When you gesture as you gab, it’s more likely that your words will linger in someone’s mind. But don’t overdo it. Big movements may make you seem out of control and excitable.
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Dilated Pupils
You may want to slip on some shades next time you’re around your crush so the “windows to your soul” don’t give away your secret longing. When you’re interested in or aroused by someone, your pupils dilate. It’s not something you can control, but it may help you out with your object of affection: having larger pupils tends to make you more attractive to others.
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Tense Lips
If you tend to press your lips together, you should know: Liars are more likely to have this habit than people who tell the truth. Being (literally) tight-lipped could make you come across as untrustworthy.
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Distance
It’s good to respect personal space, but when you lean away from someone, they’re more likely to suspect your motives. Same goes for fidgeting or crossing your arms. Leaning forward suggests partnership and that they can rely on you.
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Microexpressions
No matter how hard you try to “fix your face,” it may still give you away — and it only takes a fraction of a second. Just a flash of a facial twitch, grimace, or raised brow leaves an impression that’s hard to shake. So if your unguarded reaction to something is disgust, chances are an observer may sense that in their gut, even if they can’t say why.
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Mirroring
Copying the way someone’s standing, their expressions, or even their accent often builds trust and understanding between you. But this doesn’t always work. If you’re in a position of power over the person you’re mirroring, it can weird them out. Another barrier: Botox. When you can’t furrow your brow alongside someone else, for example, you won’t be able to relate to their feelings as deeply — and vice versa.
I just want to say that I love Carmin Kilpatrick’s artwork.
She was raised in Parkland, Florida. That’s a half hour drive away from Miami. I am helping her start her career as an abstract expressionist artist. The reason I am writing about her is because I interviewed her on my art podcast and I was so impressed with how she understands what she has to do to be a strong adult. Many young people are lost in today’s chaotic world. It’s so refreshing to hear Carmin articulate what the universe can offer her and what she has to do to have a secure future.
She is only a freshman in college and yet she has mastered creating art that is filled with mystery, intrigue, secrets, fascination and new shapes and designs. I can stare at her work forever.
I have shown her work to a few experts who like what they see and are now waiting anxiously to see what she produces over the next few years. I am going to collect a few of her paintings now because I believe she is going to embrace new trends and opportunities in the future. When you listen to her podcast interview, you will hear she has the right, genuine attitude, interest, and natural desire to make her mark in the art world.
Carmin feels that through her work, she can provoke thought, spark dialogue, and illuminate important personal and social issues. Her art delves into the intertwined concepts of truth, judgment, and change, exploring how they shape identity in a rapidly evolving world.
She was born in California but grew up in South Florida and attended the Arts Academy at North Broward Preparatory School for high school (as their first scholarship recipient). Carmin traveled to Italy and received a grant to spend 6 weeks in Wexford, Ireland, practicing art with a small group of students. Besides art, she loves fashion and creative direction—from mood boards, to styling, to photoshoots. Carmin hopes to work with fashion as another medium of art. She is currently a Studio Art BFA major at Florida State University.
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