Suzanne DeWitt, David Rousso Jr., Angel Nicolas, April Donelson

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Headquartered in Miami, FL, Pedini Miami provides customers with Italian-designed furnishings of the highest standard and style. The Pedini process gives clients the most personalized and trustworthy service in the industry while keeping them informed each step of the way. Throughout 2021, the Pedini team enthusiastically proved their excellent both in their work and in their status throughout the design industry and high society of Miami.

During Art Basel, one of the most highly-anticipated times of the year in South Florida, Pedini was present for one of the most exciting events of the season. Together with esteemed luxury brand Braman Miami, Haute Living celebrated world-renowned artist and Haute Living cover star, Romero Britto. The Brazilian artist was presented with a one-of-a-kind Bentley Continental GT Convertible.

Speaking of events, Pedini Miami collaborated with Haute Living Media Group in two separate Haute Leaders Dinners in 2021. Haute Living and Pedini Miami joined forces at Marion Miami to host the Haute Leaders dinner for the month of July. While Haute Living hosts their Leaders dinners every month, this was the first of which was held in collaboration with Pedini.

Angel Nicolas, David Rousso Jr.

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In October, Haute Living presented the latest installment of its Haute Leaders Dinner Series in collaboration with MG Developer and Pedini Miami at the brand-new Althea Row Residences in Coral Gables. MG Developer's recent Coral Gables project, Althea Row, was revealed in full display to all present at the Haute Leaders Dinner. The gorgeous multi-story residence that hosted the event served as the model home for residences in Althea Row. Guests were welcomed with glasses of wine as they appreciated the stunning setting that would serve as the evening's gorgeous backdrop.

Alirio Torrealba, David Rousso Jr., Seth Semilof

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Vice President of Pedini Miami, David Rousso Jr., was also in attendance for 2021's Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. FLIBS is recognized as the largest in-water boat show in the world. Located steps from the beach in sunny South Florida, FLIBS spans nearly 90 acres across three million square feet of exhibit space that is connected by an intricate network of water and ground transportation services. Haute Living Media Group, in collaboration with Fraser Yachts and TopDevz, provided a Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show experience that will go down in history.

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Pedini Miami also executed several exciting luxury design projects throughout 2021. A few highlights would be their Knoxville Manor, located in the Shenandoah region of Miami, the stunning home provides the feeling of a garden oasis. Additionally, Pedini's collaborations with esteemed design firm, mr Alex TATE and renowned interior designer, Carolina Freyre, truly left a mark on the industry and confirmed Pedini's status in the luxury design landscape.

"All of the hard-earned success we enjoyed last year only makes us all more motivated for all that is to come in 2022," said David Rousso Jr., Pedini Miami Vice President.

Knoxville Manor

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Locals and visitors present for the Art Basel Miami during Miami Art Week will have the unique experience of seeing one of the world's most recognizable designs.

A private reception took place at The New World Center to open the exhibit, attended by 200 guests.

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Remarks were given by Steven Gombinski, President of the Lincoln Road BID; Lyle Stern, Director of Lincoln Road BID; Howard Herring, President of New World Symphony; Ambassador Paul Cejas; Gary Nader, Founder of Nader Art Museum; and Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber. After the speeches, attendees headed to Lincoln Road for the official unveiling of the exhibit. After, a dinner was held at Time Out Market.

The guests included Bass Museum Director Silvia Karman Cubiñá, music mogul Emilio Estefan, Fernando Botero’s son Juan Carlos Botero, real estate developer David Martin, Miami Beach Commissioner Ricky Arriola, Michael Comras, architect Rene Gonzalez, Jorge Plasencia, artist Soraya Abu Naba’a, Telemundo TV personality and host Azucena Cierco, among others.

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Previous locations that have held exhibitions of the Colombian artist's outdoor sculptures include the Champs-Élysées in Paris, Yebisu Garden in Tokyo, Lustgarten in Berlin and Park Avenue in New York City.

On his own sculptures, Botero once said, "I never give particular traits to my figures. I don’t want them to have personality, but rather represent a type that I create. My sculptures do not carry any messages, social or otherwise. What matters for me is the form, the voluptuous surfaces, which emphasize the sensuality of my work. I like the enormous size; it is the fulfillment of my longing for voluptuous round forms.”

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The famous works of art to be viewed while enjoying the pleasant South Florida winter weather include "Male Torso", "Adam", "Eve", "Leda and the Swan", "Bird", "Rape of Europa", and others. Gary Nader Art Centre (62 NE, 27th street, Miami, Fla. 33137) will host the "Espacio Botero" painting, drawing and sculpture exhibit starting on December 1, 2019.

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Collaborations between designers and design institutions, panels and lectures with experts in the world of design, architecture, art and fashion have made Design Miami/ a yearly pilgrimage for all. The trading that takes place in Design Miami/ has far reaches in the design industry, setting trends and creating new ones.

