Above: Vincent Castiglia with HR Giger’s work. By Rachel Galvin Known for his futuristic airbrushed images, H.R. Giger developed a following that has continued long after he has left the earthly plane. This Swiss artist meshed man and the mechanical…
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Art Palm Beach 2023
Photos and Story By Rachel Galvin A VIP crowd of art lovers and influencers got a view of this year’s Art Palm Beach on January 25 at the Palm Beach Convention Center. This Opening Night soiree benefited the St. Jude…
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Funding Arts Broward’s Black & White Night
By Rachel Galvin Black & White Night by Funding Arts Broward always is a beautiful evening filled with art, music, food and networking. Gathering at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale on January 9, lovers of the arts came out once…
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Home is where the heart is…Boca Raton Museum of Art’s “Black Pearls”
By Rachel Galvin In 1915, Pearl City was established for African American residents south of what is today Glades Boulevard between Dixie and Federal Highway in Boca Raton, Florida. Many of the hard-working people who resided there worked in Deerfield…
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TCM’s Ben Mankiewicz visits Boca Raton Museum of Art
Photo above: Jody Harrison Grass, chair of the Boca Raton Museum of Art’s board of trustees; Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer; TCM host Ben Mankiewicz; Boca Raton Museum of Art exec. director Irvin Lippman and exhibit curator Thomas A. Walsh…
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2022’s Art Basel was bigger than ever
By Rachel Galvin When you are planning to go to Art Basel Miami, you know that wearing comfortable shoes is essential. After all, you will be spending hours perusing art from all over the world throughout the Miami Beach Convention…
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Making Movie Magic: The Art of the Hollywood Backdrop
Backdrop is from “North by Northwest.” By Rachel Galvin These days, the background in movies is often created digitally or using green screen. In the last issue of “Independent Streak Magazine,” that topic was covered with a spotlight toward cutting…
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FAB’s Black & White Night at the Museum
Photo of curator Ariella Wollens talking about art exhibit, as attendee looks on. By Rachel Galvin After being postponed due to COVID-19, Funding Arts Broward was thrilled to be back for its 5th annual “Black & White: A Night At…
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The Palm Beach Show
By Rachel Galvin Luxury, elegance, sophistication and artistry were on full display at The Palm Beach Show Feb. 16-21. Held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, this showcase features art, jewelry and antiques yearly. The opening VIP party brought…
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Legendary Racing Champion Danny Sullivan Revved Up Miami’s Art Scene at VIP Art Reception
Pictured above: Hubert Phipps and Danny Sullivan at the art exhibition event. In Honor of the Hubert Phipps Art Exhibition in the Miami Design District, at the ARES Modena Supercar Showroom, The Italian luxury coachbuilder ARES Modena (which specializes in limited series and one-off…
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