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Ralph DeLuca has carved out a rare niche for himself as the go-to art adviser of Hollywood’s A-list. The no-nonsense New Jersey native is on first-name terms with most major gallerists and counts blue-chip celebrity collectors like Sylvester Stallone and Leonardo DiCaprio as clients as well as friends. Other top-tier advisees include Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino and Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw. If you’re heading to the Dec. 6-8 Art Basel, keep an eye out for him: He’s the bushy eyebrowed, shaven-headed force of nature squiring boldfaced names to the best booths in the fair. DeLuca, 47, started out on Wall…

The Los Angeles fires have burned a path of destruction across Southern California over the last week, destroying homes, cars, lives, and irreplaceable objects.For West Hollywood art collector Ron Rivlin, that includes dozens of pieces of art by artists such as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and more.Speaking with The New York Times, Rivlin described how his Pacific Palisades home burned with most of his art collection inside.Rivlin said that when it came time to evacuate, he was only able to carry three Andy Warhols with him and was forced to leave the rest behind. When he returned home a few…

Fire Destroys Over 200 Artworks Worth Millions, like Warhol’s ‘Myths’ and Haring’s ‘Totem’ West Hollywood art collector Ron Rivlin has discovered the true scope of the loss of his extensive art collection after his Pacific Palisades home was destroyed in the destruction of the Palisades Fire.  In an interview with The New York Times, Rivlin shared the loss of more than 200 artworks, including pieces by celebrated artists such as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Damien Hirst, John Baldessari, and Kenny Scharf. During the chaotic evacuation, Rivlin managed to save only three Warhol prints. “It’s dust at this point,” he said,…

Benjamin Trigano and Vanessa Moshay at home in Lake Hollywood.In the hills above Los Angeles, Benjamin Trigano has a house to get lost in.Built in 1933 along a steep Lake Hollywood slope, it features a total of seven split-levels that descend through a maze of staircases and surprise side rooms, one of which maintains its original orange-hued wood panels—a true rarity in LA these days. The views of the city are exquisite, and the ample backyard is perfect for parties. (Trigano, who is the founder of the West Hollywood gallery M+B, has been known to stage an occasional art-world rager…

As dedicated patrons of Marcel Duchamp, during the first half of the 20th century, Walter and Louise Arensberg came to possess an enormous collection of Modern art (art advising was among the services that Duchamp provided). The couple’s collection is the subject of a new book, Hollywood Arensberg: Avant-Garde Collecting in Midcentury L.A (co-authored by Mark Nelson, William H. Sherman, and Ellen Hoobler) as is the Arensbergs’ 1920 Mediterranean Revival home, where works by Constantin Brancusi, Salvador Dali, Paul Klee, and Pablo Picasso, among others, were shown to friends, specialists, even students. Among their intellectual pursuits, the Arensbergs were also devoted…

Chartered flights, helicopter landings, customised itineraries, signature pillows and elaborate entourages — this is travel for India’s A-list. It’s hyper-personalised, discreet and rarely left to conventional booking agents. Instead, luxury travel today is the domain of expert curators and five-star hospitality teams who tailor every trip to their clients’ tiniest whims.Diljit Dosanjh with the team at Oberoi Sukhvilas.Courtesy of Oberoi Sukhvilas Spa Resort“[Singer] Diljit Dosanjh is a regular guest of ours,” reveals Rathijit Dutta, general manager of The Oberoi Sukhvilas. “He stayed with us while he was on his India tour [in December 2024]. We have a helipad and can…

Nothing screams luxury and glamour quite like Los Angeles, where every corner seems drenched in silver screen history, celebrity sightings and unforgettable experiences. And when it comes to hotels? They live up to the theme. From the historic Sunset Tower to the sun-soaked Santa Monica Proper, the city’s best hotels offer more than just a place to stay — they are part of the story, a backdrop for glamorous red carpets, intimate getaways and the kind of star-studded service that makes the City of Angels a destination unlike any other. Whether you need to be a stone’s throw from the…

Tinder co-founder Justin Mateen and his brother Tyler Mateen, in partnership with travel advisor Garrett Cayton of The Discerning Travellers and the Cayton family’s Culver Capital, have acquired the El Encanto Hotel in Santa Barbara for $82.2 million from Belmond, the luxury hospitality brand owned by LVMH.The sale marks LVMH’s exit from its only hotel property in the U.S. Originally opened in 1918, El Encanto is a 90-bungalow luxury property in the Santa Barbara hills with Pacific Ocean views. The new owners plan to renovate the property while preserving its historical character. It will be run as an independent boutique…

Home » New Appointment » West Hollywood La Peer Hotel Sets New Standard in Luxury and Culture as Larry Bryant Takes Over Sales and Marketing to Drive Fresh Growth and Creative Momentum Published on July 13, 2025 |By: Tuhin SarkarWest Hollywood’s La Peer Hotel is ready to turn heads and rewrite the rules of modern luxury. Stepping into the spotlight is Larry Bryant, newly appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing, signaling a bold chapter for this iconic property. His arrival comes just as the hotel unveils refreshed guestrooms, reimagined public spaces, and lifestyle experiences tailored to a city that…

Pee-wee’s Big Adventure fans can now feel like a loner and a rebel as a notable film prop makes it public debut at the Alamo. The original screen-used stunt bicycle from director Tim Burton‘s popular comedy was unveiled Saturday at the historic fort in San Antonio, Texas. The bike’s debut took place on the 40th anniversary of Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, which Warner Bros. released in theaters Aug. 9, 1985. This bike, which the Alamo acquired earlier this summer, is central to the plot of the Paul Reubens-starring movie, in which the comedian’s character, Pee-wee Herman, sets out on a journey…