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It takes place December 4-8, alongs the Art Basel Miami fair. This year marks Aric Chen's debut as Curatorial Director of Design Miami/, and second overall. His first fair in the role was this year's Design Miami/Basel in Basel, Switzerland in June.

Chen will continue to direct the fair’s focus toward the material future of the planet with the theme Elements: Water, a companion to Design Miami/ Basel’s theme Elements: Earth.

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Design Miami/ 2019 welcomes 33 galleries and 14 Curio presentations from 13 countries, including three galleries exhibiting for the first time at Design Miami/, AGO Projects, Erik Thomsen Gallery and Galerie Scene Ouverte. This is Aric Chen’s second fair as Curatorial Director, following his debut at Design Miami/ Basel in June.

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For a complete list of galleries, expositions, solo projects and more, visit www.designmiami.com.

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The exhibition will showcase an art installation divided into two segments -- "Past/Present" and "Future." The latter focuses on the concept of how homes will function in the year 2035 and will bring to life Abloh's vision of the future. Mixing living and working spaces together, Abloh tackles the concept of furniture usage and embarks on the journey of exploring what the world of design will be like.

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The three limited-edition home design products include an armchair, inspired by a 1950s Jean Prouvé design; a Petite Potence lamp with orange lacquer finishes; and a ceramic block, the most conceptual piece in the collection, forming the structural element of the TWENTYTHRITYFIVE exhibition.

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The home design products will be available for purchase online at Vitra and will make its way across the sea as the brand prepares for its North America exhibition in New York this fall.

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What does Seek One mean and how did you get started with your art? 

I grew up skateboarding and doing graffiti when I was younger. There is definitely a big influence with graffiti in skateboarding and that played a role in my inspiration as an artist. There’s no specific meaning behind Seek One. The name originated when I was younger as my tag. As I evolved into fine art and worked on canvas, I kept the name to keep the authenticity of where my work stems from and what influenced me to start.

Where do you draw inspiration from for your art? 

Urban culture. Popular culture. It comes from a lot of different things. I’m also inspired by a lot of brands and logos. For example, if I see an old coca cola bottle, very generic but iconic at the time. That could spark a piece. It comes from all over the place.

How would you describe your art aesthetic? 

From a professional standpoint, it’s considered mixed media. It’s very authentic and unique in its own way, a mix of photography and graffiti in a high fashion manner where you could hang it in a white room gallery and it will look good but still has a street vibe that appeals to millennials and attracts an older crowd.

Your art is rooted in urban culture and street art, how do you go about combining the two to create fine art? 

I try to keep everything relevant based on whatever subject I’m working on. One of my earlier pieces was a Frank Sinatra painting. In order to make it my own, I incorporated vintage wall street journals I had been collecting. The use of vintage 1930s journals layered with graffiti and an iconic picture of Frank Sinatra really made the piece come together. Keeping my art relevant is important and mixing in graffiti created a whole new aesthetic for it that has become so popular these days.

"Filtered Gucci" by SeekOne Art

What are some of your favorite pieces you have created? 

I’ve been working on a lot of pieces that are based around brands and products. One of my most popular paintings has been my "Filtered Gucci" painting where I incorporated a skull, a Marlboro cigarette box and the Gucci pattern.  The painting is a mixture of incorporating iconic brands as well as tying in meaning to my art. For this one, the message is both that smoking kills and people are addicted to fashion. I'm currently focused on creating art that has an underlying meaning to it.

Where can art enthusiasts and collectors find your work? 

I work with a lot of galleries on the east coast. I work with galleries in the Hamptons, New Jersey, Wall Street and Miami. I’m pretty spread out throughout the east coast. I also do a lot of e-commerce. I have fine art prints that are signed and limited editions but I also started an e-commerce business where I design everything digitally and print on canvas.

How has the rise of social media impacted your work and business? 

A lot of people think artists sell just in galleries but social media has played a big role in generating sales and exposure for me, as well as working with different brands. There are so many different ways you can leverage your business on social media. Being a visual artist, Instagram has allowed me to showcase my work in a variety of ways because of photos and videos.

Do you have any upcoming events or projects you’re working on that you’re excited about? 

I’m working on a lot of stuff right now. I’m having a gallery opening in the Hamptons on May 1st and then I’m doing a pop-up in Philadelphia in May as well. I have other shows lined up in the summer and will be doing my second show at Art Market + Design. I just got done with Art Basel in December for the second year in a row. It was definitely cool to be a part of it again and I'm looking forward to doing something again this year.

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Famous faces are making regular appearances at Art Basel, museum benefits, and auctions. While personal tastes vary–these art collecting celebs have walls in their homes that would rival any gallery show.

Leonardo DiCaprio's Art Collection

Call DiCaprio "The Wolf of Wall Art." This guy is a fixture on the art auction circuit. He may try to keep a low profile with a cap pulled low over his eyes, but it's hard for him to hide once the bidding starts.

