About 360 MAGAZINE

360 MAGAZINE is an award-winning international publishing on popular culture and design. We introduce avant trademarks to efficacious architects. We are a LGBTQIA2S+ friendly publication--officially recognized by the NGLCC. Our core demographic ranges from 19 to 39-year-old college-educated trendsetters within their respective international communities. The pages in this art book satisfy their strong interests including music, art, travel, auto, health, fashion, tech, philanthropy, design, food and entrepreneurship. It's an introspective digital/print/tablet portrait series, which encapsulates artists/brands/entities who embody the true essence of our publication- empowerment, equality, sensuality and most important of all, humanity within a global society.

How to Find People Online

There are many reasons why you’d want to try and find a person online. For example, you may want to reconnect with long-lost relatives or friends from school or college, or there may be some new business contacts you’d like to make.

These days it’s easier than ever to find a person if they want to be found, that is.

With the help of the internet, numerous people search tools are available to you. Here are a few different options.

Google

As obvious as it may sound, start your search with Google. You’ll need to be a little savvier than just typing in a person’s name and hitting enter, though.

The person’s name and city, school, or employer (if known) will narrow down the search results.

Google also has advanced boolean search options that you can use to limit the results.

Social media

If a person wants to be found, they’ll almost always have a social media presence. Globally nearly 40% of the population have a Facebook profile, and 82% of North Americans do.

Don’t despair if you can’t find them on Facebook. Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, and TikTok are gaining the users that Facebook loses. So spread your social media net further, and you’ll have more success.

School search sites

Finding former school pals is slightly more manageable as you already have more information. For example, you know the years they were there and possibly even clubs and associations they may have been in.

There are sites dedicated to school searches. Alumni.net and Classmates.com are two of the biggest and have been around almost since the internet began.

Family trees

To find a long-lost relative, there are resources available there too. If a family member has put the time and effort into compiling an online family tree, that’s an excellent place to start.

Ancestry.com is the biggest of these sites. Take it a step further with AncestryDNA. A simple DNA test could discover relatives you didn’t even know you had and the one you’re looking for.

MyHeritage.com is a similar site that claims to have 1400 genealogical databases to search from.

Reverse searches

Reverse searches are gaining in popularity. If you already have some contact information or even a photograph of the person, a reverse search could get you more details.

If you have a phone number or an email address, there are websites where you can enter the details. They’ll provide you with further information on the registered owner.

Photographs are an excellent way of finding someone online. Even Google has a reverse image search function. So if that photo has been uploaded online, you’ll be able to match it and gain more data about the person.

Making business connections is easier if you have a LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn makes it very clear they are not to be considered social media.

Yes, they are a social network, but their role isn’t to entertain. It’s to form business connections, a social sales tool and claims to be the best and biggest referral engine on the planet.

The difference between LinkedIn and social media is that you connect via other people. It’s based on the 6 degrees of separation concept. You may not directly know the person you want to contact, but someone you connect with does know them.

Public records

Unless a person really doesn’t want to be found and is an expert at covering their tracks, they’ll have some form of public record.

An excellent site to use is BeenVerified.com. It’s primarily used to run background checks on people.

Unlike many other sites mentioned, you can’t actually connect with the person from here, but contact information may appear in search results. Therefore, this site is beneficial if you only have vehicle or property details.

Get online and get searching

Narrowing down how to find someone online depends on how you know or wish to connect with them.

Always begin with a Google search; this may negate the need to try anything further. Social media is your next stop, especially if that person wants to be found.

Long lost school friends or relatives may be able to be reconnected via alumni or ancestry sites. And you can make business connections successfully via LinkedIn.

If people don’t want to be found, for whatever reason, that’s their prerogative. However, somebody they know may be able to provide more details about them. Don’t give up.

A Letter to My White Friends – Steven S. Rogers

What You Can Do Right Now to Help the Black Community

From the life, professional experiences, and research of former Harvard Business School professor Steven S. Rogers comes his boldly stated, A Letter to My White Friends and Colleagues. This informative epistle investigates the causes of racial wealth disparity in the United States and provides solutions for addressing it. Through extensive data and historical research, anecdotes, teaching, and case studies, it presents practical ways White people can work with and help the Black community. It teaches readers that eliminating the $153,000 wealth gap between Black and White people is the solution to over 75% of our problems and offers solutions to help improve Black-White racial relations in the United States.

