For many, art is considered a decoration – an afterthought to the room design. Sure, paintings can be added in a room at any phase, and it will, most likely, bring some character and beauty to it. But the truth is that when art becomes a primary consideration of a construction, then the result can be truly breathtaking. One significant influence, on the effect and impression of art, is the lighting. I have visited untold galleries, designed many interiors, and have viewed stunning and impressive artwork; so it is safe for me to say that when art and light are thought of as one, the outcome wil ..read more

Image source : Betty Wasserman Clean Modern Designs Combined With Amazing Artwork Has Become A Look Many People Are Wanting To Replicate In Their Homes. As we see the fresh style of modernism popping up everywhere, from hotels to apartment buildings, it’s easier than ever to envision a neutral colored, minimalist home featuring metals, art deco lighting, and floor-to-ceiling windows. However, as much as we all may love this look right now, it’s important to consider both the here-and-now as well as the future when designing a home. Falling in love with a particular trend and decorating or re ..read more

Image source: Betty Wasserman IN MY YEARS AS AN ART DEALER & CONSULTANT IN SOHO, I DID BUSINESS WITH MANY INTERESTING PEOPLE, BOTH ARTISTS AND CLIENTS. I built relationships that inspired me and helped me mature as a professional. Then, an art client of mine, who was the CEO of a big insurance company and for whom I had done many art installations, asked me to design his newly acquired two bedroom apartment in Manhattan! Initially, the thought of the entire process of designing an entire space seemed daunting. But, with the proper due diligence, friends in the business, and a good contract ..read more

I didn’t become an art dealer just out of my love for the arts. My corresponding love for business drove me to understand that I had something valuable to offer to the art world. As a child, I enjoyed painting and very much appreciated my own paintings–what child doesn’t? I particularly enjoyed painting with watercolors, which is something I still do on occasion. Actually, in my early 20’s I quite fancied myself as an artist! Perhaps that is why I became attracted to the art business during my college years. While a student of business in Boston, I would regularly visit museums and galleries ..read more

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