Forty Five Ten Opening Party in Dallas with Iris Apfel, Dita Von Teese & more

An Evening with Forty Five Ten

Tequila Casa Dragones was proud to join Forty Five Ten in celebrating the grand opening of their new flagship store in Downtown Dallas. The event was hosted by Brian Bolke, President and Co-Founder of Forty Five Ten and themed around Forty Five Ten’s newest book, The Eccentrics; a collection of extraordinary iconic characters, several of whom were in attendance for the grand opening evening.  

Alongside Dallas’ most prestigious socialites and influencers, celebrities such as Dita Von Teese, legendary fashion icon, Iris Apfel, Michelin Star chef, Thomas Keller of Per Se and French Laundry, model Brooklyn Decker and luxury fashion designer David Lam also joined Forty Five Ten in celebrating the opening and toasted with Casa Dragones Joven in honor of the brand’s new and exciting expansion.

During the event there was an exclusive Tequila Casa Dragones bar serving Casa Dragones Joven, as well as a themed ‘Eccetricrita’ cocktail crafted with Casa Dragones Blanco. An array of hors d’oeuvres was also served on each individual floor.

The live music created an upbeat vibe and all four floors of the 37,000 square-foot store were opened for a preview of world-class designer collections ranging from men and women’s couture, to home goods, beauty, accessories and more.

Atelier Swarovski hosted the After Eccentrics bash, which carried the celebrations right into the night. The guests were treated to a special performance from Dita Von Teese in The Terrace, the luxury 5-star location at The Joule Hotel across the street.

The Eccentrics is a one-of-a-kind collection of extraordinary characters, collaborated into a coffee table style book with the help of legendary journalist Hal Rubenstein. The book features celebrated personalities such as ‘The Dandy of New York’, Patrick McDonald, Vogue contributing fashion editor, Lynn Yaeger, beauty entrepreneur Edward Bess and famed fashion influencer and entrepreneur, Iris Apfel.

Honorary dinner gathering for Iris Apfel with Forty Five Ten

An Elegant Evening

Celebrities such as Dita Von Teese, David Lam, Thomas Keller and Patrick McDonald joined Forty Five Ten to honor the legendary fashion icon Iris Apfel at an intimate celebration.

Guests enjoyed sipping Tequila Casa Dragones Joven ahead of their dinner created by the Executive Chef Junior Borges from Dallas’ 5-star hotel, The Joule. The exclusive evening was hosted by Atelier Swarovski and Forty Five Ten’s Vice President Creative Taylor Tomasi Hill and Men’s Fashion Director, Nick Wooster.

The event marked the launch of Forty Five Ten’s newest book, The Eccentrics. The book, which features a portrait of Apfel on the front cover, is a collection of extraordinary iconic characters, their personalities and what makes them ‘eccentric.’

Celebrating The Final Night of Art Basel With Tolga

Tequila Casa Dragones was proud to be included in the closing night of Art Basel Miami Beach 2016. To celebrate, nightlife icon Tolga Albayrak hosted “Director’s Cut” at the Wall nightclub in the vibrant W Hotel in South Beach.

Several of the international art fair’s executive team members attended the closing party including Art Basel’s Global Director, Marc Spiegler and Director Americas for Art Basel’s show in Miami Beach, Noah Horowitz.

Music by celebrity DJ Eriko Tanabe kept the guests on the dance floor all night long, as Art Basel Miami Beach finished off another fantastic year.

Celebrating CJ Hendry’s Newest Artworks with Casa Dragones Joven

To honor the surging popularity of contemporary artist CJ Hendry, 250 guests were invited to a cocktail celebration showcasing some of her most recent works in Miami, Florida at the waterfront home of Market America’s founder, James Ridinger.

Some of the evening’s attendees included David and Victoria Beckham, Miami Heat basketball player Chris Bosh as well as Russell Simmons, producer and co-founder of Def Jam Recordings. With several pieces by Hendry displayed throughout the space, guests could admire her work while dancing and enjoying Tequila Casa Dragones Joven.

Hendry, known for her incredibly detailed, hyper realistic drawings has already developed a strong New York City fan base and was joined at the event by many notable guests. Each of CJ Hendry’s hand-drawn masterpieces require an unfathomable amount of skill, patience and precision. Her drawings are so precise that they are often confused for a black and white photograph.  She has risen to the top of the art world in just a few years time and now has sold many of her drawings to well-known owners such as fashion designer Vera Wang, actor David Caruso, and rapper Kanye West.

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Tequila Casa Dragones featured at Ballroom Marfa Gala NYC

Tequila Casa Dragones was proud to support the 2016 Ballroom Marfa Gala hosted by co-Founders Fairfax Dorn and Virginia Lebermann and presented by Roberto Cavalli in New York City. Over 250 guests were invited for a Desert Bohemian themed evening to honor both David Byrne and Jill Soloway for an inaugural Off the Grid Award.

Guests were welcomed with an all female Mariachi-band and a distinct Tequila Casa Dragones bar serving signature craft cocktails made with Casa Dragones Blanco. Casa Dragones served a modern twisted margarita entitled “Dama del Baile”. Also, the NoMad Hotel’s multi-award winning bar director & mixologist Leo Robitschek’s “Dragon Sparkler” creation for a more seasonal offering.  

