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Exploring The World Through Local Art and Design Spring symbolizes new beginnings. Nature reveals its beauty through budding trees and flowers, and the fresh temperate air invites us to spend more time outdoors. New life awakens joy in the beauty of our world and the desire to explore it. In this issue we take you to Nashville and Augusta—but are reminded that some of the world’s very best art, design and funky finds are just minutes from home. March 19 saw the opening of the bold “Expanding Darshan: Manjari Sharma, To See and Be Seen” exhibition at the Birmingham Museum of Art. How incredible that our city has these nine vibrant, complex photographic masterpieces for almost a year. As a lover of India—my namesake, Kali, is one of the deities in the exhibition — I know I’ll be spending a lot of time at the BMA this summer. If I ever got close to experiencing “darshan,” it was while living in Jodhpur, India in 2008. (Photo above with my “Indian mom.”) What are you exploring this spring? We are headed to Antigua, Guatemala, “Land of Eternal Spring,” to celebrate the wedding anniversary of friends before heading to Greece to visit family. We’d love to know where your exploring takes you both locally and globally over the coming months, so drop us line or share it with us on Facebook or Instagram. We’ll be featuring reader input in our July “Adventure” issue. Make sure to follow us on Instagram for a GIVEAWAY to the newly renovated Partridge Inn in Augusta! Here is to a happy spring full of adventure, peace and sunshine.

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When Global Photographer Manjari Sharma ventured to the United States from her native India, the absence of certain rituals inspired her to create art. Her nine digitally unaltered photographs, known as “Darshan,” are the results of diligent research, artistic vision and the skill and talent of many other artists and craftsmen. This spring, our own Magic City has the distinct honor of hosting an incredible exhibit at the Birmingham Museum of Art — “Expanding Darshan: Manjari Sharma, To See and Be Seen” – featuring Sharma’s series in conversation with older masterworks of the deities from the museum’s collection. One look at these nine images, and their meaning, precision and sheer luminosity are certain to inspire awe. Katherine Anne Paul, the Birmingham Museum of Art’s curator of Asian art, is confident that “Expanding Darshan'' will fit in well

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The nine near-life-sized photographs, which “absolutely sing” in person, contain a number of familiar elements that the members of the Indian Cultural Society easily recognized.

with patrons. A resident of the city since 2019 and a former curator at the Newark Museum of Art, Katherine Anne said she was drawn to the Birmingham Museum of Art because of the spectacular Asian collections and the museum’s own Indian Cultural Society. A lifelong lover of art and artistic spaces thanks to her culturally savvy parents, Katherine Anne moved to D.C. after college and worked at The Textile Museum. In 1995, she journeyed for her first time to South and Southeast Asia, visiting Bhutan, Cambodia and Thailand and solidifying her intention to continue a career exploring the arts of Asia. “The trip blew my mind,” she explained. “I knew I’d never be bored for the rest of my life, and I would be able to expand my understanding of our planet and connect to people.” Fast-forward to right before the pandemic in early 2020, when Katherine Anne, along with Museum Director Graham Boettcher and several members of the Indian Cultural Society, including Founder Sanjay Singh, made a trip to Atlanta to view the exhibit, “Transcendent Deities of India.” Displayed in Emory University’s Michael Carlos Museum, this exhibit also featured Sharma’s “Darshan” series, which traveled to Atlanta from the Asia Society Texas Center in Houston, thanks to Ingram Senior Director of

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Education Elizabeth Hornor, whom Katherine Anne knew and respected. The nine near-life-sized photographs, which “absolutely sing” in person, contain a number of familiar elements that the members of the Indian Cultural Society easily recognized, said Katherine Anne. For example, the model posing for the Saraswati, Goddess of Wisdom, photograph is a well-known broadcaster in India; the Goddess of Wealth and Abundance, Lakshmi, was crowned Miss India in 2012; and the Strong Monkey God, Hanuman, was a champion weightlifter. “There is a layered story here that people who know South Asia, are expatriates or immigrants to the United States can recognize,” Katherine Anne pointed out. “Also, our director didn’t know the background but loved them too; it was equally loved by both groups. Of course I love them, but I was thrilled to see the others’ reactions. With the full support of the Indian Cultural Society and our director, we decided to bring all nine to Birmingham. We’re the only institution to have all nine of this limited edition in our permanent collection.” The term darshan — derived from the Sanskrit word for vision or sighting — refers to a human witnessing a revered spiritual figure in the Hindu religion and receiving a blessing through sight. In Hindu tradition,

