April, 2008:Earth Day 2008

Rafal Olbinski’s striking surreal artwork has been prominently featured in the EARTH DAY 08 NY campaign!  Rafal was commissioned to create a special mural in Grand Central Station, NYC where the festivities will take place.  Rafal’s EARTH DAY 08 artworks appear on subway advertisements as well as on flyers being distributed at several NYC museums and various locations about town.

Earth Week in Grand Central includes The Giant Earth Images installation, which features Earth-related artwork, photographs, quotes and messages that are projected on two giant pillars in the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal. Several well-known artists are featured amongst the Giant Earth Images, including Andy Warhol, Rafal Olbinski, Keith Haring, Robert Rauschenberg and Romero Britto. The continual projections are accompanied by nature sounds, which attract the attention of commuters moving through Grand Central.

The paintings by Rafal Olbinski communicate strong messages about protecting the environment. One example features a beautiful swan in a river beside a line of trees shaped as human faces. “I wanted to humanize the trees as a reminder that people so often forget that plants, like humans, are living species too.” Olbinski said. “It is a reminder we had better appreciate and care for all life on earth.” The masterful paintings of New York City-based artist, Rafal Olbinski, regularly appear in major publications such as Newsweek, Time, Business Week, Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times and New Yorker.

See the following link for more information:

http://www.earthdayny.org/earthday_2008.html

 

Artexpo New York Announces 30th Anniversary Hall of Fame Inductees.
Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence! (1978-2008)

In recognition of Artexpo New York's 30th anniversary, show organizers announced the names of 30 art icons to be inducted into a new Hall of Fame.

Marilyn Goldberg, president of MMI, was selected as one of these icons! A special induction ceremony and VIP reception took place at NYC's Marquee nightclub on Thursday, February 28, 2008. Artexpo's VIP buyers, exhibitors and special guests celebrated at the New York hotspot Marquee, which was named "the hottest nightclub in the known universe" by the New York Post. Guests enjoyed a night of complimentary hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and entertainment. Jane Seymore, the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actress and artist hosted and emceed the ceremony. The Hall of Fame inductees' bios and examples of their work, were then displayed on the floor of the Javits Convention Center during Artexpo New York 2008.

Artexpo

 

Visit the Art Expo Hall of Fame site

Click Here to read the Hall of Fame's article on Marilyn Goldberg.

 

ArtExpoThe complete list of Hall of Fame inductees is as follows:
Andy Warhol
Chuck Jones
Erte
Ron English
Joel & Renee Meisner
Dr. Ron Parker
Bruce McGaw
Nancy McGaw
Agudelo-Botero Orlando
Christine Rosamond
Charles Fazzino
George Rodrigue
Crash
Michael Delacroix
RC Gorman
Salvador Dali
James Rizzi
Martin Blinder
Marilyn Goldberg
Leonor Fini
Max Papart
Marvin Rosenbaum
Bill Mack
Eyvind Earle
Nan Miller
Sylvia Chait
Victor Vasarely
Jacques Soussana
Jack Solomon
Carolyn Solomon

 

February, 2008: 

The New Year is off to a "Super" start!.... Dynamic Duo created this special cover for the Super Bowl Sunday Edition of the NEW YORK POST!

See more info on Dynamic Duo in our Artists section.

 
Dynamic Duo New York Post
 

Have a “HECK” of a Holiday with our Ed Heck Holiday Greeting Cards, published by Lem, Italy!

Ed Heck Holiday Greeting Cards

Ed Heck: Stationery Line
MMI is pleased to announce an exciting array of stationery products featuring the whimsical and charming works of contemporary Pop artist Ed Heck produced by Lem Art Group, in Milano, Italy. Products include: calendars, agendas, diaries, notecards, etc.

Heck Catalogue

 

   

Van Gogh EyewearMMI is actively involved in branding the names of classic Museum Master artists such as vanGogh and da Vinci, which have been re-invented by MMI for today’s market, appealing to younger generations of buyers.  See for example MMI’s vanGogh branded eyewear!, which has just launched in Brazil…. “See through the eyes of a master!

 

 

Eyewear Launch

vanGogh Eyewear
 
daVinci CapsAlso MMI invites you to “own the mystique” of our new daVinci Masterpiece Cap collection which is launching in Mexico, Korea and the UK.  “daVinci.  Pure Genius.”
 

Trade Show PicturesMMI, the exclusive world-wide licensing agent for CowParade, had a very successful Licensing Show 2007.  Back to back meetings lead to several exciting new agreements and CowParade has become one of MMI’s fastest growing licensing programs!  The current list of CowParade licensed products now includes: apparel, bags, ceramics and home goods, jeweled boxes, puzzles, storage boxes, prints, stationery, beach towels, and a designer carpet collection!