In straightforward language, filled with facts, stories, advice, and sometimes even humor, A Letter to My White Friends and Colleagues encourages every White person to share his/her wealth with the Black community—plain and simple. This book recommends that you spend a portion of your annual household budget with Black-owned companies. If more money is spent on Black-owned businesses, those companies can grow and create more jobs for Black people. Rogers also proposes White people make large savings deposits into Black-owned banks. These are the financial institutions that are the backbone of the Black community that provides loans to the Black community for businesses, education, automobiles, and home mortgages.

And finally, he resolutely encourages White people to support government reparations to Black Americans who are descendants of Black men and women, who were enslaved from 1619 to 1865.

During our introspective conversation, Rogers educates our audience on the following:

Disrupt the societal norms that have been so pervasive and implement simple changes to close the racial wealth divide.
Understand the root causes of racial disparities in America
Discover how they can personally contribute to reducing the inequality between Black and White people in the United States today
Understand why it is important to redirect their spending to Black-owned institutions to help decrease the racial wealth gap
Understand the politics of financial apartheid by sharing real-world examples of why simple things are made unnecessarily difficult because of skin color
Why many in the black community are feeling racial fatigue and how to help turn this around

“Steven Rogers is a brilliant and courageous thinker who makes us unsettled in order to get us to be real forces for good!”
—Cornel West

“Steven Rogers brings a unique perspective to America’s long-standing challenge over the issues of race. Educated at Williams and Harvard Business School, he has leveraged his education, his intellect, and his ambition to achieve great success in both business and academia. From his professional perches, Rogers offers highly valuable advice to help diminish, if not erase, racial bias in our society. We can and need to do better, and Rogers’s prescriptions for the privileged among us is a solid roadmap to do just that.”
—John A. Byrne, former Executive Editor of Businessweek magazine and Editor-in-Chief of Fast Company magazine, currently CEO and Editor-in-Chief of C-Change Media

“This book is a comprehensive accounting of the ongoing effects of racism. Rogers brings his finance and business expertise to explain the legacy of systemic exclusions on the current gaps in wealth. Not only does he cover the facts and the history with meticulous care, but he also proposes solutions for businesses, individuals, and governments focused on tangible remedies. This book is a must-read not just for Rogers’s white colleagues, but for anyone interested in being a part of the solution.”
—Mehrsa Baradaran, author of The Color of Money and Professor of Law at UC Irvine School of Law

“Steven S. Rogers established the act without hesitation in plain language. Not surprisingly, I and many of our marginalized advocates will take action, calling for the well-deserved reparations to be made. It is time for our ancestors to receive justice for all the financial burdens that systemic racism in America has created. I am literally in contact with Congressman Ritchie Torres as my thumbs firmly press on the smartphone glass.” —Vaughn Lowery, President of 360 MAGAZINE, an NGLCC certified LGBT business enterprise.

Listen to Steven S. Rogers and Vaughn Lowery digest the plight of Black America on 360 MAG Spotify/Apple podcast HERE.

Seven celebrities that are changing the world through charity

Knowing where to look for help with the various issues you’re facing is one thing, but having access to actual resources that are available to you is another. Awareness tells you where to look, but it’s charity that ensures there’s something of benefit to you when you get there.

To inspire you to make a difference in your own personal way, we’ve put together a quick list of seven celebrities who are doing more than their fair share to help make the world a better place, each one using their time and energy to make a difference.

Bono founded ONE

Deciding you want to be the driving force behind a global project to eradicate extreme poverty and preventable disease is great, but setting a deadline of 2030 to do it is really stepping up to the plate. Bono has done exactly that with his foundation and is continuing to raise awareness as one of the world’s best known philanthropists. It’s not just about the amount of money he donates personally — he’s someone who has lent his voice to so many good causes over the years that the world cannot help but sit up and take notice whenever he speaks. A true inspiration for anyone looking to make a real difference in the world.

Miley Cyrus heads to Haiti

The poorest country in the western hemisphere has never recovered or managed to rebuild after a devastating earthquake that rocked it to its very core. The fact it lies so close to the world’s richest country, and yet seems to be living in a completely different world, is a sad indictment of the state that humanity finds itself in right now. With pop superstars like Miley Cyrus lending their fame and fortune to raise awareness of the plight of an entire nation, we can have a little renewed hope that things will not remain this way forever.

