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PORTFOLIO
FEBRUARY 2023
PUBLISHER Bill Hemmer
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Bo Hemmer
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Bill Hemmer
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS John Companiotte Elizabeth Lynch
THE MAGAZINE OF LIFESTYLES , INTERESTS & LEISURE
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS & ARTISTS Travis Clarke Keith Dotson David Kyle Davis Simchock Jay Similanic John Thawley Cole Thompson Tommy White
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Cover : Aldo Castillo , A Pioneer for Contemporary Art in South West Florida
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16 A PIONEER IN CONTEMPORARY ART : ALDO CASTILLO
Fresh from an exciting and successful showcase at Art Miami 2022 , internationally recognized and celebrated Aldo Castillo is celebrating 30 years in the Contemporary Art world .
26 TAKE A STEP BACK : MAR-A-LAGO , PALM BEACH , FLORIDA
Mar-a-Lago is one of the most lavish of the mansions built in Florida in the early 20th century when the State was a wintering place for the country ' s wealthiest and most prominent families . Architecturally , it followed the contemporary vogue for the Spanish Revival , a style partiularly suited to the climate and history of the area . Henry M . Flagler , the man almost solely responsible for developing the resort economy of the State , introduced the Spanish Revival to Florida .
36 NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL ONLINE AUCTION
Since its launch in 2015 , the NWWF online auction has provided additional participation opportunities to the community as well as bidders and supporters nationwide , raising nearly $ 2.8 million to support NCEF in its mission of improving the lives of at-risk children in Collier County . The auction gives bidders the chance to bid on items such as rare collectible wines , private wine tastings , over-the-top dinners with top chefs , exotic travel experiences , custom art , golf and more .
42 CULLINAN INSPIRED BY FASHION
The House of Rolls-Royce reveals ‘ Cullinan – Inspired by Fashion ’, comprised of two prêt-à-porter collections – the bold ReBelle and striking Fu-Shion . These exquisite ‘ objects of desire ’ by the Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective take inspiration from vibrant hues and textures seen in the world of high fashion , reflecting the eclectic tastes and lifestyle of the luxury clientele . As works of art in their own right , ‘ Cullinan – Inspired by Fashion ’ was unveiled to luxury connoisseurs and patrons of the brand at Art Basel in Miami .
54 THE NEXT ORIGINAL , KESSLER COLLECTION ’ S SEARCH FOR THE NEXT GREAT ARTIST
Richard C . Kessler is an entrepreneur , an avid art collector and the visionary behind The Kessler Collection and its many brands . For more than 50 years , he has traveled the world in search of art , adding countless works from established and emerging artists to his collection . In fact , hundreds of pieces from his collection are featured across the Kessler Collection hotels , helping set the stage for guests to enjoy memorable moments .
62 PORTFOLIO MOUNTAINS : ARTFULL LIVING
Portfolio Magazine highlights the beautiful scenery of the Blue Ridge and surrounding area . Southwest Florida residents have traveled to these cooler spots to escape the summer heat and return often to view the fall foliage , take back a fresh cut fraser fir for the Holidays or perhaps catch an early snow fall .
Photo : David Kyle