Click here to learn more!

 

seminarDuring Licensing Show 2007, at Jacob Javits Center NYC, Marilyn Goldberg, President of MMI, was invited by LIMA  to moderate a Seminar / Panel Discussion entitled "Branding with Art - A Billion Dollar Industry.“  Ms. Goldberg’s seminar was part of a line-up which included fellow licensing industry leaders such as Ivan Lopez of Disney, Jeff Shapiro of Fox, and Elizabeth O’Neil of Beanstalk Group.  The featured panelists included Jerry Elbaum, President of CowParade; Ruben Gil, President Enjoy A Lot, Spain;  Jason LeBlond Creative Director, MMI and Betsy Uribe Administrator and Contracts Manager, MMI.

“What is the licensing industry worth today?

Art-branding and Art-licensed Merchandise:
Licensing is an industry that now produces over $15 million worth of retail sales every hour, 12 hours a day, and 365 days a year!”  

 

Tamara de Lempicka’s “Portrait of Mrs. Bush"  (which sold at Christie's on May 4, 2004, for a record-breaking $4.59 million) graces the cover of the latest Art Collectors Sourcebook magazine, with an excellent feature story on the artist.

Lempicka art collectors magazine

 

Enjoy a taste of Luxurious Lempicka Lifestyle with these beautiful new French porcelains!

DFTE Lempicka Porcelains

 

Tamara-mania continues with new Italian Exhibits and Press!

  • Lempicka exhibition being planned for April 2008, in a historical location in Rome: The Palazzo Torlonia
    Sponsored by the editors of Italy's "de lux" magazine, A Luxury Lifestyle magazine.
  • L'arte delle donne dal Rinascimento al Surrealismo (Women Artists from the Renesaaince to Surrelaism.)  At the Palazzo Reale, Milan from 5th of December 2007 untill 9th  Tamara de Lempicka returns again to the Palazzo Reale which hosted the Lempicka retrospective last fall.Tamara will be featured along-side other legendary artists such as Camille Claudel, and Frida Kahlo!
 
Tamara’s art to be featured in a forthcoming Spike Lee film!  The producers of the new Spike Lee film “Miracle at St. Anna” now shooting in Rome, have secured rights via MMI to decorate the film sets with the dramatic and glamorous images of Tamara, the Deco Diva!
 

Planeta Lempicka Promotion:

Planeta Lempicka promotion

   
Following the success of the recent Lempicka exhibition in Milano, La Fundación Caixa Galicia host the next location for the Lempicka retrospective at Casa das Artes in VIGO (PONTEVEDRA) SPAIN, From April 18, 2007 - July 15, 2007. As representative for Ms. Victoria de Lempicka, MMI negotiated the rights for the exhibition as well as developed exhibit merchandise including notebooks, bags and scarves featuring images by the one and only “Deco Diva”, Tamara de Lempicka!
   

“MMI NEWS BROADCAST WINTER 2007”

January, 2007: Marilyn Goldberg, President of MMI, has been invited to moderate a panel discussion at the LIMA Licensing University on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm entitled "Branding with Art - A Billion Dollar Industry."

The panel will feature Ms. Goldberg in the company of licensing industry leaders such as Ivan Lopez of Disney, Jeff Shapiro of Fox, and Elizabeth O’Neil of Beanstalk Group.


Picasso’s 125th Birthday Celebration brings several exhibitions worldwide, thus MMI has compiled a new catalogue, Approved by the estate for sales to international museum gift shops.

Presenting MMI’s Picasso Museum Collection ’07 Catalogue. Approved by Succession Picasso, Paris.

For information on current Picasso exhibitions please visit the following link (click on “Site Map” then “Exhibitions”)
http://www.picasso.fr/anglais/index.htm


 



Frida Kahlo:
MMI is pleased to announce it’s celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Frida Kahlo, which takes place officially on 07/07/07!

New artist: Jacques Tange. Merchandising program under development by MMI! Tange, who was voted “Artist of the Year” in the Netherlands, is known for his compositions with musical atmospheres. The artist’s use of repeats which appear rhythmically, and wonderful patterning in the borders are perfect for product development! His recognizable themes focus on the relationship between man and woman, the urban jungle and the isolation of the human being in his own musical world.

Presenting New MMI Bag Collections: Picasso and Pop Art Collection!

