Lisa and James Cohen Host a Festive Evening in Support of New Wave Art Wknd

The founder and editorial director welcomed guests to her Palm Beach home in support of the charity’s artist-in-residency program

Four people posing together at an outdoor night event with festive lighting in the background.
Sarah Gavlak, Kirk Henriques, Lisa Fayne Cohen, and James Cohen. Photo: Alycia Kravitz/CKA

Under a starry Palm Beach sky, Lisa Fayne Cohen, founder and editor director of Galerie, and her husband, James, hosted a magical evening celebrating New Wave Art Wknd this past Friday. Benefitting New Wave’s artist-in-residence program, the patron dinner was generously supported by presenting sponsors Bank of America and Ruinart.

A glamorous group of attendees circulated through the magnificent courtyard and loggias of the Cohens’ landmark estate, which was originally designed by prominent architect Maurice Fatio, while sampling delicious cuisine by Galerie Creative Mind chef Yann Nury and enjoying Antica wines from the Antinori Family Estate in the Napa Valley.

Two women smiling and posing together, both wearing vibrant pink dresses at an outdoor evening event.
Sarah Haimes and Lisa Fayne Cohen. Photo: Alycia Kravitz/CKA
Luxurious villa courtyard at night with lit palm trees, a small pool, elegant seating, and lush greenery in a tropical setting.
Photo: Alycia Kravitz/CKA

Arts patrons, collectors, museum directors, and artists engaged in lively conversation about the New Wave Art Wknd’s lineup of panels, gallery open houses, and home tours around Palm Beach. Among those in attendance were Anne Pasternak, Marilyn Minter, Mike Starn, Thelma Golden, Beth Rudin DeWoody, Firooz Zahedi, Simone Levinson, Lisa Perry, Yvonne Force Villareal, Susan Magrino, and Galerie editor in chief Jacqueline Terrebonne. Plus, from New Wave, founder Sarah Gavlak, director Sarah Haimes, and current artist-in-residence Kirk Henriques.

Group of five people posing in formal attire at an outdoor evening event with decorative lights in the background.
Woodward Middleton, Michelle Middleton, Lisa Fayne Cohen, James Cohen, and Denise Ehrich. Photo: Alycia Kravitz/CKA

For the festive event, Lisa collaborated with Katie Brandt of Cerka Creative to decorate with captivating florals and with a special musical performance by Aragon Artists. Design lovers also took note of the dazzling Daum crystal sculptures from the Coral Sea collection on display in the dining room. Altogether, it was the perfect combination of art and design in support of a wonderful cause.

Champagne bottle next to a vase with green leaves and flowers on a wooden table.
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs. Photo: Alycia Kravitz/CKA
Musician playing saxophone with another playing drums in a venue with tiled walls and instruments.
Aragon Artists. Photo: Alycia Kravitz/CKA
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See Photos from the New Wave Patron Dinner

The Palm Beach Residence of Lisa and James Cohen.

Photograph by Alycia Kravitz/CKA

Sarah Haimes and Lisa Fayne Cohen.

Photograph by Alycia Kravitz/CKA

Ann Tenenbaum, Rujeko Hockley, Thelma Golden, and Joy Simmons.

Photograph by Casey Kelbaugh/CKA

Woodward Middleton, Michelle Middleton, Lisa Fayne Cohen, James Cohen, and Denise Ehrich.

Photograph by Alycia Kravitz/CKA

Galerie Magazine’s Winter 2022/23 Issue.

Photograph by Casey Kelbaugh/CKA

Mike Starn and Anne Pasternak.

Photograph by Alycia Kravitz/CKA

Michael Becker, Tabatha Kennedy, Tyler Smillie, and Edward King

Photograph by Casey Kelbaugh/CKA
Photograph by Alycia Kravitz/CKA

Ruinart Blanc de Blancs.

Photograph by Alycia Kravitz/CKA

Hors d’oeuvres by Yann Nury.

Photograph by Alycia Kravitz/CKA

Du00e9cor by Cerka Creative.

Photograph by Alycia Kravitz/CKA

Janice Browne, Morgan Thompson, and Jacqueline Terrebonne.

Photograph by Alycia Kravitz/CKA

Beth Rudin DeWoody and Firooz Zahedi.

Photograph by Alycia Kravitz/CKA

Sarah Gavlak, Lisa Fayne Cohen, and James Cohen.

Photograph by Alycia Kravitz/CKA

The dining room featuring Daum crystal sculptures from the Coral Sea collection.

Photograph by Alycia Kravitz/CKA

Yvonne Force Villareal and Alexandra Vargas.

