The Altos de Chavón Cultural Center Foundation has just released the Art Chavón 2016 digital catalog, complete with an array of art work by current students, graduates, and Davidoff Artists in Residence! The catalog serves as an excellent way to view the complete collection that was on display in July at the School of Design’s […]
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Mariela Sabino reveals fellow Chavonera Ambra Fiorenza’s road to success in Fashion Design
Mariela Sabino who brought us her insider’s look into Davidoff’s Artist in Resident Diego Cirulli’s latest exhibition “Hollow” in Berlin, delves into the pursuit of a career in fashion design following the storyline of Chavonera Ambra Fiorenza:
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Gabriella Reginato introduces VOALA! during a lovely evening cocktail at Azimut Cafe
Thursday, August 11th made for an eventful evening at the Marina Casa de Campo with many attending the Casa de Campo launch of Chef Gabriella Reginato’s newest line of gourmet products at Azimut Cafe. In a show of community unity and friendship, many stopped by to congratulate Gabriella and taste some of the delicious new […]
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*UPDATE* Join us for a live Jazz and Reggae concert this Friday at Fresh Fresh Chavón!
UPDATE: The Fresh Fresh Café Talk with Herbalist Alita Akashi tonight in Santo Domingo has been suspended. We love live music and if it’s outdoors and at Altos de Chavón even more! Fresh Fresh Chavón is hosting a FREE live music event this Friday featuring Van Avakian. For those of you who like Jazz and Reggae, […]
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An exclusive look at the Art Chavón 2016 event in Santo Domingo and the art that can still be yours!
The seventh annual Art Chavón night, hosted by Dominique Bluhdorn, President of the Altos de Chavón Cultural Center Foundation was held last Wednesday, July 20th at the School of Design’s new Santo Domingo campus and gallery. Like in previous years, the pieces by recent and longtime Chavoneros were testament to the important contributions the School of Design and […]
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Filling in the fantasy in “Unknown Adventures” at Gustavo Peña’s Solo Exhibition
At the heart of Altos de Chavón is the School of Design, graduating students with expertise in the fields of Fine Arts, Illustration, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Photography, Film Production and Architecture. It comes as no surprise Chavón is deemed the “artist’s village”. Students go on to form extraordinary careers locally and internationally, […]
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Fresh Fresh Café SD is the perfect blend of backyard city
With many events happening lately in the city, we’re finding ourselves in Santo Domingo more and more often, and while we heart Fresh Fresh Café in Altos de Chavón their new spot in Piantini does an excellent job of bringing Chavón’s bohemian vibe to the city. Recently, we celebrated their big opening at a party with music by La Tribu de […]
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Lyle O. Reitzel presents “Unknown Adventures” by Gustavo Peña
Lyle O. Reitzel gallery in Santo Domingo presents Dominican artist, Gustavo Peña’s first solo show titled “Unknown Adventures” tomorrow, July 21st at their main gallery located in Torre Piantini.
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Keeping things fresh with a New Spot in the city: Fresh Fresh Café invites you to their Official Opening Party in Santo Domingo!!
It’s been in the works for a while now, and finally we’re able to tell you, It’s Open!! After many successful years in Altos de Chavón and Sosúa, Fresh Fresh Café has launched a new location in the hub of the Dominican Republic. Located in Santo Domingo, on Calle Victor Garrido Puello off of the […]
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Lyle O. Reitzel Gallery opens its new NYC space with Dominican Artist, José García Cordero
Lyle O. Reitzel has been operating on the international scene for more than twenty years from his renowned gallery space in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Now on June 11th, he inaugurates his new location in none other than New York City and features Dominican artist, García Cordero at the opening. From 2005-2010, the Lyle O. Reitzel gallery participated […]
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Stephen Kaplan’s thoughts on the Future of the Chavón School of Design
As the school year has come to a close, and we celebrated the 32nd graduation of the Altos de Chavón School of Design students, Casa de Campo Living takes a look into Fall with thoughts from Stephen Kaplan, director of the school, and what exciting new things are to be expected for the Chavón campus […]