Rarified Art Collection to Debut at Martin Lawrence Galleries

LAS VEGAS - June 17, 2015 - PRLog -- In honor of its 40th anniversary, America’s premiere gallery of fine art, Martin Lawrence Galleries, will debut a rarified art collection that includes signifcant historical works by Basquiat, Calder, Chagall, Dalí, Erté, Francis, Haring, Lichtenstein, Magritte, Miró, Picasso, Renoir, Warhol and others as well as the latest works by contemporary masters Bertho, Deyber, Fressinier, Hallam, Hofmann, Kondakova, Kostabi, Lalonde, Mas, Muniz and Nicholls.

The collection will be unveiled to select international collectors at an exclusive event, July 17-19, at the Galleries’ flagship Las Vegas Gallery at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. At 26,000 square feet, it is one of the largest fine art galleries in the world and home to rare works of art such as complete suites of Marilyn and Mao by Andy Warhol and the world’s largest Dalí painting - March of Time.

Acclaimed contemporary artists Robert Deyber, Franҫois Fressinier, Kerry Hallam, Douglas Hofmann, Liudmila Kondakova, René Lalonde, Felix Mas and others are among the weekend’s guests - each one debuting new original work as part of the 40th Anniversary Collection.

The works are on view to ticketed members of the public at the 4^th annual Art Of The Party– an elegant evening celebrating 40 years of art and icons.  Highlights of this anticipated event (produced by Mikey Koffman – producer of LA Fashion Week) include experiential performances, art inspired fashion, live music and DJ, open bar and gourmet food, and presentations and complimentary gifts from luxury sponsors including: Mont Blanc (who will debut a new line of Warhol-inspired pens), award-winning ‘Line 39’ wines provided by O’Neil Wines, resort-ware by Vilebrequin, premium cocktails from Devotion vodka, shoe giveaways from Badgley Mischka, and on-site professional makeup styling and beauty gifts by Sephora.

ART OF THE PARTY

SATURDAY, JULY 18, 7-11 PM

Martin Lawrence Galleries

at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas

Tickets $25 - martinlawrence.com/artoftheparty

Additionally, Martin Lawrence is partnering with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and will donate 100% of the $25 ticket price, plus additional donations, to help defeat childhood cancer and other deadly diseases.  Martin Lawrence is committed to using art for good and St. Jude joins a long list of benefiting organizations, among them the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Keep a Child Alive, Challenged Athletes Foundation, The Dallas Cowboys Women’s Association, JLE Foundation, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Greenwich Hospital, and the UMC Medical Trauma and Burn Center.

The remarkable art and festivities are merited:  40 years is no small feat in the ever-changing art business. Since opening, Martin Lawrence has transformed the burgeoning art scene, making world-class art accessible and at exceptional value. Whereas works by Warhol, Picasso, Chagall, Rembrandt and Erté were once only on display for a very few to enjoy, they are now exhibited daily at Martin Lawrence’s 10 U.S. Galleries - distinctive exhibition spaces designed for all art lovers to enjoy and purchase. In addition to the Masters, Martin Lawrence Galleries also offers exclusive limited edition works by renowned contemporary artists, making art affordable for all levels of collectors.

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About Martin Lawrence Galleries

Founded in 1975, Martin Lawrence Galleries connects collectors with the finest works by Modern and Contemporary masters and best emerging artists, in addition to loaning over 250 artworks to more than 32 esteemed museums and institutions internationally.  Martin Lawrence Galleries are located in New York City, Boston, Chicago-area, New Orleans, Dallas, Costa Mesa, La Jolla, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Maui. martinlawrence.com