Throughout cocktail hour, guests enjoyed the exclusively crafted cocktails featuring Casa Dragones Blanco and the art that was up for silent auction, including a piece by Donald Judd Furniture entitled,  ‘Corner Chair.”  Rashid Johnson created work specifically for for the occasion.

Guests later sat for dinner and enjoyed music by San Antonio’s all female mariachi band, Las Altenas, along with legendary artist and songwriter, Terry Allen. Some of the evening’s attendees included Arden Wohl, Malu Byrne, Sandra Bernhard and Judd Foundation President, Rainer Judd.

All proceedings from the night support the ongoing programs provided by Ballroom Marfa in an effort to continue to produce extraordinary artistic works by participating artists and musicians.

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Cocktails & Pairing Dinner with Sarah Jessica Parker and Tequila Casa Dragones

Sarah Jessica Parker joined Tequila Casa Dragones, Daniela Soto-Innes of Cosme Restaurant and Jeff Bell, the head mixologist of New York’s PDT for an evening of intricate chef pairings with Casa Dragones Joven and signature craft cocktails featuring Casa Dragones Blanco.

 
As guests arrived, mingled and caught up with old friends and new, Jeff Bell was swiftly creating two completely original signature craft cocktails featuring Casa Dragones Blanco. His first cocktail, “The Fall Dragon,” put a twist on the flavors of fall by incorporating an apple cider reduction, cinnamon and ginger beer into a delightfully seasonal cocktail, while the “Cosme’s Victory” centered around the citrus flavors of lime juice and the subtle spiciness of Ancho Reyes Verde.

 
After cocktails, all twelve guests including Hamish Bowels, the editor at large of Vogue US, and renowned fashion designer Brian Atwood sat down for an outstanding meal by chef Daniela Soto-Innes, the 2016 James Beard Foundation’s Rising Chef of The Year Award-winner. The night’s meal featured dishes 3 main dishes paired with Casa Dragones Joven and included an appetizer of sliced raw fish with finger lime and avocado, followed by lobster in brown butter and ginger, before a final entree dish of mackerel in blue corn aioli with castelrosso. Dessert, which was also an exceptionally crafted pairing dish, included huckleberry raspado with cheese, coconut milk and lime which added a splash of citrus to balance out the semi-sweet notes of agave in Casa Dragones Blanco.

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Celebrating 16 Years of RxArt with Tequila Casa Dragones

Tequila Casa Dragones was proud to join RxArt’s 16th Anniversary party at Manhattan’s Stephen Weiss Studio, and co-chaired by Rachel and Neil Blumenthal and Stephanie and Peter Brant. VIP guests, honorees and donors were able to enjoy Tequila Casa Dragones Joven during a special dinner before joining the rest of the event’s over 200 attendees downstairs for cocktails featuring Casa Dragones Blanco, a silent auction, award ceremony and finally, a live auction which included two one-of-a-kind Casa Dragones Joven bottles created by artist Rob Pruitt.

Just under 50 VIP guests began the evening early with an outstanding 4 course dinner provided by Peter Callahan Catering on the second floor of Stephen Weiss Studio. Before the first course was served, dinner guests raised glasses of Tequila Casa Dragones Joven in a toast to RxArt, to the evening’s honorees, and to many more years of making a difference in children’s hospitals by helping them to heal through the power of visual art.

After dinner, guests moved downstairs into the studio’s main space for cocktails featuring Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco on the rocks, or in the signature craft cocktail, the “Cuerpo de Cielo” – an original recipe by mixologist Ulysses Vidal of Employees Only. During cocktails guests mingled throughout the venue’s main exhibition space while browsing through displayed auction items and placing bids.

Later, Jenna Lyons of J.Crew took the stage to present this year’s Inspiration Award to artist Rob Pruitt, followed by Neil Blumenthal of Warby Parker who introduced this year’s Innovation Award Winner, TJ Parker. After hearing from the event’s guests of honor, Sara Friedlander, Vice President of Sales at Christie’s steered the event into the night’s main attraction – the live auction. This year’s auction included donated pieces of contemporary art with everything from paintings, to sculptures and even full installation pieces. This year’s list of items also included two completely one-of-a-kind bottles of Tequila Casa Dragones with unique motifs by artist and honoree, Rob Pruitt.

Celebrating Gloria Cortina’s New Line With Casa Dragones Blanco Cocktails

Tequila Casa Dragones was proud to support Mexican designer Gloria Cortina at the opening night of her first solo exhibition, by pouring the unique Casa Dragones Blanco signature craft cocktail which was inspired by her own design work. The cocktail, aptly named “The Obsidian,” was originally created by mixologist Rael Petit who drew its inspiration from the shimmering black tiles of obsidian that cover the walls and ceiling of Casa Dragones Tasting Room in San Miguel de Allende and were conceptualized and facilitated by Gloria Cortina herself.

 
Unveiled in Manhattan’s Cristina Grajales Gallery, the exhibition’s opening night drew over 100 guests including Laura Raicovich, head of the Queens Museum, designer Sebastian Errazuriz, and Collective Design Fair Founder Steven Learner to enjoy cocktails while weaving in and out of Cortina’s new furniture line, “From Within.” The line features glistening pieces of furniture created primarily from black, bronze, silver and gold obsidian, as well as nickel, brass, quartz and purple cochinilla lacquer. Many of the pieces are polished and hammered into shape by hand, and each reflect Cortina’s fascination with Mexican heritage.

