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Art Southampton was filled to the rafters with art from across the globe and the opening night VIP party was quite the crush with thousands in attendance. From photography to sculpture to the work of Hamptons artists, we couldn’t help ourselves to pick a few favorites.

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Street artist Crash tagged a Maserati in bold colors.

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Some sculptures were larger than life, like this one that graced the front entryway.

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One of France’s oldest champagne houses, Ruinart, was popped on opening night.

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From the Big White Tutu collection, artist Ewa Bathelier was showing wiith Galleria Ca d’Or.

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Galleria Ca d’Or showed the work of REgeneration Art
Projects, the group creates public
art using recyclable plastic like these large scale neon snails.
Projects, the group creates public
art using recyclable plastic like these large scale neon snails.

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Suspended by wire filaments, these neon orange starfish were a fanciful addition to the show.

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Bicha Gallery exhibited artist Siobhan Doran’s photography of the “Savoy” marquee.

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These charming Lego figures with top hats reminded us of Hamptons artist Kevin Berlin.

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Ruinart champagne was featured not only at the bar but in the art.

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Artist Joanne Tinker’s “Please Take Your Seats,” on view with the Woolff Gallery is comprised of hundreds of sculpted wire champagne cages.

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Russell West’s “Downtown” is a mixed medium of oil and wires. On view with Woolff Gallery

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Former architect, now artist, Rodolfo Edwards creation was a careful combination of photographs and neon paint that create optical illusions.

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“Red Capezio” by Guo Jian was on pointe.

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Pink poodles were all the rage, this sculpture seemed lifelike encased in glass and mirrors.

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Love, pain, lust, and rage were mixed together artfully.

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Hampton’s artist Roy Lichtenstein’s “Reflections: Red Frame” was shown by Galerie Terminus.

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John Chamberlain’s “Softened By Snow,” on show with Galerie Terminus, is a harsh blend of paint and chrome.

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A mere $14,500 each will send you home with artist Heiner Meyer’s “Mickey” or “Donald” sculptures. Where’s Goofy?

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We hear that the colorful frock in this Kelly Reemtsen painting, “Dig In,” is by Arnold Scassi.

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When good gummy bears go bad they end up at the Keszler Gallery.

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Hayat’s “Parfumes De Revolte” inspired conversation.

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This self portrait by Hamptons artist Chuck Close would be the ideal addition to any contemporary collection.

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Donald Sultan’s “Red Poppies” were on view with Jerald Melberg Gallery.

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We had reason to enjoy the message in this red resin “Life Is Beautiful” sculpture by Mr. Brainwash.

No contemporary fine art fain in the Hmaptons in complete without a piece by Andy Warhol.

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Ceramic donuts with hidden Mickey Mouse ears by artist Jae-Jong Kim were artfully hung at the Sponder Gallery space.

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Multiple exposures in Eric Holubow’s “Schlitz Sanctuary” photograph gave a 3-D effect.

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Artist Eric Fischl showed a series of paintings and sculptures from his “Dancer Suite” with Hexton Gallery.

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Art lovers stopped to read David Buckingham’s “Porn Dialog” sculpture.

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Praxis Gallery showed Jorge Mino’s “Crosslines” photographs.

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David Datuna’s “Viewpoint of Millions: Black And White Banner” is a favorite year after year.

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Everyone can relate to artist David Drebin’s series of neon signs.

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It was a challenge to spot the glow in the dark rubber ducks in TP Hardisty’s “Robber Duck”.

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The only zero-calorie “Twinkies” by Michael Fitts.

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Art Southampton’s opening night VIP party was quite the crush with thousands in attendance.