Oprah Winfrey is empowering South African women

Oprah is known for her generosity with time and money, helping with things as diverse as giving away new cars and raising awareness of responsible gambling. But nowhere is her generosity more acutely felt than in South Africa. This is a country still very much coming to terms with the economic reality of moving beyond apartheid, and it’s a country where whole sections of society are still being left behind in their droves. By empowering the next generation of black women, Oprah hopes to massively improve literacy rates, reduce teenage pregnancy, and show women that they can be anything, and anyone, they want to be.

John Cena is the king of the Make-A-Wish Foundation

The superstar wrestler and Hollywood movie star is a busy man, not least because he’s long held the record for the most wishes granted by the incredible Make-A-Wish Foundation. His work schedule never gets in the way of his time reaching out to children who deserve something to smile about and a memory they can hold onto. His down-to-earth demeanor and flexibility have already been written about widely, and we’re definitely in agreement with those who spoke about him before us.

George Clooney co-founded ‘Not On Our Watch’

Sudan may not be the place you’d expect to find this Hollywood icon in, and yet he’s been making regular visits for years. Clooney’s humanitarian work often flies under the radar, with many not even realizing he’s actually a co-founder of Not On Our Watch. This charitable organization is passionately committed to ending the suffering and misery of an entire nation, one step at a time. Civil unrest, natural disasters and widespread famine have all contributed to one of the lowest life expectancies anywhere in the world. The sooner that changes, the better.

Taylor Swift reads to sick children

Something as simple as using your voice to tell a story is sometimes all it takes to change someone’s day, which is exactly what Taylor Swift does. By spending time reading, she’s not only helping provide motivation and strength to children in need, but she’s also using her profile to raise awareness of the importance of these types of community outreach projects.

Katy Perry raises awareness for Vietnamese children

Last but not least, this pop queen and media personality can often be found helping raise money and awareness for the plight of the children of Vietnam. This is a country still recovering from a war with the U.S. more than 50 years ago, and it’s a country in which young people can only dream of having the types of opportunities in life that so many of us take for granted.

Thanks for reading this far. We hope this list inspires you to do your bit on helping others. Whether it’s as simple as raising awareness on social media or raising money with an in-person sponsorship activity, you really can make a difference.

Taylor Swift Night

‘Tis the season, folks – we hope you’re cozying up and spreading that holiday cheer. If you’re looking to escape the cold, The Regent has plenty of shows.

This week they have the second night of indie rock band The New Pornographers, country western dance party The Dolly Disco, an evening with pianist Riopy, a live podcast with Rory & Mal, rapper-producer duo Roc Marciano & The Alchemist (along with most recently announced support Evidence!!), and shoegaze band Tamaryn.

They also just announced shows with country-pop party Taylor Swift Night and Scottish punk rock band The Exploited. tickets for Taylor Swift Night go on sale on Friday, but you can get tickets now with special presale code CHEER. see below for more info. Mark your calendars and stay tuned. Also, don’t forget to stop by The Love Song before the show for a drink and some great music.

The Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face”

THE WEEKND ACHIEVES HIS FOURTH RIAA DIAMOND CERTIFIED SINGLE WITH HIT SONG “CAN’T FEEL MY FACE“

RIAA announced that The The Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face” has officially been certified Diamond. This is The Weeknd’s fourth Diamond single (The Hills, Starboy and Blinding Lights) making him the third solo artist and fourth artist overall to reach the achievement. The single is from The Weeknd’s second studio album Beauty Behind the Madness and was his first single to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

About Republic Records
A division of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, Republic Records has been recognized by Billboard as the industry’s #1 label over the last 10 years. It is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as Ariana Grande, Billy Porter, Bo Burnham, Ciara, Clairo, Coi Leray, Conan Gray, Daddy Yankee, Drake, Eddie Vedder, G Herbo, Glass Animals, Florence + the Machine, Greta Van Fleet, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack Johnson, James Blake, James Bay, Jessie J, Jimmy Fallon, John Legend, John Mellencamp, Jonas Brothers, Julia Michaels, Kid Cudi, Kim Petras, Lil Wayne, Lorde, Metro Boomin, NAV, Nicki Minaj, Of Monsters and Men, Pearl Jam, Post Malone, Seth MacFarlane, Stevie Wonder, Swedish House Mafia, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Twice, TXT, and more. Founded by brothers and chief executives Monte and Avery Lipman, it is also comprised of innovative business ventures, including American Recordings, Boominati Worldwide, Brushfire, Casablanca Records, Cash Money, Federal Films, HYBE, Imperial, JYP, Lava Records, Mercury Records, Republic Records: Kids & Family, Republic Nashville, Universal Arabic Music, Uptown Records, Victor Victor, Wicked Money Family, XO, Young Money, among others.