 
The choice to incorporate obsidian – a naturally occurring glass-like rock common to various parts of Mexico – and cochinilla lacquer which gets its purple coloring from the Cochineal insect showcases Cortina’s deep fascination with Mexican heritage and culture as both materials were also commonly used by the Aztecs. Learn more about the exhibition which toes the line between the ancient and the contemporary here.

Casa Dragones Joins Opening of Jose Dávila’s New Exhibit at Sean Kelly Gallery

Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco was served during the opening night reception in honor of Mexican artist, Jose Dávila’s new exhibit featured in Manhattan’s Sean Kelly Gallery. Friends and patrons of the Sean Kelly Gallery, as well as guests of the artist himself celebrated the official opening of “Stones Don’t Move” with an evening of cocktails and a light dinner provided by New York City’s La Sirena restaurant.

During cocktails, guests strolled through all three of the gallery’s exhibit spaces to see Dávila’s signature photographic cutouts, paintings and sculptures while enjoying glasses of Casa Dragones Blanco on the rocks, or in the signature craft cocktail, “El Diablo.” After dinner but before parting ways for the evening, guests were treated to a live performance by a 10 piece mariachi band who filled the halls of the Sean Kelly Gallery with the distinctive sounds of traditional Mexican music.

The exhibit, designed as an exploration into the ways in which the modernist movement is continually interpreted and reinvented, includes an examination of architecture, traditional art history and mathematical geometry. Read more about the details of his exhibit here.

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Tane and Maestro Felguérez Highlight Excellence in Mexican Craftsmanship

Every year since 1974, the outstanding silversmiths at Tane, a luxury jeweler in Mexico, produce a single piece of unique artwork that is born out of a collaborative partnership with a renowned artist. This year, Tane partnered with Maestro Manuel Felguérez, a prominent Mexican abstract artist known for his influential role in the Generación de la Ruptura which broke away from the muralist movement championed by Diego Rivera during the mid 20th Century.

This year’s piece, an abstract design conceptualized by Maestro Felguérez and executed by the talented Tane silversmiths, features individual impeccably crafted pieces of pure silver arranged into a one-of-a-kind 45 centimeter composition that is both narrow and vertical.

To honor the launch of this year’s collaboration, Tane hosted an intimate lunch for 45 guests prepared by chef Jorge Vallejos at Quintonil (#12 of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants) in Mexico City. While finding their seats, guests enjoyed a craft cocktail featuring Casa Dragones Blanco aptly named, Agua de Quintonil before the meal’s first course was served. The afternoon’s marquee entree was a colorful dish of Escamoles paired with Casa Dragones Joven, and lead Maestro Felguérez to remark that “this is a tequila that you just have to drink with real connoisseurs,” before guests parted ways after lunch.

For years, Tane has been maintained its reputation for “silversmith work that is completely devoted to the pursuit of perfection,” – a declaration that was most certainly solidified through this year’s collaboration with Maestro Felguérez.

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Frieze Magazine Celebrates its 25th Anniversary in London

Frieze Magazine marked its 25th Anniversary with a celebration at Brasserie Zedel, a Parisian style restaurant in the heart of London’s chic Soho neighborhood. As the evening kicked off, members of the contemporary art world including artists and collectors gathered beneath the restaurant’s lofty ceilings and mingled throughout the dining room’s stately marble columns before settling in for a night of dinner and dancing.

While designed to celebrate Frieze Magazine’s 25th year, the evening was largely in part a congratulatory dinner in honor of the magazine’s Co-Publishers, Matthew Slotover and Amanda Sharp. In addition to guiding the Magazine’s publications and operational success, the duo also serve as Co-Directors of the annual Frieze Art Fair. Following the final course of dinner, guests were served glasses of Casa Dragones Joven with their dessert before moving into a second room for music and dancing.

Held in London’s Regent’s park, this year’s Art Fair featured over 170 contemporary art galleries ranging from the emerging to the iconic. Simultaneously, this year’s Frieze Masters featured works by Picasso and over 130 of the world’s leading modern and historical galleries and showcased the ancient era, Old Masters and late 20th century.

Some of the outstanding exhibitors of this year’s Frieze Art Fair included Casey Kaplan and Salon 94 of New York City, as well as the 2016 Art Fair Stand Prize winner, Mexico’s Kurimanzutto. The Mexico City-based gallery exhibited pieces by Gabriel Orozco, Leonor Antunes and Roman Ondak in an incredible display of Mexican contemporary artwork.

Exploring What It Means to Be Human at John Wolf’s “Human Condition” Opening

“Human Condition,” an immersive and site-specific art exhibition curated by renowned art advisor John Wolf, held an intimate opening night reception in Los Angeles, CA. Sprawling throughout over 40,000 square feet of the former Los Angeles Metropolitan Medical Center, the exhibit features work by over 80 artists, with each piece designed to re-contextualize the hospital’s history through an exploration into what it means to be human. Guests mingled and strolled through the former hospital’s hallways while taking in the exhibit’s artwork for the first time.

During the event, Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco was served either on the rocks or in a specialty cocktail called the “Dragones Tincture.” This particular craft cocktail brought the presence of autumn to sunny Los Angeles through its subtle notes of pear and soft citrus, while the awareness of Halloween’s proximity was heightened by a costumed waitstaff clad in hospital scrubs.

