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ART FOCUS - Pasadena Showcase House and the Enchanted Nook

Every year, the fundraiser produced by Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts renovates an estate from top to bottom by leading designers. This year’s house was set on nearly two acres of oak-filled, historic landscape; Baldwin Oaks Estate remains one of Arcadia’s most storied and irresistibly enchanting homes. The magnificent 1907 shingle-style residence was once the crown jewel of Clara Baldwin Stocker, the glamorous and unforgettable eldest daughter of California pioneer Elias “Lucky” Baldwin. Lucky's bold vision shaped the development of Arcadia and its surrounding regions, leaving his daughter immense wealth and a grand lifestyle. Her gatherings were so lavish and memorable that they became part of Arcadia’s folklore. Today, Baldwin Oaks Estate offers the most intimate and enchanting glimpse into her world. Here are some of the highlights of this year’s Showcase house! _____________________________________________________________________________________ Enchanted Nook Hattas Stu...
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ART FOCUS - Los Angeles Art Week Acquisitions

We love touring art fairs with our clients, expanding their art experience and facilitating a chance for them to fully immerse themselves in the depth of the art world's offerings. As always, we had a delightful time walking through the fairs; so many intriguing, powerful, challenging, and exquisite works of art represented by galleries from around the globe! There is something quite beautiful about being surrounded by the art community and witnessing what unites and sustains us all, and then bringing a piece of that to our clients’ homes to enjoy. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Frieze Acquisitions This year’s edition of Frieze was truly exciting! Not only did we get to explore the expansive and diverse program, but we also had the privilege to guide and support some stunning acquisitions for our clients' homes. We are particularly thrilled about the procurements we guided in collaboration with Deirdre Doherty Interiors, Gag...
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ART FOCUS - Los Angeles Art Fair week

As we approach LA Art Fair Week , we can find respite in the beauty and positivity art fairs bring, along with the opportunity to explore present-day challenges through the lens of artmakers. Below you can find details regarding the fairs, each of them exhibiting galleries and artists of varying focus. Visiting the shows is an exciting way to explore the art world, for overall interest or with specific art purchases in mind. It would be great to see you there! _____________________________________________________________________________________ Art Fairs happening in LA Art Fairs are hubs for the celebration and sustenance of the art community. As we face challenges at home and around the globe, their continuation becomes a vital source of reflection and hope.  Frieze Los Angeles  February 26th - March 1st, 2026 Frieze LA returns to Barker Hanger at the Santa Monica Airport Frieze returns to Los Angeles for its 7th year, and will take place at the Santa Mo...
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ART FOCUS - Source Art launches into an artful new year

Along with wishing you an inspired start to the new year, we would like to take this opportunity to further introduce, or reintroduce, ourselves to you, so you can get a better sense of our services and the way we assist clients and designers in the art procurement process. Source Art is a designer-focused art consulting company, offering guidance and support throughout the art procurement and collection management process. Leaping off the designer's vision and sourcing from an extensive range of artworks, from emerging to blue-chip, we employ our customized process to develop diverse art collections and portfolios of note. Inspired by close collaboration with designers, gallerists, and artists, Source Art’s collective expertise elevates both art & design. We source, track, and refine art selections, create renderings, and bring art on-memo to assist with acquisitions. With our extensive network and wide range of experience, we thoughtfully attend to every aspect of procurement...
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ART FOCUS - In the glass artist's studio

We recently had the pleasure of procuring two stunning works by glass artist Dan Alexander. Their vibrant colors and intricate patterns will enhance the architecture of two facing niches in our client’s beautiful Mediterranean home. It’s our pleasure to introduce the artist and touch upon the process and boundless possibilities of glass blowing and this intriguing medium. Dan attended Kent State University and received a BFA with a Glass Concentration. Post graduation, he studied with some of the top glass artists in the field today. He worked in Murano, Italy, and spent several years working for the Corning Museum of Glass where he held the Lead Gaffer position.      Dan Alexander's Kaleido Tower and Kaleido Drop on the left, mockup of the two works in the niches on the right Instead of looking at the whole image of the world around him, Dan Alexander tries to crop out one element he finds visually interesting and looks at it through a micro lens. He sees how that small ...
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