BABYLON SOUNDTRACK

Interscope Records and Paramount Pictures release the soundtrack for the upcoming original motion picture, Babylon, which is set to hit theaters on December 23. The soundtrack consists of 48 score tracks by Oscar® winner Justin Hurwitz (La La Land, Whiplash, First Man), and follows the release of the first two singles “Call Me Manny” (Click HERE) and “Voodoo Mama” (Click HERE). The Babylon Movie Soundtrack is available now at all digital retail providers via Interscope Records.

Justin Hurwitz says, “After working on the ‘Babylon’ music for over three years, I couldn’t be more excited to release the soundtrack with Interscope. They were fantastic partners on the ‘La La Land’ soundtrack six years ago, and I’m looking forward to collaborating again on this new music.”

Click HERE to listen.

Babylon, which contains over two hours of original music, was written and directed by Damien Chazelle (La La Land, Whiplash, First Man). The movie is an original epic set in 1920s Los Angeles, led by Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and Diego Calva, with an ensemble cast including Jovan Adepo, Li Jun Li and Jean Smart. A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, it traces the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of unbridled decadence and depravity in early Hollywood. Click HERE to watch the trailer.

About Justin Hurwitz

Justin Hurwitz graduated from Harvard University in 2008, where he studied music composition and orchestration. He has composed the music for all of Damien Chazelle’s films including WHIPLASH, LA LA LAND, and FIRST MAN, earning two Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, three Critics’ Choice Awards, two Grammys, and a BAFTA. His most recent project is Chazelle’s next film, BABYLON, which will open nationwide in theaters on December 23, 2022. Justin lives in Los Angeles.

About Paramount Pictures

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

To Buy or Stream Babylon Movie Soundtrack:

http://babylon.lnk.to/Soundtrack

GET YOUR LIES STRAIGHT

360 MAGAZINE summarizes the hottest trending topics of 2022.

Check out the hottest new single from Demegod × Kanye West entitled, Get Your Lies Straight! It’s definitely a banger just in time for the weekend.

As Monterey Regional Airport continues to increase in popularity amongst local and visiting travelers, American Airlines announces that starting in February it will begin using larger aircraft for its twice-daily flights to Dallas-Fort Worth.

Reebok × Street Fighter collaboration via 360 MAGAZINE.

On December 12, in honor of the iconic video game’s 35th anniversary, Reebok and Capcom unveil the Street Fighter × Reebok footwear and apparel capsule, dropping December 15.

According to the Seattle Times, on Tuesday, 64yro Puerto Rican singer and musician Lalo Rodríguez was found dead at a North American public housing project. Watch him pay homage to 360!

HALLOWS’ EVE

HALLOWS’ EVE MAKES HER MARK ON THE MARVEL UNIVERSE IN NEW ARTGERM COVER!

Spider-Man’s iconic rogues gallery just got a wild new addition: HALLOWS’ EVE! After debuting in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #14 and causing havoc throughout the upcoming DARK WEB crossover, this new villain will then headline her very own solo comic this March where fans can discover more about her fascinating abilities and her exciting future! To celebrate her arrival in the Marvel Universe, best-selling artist Stanley “Artgerm” Lau will spotlight her in a stunning variant cover for HALLOWS’ EVE #1. Fans can see it now and brace themselves for the unpredictable mischief that awaits each and every time Hallows’ Eve throws on one of her many mystical masks!

Hallows’ Eve is the new identity of Janine Godbe, the loyal longtime girlfriend of Ben Reilly. Janine Godbe’s world has been blown up several times in her life, but after the events of DARK WEB, she’s in control of her future for the first time in years. With a bag of super-powered masks and a chip on her shoulder, Janine’s crime spree as Hallows’ Eve puts her on the run from the police, but there’s someone else after her too… someone seeking to take her newfound power for themselves!

Check out the cover now and be there for Hallows’ Eve’s solo debut this March! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

STEVEN KLEIN

Edited and with an essay by Mark Holborn

The first comprehensive monograph of Klein’s photographs, whose subversive and powerful images have captivated viewers globally for decades.

