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Surreal Scene to Cubist King: While Magritte makes a perfect Valentine at The Menil Collection (see page 33), the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is the exclusive American venue for the Georges Braque (1882 – 1963) retrospective. This show seeks, via 75 definitive works, to pull Braque from the shadow of Picasso and show his own innovations, from Fauvism to his most pioneering phase — cubism (February 13 – May 11) … Speaking of Surrealism, don't overlook haunting works by Lee Bontecou in the first-ever retrospective of the artist's extraordinary drawings, which vary from the marvelous to the macabre, with a touch of sci-fi. The Menil's Michelle White curates (through May 11) … Italian-based/Moscow Biennale-exhibited Andrea Bianconi, whose idiosyncratic practice verges on the surreal, returns to town via "Tunnel City," opening Thursday, February 13, at Barbara Davis Gallery with a performance, book signing and showing of his latest canvases (through March 15). Group-On: Art Palace engages with an edgy group view that struts the smartest work in gallerist Arturo Palacios' stable. We're mad for the performance art/photographic quartet The Bridge Club, accompanied by the latest by Elaine Bradford, Jeffrey Dell, Nathan Green and more, as well as a neat micro show of Nick Barbee's wry watercolors (both through February 15). Bert's Back: February marks the one-year anniversary of the passing of Rome Prize winner Bert Long Jr. To honor his memory, jump-start his foundation and move his volume penned by Thomas McEvilley to publication, Deborah Colton Gallery mounts a fund-raising exhibition complete with blues performances Saturday, February 1 (through March 8). Paper Lover: Marco Villegas' abstract woodcut monotypes, hot off Burning Bones Press, are showcased at Sharon Engelstein's Front gallery, a lovely space sited in the artist's bungalow (through February 22) … Handmade artists' books are page-turners at Hiram Butler Gallery, continuing a long- standing dialogue with Bill Goldston's U.L.A.E. (Universal Limited Art Editions). Acquire collectible limited-edition volumes by notables from Elizabeth Murray to Bob Rauschenberg (through February 22). Installation Station: Check out McClain Gallery's solo for the brilliant pair Jeff Shore and Jon Fisher. Trailer, serves up a surprising amalgamation of electrical engineering, odd mechanics, light show and miniature dioramas, set to a quirky score (February 6 – May 31) … One of my fave sculptors has been picked up by Devin Borden Gallery. Master of materials/Pop prognosticator/UH prof Paul Kittelson currently headlines with buoyant new work at Borden's Isabella digs (through February 18) … FotoFest arrives next month. Follow @PaperCityCA for the best of the biennial. Catherine D. Anspon brought to you by C O L L E C T O R ' S CONVERSATION DALLAS brought to you by ART FAIR WWW.DALLASARTFAIR.COM DALLAS ART FAIR: APRIL 11–13, 2014; PREVIEW GALA APRIL 10, 2014 CREDIT: TKTKTKTKTK The Menil Collection has finally announced a name for its soon-to-open cafe conjured by chef Greg Martin. Would you believe it: Four hundred and fifty contest entries were submitted, and they picked the fairly obvious name: Bistro Menil. It's true! Look for Bistro Menil to be among the most anticipated openings this spring … We've learned Philippe Restaurant + Lounge by chef Philippe Schmit is out, and a new seasonal American concept called Table will debut in March. If you recall, Schmit left his eponymous eatery last fall, replaced by the restaurant's sous chef Manuel Pucha, who will rise to be Table's new chef. Look for the space to be remodeled, too … We're keeping tabs on Rebecca Mason, the sweet pastry chef who has donated so much of her time and delicious, comforting desserts to raise funds for homeless animals in Houston. Last year, she launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to open her a bricks-and-mortar shop of her virtual concept Fluff Bake Bar. The good news: She made her goal. In the midst of finalizing a lease in midtown when we spoke, Fluff Bake Bar will be realized sometime this late spring/summer when architect Joe Milton rehabs the space … Searching for a tasty Mardi Gras classic? Étoile chef Philippe Verpiand's galette des rois is an almond cream pastry that serves a crowd of 10 ($28) … Speaking of baked goods, the much- anticipated cafe and bakery Common Bond finally opens on Westheimer at Dunlavy late this month, barring any complications. Word is the Costa Group, which designed Eataly in NYC, has had a hand in creating the design. Laurann Claridge Restaurant Buzz N ew York City's landmark Lexington Hotel reopened last fall following a fashionable $46 million makeover. David Dashen of New York's Dash Design led the charge to return the once-storied hotel, built in 1929, back to its Jazz Age splendor when Hollywood royalty would swing through the doors daily and where Marilyn Monroe and Joe Dimaggio lived post-nuptials. To help decorate the space, lauded art aficionado Paige Powell commissioned such stylish fine artists as Ruben Toledo and Alba Clemente to fashion the hotel with a variety of their art pieces, including a sprawling Jazz Age-inspired mural trailing from the lobby to the mezzanine by Toledo of his highly recognizable and colorful illustrations and a series of four bold screens lining the walls of the lobby by Clemente. For the 696 guest rooms and 29 suites occupying the 30-story hotel (originally designed by Schultze and Weaver, the masterminds behind iconic properties The Biltmore in Miami, The Breakers Palm Beach and the Waldorf Astoria in New York), Powell and Ashen collected thousands of artworks from a Brooklyn flea market, the Harlem School of the Arts and Creative Growth, an Oakland-based center that fosters disabled adults' artistic talent, creating an artful escape to inspire the traveler. 