One of DiCaprio's first big art purchases was a Jean-Michel Basquiat drawing. He told the Wall Street Journal, "I’ve continued to be a huge admirer of Basquiat.”

He has also purchased work by Andy Warhol, Picasso, Takashi Murakami, Oscar Murillo, Walton Ford, Ed Ruscha, and Mark Ryden.

DiCaprio has even found ways to combine his philanthropic work with art appreciation. In 2013, he held "The 11th Hour Sale" a Christie's charity auction to benefit some of his environmental causes. During the event, DiCaprio purchased a painting by his friend Walton Ford for $250,000. At Sean Penn’s Haiti Rising Gala charity auction in Beverly Hills, DiCaprio purchased a work by Ed Ruscha for $125,000.

Last year, DiCaprio made headlines for having to surrender a $3.2 million Picasso and a $9 million Basquiat to the US government. The works were connected to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad embezzlement scandal. Because the art in question were gifts, DiCaprio was not charged with any crimes or implicated in any wrongdoing. A statement from the actor about the pieces read, "Mr. DiCaprio is grateful for the support of the government in this effort and continues to hope that justice is done in this matter."

Because of the immense value of the artwork DiCaprio deals in, he often consults advisors, like his art dealer friend David Nahmad, before making large purchases.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z's Love of Art

Beyoncé and Jay-Z have several ties to the art world. Jay performed his song “Picasso Baby” at Pace Gallery in 2013. Beyoncé hired the Ethiopian artist Awol Erizku to take her pregnancy-announcement photos, and the resulting images "broke the internet." Erizku's work is known for colorful compositions that repurpose found objects. He said in a 2015 interview, "I make things that I want to see in the world." He wasn't the only artist to be inspired by Queen B and Jay. Damien Hirst has also made two artworks inspired by the couple.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z have collected art from Andy Warhol, Richard Prince, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Tim Noble and Sue Webster, George Condo, Laurie Simmons, David Hammons, Richard Prince, and Ed Ruscha.

"Dustheads" by Jean Michel Basquiat sold in 2015 for 49 million

The couple regularly attends Art Basel in Miami. Beyoncé also shared some insight into her love of the artist Basquiat on her blog, "What I find in the artwork of Jean-Michel Basquiat I search for every day in music. His art is musical, his broad strokes, he is lyrical and raw."

In 2014, Jay-Z dressed up like Basquiat and Beyoncé went out as artist Frida Kahlo for Halloween. Art is a way of life for these two.

Brad Pitt's Art and Furniture

In addition to his collaboration with Frank Pollaro making art deco furniture, Pitt made a splash at Art Basel Switzerland in 2009 when he dropped $1 million on Neo Rauch’s colorful 9-foot long racetrack painting "Etappe."

Pitt has also been a long-term donor to the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art–even applying at one point to serve on their board.

Appraisers estimate Pitt's art collection to be worth $25 million. His holdings include works by Banksy, Dom Pattinson, Ed Ruscha and Richard Serra.

Since his split from Angelina Jolie, Pitt has turned his attention to art making. He spent a month at the studio of artist Thomas Houseago learning how to make sculpture.

Other Notable Celebrity Art Collectors

This painting by Fernand Legér hangs in Madonna's living room.

Madonna was a young club kid when the pop art movement and Andy Warhol's warehouse took over New York City. She dated Basquiat for a hot minute in the 1980s and now has an art collection worth $100 million. She has been friends with many successful artists during her long career.

Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka have a Harlem townhouse filled with art. They especially like the oil painting in their living room by artist Kehinde Wiley.

David and Victoria Beckham are well-known patrons on the art circuit too.

Victoria teamed up with Sotheby's earlier this year for a curated exhibition of 16 paintings by "Old Masters." She handpicked all of the pieces displayed.

David and Victoria have filled their home with "love-themed" art from some of the hottest artists on the market. For his daughter Harper's birthday, David commissioned a piece entitled "Daddy's Girl" from Damien Hirst. Victoria purchased a neon heart by Tracy Emin that says, "I Felt You And I Knew You Loved Me." The couple has gifted each other artwork by Emin for years.

Their enviable collection also includes works by Jeff Koons, Banksy, Eddie Peake, Yayoi Kusama and Andy Warhol.

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Art Basel and Design Miami featured plenty of unique designs within each exhibition, but one fresh trend stuck out in particular. Furry (faux or otherwise) furniture isn’t only a thing of the 70s– it’s making a comeback for interior design in 2014!

Adding fur or faux fur elements to your space provides a luxurious, plush and inviting feel. Depending on the kind of furry pattern, it can also contribute a bohemian flare to an interior as well. Check out a few examples below:

Jason Miller Woolly Chair – Felt, Brass, Bison Fur

Videre Licet’s Wooly Bella ($12,000)

Learn more about 2014 Design Trends HERE.

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