Phaidon is pleased to announce the highly anticipated first monograph by director, videographer and photographer Steven Klein, available this Fall. This monograph is the first to be published of a selection of work by Klein.

In challenging the conventions of the printed page, Steven Klein has created some of the most defining images of our time. The avant-garde images conceived by Klein impress for their power, brutal strength and fetishism, as a result of his deep insight and surgically meticulous approach. Through a vast range of work, Klein has developed a singular visual language that is at once eerie, violent, irritating, disturbing, and, miraculously, beautiful and compelling. Klein’s images demand that viewers confront the questions that they provoke.

In the introductory essay, Mark Holborn sets the stage by describing the series that opens and closes the book, ‘Death Kit YSL,’ which Klein made during enforced lockdown. Holborn uses this notable YSL collaboration as an example to how a singular image builds into one, cohesive narrative. The story, according to Holborn’s introduction is a murder-filled movie:

You will find more than mere suggestions of something
you’ve never dreamed of. Steven Klein’s work is explicit as well as suggestive. We are presented with fiction that is simultaneously of our time, a response to the exterior world, and a display of the working of his imagination. We are offered a psychological map, if not a fully declared self-portrait.

Holborn elegantly situates Klein’s images and Klein’s own psychological landscape. The essay is both biographical and speculative, revealing how Klein thinks of his camera as a weapon, himself a voyeur – obsessive and predatory. For both the subjects and viewer, the realization of his pursuit intentionally evokes pure terror or pleasure. “To open this book is to enter criminal territory,” Holborn writes, “here, the police are busy. Transgression, too, has its allure.”

Over the course of 450 pages, the book unfolds like a film narrative with scenes of gender fluidity, self-harm, gun flaunting, pyromania, murder, arrests, car crashes, body contortions, and genital display. These reoccurring motifs exist as standalone vignettes, but also as a sequence of images feeding off each other, slowly building towards one overwhelming, climatic drama. By the end of the book, all the different threads of Klein’s creative life come to a resolution. His photo series conveyed epic narratives, mostly subversive, in which movement and static elements are explored and merged.

More than 280 reproduced photographs showcase Klein’s creations and illuminate a part of his expansive, singular vision. A figure on the world’s artistic stage, Klein pushes the boundaries of traditional fashion photography and expands its presence in the worlds of art and culture. Klein’s lens utilizes fashion as a raw material and uses it as one of many components to construct his narratives. By doing so, he blurs preexisting borders and creates something wholly and radically new. Klein is a long-time collaborator with Vogue and works with houses such as Tom Ford, Calvin Klein, and Alexander McQueen.

Klein’s compositions of his models, actors, famous figures, and a wide swath of disparate subject matter are characterized by an enigmatic sense. The subjects of much of his work are well known – from Madonna and Brad Pitt to Kim Kardashian, Nicole Kidman, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna. Yet, Klein is not defined by fame or celebrity status but rather redefines this subject matter within his own uncanny, sinister visual world. In Klein’s hands, these figures are placed into implied stories that are conceptually complex, sometimes graphic, but always lyrical. With his art education and practice in painting and pottery, Klein’s work is a powerful statement echoing an interdisciplinary understanding of visual art.

STEVEN KLEIN presents a fiction that is both a response to the exterior world and a display of the workings of Klein’s imagination. His photographs are filled with superlative style, the scent of wealth, the threat of danger, and always brief captions. The repeated reinforcement of the book’s structure allows characters, themes, and ideas to appear, vanish, then reappear. A balance is achieved throughout – masculine and feminine, exposed and covered, flesh and metal, human and animal, seduction, and violence.
Bound in a tactile white leatherette featuring the tipped-on cover image Killer Heels (2014) and debossed type.

Purchase HERE.

Steven Klein new photography book was released via 360 MAGAZINE.

RESY × AMEX

Resy and American Express hosted multiple dining experiences during Art Week in Miami, including a series with Massimo Bottura, Missy Robbins, and Mashama Bailey with original art by Phillip K. Smith III; Gallery Day to Feature Food by Michael Solomonov.

