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We gaze into the pensive eyes of a young Jean-Michel Basquiat, engaging with the childhood innocence that persisted even as the prolific master's life and career were cut short at age 27. Mustard seed replicates the texture of the Puerto Rican/Haitian-American artist's hair. His flesh is represented by a camouflage of hues that signal his lifelong need for protection and hint at his collaborations with Andy Warhol. A halo of gold leaf places him in the pantheon of the art world's great saints . Or, as my writer-husband put it: "an icon of an icon." At 34, Brooklyn-based visual artist Sophia Victor demonstrates sophisticated and elegant fluidity across techniques and mediums to create a captivating portrait that amplifies and celebrates Black youth. Victor's Young Basquiat (2022) is among works by four Black artists from New York represented by The Bishop Gallery in Brooklyn on view at The Knickerbocker Hotel, managed by Highgate, until April 30. Young, G...

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Fendi and the French Academy in Rome – Villa Medici have unveiled their stunning collaborative refurbishing of six reception Salons at Villa Medici, including the majestic Grand Salon. Carried out with support from the Mobilier National * , the project features a new décor inspired by creativity and contemporary design. Kim Jones, Artistic Director of Couture and Womenswear, and Silvia Venturini Fendi, Artistic Director of Accessories and Menswear for the Italian house, have led a metamorphosis of Villa Medici that creates the heritage of tomorrow. Inspired by the desire to create a singular creative dialogue, their interpretation combines a range of skills spanning design, interior fittings and conservation/restoration, expressing the emblematic signatures of both the Maison's artistic directors, as well as Fendi Casa, and guest designers. Six mythic reception rooms at the Villa have been transformed under the expert hands of French and Italian designers — Chiara A...

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Congress Asset Management Co. MA grew its stake in Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH - Get Rating) by 3,113.7% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 753,107 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 729,673 shares during the quarter. Congress Asset Management Co. MA owned approximately 1.41% of Choice Hotels International worth $84,830,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Fenimore Asset Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Choice Hotels International by 2.2% in the fourth quarter. Fenimore Asset Management Inc. now owns 157,089 shares of the company's stock valued at $17,695,000 after purchasing an additional 3,313 shares in the last quarter. Harrison & Co Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in Choice...

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