Who’s Here in the Hamptons

The monumental sculptures made in bronze, stainless steel and stone by Dutch artist Hans Van de Bovenkamp sit on the lawns of more than a dozen private residences and public places throughout the Hamptons.  His works are also on display in ten museums around the world, embassies, public gardens and institutes including NYU, Tiffany & Co., Bryant Park and in Italy, Lebanon, Venezuela and Canada.  He lives in Sagaponack and we talked about his career and his new role in our new Dan’s Papers Drive-By SculpTour now getting underway here in the Hamptons.

This week’s guest is Amagansett’s Richard Cohen, who’s firm Rockwater LLC has for the last thirty years built waterfalls, ponds, stone bridges and other nature enhancing creations on the properties of some of our wealthiest residents.   Which ones are the most memorable?   Richard answers that question.

Corporate Communications Executive, Joanna Massey, talks about integrating multiple generations in one work place and the value and necessity of each generation.

Liana Werner-Gray is a certified nutritionist, Health and Nutrition Coach in New York City, and a four-time best-selling author of multiple health and wellness books. She believes food is medicine and finds solutions to problems through nutrition.

Joe Delia is a talented blues and rock performer, (Joe Delia & the Thieves), arranger and songwriter.   He has also written the music scores for more than a dozen films, most recently for Siberia which in February of 2020 was selected to appear at the Berlin International Film Festival.   We caught up with him at his home in Montauk.

Father Alex Karloutsos is the special assistant to Archbishop Demetrios of America and in that role has met and advised each of our last six Presidents.   He is also the pastor of Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons and an important religious leader in this community. Power Broker: Father Alexander Karloutsos

Episode 8 – Bonnie Cannon- Director of the Bridge Hampton Recreational Center- Breaking ground on a brand new center. https://www.hamptons.com/Gallery/4249/Bridgehampton-Child-Care-Recreational-Center.html#.X8_yrdhKjIU Bonnie Cannon The Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center

Lou Meisel, a pioneering NYC and Hamptons gallery owner known as 'the father of photorealism,' shares his fascinating journey from classical piano to modern art. He discusses the evolution of photorealism and the vibrant art scene in the Hamptons, emphasizing public art initiatives and community engagement. Meisel also highlights his impressive Americana collection and the cultural significance of art in revitalizing local spaces. Plus, hear about the intriguing connections between art and culinary ventures, illustrating the rich tapestry of creativity in the area.

Dan Rattiner speaks with Jimmy Giugliano, star of Netflix’s ‘Million Dollar Beach House’ – Episode 5 Jimmy Giugliano is a local resident, born in Southampton and graduate of Southampton High School who went off and got a college degree in business, returned home and has become one of the five leading real estate brokers in the Hamptons, having landed the largest and third largest deals of the year.   His secret is right out there:  know the market and everything about it — you can advise a client what to buy and what not to buy based on value and performance, then with this trust and focus that others cannot, and thus get references to other clients.   He is married and living in town with his wife Kelsey and their young son Rocco and another on the way.   He also is the senior broker in the Netflix series Million Dollar Beach House, a serious leader and guide the newer brokers to his firm on how to enjoy similar successes.