There were over 80 galleries from 35 N. American cities as well as Russia, Spain, the United Kingdom and Korea.

The ArtHamptons entrance was superb with a striking 8,000 pound sculpture by artist Hans van de Bovenkamp
which opened into a 10,000 square foot Sculpture Garden with other artists' pieces.
Of special note was R. Gurr's stone art which has an ancient and yet a contemporary aesthetic.

The fair opened on Thursday evening, July 8, with a preview party to benefit Long Island Reserve, E. Hampton.

ArtHampton is a dazzling experience in strolling through this magnificent event,
and one discovers so many wondrous creations.

The size of this Modular Museum is truly awesome and one can only be inspired by the organizational skills of
Founder and Executive Director, Richard Friedman and his fiancee, Cindy Lou Wakefield.

The New York Observer created a special insert, Hamptons, ( www.observer.com/hamptons )
in their July issue that was most informative. 

I look forward to ArtAspen, August 6 - August 8, with its opening preview party (6/6) to benefit
The Buddy Program and hosted by Aspen Magazine.

One can go to a Rick Friedman art event and know you'll be exposed to creative genius at its zenith.
He aims for "haute couture" always.


"All things excellent are both difficult and rare."

- Spinoza, 1677

With profound gratitude...Merci,
Andrew Wargo