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Viewers and enthusiasts of “Expanding Darshan,” will be delighted to hear that many other artworks displayed at the BMA and included in the exhibition contribute to a wider landscape of Indian and Hindu culture.

art that acknowledges and honors Hindu gods and these special sightings can range from sculpture to paintings to live street festivals. Growing up in a Hindu family, Manjari Sharma was lucky to attend many of these festivals and have shrines to these very gods around her childhood home. When she left India to attend graduate school in Ohio – with nothing to remind her of her heritage except her own in-house shrines —she sought to use photography and create a new medium which would honor the gods and “construct and deconstruct the mythologies of [her] land,” according to her website. “The darshan series is so rich because she wanted to pack as much as possible into each photo,” Katherine Anne noted. “These are real moments without digital editing, something concrete.” Indeed, all nine of the amazing images showcase exquisite costuming, lighting design and set design; the artist hired various specialists who work in India’s famous Bollywood industry to assist in creating her vision. Everything in these stunning photos, from the costumes and masks to the jewelry, was made especially for the model who portrays the god or goddess and their special environment. For viewers who are fortunate to see these works, they will appear not quite life-size but very close, according to Katherine Anne, who

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said the image sizing speaks to darshan itself – the privilege of witnessing a god or goddess from a short distance away. Viewers and enthusiasts of “Expanding Darshan,” will be delighted to hear that many other artworks displayed at the BMA and included in the exhibition contribute to a wider landscape of Indian and Hindu culture. “I wanted to get all nine photographs because they make such a statement all together,” Katherine Anne said. “I also knew how well they would converse with the other historic works in our collection. It was a way to bring a through-line for Indian art and highlight how these nine deities are found in other religious traditions, including Buddhism and Jainsim, and regions like Southeast Asia.” Along with the rest of the staff at the Birmingham Museum of Art and members of the Indian Cultural Society, Katherine Anne is passionate about how art can transfer us to another place and another culture without need for travel – a concept which, of course, has been more important in recent years. “Museums were conceived so you can virtually travel, and the pandemic has made that more meaningful,” she mused. “I love having this in our backyard — the more we learn about each other, the better the planet is.”

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Right outside of Birmingham is a world-class museum serving as home to more than 1,500 rare and vintage motorcycles. Beckoning riders and enthusiasts from all over the globe to our city, Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum has recently acquired yet another reason it is a must-see – the new Barber Advanced Design Center on the museum’s top floor, offering spectacular views of the on-site motorsports park and the opportunity to get up close and personal with the creative muses of exceptional motorcycle design. An instrumental part of the Barber Museum community since 2019, Brian Case previously co-founded a local motorcycle manufacturer known as Motus before he got a phone call from George Barber’s team and the invitation to “brainstorm ideas with them about the future of the museum.” “Several months into the process, after researching the museum, which is basically a motorcycle mecca, I came up with an idea of how to inspire people — which is our number-one goal,” Brian explained. “So we created the design center component.” Birmingham Lifestyle had the opportunity to learn more about the history of the museum and the design center, and how the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum puts the Magic City on the motorcycle map.

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SHARE SOME BACKGROUND ABOUT THE FOUNDER AND WHY HE CHOSE BIRMINGHAM. George Barber is from here — Birmingham is his home. His background was in the dairy business, and when you see Barber’s Dairy in the grocery store, that’s his legacy. Interestingly, he was not a motorcycle rider. He raced cars and loved mechanics, but he was not a motorcycle person specifically — though he appreciated the art of the motorcycle. When he started collecting, there were no world-class motorcycle museums. He started collecting motorcycles in the early 1990s, and it grew to 400 or 500 during that time period. Then he was asked to do a Guggenheim exhibit on the art of motorcycles in the late 90s, and it was the highest-attended show at the art museum to date. Prior to that, he’d been keeping the collection in a warehouse where the milk trucks were — a nondescript building in downtown Birmingham. Then, he decided to build the museum 20 years ago. He built a huge facility of 230,000 square feet, and it has grown over the years so it’s the largest motorcycle museum in the world.

