A striking resin shark sculpture by Richard Orlinski makes a splash PHOTO BY ROGER PAPERNO
Gallery owner Bernard Markowicz. PHOTO BY ROGER PAPERNO
With successful galleries in Miami and Dallas, art collector Bernard Markowicz has now brought his European flair to Laguna Design Center.
Orlinski’s resin panda sculpture sits in front of mixed media works by French artist Chloé B. PHOTO BY ROGER PAPERNO
Known as the “godfather of French art” among Miami’s elite art community, Bernard Markowicz began collecting works during his adolescence in his native France. More than a decade ago, he decided to bring his affinity for international artists to the United States and has since cultivated a following thanks to his curated contemporary collections at Markowicz Fine Art (markowiczfineart.com), a gallery that boasts locations in Dallas, Miami and now Laguna Niguel. “As a teenager, I was fortunate to spend an entire summer in Laguna Beach, and that time created some of the best memories of my life,” says Markowicz, who adores pieces by everyone from late greats Andy Warhol and Vincent Van Gogh to rising stars Kai, Idan Zareski and Annalù. “I’m proud to bring a one-of-a-kind artistic experience to the region and am excited to share our vision with the refined audience found here in Orange County.” Th at vision is a playground of color, texture and sculpture in the form of monolithic creatures by Richard Orlinski and flower-festooned wall pieces by Michael Kalish. “Art is transformative and should be accessible to all, which is why we list artworks at all price points,” notes Markowicz, who will head to Art Miami the first week of December to debut a new series by L.A. artist Kai. “Our philosophy is to encourage and nurture our emerging artists the same way we encourage and nurture our emerging art collectors.” Up next, look for gallery exhibitions by French artists Alain Godon and Arno Elias to arrive in 2022. Now that’s painting the town.
Myriad pieces by Chris Schulz, Jonathan Seliger and Carole Feuerman line the gallery PHOTO BY ROGER PAPERNO
Rresin glass art by Annalù PHOTO BY ROGER PAPERNO
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