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HDI Exhibition Tip: “Fiji: Art & Life in the Pacific” at LACMA, Los Angeles
Another really great exhibit currently at LACMA is “Fiji: Art & Life in the Pacific”. This stunning exhibition features over 280 artworks from various international collections that include figurative sculpture, ritual kava bowls, breastplates of pearl shell and whale ivo… Read More
HDI Exhibition Tip: “Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art” The Jewish Museum New York
The exhibition “Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art” currently on view at The Jewish Museum in New York is a treat! It is the first exhibition to explore the remarkable career of Edith Halpert (1900-1970), the influential American art dealer and founder of the Downtown Galler… Read More
HDI Museum Tip: LACMA, Los Angeles
As you may have noticed if you follow along our Musings, we love going to LACMA in LA. We always come for a visit when in LA and there is always a fantastic exhibit that can’t be missed. We also really enjoy their permanent collection and try to visit various parts of the museum to see something we ma… Read More
HDI Visits: Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, California
Our oceans are a fascinating world and unfortunately sea life and sea creatures are endangered. Studying sea life is fascinating and a visit to the aquarium is always a fun outing. Not only is it fascinating to see the various creatures, but their beauty and their colors are other worldly. We were par… Read More
HDI Visits: St. Basil Catholic Church, Los Angeles
Churches are the original museums and we always enjoy visiting a new church or cathedral that we haven’t seen yet. While in LA, we visited the St. Basil Catholic Church, which is located at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Kingsley Drive. The church was built in 1969 to replace the older St… Read More
HDI Exhibition Tip: “The Jeweled Isle: Art from Sri Lanka”, LACMA, Los Angeles
LACMA is always a favorite stop when in LA and this trip was no different. We visited the newly opened exhibition “The Jeweled Isle: Art from Sri Lanka” and were mesmerized by this comprehensive survey of Sri Lankan art. Two millennia of Sri Lankan history are on display and it was intere… Read More
Griffith Observatory & Park, Los Angeles, CA
We recently made our way to Griffith Park in LA. We have been trying to make it here for a while when we are in LA, but either the weather didn’t cooperate or the parking situation was not in our favor. This time we finally made it and the sky couldn’t be any more beautiful. We really enjoyed th… Read More
HDI Museum Tip: MOCA Grand Avenue, Los Angeles
We hope you enjoyed our last Musings post, on the fantastic “One Day at a Time: Manny Farber and Termite Art” exhibit at MOCA Grand Avenue in Los Angeles. Should you find yourself in L.A., we highly recommend a visit to MOCA! Their permanent collection is exquisite and their exhibits are always worth a … Read More
HDI Museum Tip: The Nethercutt Collection, Sylmar, California
We recently were told about The Nethercutt Collection in Sylmar, California and for vintage automobile enthusiasts like us, you don’t have to tell us twice to go and see an incredible car collection like this one!
The Nethercutt Collection features more than 250 classic cars dating back to t… Read More
HDI Visits: The Chrysler Building New York
We recently went on a very interesting walking tour that was organized in conjunction with the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Harbor, NY. The current exhibit at the museum is “Anything Goes: The Jazz Age, Featuring Original Cover Art for The Great Gatsby” and is on view until July … Read More
HDI Exhibition tip: “Isabelle de Borchgrave: Fashioning Art from Paper”, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, FL
Fashion lovers and costume historians rejoice. The exhibit “Isabelle de Borchgrave: Fashioning Art from Paper” at The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach, Florida was an absolute treat! Five hundred years of fashion were explored in the breathtaking art of Belgian artist Isabell… Read More
HDI Exhibition Tip: “Polished to Perfection: Japanese Cloisonné from the Collection of Donald K. Gerber and Sueann E. Sherry” LACMA, Los Angeles
One of the exhibitions at LACMA that we had the pleasure of seeing was “Polished to Perfection, Japanese Cloisonné, Collection of Donald K. Gerber and Sueann E. Sherry”. The exhibit features approximately 150 works from the collection of Donald K. Gerber and Sueann E. Sherry. Built o… Read More
HDI Exhibition tip: “The Race of Gentlemen” Harley Davidson Museum, Milwaukee
Sometimes inspiration strikes in the most unusual places. We always enjoy visiting the Harley Davidson Museum when in Milwaukee. It is a wonderful museum and always has the most interesting exhibitions. This time around we saw “The Race of Gentlemen”. This exhibition is about how dedicated craf… Read More
HDI Exhibition Pick: “Florine Stettheimer: Painting Poetry” at The Jewish Museum, New York
We recently ventured to The Jewish Museum to visit the exhibition “Florine Stettheimer: Painting Poetry”. Florine Stettheimer (1871–1944) is an icon of Jazz Age New York and her work is absolutely spellbinding. The deep colors and the vivid details are mesmerizing and every singl… Read More
HD Jewels at The Carlyle Hotel on Instagram
Are you following us yet on Instagram? If you are not, you are missing out on the newest photos from our collection. We love posting our jewels in a colorful setting to make them sparkle even more. Take a look below at our most current posts and for more go directly to our Instagram feed. You can find us (an… Read More
HDI exhibition tip: “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between” Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met is always worth a visit, no matter what exhibit is on view. We can spend an entire day walking the grand halls of the museum and discovering new things that we may not have seen in the past. One exhibition that we knew is a must see is “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between
HDI Exhibition Tip: “The Jazz Age: American Style in the 1920’s” at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
The Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum just opened a new exhibit: “The Jazz Age: American Style in the 1920’s” and this exhibit is absolutely spectacular! A show stopper and a show that you don’t want to miss! “The Jazz Age” highlights more than 400 e… Read More
HDI Exhibition Tip: “John McLaughlin Paintings: Total Abstraction” at LACMA
Another fantastic exhibit currently on view at the Los Angeles County Museum (LACMA) is the introspective of John McLaughlin (1898-1976). McLaughlin, considered the most important artist from the postwar period in Southern California created a focused body of geometric paintings that are ent… Read More
HDI Museum Visit: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is always worth a visit and if you follow our Musings, you may have noticed we like coming here. Below are some of our current favorite installation shots and please see separate Musings entries for our favorite current exhibitions there. Don’t mis… Read More
A perfect day on the Upper East Side with HD Jewels
It’s the holiday season and New York is shining bright! We love the season for all the festivities and how festive the City is in general. There are many places that we like to go, but we also like to stay close on the Upper East Side and spend the holiday season in our neighborhood. Here is a perfect … Read More
BERGDORF GOODMAN HOLIDAY WINDOWS 2016
The magic is back! New York is all lit up for the holidays and it is magical to walk around the City and take in all the beautiful lights and decorations. One of our favorite places to visit during the holidays are the always spectacular windows at Bergdorf Goodman. Once again, the windows are a treat for … Read More
Celebrating 20th Century Art in the White House, 10/14/2016
We had the great honor to attend the wonderful event “Celebrating 20th Century Art in the White House” last week. It was a magnificent experience to visit the White House in person and be able to walk freely through the various rooms that are so rich in history and filled with spectacula… Read More
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