MMI Artist Series for Plasio Computer Products!
MMI has secured a license agreement for assorted computer products which will feature artworks of LEBO, Dynamic Duo, Ed Heck, and Pop Art Collection. The products will include: Notebook and Desktop Computers, Monitors, Mouse, Keyboard, Mouse Pads, Mobile Phone Covers and Pouches, notebooks, pens, pencil cases, post its, mobile cases, CD – DVD cases, X-box and Playstation covers
 


Oct 4th 2006: Marilyn Goldberg, President of MMI, was the guest hostess who initiated the opening of the Tamara de Lempicka retrospective at the Palazzo Reale, Milano,

on behalf of the artist’s granddaughter Victoria de Lempicka. The exhibition marked the return of Tamara 80 years after her very first solo exhibition in the same location! There

was an overwhelming response from the public(see below) and in the press, including a large feature in Italy’s “CHI” magazine.


September, ’06: Rafal Olbinski is chosen as the official artist for HP – Hewlett Packard for promoting HP’s latest cutting-edge printer technology unveiled at the prestigious Photokina Trade Fair in Cologne, Germany. Rafal signed copies of a limited run of prints which demonstrated the superior print technology via a flawless reproduction of his highly detailed art and sensitive color palette.

In other Olbinski news, Rafal is commissioned to design the official poster for the Miss World pageant, held in the Polish Capital of Warsaw, plus Rafal Olbinski: Women, a new book is released, Fall ’06, which celebrates the secrets, mystery and beauty of women (Rafal’s favorite subject matter!)


Tamara de Lempicka Retrospective at Musee des Annees 30 (Museum of the 30s)

Following the success of the exhibits at the Royal Academy, London and the Kunstforum, Vienna, a major exhibition of Lempicka’s works will be unveiled in Paris during Spring of 2006. Lempicka continues to rise in original painting value from the international exhibition exposure. The era of Deco has created a new renaissance..




Licensing 2005, Javits Center, NYC

Announced release of Collection Royal Palace, Taiwan. Marilyn Goldberg, president MMI, was guest of honor and conducted interviews for Taiwanese television.

Lempicka News:

One of MMI’s long-term projects has been the development and growth of the public’s awareness of Art Deco Icon Tamara de Lempicka, on behalf of the Estate. Lempicka’s visionary artwork epitomizes the decadence and glamour of Paris in the 1920s and 30s.

MMI collaborated with London’s Royal Academy, during the spring of 2004 to organize the first major Lempicka retrospective in the UK. Her elegant and extravagant lifestyle was documented in its totality by this stunning exhibit which featured 55 works loaned from various galleries and private collectors.

MMI represents and honors Victoria de Lempicka, granddaughter of Tamara, and made all necessary arrangements for European press and media to interview Victoria, who arrived in London to open the exhibition on May 18, 2004. Eleven years of work went into preparing the details that formed the possibility of this great event! Marilyn Goldberg, President of MMI, and Jason LeBlond, Creative Director, were noted in the Royal Academy’s catalogue raisonné for their excellence in set-up of exhibition needs.

MMI developed all the merchandise for the RA’s gift shop, which included a high quality stationery line of calendars, agendas, notebooks, greeting cards, bookmarks and posters by LEM Art Group of Milano, Italy. RA, under official license through MMI, also featured an exhibition catalogue, postcard book, refrigerator magnets, exhibition poster, fashion tops & knickers sets, tote bags and a music cd with tunes from the Art Deco era. In Tamara “larger then life” fashion, an enormous banner utilizing a dramatic photo of Tamara circa 1938, provided by MMI, was displayed outside the exhibition entrance. (Pictured Below.) The retrospective next completed a successful run at The Kunstforum Museum, Vienna in September of 2004.

Further enhancing the nouveau boom of Art Deco was a separate exhibition celebrating the entire Art Deco époque, which traveled from London’s V & A to San Francisco’s Legion of Honour and finally MFA, Boston. Tamara’s “Jeune Fille en Vert (Girl in Green)” was the enticing cover girl for all promotional materials for this exhibition. The assorted exhibitions stimulated a myriad of new licensing venues for this incredible painter and incredible woman, who was so ahead of her times!

In May of 2004 Tamara’s “Portrait of Mrs. Bush” set an auction record, hammering in at $4.5 million dollars!

 

“Deco Diva”

Proving that Tamara is more alive then ever, in April of 2005 MMI announced the New York City premier of Deco Diva, a one woman show written by British actress/singer/artist Kara Wilson. The play, performed at the 59 E 59 Theater, is an adaptation of the book Passion by Design by Baroness Kizette Foxhall de Lempicka, Tamara’s daughter. Tamara’s story is brought brilliantly to life as Wilson embodies the enigmatic, exotic diva not only in words and music but also as an accomplished painter! She amazes audiences by completing a study of Lempicka’s “Le Reve(The Dream)” within an hour’s time, during each performance!

Further, Lempicka’s work was highlighted as a mural backdrop in CBS’s popular show CSI, in a finale episode directed by Quentin Tarantino. Lempicka’s work was selected for its sensual grace, as a way to enhance the following Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry advertising campaign!

 

Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry

 

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