511 Lexington Ave., New York, lexingtonhotelnyc.com. Rooms from $399. Kate Stukenberg Patron, collector and artist Paula Crown — currently on view at the Dallas Contemporary (through April 13) — in dialogue with gallerist Mills Moran, managing director of L.A-based gallery OHWOW. Crown to Moran: What were your impressions of Dallas during your recent visit? Are you a regular in Texas, or was this an initial visit? This was my first trip to Dallas, believe it or not. It was a brief two-day trip at the urging of Chris Byrne, who recommended I visit before the Fair in April. I was incredibly impressed with the quality of the collections. Whom did you meet? What did you see art-wise? Straight from the airport, I went to the Nasher, where Chris introduced me to Jed Morse, their curator. Jed was instrumental in putting together a solo exhibition there with one of my artists, Diana Al-Hadid, in 2011. Next was the Rachofsky Warehouse, where I walked the current show, "Parallel Views: Italian and Japanese Art from the 1950s, '60s and '70s." The exhibition was outstanding. I had a chance to speak with Peter Doroshenko, with whom you're intimately familiar. He has a fantastic vision for the Dallas Contemporary. I also spent some time with Christen Wilson; she and her husband Derek are wonderful supporters of the gallery and have impeccable taste. And, of course, I made sure to visit the great collection of Jim and Beth Gold, the site of your dinner. Moran to Crown: Was this your first exhibition in Texas? Yes. What was the experience like? Fantastic. Like Chicago, it is my kind of town, with better weather at this time of the year. The visitors were friendly, engaged and knowledgeable. Can you talk about your show at the Dallas Contemporary and the response? It's a self-portrait — but different in a number of ways from a traditional portrait … For the rest of the conversation, peruse papercitymag.com. COURTESY OHWOW, LOS ANGELES; PHOTO PRES RODRIGUEZ Mills Moran Paula Crown The Bridge Club's Waltz Across Texas, 2013, at Art Palace DVF continues its yearlong celebration of the 40th anniversary of the wrap dress in the most iconic way — think Studio 54. Diane von Furstenberg has joined forces with The Andy Warhol Foundation for a limited-edition Pop Wrap Collection. The dynamic duo brings you wraps in all lengths, T-shirts and accessories that marry original DVF prints with signature Andy Warhol icons, vibrant flowers and dollar signs juxtaposed with chain links, animal prints and twig elements. Must-have: the Julian silk jersey dress with primary-colored floral and black-and-white chain link. Now do the hustle and snag a few frocks before the nightclub closes. Revenue generated by the sale of the collection benefits The Andy Warhol Foundation. $85 to $595, at dvf.com. Megan Pruitt Winder Popping Eye W hether you remember her best as the wife of The Godfather or sweet and quirky in Annie Hall, leading lady Diane Keaton never fails to put on a good show. Thursday, February 6, Brilliant Lecture Series and Tenenbaum & Co. Jewelers brings the award- winning actress to Wortham Theater Center, where she will speak about her life and career. Besides screen acting, Keaton has also dabbled in screenwriting, producing and directing — with a closet of awards to prove it, including an Academy Award for best actress in Annie Hall and two Golden Globes. Her timeless style is not to be missed. Tickets from $65, through 832.487.7041, brilliantlectures.org. Erin Oppenheim Diane Keaton Act Natural with Bert Long Jr.'s Riding the Tiger, 2000, at Deborah Colton Gallery CYNDY ALLARD Art Notes Here's a sampling of some top-line numbers from reader survey conducted by GfK/MRI — the leader in media research. These numbers show that you, our readers, are light years ahead of the competition! RESULTS 2013 FALL PAPERCITY READER SURVEY More results to come once final calculations are made … 20% have flown on a private jet in the past 12 months. 50% use a financial planner. 66% are extremely or very interested in home design and interiors. 95% purchase a product or service on the Internet at least once a month. 97% spend a half-hour or more on the Internet each day. 84% have visited a store/restaurant/establishment in the past 12 months because of reading PaperCity. Diane Keaton is a Work of Art MIDTOWN MAKEOVER Lexington Hotel COURTESY THE ARTIST COURTESY OHWOW, LOS ANGELES; PHOTO PRES RODRIGUEZ