Read more about the exhibition, its artists, and more here.

Unveiling “For Future Reference” by Mexican Artist, Pedro Reyes

On September 13th, contemporary art lovers, friends, and board members of the Dallas Contemporary gathered to raise shimmering glasses of Tequila Casa Dragones Joven in honor of Mexican artist, Pedro Reyes’ new exhibit, “For Future Reference.” Tequila Casa Dragones was proud to share in this exciting moment that recognized Mexican artistry and the unique talents of Pedro Reyes himself.

The exhibition creates a bridge between sculpture and systems of thought by exploring the connections between visual Greek statuary and Greek philosophy. Throughout the exhibition, Reyes explores the visual representations of famous allegories as seen in his recent sculpture, Plato’s Cave which translates the psychological concepts of the tale into an architectural space.

The evening was hosted at board member, Laree Hulshoff’s private home, which was quickly filled by elegant guests sharing a collective appreciation and love for the contemporary art world. The evening’s attendees were treated to passed hor d’oeuvres and the smooth taste of Casa Dragones Joven as they discussed and celebrated the opening of Reyes’ new exhibit.

For more information about Reyes’ For Future Reference exhibit, please visit:
www.dallascontemporary.org

Artadia Benefit Auction in New York City

Tequila Casa Dragones joined the 2016 Artadia Benefit Auction featuring inventive artwork for auction, dubbed ‘Unrestricted.’ The auction was held to promote artists and their future creative projects across all mediums. Tequila Casa Dragones’ Unrestricted cocktail, a blend of Casa Dragones Blanco, Orgeat syrup, Joto Yuza Sake, fresh lime juice, and Gonzalez Amontillado Sherry, was served to guests as they browsed through a gallery of paintings and sculptures. Artadia is a non-profit organization that graciously brings together curators and artists for the unrestricted benefit of the artists, whose mission is to unequivocally support the overall careers of artists through financial means and also through recognition. Artadia’s event represents a larger community of creatives and supporters alike that congregate in the name of creativity and originality.

Opening of Pedro Reyes’ ‘Domingo Salvaje’ Exhibit at La Tallera

Tequila Casa Dragones joined Mexican artist Pedro Reyes to celebrate his new collection at Sala de Arte Público Siqueiros-La Tallera in Cuernavaca, Mexico. His exhibition, ‘Domingo Salvaje,’ is a journey of how cultures over time have seen the use of narcotics and psychotropic drugs through the different sciences and arts. Guests including Tayana Pimentel, G.T. Pellizzi (Tonatiuh), Dominico Zindato, Cesar Cervantes, Isaac Broid, Hector Esrawe, Ximena Garrido-Lecca, Mario Ballesteros, Rodrigo Altamirano, Boris Hirman, among others, received a private tour of the exhibit by the artist himself. A special lunch was served in La Tallera’s back garden, where Casa Dragones Blanco was served on the rocks with a twist.

AD HOC Showcase at Maison&Objet in Miami Beach

Tequila Casa Dragones joined the Maison&Objet event, which brought together a vibrant community of designers, architects, and property developers in Miami Beach. As Tequila Casa Dragones continues to support emerging Mexican talent, we were proud to participate in this event together with Mexican design studio, AD HOC. Known for designing spaces and creating pieces that reflect Mexico’s artisan legacy with materials and manual processes in every product, AD HOC showcased bottles of Tequila Casa Dragones Joven in their beautifully crafted hand-made wooden bar.

‘Scenes with Flat Objects’ Exhibit at Galería Travesía Cuatro

Casa Dragones joined the Galería Travesía Cuatro in Guadalajara for the inauguration of their collective show, ‘Scenes with Flat Objects.’ This exhibit features the extraordinary talents of up-and-coming Mexican artists, such as Elena Bajo, Tania Perez Cordova, Debora Delmar Corp, Lucia Elena Prusa, Elena del Rivero, and Donna Huanca. Guests enjoyed Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco as they experienced the captivating work of these artists.

As the annual Zona Maco fair continues, we are looking forward to an exciting week in Mexico City filled with artists, collectors, art aficionados, and more.

A Feast for All the Senses: Kurimanzutto Comes to San Francisco

We were thrilled to be a part of a big night for our friends from the Kurimanzutto Gallery from Mexico City as they opened a group exhibition at the Jessica Silverman Gallery in San Francisco.

Titled ‘from here to there’, the show includes works by sixteen celebrated Mexican artists, including Gabriel Orozco, Abraham Cruzvillegas, Dr. Lakra, Jonathan Hernández and Gabriel Kuri. The exhibit is extremely exciting for both galleries: the Kurimanzutto Gallery is world-renowned and the Jessica Silverman gallery has played host to many emerging artists whose pieces have been acquired by the likes of the Tate in London, MoMA The Museum of Modern Art, and Museo Reina Sofía in Madrid.

The scale of the opening attracted an incredible crowd, including Jessica Silverman herself and José Kuri, owner of Kurimanzutto. As well as the inspiring company and inspirational art of offer, guests were treated to bespoke, themed cocktails created with Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco. Dinner was served at the beautiful, bright Cala restaurant, the first U.S. restaurant from talented Chef Gabriela Cámara of Contramar, Mexico City, fame.