Photograph by Casey Kelbaugh/CKA

Peri Ellen Berne, Lisa Fayne Cohen, Lori Kanter Tritsch, and Liz Gaelick.

Photograph by Casey Kelbaugh/CKA

Bill Miller and Marilyn Minter.

Photograph by Alycia Kravitz/CKA

Jillian Prado and Stefanie Li.

Photograph by Alycia Kravitz/CKA

Allison Kanders, Lisa Tananbaum, Liz Lange, and Simone Levinson

Photograph by Alycia Kravitz/CKA

Sarah Gavlak.

Photograph by Alycia Kravitz/CKA

Susan Magrino and Denise Ehrich.

Photograph by Alycia Kravitz/CKA

Du00e9cor by Cerka Creative.

Photograph by Alycia Kravitz/CKA
Luxurious villa courtyard at night with lit palm trees, a small pool, elegant seating, and lush greenery in a tropical setting.
Two women smiling and posing together, both wearing vibrant pink dresses at an outdoor evening event.
Group of four people smiling and standing together at an outdoor evening event with illuminated trees in the background.
Group of five people posing in formal attire at an outdoor evening event with decorative lights in the background.
Table with candles, pink flowers, and magazines featuring art on covers arranged neatly.
A man and woman smiling at an outdoor evening event with decorative lights and plants in the background.
Group of four people smiling and posing together at an outdoor evening event with decorative lights and palm trees in the background.
Two women smiling and posing together in a warmly lit room with elegant decor in the background.
Champagne bottle next to a vase with green leaves and flowers on a wooden table.
White plate with elegantly arranged bite-sized gourmet appetizers garnished with herbs and mustard seeds.
Outdoor dining setup with elegant chairs, floral decorations, and ambient lighting in a luxurious courtyard setting.
Three women standing together at an outdoor event with decorative lights and arches in the background.
A smiling woman and a man with glasses pose together at an outdoor event, with people and columns in the background.
Three people posing together at an elegant outdoor event with decorative lights in the background.
Dining room with modern art, floral centerpiece, patterned chairs, and a large plant by arched windows.
Two women in colorful dresses stand beside a vibrant abstract sculpture in a well-lit room.
Four women smiling together at a formal event, wearing elegant dresses, with an ornate building and lights in the background.
Older couple sitting on a couch reading a magazine together in a warmly lit room.
Two women smiling in elegant dresses, standing indoors with stylish decor in the background.
Four women smiling in stylish outfits at an outdoor event with greenery and lit arches in the background.
Woman in floral dress speaking into microphone at event indoors.
Two women in elegant dresses stand in front of a lit building and fountain at night, holding stylish clutches.
Swimming pool at night illuminated by floating lanterns and surrounded by lush greenery
Luxurious villa courtyard at night with lit palm trees, a small pool, elegant seating, and lush greenery in a tropical setting.
Two women smiling and posing together, both wearing vibrant pink dresses at an outdoor evening event.
Group of four people smiling and standing together at an outdoor evening event with illuminated trees in the background.
Group of five people posing in formal attire at an outdoor evening event with decorative lights in the background.
Table with candles, pink flowers, and magazines featuring art on covers arranged neatly.
A man and woman smiling at an outdoor evening event with decorative lights and plants in the background.
Group of four people smiling and posing together at an outdoor evening event with decorative lights and palm trees in the background.
Two women smiling and posing together in a warmly lit room with elegant decor in the background.
Champagne bottle next to a vase with green leaves and flowers on a wooden table.
White plate with elegantly arranged bite-sized gourmet appetizers garnished with herbs and mustard seeds.
Outdoor dining setup with elegant chairs, floral decorations, and ambient lighting in a luxurious courtyard setting.
Three women standing together at an outdoor event with decorative lights and arches in the background.
A smiling woman and a man with glasses pose together at an outdoor event, with people and columns in the background.
Three people posing together at an elegant outdoor event with decorative lights in the background.
Dining room with modern art, floral centerpiece, patterned chairs, and a large plant by arched windows.
Two women in colorful dresses stand beside a vibrant abstract sculpture in a well-lit room.
Four women smiling together at a formal event, wearing elegant dresses, with an ornate building and lights in the background.
Older couple sitting on a couch reading a magazine together in a warmly lit room.
Two women smiling in elegant dresses, standing indoors with stylish decor in the background.
Four women smiling in stylish outfits at an outdoor event with greenery and lit arches in the background.
Woman in floral dress speaking into microphone at event indoors.
Two women in elegant dresses stand in front of a lit building and fountain at night, holding stylish clutches.
Swimming pool at night illuminated by floating lanterns and surrounded by lush greenery