Starting November 29th, Resy and American Express will host a series of dining events in Miami to provide Resy users and American Express Card Members with exclusive chef and restaurant access during one of Miami’s busiest weeks. Massimo Bottura, Michael Solomonov, Missy Robbins, and Mashama Bailey are among the chefs. Garden of Reflections, an original site-specific art installation commissioned for Resy and American Express’ Design District pop-up, will be unveiled by artist Phillip K. Smith III.

Reservations for the top chef dinner series are available exclusively to Global Dining Access by Resy members. Reservations for Smith’s art and food by Zahav Chef-Owner Michael Solomonov will be free and open to all Resy users.

Reservations went live on November 9th at 10 a.m. EST HERE.

Resy and American Express announced plans to celebrate the intersection of food, art, and culture during Miami Art Week with a four-day pop-up in the Design District led by Michelin and James Beard Award-winning chefs and renowned artist Phillip K. Smith III, as well as special events at some of the city’s most popular restaurants.

“Miami is one of Resy’s fastest-growing markets and such an exciting restaurant city,” said Alex Lee, CEO of Resy and VP of American Express Dining. “During Art Basel week, when we see reservation demand in Miami spike, we’ll supercharge what Resy is known for: guiding you to and helping you get into the best restaurants.” The Design District pop-up will feature restaurants and chefs in Resy’s Global Dining Access* program. Intimate dinners will be prepared by Massimo Bottura (Tues., Nov. 29), Missy Robbins (Thurs., Dec. 1) and Mashama Bailey (Fri., Dec. 2) as well as a gallery day (Wed., Nov. 30) with food and drinks by Michael Solomonov. The pop-up will also feature the return of American Express presents SAVOR & SOUL, a unique dining experience celebrating Black chefs and culture with a menu curated by Mashama Bailey. In addition, Resy will host special events at popular Miami restaurants COTE Miami, Joe’s Stone Crab, and Mandolin Aegean Bistro for Global Dining Access Members.

Global Dining Access by Resy is a dining program that grants eligible American Express Card Members access to 500+ top restaurants in the United States and around the world. The ability to book exclusive reservation slots, Priority Notify at all Resy restaurants, and invitations to exclusive events are among the benefits.

“Art has always been my passion, together with music, poetry, fast cars and motorcycles, and of course food” said Massimo Bottura, Chef Patron of Osteria Francescana and Founder of Food for Soul. “When we are able to put together all these things and create an amazing event I am always on. It is the only way you can transmit emotions. I can’t wait to come in Miami again. It’s all about emotions.”

“Food, culture and art are so intricately linked and I am thrilled to be partnering with American Express and Resy to bring this exciting experience to guests in Miami,” said Chef Michael Solomonov, Chef and Owner of Zahav and five-time James Beard Foundation award-winner.

“Miami is such a lively and vibrant city, rich in Caribbean culture,” said Mashama Bailey, Chef and Co-Owner of The Grey. “We are excited to showcase dishes rooted in these cultures and cook for people who love art and beauty, and who have a discerning eye and palate – it is always a welcomed challenge.”

“I am excited to be a part of an event that brings the world of food and art together,” said Missy Robbins, Chef and Owner of Lilia, Misi and MISIPASTA. “It is a great opportunity to showcase our form of expression outside of the four walls of our restaurants and to introduce our food and hospitality to international and local guests.” Phillip K. Smith III, a desert-based artist from Southern California, was commissioned to create a site-specific art installation for the Resy and American Express gallery in the Design District. Garden of Reflections is a collection of reflective columnar sculptures that react to their immediate surroundings: the sun, clouds, treetops, and architecture during the day, and the action of the dining experience at night. Smith most recently displayed 120 Degree Arc East Southeast, a 500-foot-long reflective installation located on the beach in the Faena Arts District, at Art Basel Miami 2017.

“Art Basel brings a lot of weight, of course,” says Phillip K. Smith III, “I was intrigued by the challenge of providing artwork for a space that will operate as a gallery by day and a restaurant by night. And so, I’ve created Garden of Reflections, an artwork that will reflect and collage the movement and action of the space across its varied surfaces while changing perceptually from day to night.”

The partnership between Smith, Resy and American Express was facilitated by UAP who connects artists to opportunities in the public/private realm and supports their design and fabrication needs. UAP works across curation and installation to bring the most unique creativity to life, with projects ranging from Desert X AlUla 2022 to Bharti Kher’s Ancestor, which is currently on display with the Public Art Fund in New York City.

Schedule of Events for Resy and American Express’ Design District Pop-Up.