The evening was informative, interesting and inspiring – it was a true pleasure to be in the company of such creative talent from the ever-changing, ever-exciting worlds of modern art and fine dining.

Art Basel Miami Beach 2015 Rubell Collection Party

Tequila Casa Dragones joined collectors Don and Mera Rubell, W Magazine and Roberto Cavalli for the opening of the all-female exhibit No Man’s Land at Art Basel Miami Beach 2015. Art world heavy-hitters including Francesco Vezzoli, Maria Baibakova, Dustin Yellin, Thelma Golden, and gallerists Marianne Boesky and Andrea Rosen, plus designers Peter Dundas of Cavalli, Greg Chait, Misha Nonoo enjoyed an exclusive dinner at the Rubell home in the Wynwood Art District, with Tequila Casa Dragones Joven. The exhibit is on view through May 28th, 2016.

Olivier Mosset’s Exhibit at The Power Station in Dallas

Tequila Casa Dragones joined Dallas influencers, art and fashion enthusiasts for a private opening of Olivier Mosset’s Plan B exhibit at The Power Station, a not-for-profit initiative dedicated to providing a platform for ambitious contemporary art projects in Dallas, Texas. Guests included Robyn Siegel, Cindy Schwartz, Peter Doroshenko of Dallas Contemporary, Claire Dewar, Sharon and Michael Young, Courtney Sinelli, Christina Rees and Alden and Janelle Pinnell. Signature Honey Dragones Margarita cocktails crafted with Tequila Casa Dragones were served. Housed in a Power & Light building constructed in 1920, artists are invited to respond to the raw character of the architecture, offering an alternative to the traditional gallery and museum context.

Rothko Chapel at the Cherryhurst House

Tequila Casa Dragones was pleased to be part of private dinner for the Rothko Chapel at the Cherryhurst House, a unique space for the creation and exploration of contemporary art in Houston. The mixer and artist-led tour of the exhibit “Strangely Familiar: Works of Visual Fiction by Barbara Levine and Daniela Edburg” was part of Rothko Chapel’s Moonrise Party’s Underwriters and Hosts Committee. The space has an innovative artist in residency program and cultivates site-specific exhibitions and programs that connect art, people and ideas. Patrons and guests enjoyed a signature Casa Dragones Blanco cocktail, the “Honey Dragon Margarita,” while exploring the exhibit.

Galerie Chantal Crousel’s 35 Anniversary

Tequila Casa Dragones joined France’s prominent Galerie Chantal Crousel in Paris to celebrate 35 years of breaking boundaries in contemporary art with artists such as Gabriel Orozco, Danh Vo, Abraham Cruzvillegas and many more. Over 200 guests from the international art world attended the event, including artists Dahn Vo and Gabriel Orozco, Pepe Kuri, Rikrit Tiravanija and Rosario Nadal. The night included a cocktail hour at Cirque d’hiver, followed by an elegant dinner served in the stunning Napoleon stables. Guests enjoyed Casa Dragones Blanco on the rocks and a remarkable night of performances and dancing. Casa Dragones Joven was honored to be part of this important moment in contemporary art and commemorated the occasion with personalized bottles for the gallery.

Frieze Week in London

The world’s leading art galleries and some of the most renowned contemporary artists were in London this past week for the annual art fair Frieze London in Regent’s Park, where notable galleries including Kurimanzutto, Marian Goodman, Chantal Crousel, Pace, Helly Nahmed and others displayed their works to thousands of collectors, and art lovers. Other exciting events this week included Frieze Masters, Frieze Films, Frieze Projects, the Sculpture Park in Regent’s Park, and an exciting opening exhibit at the Tate Modern by Mexican artist Abraham Cruzvillegas called “Empty Lot”. 

Chinati Weekend 2015

This past weekend, Tequila Casa Dragones proudly supported the Chinati Foundation in Marfa, Texas. This year’s Chinati Weekend featured a new special exhibition of work by Charlotte Posenenske and Peter Roehr, along with talks, performances, the annual benefit dinner, and a special sunrise viewing of this incredible exhibition. Guests, including the Chinati Board of Trustees members and electronic music artists Chromeo, enjoyed Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco signature cocktail “La Mordida,” a blood orange-habanero margarita, and Tequila Casa Dragones Joven throughout the weekend, while taking in the iconic collections of art.

Abraham Cruzvillegas’ Opening of “Empty Lot” at Tate Modern

Casa Dragones was pleased to join Kurimanzutto, Thomas Dane Gallery, Regen Projects and Galerie Chantal Crousel to celebrate Mexican artist Abraham Cruzvillegas’ exciting opening of “Empty Lot” at the Turbine Hall at Tate Modern. The party was held at the expansive Village Underground in Shoreditch, London on Monday night and featured the creative and astounding cuisine of Chef Elena Reygadas, paired with Tequila Casa Dragones Joven. Later, Casa Dragones Blanco on the rocks was served as guests celebrated and danced into the night. Notable guests included Gabriel Orozco, Abraham Cruzvillegas, Monica Manzutto, Jose Kuri, Diego Luna, director Alfonso Cuarón, and more. Casa Dragones created special personalized bottles for the artist, using the phrase Lote Baldio, meaning Empty Lot in Spanish. Empty Lot is a massive sculpture created by two large stepped triangular platforms with scaffolding, supporting a grid of triangular wooden planters, and representing the artist ongoing interest in ancient agricultural methods of Mexico City, and temporary architecture.

