Arts & Literature

In a time when the only purpose of art seems to be either to sit on your wall and gain in value or to just look pretty — ideally complementing…

Some find themselves a lifetime admirer of arts and culture. They passively attend museums and galleries as if checking off a list when traveling. Others seek out culture in the…

This fall, gather your book club on the porch and cozy up to Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan. This funny and charming new novel tells the story of…

My experiences with “The Phantom of the Opera” have been nothing but spectacular. I grew up on the ballads of Andrew Lloyd Webber, and my first experience on Broadway was…

Best advice? Go into treatment with a sense of gratitude. Take care of yourself and surround yourself with people you love. Don’t put off seeing a doctor if you feel…

ELYSIAN Creator-in-Chief Ryan Stalvey and Executive Editor Laurie Bogart Wiles find themselves in good company, as their 2022 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards nominations place them in categories with Pulitzer…

The Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards competition is the largest and most prestigious of its kind for magazine publishers. The awards span print and digital media, with the Eddies honoring…

We were privileged to also have Blake Barrios of the esteemed Blake Barrios & Rebellium Studio bring his love of philanthropy, vision, and expression to life, through the creation of the hand-painted magnum of the Zakin. Using oil paints, Blake created a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted rendering of Jan on a 2019 Magnum of Zakin Reserve wine. Barrios, often collaborating with non-profit foundations, musicians, athletes, and vintners, among others, is known to create a bottle that will fetch the highest bidding from discerning connoisseurs and art critics alike.

The renowned live artist Amy Burkman treated the audience to the speed paintings of both the front and back covers, of the ELYSIAN’s Fall 2022 “Travel & Technology” Issue. The longer painting, beginning with a blank canvas was transformed in front of an audience of over one hundred people over a two-hour span. Then, in ten minutes, to the cadence of music, the cover image took place before our eyes. Amy “speed pained” an upside-down painting which was turned right side up, to the audience’s surprise as they gasped at the remarkable composite of the front cover of Jan Zakin herself. A magical experience for everyone!

John Bessolo, aka Johnny B’s personality captured the audience, driving an energy and creating momentum, second to none. The result of Johnny B’s efforts seeded the foundational raise for the local pet rescue, the Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch and their participation in CatWalk FurBaby. On February 9, 2023 EYSIAN IMPACT kicks off New York City Fashion Week, with The Bissell Pet Foundation, SoHo Muse and Runway 7 a fashion show where fur babies benefit.

Having a memorable summer doesn’t mean you need to book a flight: you might take flight with a travel book instead. Or to inspire your future travels, nothing beats a good travel book. Either way, our list includes some of this summer’s best travel books to stimulate your imagination and get you moving.

Artists working in any genre incorporate many influences into their work. We highlight here a selection of Asian American and Pacific Islander women whose careers exemplify dedication and inspiration, who share their hard work and life experiences with us in innovative ways. Their work is inspiring, and much of it can be experienced right on your phone or laptop.