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BARK Strengthens Leadership Team With Appointment of Two Pet Industry Leaders

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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“We are thrilled to elevate our leadership team with the addition of two proven leaders who bring a wealth of experience across the pet, e-commerce, and retail sectors,” said Matt Meeker.

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  • “We are thrilled to elevate our leadership team with the addition of two proven leaders who bring a wealth of experience across the pet, e-commerce, and retail sectors,” said Matt Meeker.
  • “Michael Black, who served as the Chief Executive Officer of premium pet brand Outward Hound brings an impressive track record of delivering omnichannel growth across the pet sector.
  • He will oversee our growth in the play category and ensure our brand reaches as many dog households as possible.
  • “Over the years, BARK has built one of the most impressive brands in the pet space.

Korean Cultural Center New York presents a retrospective "John Pai: Eternal Moment" in the gallery of its new building

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Sunday, February 25, 2024
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John Pai stands as a seminal figure in the tapestry of Korean arts in New York, whose life and works reflect the enduring spirit of innovation, true artistry, and the rich narrative of Korean history.

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  • John Pai stands as a seminal figure in the tapestry of Korean arts in New York, whose life and works reflect the enduring spirit of innovation, true artistry, and the rich narrative of Korean history.
  • This retrospective showcases Pai's early sculptures influenced by Constructivism from the early 1960s, as well as major works, drawings, and paintings, in chronological order.
  • The exhibition features his pieces varying in size, texture, and color, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of John Pai's artistic realm.
  • From the early 1960s to the present, all of Pai's sculptures have been meticulously welded together by hand using only steel.

The New York Times Company Announces Nominations for Board of Directors

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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The New York Times Company announced today that its Board of Directors has nominated Margot Golden Tishler to stand for election as a director at its 2024 annual meeting of stockholders on April 24.

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  • The New York Times Company announced today that its Board of Directors has nominated Margot Golden Tishler to stand for election as a director at its 2024 annual meeting of stockholders on April 24.
  • All current directors are expected to stand for re-election with the exception of Hays N. Golden, a director since 2017, who is stepping down.
  • "I am delighted to have Margot nominated to serve on our Board," said A.G. Sulzberger, chairman of The New York Times Company.
  • "As a fifth-generation member of the Ochs/Sulzberger family, she brings a deep understanding of our Company's mission and business objectives.

Vilcek Foundation honors Immigrant Designers with $250,000 in Prizes

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vilcek Foundation announces the recipients of the 2024 Vilcek Foundation Prizes in Design. Totaling $250,000 in awards, the prizes celebrate immigrant professionals in graphic design, industrial design and product design whose work has had a profound impact in their specific field of work, as well as on design and design thinking and practice more broadly in the United States. The Vilcek Foundation Prizes in Design are awarded as part of the Vilcek Foundation's prizes in the arts and humanities, awarded annually as part of the Vilcek Foundation Prizes program to build awareness of the vital role immigration plays in enriching intellectual and cultural life in the United States.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vilcek Foundation announces the recipients of the 2024 Vilcek Foundation Prizes in Design .
  • The Vilcek Foundation Prizes in Design are awarded as part of the Vilcek Foundation's prizes in the arts and humanities, awarded annually as part of the Vilcek Foundation Prizes program to build awareness of the vital role immigration plays in enriching intellectual and cultural life in the United States.
  • "Design enables us to interact with the world with elegance and artistry," says Vilcek Foundation Vice Chair and Cofounder Marica Vilcek.
  • The Vilcek Foundation Prizes comprise four individual awards: The Vilcek Prize in Design—a $100,000 award—and three $50,000 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Design.

Vilcek Foundation Awards $500,000 in Prizes to Immigrant Scientists and Designers

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vilcek Foundation announces the recipients of the 2024 Vilcek Foundation Prizes. Comprising a total of $500,000 in awards, the prizes align with the foundation's mission and vision: To celebrate immigrant professionals in biomedical science and in the arts and humanities, and to recognize immigrant professionals' contributions to intellectual and cultural life in the United States.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vilcek Foundation announces the recipients of the 2024 Vilcek Foundation Prizes .
  • Vilcek Foundation awards $500,000 in prizes to immigrant professionals in Biomedical Science and Design.
  • In 2024, four prizes are awarded each in Biomedical Science and in Design: one $100,000 Vilcek Prize, and three $50,000 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise.
  • "The United States' leadership in biomedical science and research is in no small part due to the contributions of immigrant scientists," says Jan Vilcek, Chairman and CEO of the Vilcek Foundation.

