David Halperin’s New York apartment overlooks the East River and the 59 th Street Bridge in a prewar building designed by Emery Roth who designed many of the city’s iconic residential buildings. “I’ve always lived in cities,” Halperin says. “I love New York but my main home is Hong Kong.” When I remark on his serene, lightfilled home he comments, “Full credit goes to my interior designer Stephen James in Hong Kong, architect Tim Greer in New York and my contractor Mark Jameson.”
He continues, “I grew up in an all-glass modern house in Brentwood, California. My stepfather, with whom I lived, collected works on paper, notably American woodblock prints, as well as Native American baskets and carpets. I was never drawn to his collections and didn’t start collecting until I moved to Hong Kong. As a naval officer during Vietnam, I was in and out of Hong Kong. After law school and working in New York I had the opportunity to move to Hong Cong joining Coudert Brothers.” He became a partner in Coudert and he continues as a partner in its successor firm, Orrick. During his service he was special assistant to Adm. E.R. Zumwalt, Commander of Naval Forces, Vietnam, and later Chief of Naval Operations.
“By way of background,” he says, “I have lived in Hong Kong since 1976 but for some time I wanted to have an apartment in New York as I am intending to spend more time in the city. I have had friends and family who have lived in the building where I now have my apartment. I bought and finished renovating the apartment about 18 months ago.”
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FULL EXPOSURE
Photographer Conor Martin documents the present using photographic methods of the past.
Autumnal Light
The landscapes and nature scenes of painter Jennifer Sowders are irresistibly tactile, filled with varying textures that seem to leap off the canvas.
Art for All
Members of Art Dealers Association of America come together for a philanthropic affair.
Modern Marketplace
Redwood Art Group brings together the San Diego region for another class-act celebration of contemporary artwork.
An Enchanting Evening
Scottsdale Artists’ School knows how to throw an art party.
Timeless Tales
Soft, warm undertones underscore the mood of enchantment that runs through Nom Kinnear King’s paintings.
Next Exit New York
Coming off his series that focused on San Francisco and Los Angeles freeway signs, artist Eric Nash’s sights are now set on New York. Now on view at George Billis Gallery's Manhattan location are seven of Nash's new oil paintings and two drawings that explore the signage of New York City freeways. Although Nash's work is tightly rendered, he doesn’t consider himself a photorealist, but rather someone who utilizes those techniques to express ideas.
Monster Mash
Vampires, witches, ghouls and all things that go bump in the night are the theme of the exhibition Monster Mash, now at Abend Gallery.
Inside/Outside
Those familiar with Geoffrey Johnson's populated by inky figures and trailing shadows that bleed into the wet streets, and architectural elements obscured to varying degrees by the misty atmosphere.
Bold Figures; Bold Color
For Brooklyn based painter J Louis, it’s all about balance, which can mean many different things in a composition, but for Louis, it’s about balancing his female figures among a unique landscape of color.
