This year, the Langham Place, New York has transformed their lobby into the Art Markit pop-up experience until January 1st. A curated shop by Doreen Remen and the team from Art Markit, shop items not typically for sale elsewhere. Want to check out some of the best holiday gifts? Check out some of the highlights below:
– Candle Gift Boxes curated by Baron Von Fancy – containing one or two black and white candles, long matches, short matches and a lighter, all with clever BVF sayings, like “What a Smokeshow?” and “May the Bridges I Burn Light the World” ($62 for small gift box; $122 for large gift box)
– Glass encased Flame Sculptures by Shelter Serra ($98 for the small sculpture; $115 for the large sculpture)
– Shelter Serra sculpture of a Godiva chocolate box, made to order ($400)
– A fluffy pink Arty Dog sculpture by Japanese artist Misaki Kawai ($100)
– Curtis Kulig “Love Me” sticker pack ($18) and Smiley Pins ($10 for pack of 2)
– The quirky Buff Monster Melty Candle ($75)
– A Unity resin sculpture by Ray Geary ($150)
– iPhone 6 Cases by Shantell Martin and Baron Von Fancy ($25 each)
– Baron Von Fancy ankle socks ($12 per pair)
– Special edition two-tone Roley Watches by Shelter Serra, $40 each or two for $72
– “Forget About It” shot glasses by Baron Von Fancy, $80 for a set of 6
– Stickers by Phoebe New York, priced between $10-15 depending on the size and amount of stickers in the package
– Green & pink coasters by Nir Hod, $95 per set
– Misaki Kawai fluffy pink keychains, $35 each
– Little Cloud Lamp by Friends With You, $250 each
– A Magic 8 Ball by Curtis Kulig, $175 each
Items are available as individual purchases or in “gift boxes” put together by the team at Art Markit. Art Markit was founded by Doreen Remen, of Art Production Fund, who was also instrumental in assisting Langham Place source and purchase their extensive collection of eleven original art works by famed New York painter, Alex Katz. This retail activation is due to the evolution of that relationship with Doreen and her team, and Langham Place’s evolution as one of the premier hotels for art lovers in New York City.