Aliza Shvarts Named as the School of the Art Institute of Chicago's New Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts Director

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The School of the Art Institute of Chicago , a leader in art and design education, today announced the appointment of artist and theorist Aliza Shvarts as the School's new Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts director.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The School of the Art Institute of Chicago , a leader in art and design education, today announced the appointment of artist and theorist Aliza Shvarts as the School's new Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts director.
  • Shvarts' work takes a queer and feminist approach to reproductive labor and language and often focuses on the circulation of speech in the digital age.
  • Before coming to SAIC, she served as director of artist initiatives at Creative Capital and taught at the Parsons School of Design.
  • For more than 150 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world's most influential artists, designers, and scholars.

The 2024 AXA Art Prize US is Open for Submissions

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL is pleased to announce the seventh edition of the AXA Art Prize in the United States.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL is pleased to announce the seventh edition of the AXA Art Prize in the United States.
  • The submission period ends March 6, 2024, at 11:59 PM EDT
    Since its launch in 2018, the AXA Art Prize US has become a career-launching platform for young and emerging artists whose work is judged by some of the most influential art curators, critics, and collectors in the country.
  • The 40 finalists will comprise the AXA Art Prize US Exhibition, which goes on view in New York in November 2024.
  • The breadth and stature of its Exhibition Juries and Prize Juries have been a hallmark of the Prize since its inception.

Black Health Matters Names New Editorial Director

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Health Matters (BHM) announced Corynne L. Corbett has been named editorial director for the nation's leading provider of digital health and wellness solutions for African American consumers and patients. BHM's various online and experiential events are dedicated to educating and empowering African Americans with information rooted in medical expertise and providing the tools necessary to optimize their health.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Health Matters (BHM) announced Corynne L. Corbett has been named editorial director for the nation's leading provider of digital health and wellness solutions for African American consumers and patients.
  • Corynne's professional background illustrates her ability to influence and enlighten women of color at every life stage," said Roslyn Young Daniels, founder and president of Black Health Matters.
  • Ms. Corbett will be responsible for guiding Black Health Matters' editorial vision as the company moves into its second decade of raising awareness about chronic conditions and disease states that disproportionately affect African Americans.
  • "I am excited about joining Black Health Matters because our work not only enlightens and empowers our audience but can also save their lives," Ms. Corbett said.

David Armano Joins Ringer Sciences and The Next Practices Group (NPG) to Build and Scale Solutions Across Analytics and AI

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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Ringer Sciences and The Next Practices Group (NPG) announced today that David Armano will join Ringer Sciences in a newly created position as executive vice president, Analytics AI Strategy.

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  • Ringer Sciences and The Next Practices Group (NPG) announced today that David Armano will join Ringer Sciences in a newly created position as executive vice president, Analytics AI Strategy.
  • David will also work across the data science, analytics and AI solutions that are being created by all NPG firms as part of an internal effort, dubbed Firehose.ai.
  • “The most effective solutions for our clients require an ability to design solutions that are easy to understand, use and scale,” said Yash Gad, PhD, Founder and CEO, Ringer Sciences and Chief Data Scientist, The Next Practices Group.
  • Both Christine and Garrett have begun incorporating AI and LLM solutions as part of their client deliverables.

Suzanne Gyorgy Joins Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance as Partner to Boost Global Growth

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance (EBFAF), a leading provider of innovative art finance solutions, today announced that Suzanne Gyorgy has joined the firm as a Partner.

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  • Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance (EBFAF), a leading provider of innovative art finance solutions, today announced that Suzanne Gyorgy has joined the firm as a Partner.
  • For the past fourteen years, Gyorgy was Global Head of Art Advisory and Finance at Citi Private Bank.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230816514990/en/
    Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance Partner Suzanne Gyorgy (Photo: Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance)
    “We are delighted to welcome Suzanne to our team.
  • “Joining Emigrant Fine Art Finance is a thrilling opportunity for me to contribute to the growth and success of a firm that is at the forefront of revolutionizing the art finance landscape,” Gyorgy said.