EVENT / Japanese Sculpture Artist Hideki Iinuma
MUSE FOR THE MODERN AGE / First US exhibition of Japanese Artist Hideki Iinuma opening reception April 1, 2025, 5:30-7:30. Exhibition Ongoing at Poet and/the Bench, 11 Throckmorton, Mill Valley, CA ...
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Conversations with an Artist: Nan Collymore
We love meeting new designers and artists and especially the exposure to their inner, and often, most vulnerable selves. Nan Collymore is a deep, expressive artist and a beautiful human. She...
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Conversations with an Artist: Jeffrey Levin
Jeffrey Levin is a master jeweler and the co-founder of Poet and/the Bench. Jeffrey designs his signature jewelry collection and custom jewelry commissions under the eponymous Jeffery Levin brand. Jeffrey and...
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Conversations with an Artist: Austyn Taylor
We were captivated by Austyn's imaginative personification of animist history, especially her modern and refined pieces that in their restraint exude a graphic quality. "Toro" was created specifically with Poet and/the...
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Conversations with an Artist: Esther Sullivan
We met Esther and were enamored with her metal work–the combination of 14k and 18k gold with oxidized silver and reticulation, hammering and patina techniques. Each of Esther's jewelry pieces are individually...
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The Art of Cannabis
This is an educational evening to help us understand and demystify cannabis—particularly the therapeutic benefits.Our guide will be Alicia Rose, founder of HerbaBuena, a lifestyle cannabis company helping to define...
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Conversations with an Artist: Kalla McGuire of Küdd:krig
Kalla McGuire is the founder and designer of Küdd:krig, a home goods label out of Long Beach, CA. We were attracted to the unique designs that capture the inspiration and...
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The Art of Caviar
We are excited to announce our inaugural Poet and/the Bench salon series, The Art of… Our first gathering will be The Art of Caviar.
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Muses: Art + Community
We went to an ArtSpan panel on “Hyperlocal Art & Community: Collecting Art in the Bay Area.” Important issues were raised and we wanted to pass on some of the inspirations...
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Conversations with an Artist: Matthew Schildkret of Late Sunday Afternoon
Matthew Schildkret is the founder of Late Sunday Afternoon, his brand and retail store in Venice, CA. Matthew sews his line of scarves, ascots, pocket squares and bandanas from locally sourced dead-stock fabric;...
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Conversations with an Artist: Maddalena Bearzi
Maddalena Bearzi is a jewelry designer, scientist and author. We love that in Maddalena’s jewelry, you can see the influences of her work in the natural environment. Her textile jewelry and one-of-a-kind...
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Celebrate Love & Happiness
Saturday Feb 101-4pm Join us for live custom calligraphy Valentines with Sarah Hanna and shop new designers. Come play!
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Conversations with an Artist: Marja Germans Gard
Marja Germans Gard is the creator of the MGG Studio jewelry collection. She is a dynamic female founder, small business builder and a maker who has a passion for working with her hands. We...
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Hello the Sun
Our new luxury tea will put a little sparkle in your morning. We spent months sourcing just the right ingredients and Jeffrey blended over 40 different recipes until we landed on a...
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