Tequila Casa Dragones at Naeem Khan Runway Show

Tequila Casa Dragones was front and center at Manhattan’s Spring 2016 Bridal Fashion Week, serving Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco on the rocks for media and influencers at the highly anticipated Naeem Khan runway show. This season’s collection featured elaborate and stunning gowns each inspired by a different destination — including Mexico, for which Frida Kahlo, one of the country’s most celebrated artistic icons, served as muse. Guests included Iris Apfel, Ranjana Khan, and Mark Ingram.

Tequila Casa Dragones Joins the 2015 Highline Art Dinner

Tequila Casa Dragones joined some of New York’s most influential supporters from the worlds of art, design, architecture, entertainment, real estate, fashion, and philanthropy for the 2015 Highline Art Dinner. Guests including Robert Hammond, Catie and Don Marron, Olafur Eliasson, Cecilia Dean, Nari Ward, Cecilia Alemani, Pippa Cohen, Zoe Buckman, Sarah Sze, Jose Parla, Dorothy Lichtenstein, Josh Lucas, Hermione and David Heller, Shelley Fox Aarons, Phil Aarons, Terence Koh, and Nir Hod enjoyed a beautiful evening to celebrate High Line Art’s commitment to expanding the role of contemporary art in the life of public spaces.

SMART Festival 2015

Art and events in San Miguel de Allende

Each summer, our hometown of San Miguel de Allende hosts SMART, a dynamic and visionary art festival featuring art exhibitions, culinary events, and art tours. This year, as the featured event Casa Dragones hosted a talk at La Casa Dragones, where Patrick Charpenel, internationally renowned curator and former director of Museo Jumex, discussed the life and work of acclaimed artist Danh Vo.

During the event, guests including Betsabee Romero, Bruce James, Santiago Carbonell, Mireya Escalante and Ricardo Garrido sipped on Casa Dragones Joven while learning about the illustrious career of Danh Vo, whose recent work includes the curation of the famed Venice 2015 exhibit Slip of The Tongue and the installation of the Danish Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2015, entitled mothertongue.

During this event, the Danh Vo Special Edition of Casa Dragones Joven was also introduced. Vo designed these special edition bottles especially for the two unique exhibitions surrounding the 2015 Venice Biennale. Casa Dragones Joven Special Edition bottles feature calligraphy directed by the artist, and executed by the artist’s father, Phung Vo, whose elegant calligraphy is prevalent in Vo’s art.

Special Edition bottles are available exclusively for sale at the Museum Shop in Punta Della Dogana, Venice, at the Danish Pavilion, Venice and participating galleries representing Vo’s work. For more information, contact SpecialEdition@CasaDragones.com

Danh Vo Special Edition

Punta della dogana – Pinault collection 2015

Casa Dragones is thrilled to announce our collaboration with the internationally acclaimed artist Danh Vo, in two Special Edition bottles designed especially for two unique exhibitions surrounding the 2015 Venice Biennale. Both Special Edition bottles feature calligraphy directed by the artist, and executed by the artist’s father, Phung Vo, whose elegant calligraphy is prevalent in Vo’s art.

According to ArtNet News, “when Danh Vo was asked to be the first artist to curate an exhibition at Venice’s Punta della Dogana (run by the Pinault Collection, as is the Palazzo Grassi), his first thought was tequila.”

To celebrate the Special Edition and the exhibition opening, Casa Dragones Joven was poured at the sensational dinner hosted by Francois Pinault in honor of the artists and curators. The dinner began with glasses of Casa Dragones being served at the magnificent Hotel Bauer, where Mexican craftsmanship met Italian sophistication while overlooking the incomparable views of the Punta Della Dogana. Late night revelry continued as artists, collectors and newly-inaugurated European tequila lovers enjoyed their first time with Casa Dragones.

The first exhibition, Vo’s Slip of the Tongue at Palazzo Grassi – Punta Della Dogana – Pinault Collection, marks the first time an artist has been selected to curate for Punta Della Dogana in Venice. The second exhibit will be at the Venice Biennale’s Danish Pavilion, where Vo is the featured artist.

For this first Special Edition, 150 Casa Dragones Joven bottles have been hand-inscribed with the exhibition title, Slip of the Tongue, uniting each untitled piece under the umbrella of Vo’s curated collection, in collaboration with curator, Caroline Bourgeois. Special Edition bottles are available in Punta Della Dogana – Pinault Collection museum store. They are also available exclusively through Casa Dragones Concierge. For information, please contact Concierge@CasaDragones.com

The origin of our collaboration is both remarkable and fitting. Danh Vo, who was born in South Vietnam and later settled in Denmark with his family in 1979, has recently chosen to reside in Mexico City, and shares a passion for Mexico that extends to Casa Dragones. We are honored and thrilled to be part of the artistic curation of the Venice Biennale 2015.

Frieze New York

The Art and the after-party

Casa Dragones was very proud to once again take part in Frieze New York, one of the world’s leading contemporary art fairs, which takes place on Randall’s Island in New York.

During the fair, gallerists, art connoisseurs and tequila lovers stopped by Frankies Spuntino to enjoy the refreshing Rosal, a signature craft cocktail made with Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco, dry vermouth, Combier Pamplemousse, and Campari.

