LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: The Curator

By Aleksandr Karjaka
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Artists are always pushing the boundaries. Crossing lines, testing the edge, diving in head first with complete and utter disregard. It takes a bold mind to step out into the unknown. For us at KARJAKA we’re always looking into new market places, and our July edition features an art haven that’s quintessential New York, The Hamptons.

Following the foot steps of Southampton’s premier art curator Yubal Márquez Fleites, we feature a day in the life of the man who brings artists’ works to the ultimate stage, and the magnificent artists who explore new ground and play their part with inspirational aplomb.

Aleksandr Karjaka
Aleksandr Karjakahttp://karjaka.com
Aleksandr Karjaka came to New York for the music, but stayed for the visuals. As a classically trained musician, he’s had the honor of performing with some of the greatest musicians, and artistic houses, in the world. Often quoted as "Listening through his eyes." he's photographed the lives and stories of thousands of artists of all fields over the years. Here are their KARJAKA portraits.

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Have I got your attention? It’s all BS. Hair and makeup, collagen and Botox, new outfits (rented or otherwise), new nails, weight loss, tummy tuck, boob job, rhinoplasty, Rogaine, teeth whitening, props, retouching, beauty lighting, the wind machine, perfectly seared meat... all of these things by themselves mean nothing. But when glued together in a photograph to they become truth. The truth post lights, camera, action. I piece puzzles together that no one can see, and like that the story emerges into a new reality for my clients, inspiration and art departments. 
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I love a business lunch. I'll have a sidecar please. The waiter perplexed as to what a Sidecar is, let alone a thirty something ordering off the drink menu, shuffles off to consult the barman. Impressed, the 50 year old pro gives me a wink and a nod. It's going to be a good lunch. The first sip, perfection, not unlike the first photograph of our session together. A perk of working for yourself, booze at 12:30pm.

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