$2 million Soho Gallery Renovation Complete

Martin Lawrence Galleries, the nation’s premier fine art gallery network, proudly announce the Grand Re-Opening of their newly renovated space at 457 West Broadway, in the heart of Soho. The now 4,000 square foot space was designed by award-winning New York architects, Asfour & Guzy and contains furnishings by the internationally renowned luxury design group, Poltrona Frau.

Martin Lawrence Galleries has long been a major presence in the New York art scene with its unparalleled offerings of masterworks by Picasso, Chagall, Rembrandt, Warhol, Dali, Francis, Miro, Basquiat, Erté, Deyber, Bertho, Mas, Kondakova and many others. The dramatic new space will accommodate the ever-growing collection of these works and will allow for enhanced viewing and collecting by clients. “We are thrilled that our flagship New York gallery will now brilliantly showcase our unbeatable range of fine artwork” states Managing Director, John Salvo. “My staff and I are eager to welcome old friends and allow our art to help us make new ones”.

To celebrate this glorious occasion, the gallery will be hosting a Grand Re-Opening Party on Tuesday, July 19th from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. The staff invites you to come and experience the world’s finest art in Soho’s finest setting.

The re-opening will also kick off a series of exciting events for the fall and winter of 2011 that include a fall art auction featuring over 1,200 works of art, a one-man exhibition of artwork by renowned French artist and Pop Illuisionist, Philippe Bertho, and an Erté gala that will unveil rare serigraphs, bronzes and original gouaches as well as a newly published book titled “Erté”containing excerpts by collectors Barbra Streisand and Twiggy.

Martin Lawrence Galleries currently has ten galleries located in nine cities across the United States: New York, Boston, Chicago, New Orleans, Dallas, La Jolla, Newport Beach, San Francisco (two locations) and Maui. In August 2011, they will open their 11th gallery, a ground-breaking 27,000 square foot space in The Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.

Martin Lawrence Galleries has loaned over 250 artworks to 32 different museums around the world including the Museu Picasso, Barcelona, the Tate Museum, Liverpool, The Whitney Museum of American Art, New York and the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

To RSVP to the Martin Lawrence Galleries Grand Re-Opening event, please contact the gallery at 212-995-8865 or soho(at)martinlawrence(dot)com Or, for more information about Martin Lawrence Galleries art offerings and events, please visit http://www.martinlawrence.com/ or follow at http://twitter.com/#!/tweetmlg

Martin Lawrence Gallery announces prime Vegas location

Greenwich, CT – Martin Lawrence Galleries (MLG), a division of Chalk & Vermilion Fine Arts and the premier fine arts gallery network in the United States, today announced that they have signed a lease and will be shortly opening a brand new gallery at the Forum Shops in Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, the 12th MLG location nationwide. This new gallery will occupy a space that totals 27,000 square feet, making it perhaps the largest art gallery in the United States. It is slated to open in the Fall of 2010.

Like other Martin Lawrence Galleries, the new location will showcase both original and limited edition artwork by best-selling contemporary artists Erté, Liudmila Kondakova, Felix Mas, Philippe Bertho, Robert Deyber, René Lalonde, Kerry Hallam as well as important artworks by modern mastersPicasso, Chagall, Warhol, Miro, Francis, Lichtenstein and many, many others.

"We are pleased to be able to offer Las Vegas residents and visitors alike the opportunity to acquire the type of fabulous art Martin Lawrence has brought to collectors in so many markets", commented Eric Dannemann, President of MLG, "and to do so in such a spectacular space is fantastic".

Martin Lawrence Galleries, which has been in business for over 35 years, has galleries in prime locations around the country such as Soho in New York City, Newbury Street in Boston, Royal Street in New Orleans, Oak Brook, IL, Dallas, TX, Geary and Beach Streets in San Francisco, Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA, Universal City Walk in Los Angeles, Prospect Street in La Jolla and Front Street in Maui.

Felix Mas - Spanish Masters Tour (Exhibition opening 6 May, 7pm)

Spanish artist Felix Mas finds inspiration in the elegance of the female form. Like the great Spanish Masters, he has captivated the world’s attention with his individuality, creativity and ability to evoke emotion. Martin Lawrence Galleries invites you to meet the artist and acquire his latest original paintings and serigraphs along with rare works by the most influential Spanish artists of the 20th Century.

For further information, pricing or to RSVP to the opening please contact us at soho@martinlawrence.com or call 1.212.995.8865

Warhol's Women - available now at special auction prices

One time opportunity to purchase an iconic work by Andy Warhol. These pieces are available to buy in auction but to avoid disappointment contact the gallery for Buy It Now price details. Call us today on 1.212.995.8865 or email soho@martinlawrence.com

AUCTION TIME AT MLG

Visit www.martinlawrence.com to view all available lots. Please contact the gallery and speak with one of our consultants regarding Buy It Now prices 1.212.995.8865

Robert Deyber - Any Port In A Storm opening night

Opening night for Robert Deyber's latest exhibition Any Port In A Storm. Guests had the rare opportunity to meet the artist whilst also viewing his most recent paintings. Love was in the air in celebration of Valentines weekend with balloon bouquets, heart shaped lollipops and pink champagne being served.

For information, images and prices of available works please contact the gallery on 1.212.995.8865 or by email at soho@martinlawrence.com

I shot Andy Warhol - images from the opening night

Please enjoy these pictures from our recent Warhol & Basquiat opening in Soho. Images courtesy of Xabi Tudela.