To honor the participating galleries, Tequila Casa Dragones joined forces with The Founders ofFrieze Art Fair to host their Exhibitors Party at Hotel Americano, where guests danced to DJ Matthew Slotover’s tunes while enjoying Casa Dragones Blanco, on the rocks with a twist of grapefruit.

This year, Frieze New York featured over 190 of the most dynamic galleries including New York’s Gagosian Gallery,  Marian Goodman Gallery, Travesia Cuatro and many more. Featured artists included Danh Vo, Milena Muzquiz, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jeff Koons, and Cy Twombly among others.

For more information about Frieze New York click here.

Danh Vo Special Edition

Venice Biennale 2015

Often inspired by the landscape of his locale, Danish-Vietnamese artist Danh Vo, who currently resides in Mexico, was inspired by the tradition and spirit of Casa Dragones and our shared passion for Mexican culture and the arts.

As part of his installation of mothertongue at the Danish Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia, 56th International Art Exhibition, Danh Vo deliberately places a bottle of Casa Dragones Joven Sipping Tequila on a 1949 Danish wooden table inlaid with 30 silver coins.

Casa Dragones hosted a party honoring the exhibition at the Danish Pavillion, where guests, artists and curators including Danh Vo, Suzanne Ghez, Marian Goodman, Mauricio Guillén and Rirkrit Tiravanija enjoyed Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco on the rocks.

“Danh Vo is one of the most important and innovative figures on the international art scene,” says the Danish Arts Foundation’s Committee for Visual Arts Project Funding, who selected the Vo to represent Denmark at this year’s Venice Biennale.

To celebrate this remarkable curation, Casa Dragones and Danh Vo have created a new Special Edition 56th Venice Biennale – Danish Pavilion collection. Each bottle is directed by the artist and hand-inscribed with calligraphy by the artist’s father, Phung, whose beautiful calligraphy is often present in his work.

Special Edition bottles are available for sale at the Danish Pavilion and participating galleries representing Vo’s work.  For more information, contact SpecialEdition@CasaDragones.com

Mexico City’s Contemporary Art Fair

Zona Maco, Latin America’s premier contemporary art fair kicked off the first week of February in Mexico City, featuring 120 galleries from 22 countries around the world. Once again, Tequila Casa Dragones took part in many of the fair’s most exciting events, taking a front row seat as the city transformed into an international epicenter of art and design.

The fair began in full swing with the inauguration of Marcel Dzama and Eduardo Sarabia‘s “Campeonato de Guadalajara” at Travesía Cuatro and with Kurimanzutto’s opening of Mexican artist Carlos Amorales’ “El Esplendor Geométrico”. At Kurimanzutto, actor Philippe Eustachon captivated guests with a live performance, while Chef Elena Reygadas delighted with canapés paired with Casa Dragones Blanco on the rocks.

The second night at the fair saw dinner at the famed Contramar restaurant in Colonia Roma, hosted by David Zwirner Gallery and Kurimanzutto. Guests, including Zona Maco founder Zelika Garcia, artist Danh Vo, Enrique Norton, Pepe and Monica Manzutto, Eugenio Lopez, Moises and Rafael Micha, and Patrick Charpenel sipped Casa Dragones while enjoying the restaurant’s infamous Tuna Tostadas among other Mexican dishes.

The following day, ArtSpace celebrated its collaboration with artist Jose Davila with a luncheon prepared by Mexican chef Margarita Carrillo, author of Phaidon’s newly published book,“Mexico: The Cookbook” and featuring a delicious ceviche pairing with Casa Dragones Joven.

Other highlights included Danh Vo’s sensational exhibit at Museo Jumex, Gabriel de la Mora at OMR, Simon Fujiwara at Proyectos Monclova and Julius von Bismarck and Julian Charrière at Berlin gallery, Yayoi Kusama at Victoria Miro and an intimate lunch with Kurimanzutto and Tate to celebrate Carlos Amorales.

Casa Dragones was thrilled to be part of this important, internationally renowned event for Mexico, and we look forward to another spectacular fair next year.

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Art Basel Miami Beach

Casa Dragones joined artists, celebrities and art patrons at this year’s Art Basel Miami Beach for the fourth year in a row. Amidst the late night revelry and daytime art lectures, Casa Dragones hosted elegant events for VIPs and collectors.

On Tuesday, as part of the VIP Opening Reception, Casa Dragones joined the Art Production Fund Picnic, where founders Yvonne Force Real and Dorren Remen welcomed guests to the Standard Spa in Miami for a picnic-style cocktail party. Guests enjoyed Casa Dragones Blanco on the rocks and in our signature White Dragon cocktail while lounging on towels by artists James Rosenquist and Glenn Ligon, as part of the Artist Towel Series.

The Art Production Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to commissioning and producing ambitious public art projects, reaching new audiences and expanding awareness through contemporary art.

On Thursday, Casa Dragones joined Dr. Kira and Neil Flanzraich of the Tate Americas Foundation to host over 100 guests at the W Hotel in celebration of Art Basel and Tate Americas Foundation. Casa Dragones Joven was served at an elegant blue bar to guests including Bruce Weber, Colin Cowie, and Christen and Derek Wilson.

