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By TheArtGorgeous, 22.12.2023

Hello, Gorgeous!

A weekly wrap up of art, fashion and pop culture

Welcome to the Friday Weekly Wrap-Up newsletter, where we explore the intersection of Art, Fashion, and Pop Art.Hugs and stay sane,The Girls

1. Hermès Heir’s Surprising Adoption Decision

Rumour has it – Hermès heir Nicolas Puech, age 80, plans to adopt his former gardener, age 51, potentially granting him half of his $11 billion fortune, revealing family discord and resisting consolidation against LVMH.

2. Drake’s DreamCrew Brings Iconic Art Amusement Park Luna Luna Back to Life

Roll up, roll up – Drake and his creative studio DreamCrew revive Luna Luna, the world’s first art amusement park, after 40 years in the dark. Featuring Basquiat’s ferris wheel, Haring’s carousel, and Dalí’s fun-house, it’s a $100M+ investment brought back to life. The first stop on the tour will be in LA⁠.

3. Sharon Stone’s Artistic Resurgence in “Welcome to My Garden”

Sharon Stone has earned herself a successful transition from actor to abstract painter in her exhibition “Welcome to My Garden” at C. Parker Gallery in Greenwich, Connecticut. With 19 new works on show, she showcases a deeper and more disciplined artistic language – amidst a thriving market for women abstract painters. The show so far has been well received, including an endorsement from Jerry Saltz.

4. Juergen Teller’s ‘i need to live’ Exhibition: Celebrating Life through Lens and Space

A must-visit over the holidays is photographer Juergen Teller’s ‘i need to live‘ exhibition at Grand Palais Éphémère in Paris, now on view until January 9, 2024. The show features his personal and commissioned works, including recognizable images, new series, videos, and installations. Teller’s realist style captures significant life moments and celebrates human existence, amplified by a unique design by 6a architects, known for their work in his London studio.