The Tate Americas Foundation (formerly known as American Patrons of the Tate) is an independent charity that supports the work of Tate in the United Kingdom. It does this by acquiring works of art – by gift or acquisition – and by raising money to grant to Tate. For over 25 years, this endowment has purchased seminal works by artists including John Baldessari, Louise Bourgeois, Philip Guston, Roni Horn, Joan Jonas, Christian Marclay, Bruce Nauman, Hélio Oiticica, Cy Twombly, Cindy Sherman, David Smith, Jeff Wall and Lawrence Weiner.

Kurimanzutto: Celebrating 15 Years of Contemporary Art

Kurimanzutto, considered by many as Mexico City’s premier art gallery, has been one of the most influential players in Mexico’s contemporary art scene for the past 15 years. This November, in honor of Kurimanzutto’s 15-year anniversary, Kurimanzutto founders Gabriel Kuri and Monica Manzutto hosted an intimate dinner and cocktail party for close friends, artists and contemporary art lovers, held inside the beautiful gallery itself.

To toast to this wonderful night, Casa Dragones Joven was served after the stunning dinner created by Chef Elena Reygadas of Mexico City’s renowned Rosetta Restaurant. Later in the night, guests enjoyed Casa Dragones Blanco signature craft cocktails: The Mecxi Dragones by Ricardo Sandoval and The Pink Panther by Enrique Olvera and Jim Meehan.

Guests and artists included Gabriel Orozco, Damian Ortega and Dr. Lakra, Adrian Villar Rojas, Danh Vo, Gabriel Sierra, Rafael Micha, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Rosario Nadal.

Ballroom Marfa Benefit Gala in New York City

Casa Dragones joined guests Sofia Coppola, Naomi Campbell, Luke Wilson, Martha Stewart, Rainer Judd, Lauren Santo Domingo, Andres Santo Domingo, Reed Krakoff and Co-Founders Fairfax Dorn and Virginia Liebermann for the annual Ballroom Marfa New York Benefit Gala, held in the incredible Prince George Ballroom in New York City.

A benefit auction featuring the works of Maryam Amiryani, Rashid Johnson, Sam Falls, Sue Williams, Dana Shutz, Aaron Curry and many more, was held to support Ballroom Marfa’s innovative programming, securing essential support for the future, and continuing the mission of creating and sharing groundbreaking art and culture locally, nationally and internationally.

Casa Dragones Joven was poured for a special toast to the organizers during dinner. For the cocktail lovers, bartender Frank Stilo crafted the Marfa, My Dear exclusively for the event, made with Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco, pomegranate juice, fresh lime juice, agave nectar and simple syrup.

Graham Reynolds and his 11-piece band, performed the first installment in The Marfa Triptych: The Country & Western Big Band Suite.

Artadia Live Auction

Casa Dragones joined art patrons for the 15th Anniversary Benefit Auction for Artadia: The Fund for Art and Dialogue, a national nonprofit that provides artists with unrestricted, merit-based support and fosters connections to a network of opportunities.

Held at the home of Karen and Dennis Mehiel in New York City, guests sipped Tequila Casa Dragones Joven while bidding in a live auction with Sotheby’s auctioneer Gabriela Palmieri featuring works by Cindy Sherman, Bosco Sodi, Luis Gispert, Máximo González and more.

Sipping on the High Line

Guests joined Friends of the High Line for an intimate dinner and Casa Dragones Sipping Tequila on the Diller-von Furstenberg Sundeck above New York’s iconic Chelsea Market.

This year marked the 2^nd annual fundraising event for High Line Art, celebrating Friends of the High Line’s commitment to expanding the role of contemporary art in the life of public spaces and pushing the limits of what public art can be.

Tickets from this year’s event support a monumental site-specific installation on the just-opened High Line at the Rail Yards by world-renowned artist Adrián Villar Rojas, now open until Summer 2015.

Curated by Cecilia Alemani, the Donald R. Mullen, Jr. Curator & Director of High Line Art, and produced by Friends of the High Line, High Line Art invites artists to think
of creative ways to engage with the uniqueness of the architecture, history, and design of the High Line.

Celebrating Cy Twombly

It’s only fitting that the late artist Cy Twombly’s first exhibit in Latin America be showcased inside Mexico City’s Museo Jumex, Latin America’s largest private collection of contemporary art.

Organized by Fundación Jumex and curated by Julie Sylvester and Philip Larratt-Smith, Cy Twombly: Paradise is a comprehensive exhibition of more than sixty of Twombly’s works from 1951 to 2011, including several pieces that will be displayed for the first time.

In 2009, Casa Dragones joined Cy Twombly to celebrate the Gagosian Gallery in Athens’ inagural exhibition, Twombly’s “Leaving Paphos Ringed With Waves.”

On The Streets of San Miguel

How can you make the #1 City in the World even better? Just add art.

Renowned street artists let loose, creating one-of-a-kind artworks along the cobblestone streets our historic hometown, featuring a larger than life mural from Eduardo Kobra, visible for a limited time only.

Each summer, our hometown of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico comes alive for the dynamic and visionary “San Miguel Art” festival. Celebrating its third year, SMART allows residents, visitors and artists the unique opportunity to mingle for innovative exhibits, dinners, parties and more, hosted by some of our favorite boutique hotels – Hotel Matilda, Dos Casas, and L’Otel.