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WHAT CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THE DESIGN CENTER? The BADC is a visceral creative space designed to spark ideas. Mr. Barber was the one who gave me the inspiration to add on to the space he always envisioned. The goal was to create a space that design professionals from around the world would want to come to Birmingham to see. From an interior design perspective, we let the workspace function dictate the form — not an easy task surrounded by glass on all sides. There are five main areas to the design center: a clay modeling platform, a digital lab, a prototyping workshop, a virtual conferencing center and a cozy, mid-century modern lounge.

WHICH WELL-KNOWN MOTORCYCLE DESIGNERS HAVE PROJECTS INSIDE THE DESIGN CENTER OR HAVE VISITED? One recent project completed at the BADC was a design collaboration with renowned ex-Ducati motorcycle designer Pierre Terblanche. The project spanned four months in 2021 and resulted in a futuristic concept motorcycle that was entirely 3D printed at the museum. Pierre traveled to Birmingham from his home in South Africa at the start of the project. He immersed himself in the

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history of the collection at the museum, which includes several of his Ducati designs. One of those designs was the basis for inspiration to re-imagine his concept using these new digital tools. The concept will remain on display at the BADC to be used as an education tool. The Barber Museum is one of the main reasons Pierre decided to purchase and maintain a second home in the Birmingham area.

WHAT SHOULD A VISITOR TO THE BADC EXPECT TO SEE AND DO? The new 11,000 square-foot facility is a high-tech workspace for industrial design exploration, located on the top floor of the museum with panoramic views. Inside are computer workstations, 3D scanners and 3D printers that have dramatically streamlined design processes. These tools not only speed up design work, they also allow highly accurate reverse engineering of vintage components. The center is open by appointment only for students and designers from around the world. Public access will be restricted, except for open houses during regularly scheduled events on the race course.

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More than a century ago, travelers from northern states would flee the treacherous winter seasons and visit the beautiful South, booking a stay at The Partridge Inn. Located near downtown Augusta in a famous historic neighborhood known as Summerville, The Partridge Inn was owned by Morris Partridge, a seasonal employee at the Bon Air Hotel across the street who was intrigued by the Bon Air’s thriving business and aspired to create his own hotel, which he did. Because The Partridge Inn did not start out as a place of lodging – in fact, it had been a single-family estate built by the Miegs family in the early 1800s – Morris expanded his inn several times between 1907 and 1929. By 1923, the stately inn was the site of a gala honoring President Warren G. Harding, and had confirmed itself as a premier destination in the South. But as the years rolled by and the landscape of the region changed, The Partridge Inn withstood a number of changes that, at certain points, made its future look uncertain. In the mid-20th century, the charming inn was transformed into a commercial hotel, and shortly afterward, an apartment building, eventually being cited for demolition in the 1980s before the town’s civic leaders wisely put a stop to the idea. After a certified historic renovation in 2006 and the opportunity to join the Historic Hotels of America, The Partridge Inn, now part of the Hilton Curio Collection, is restored to its former state of elegance and hospitality and is ready to welcome you to Augusta. Holly White, general manager for The Partridge Inn, feels fortunate to work at such a historic and beautiful location each day. From welcoming new guests this season to overseeing renovations to enhance the property, Holly is the first to tell anyone who is visiting Augusta about everything the town has to offer — and it’s much more than just golf. Most guests who choose the Hilton Curio Collection are “in search of historic hotels that offer a unique stay,” she pointed out. And The Partridge Inn fits their desires — at 143 rooms total, not one room is the same. “We have 143 rooms, and we have 143 room types — none are identical,” she noted. “There are a lot of neat angles, and the architecture of every room is different, plus some hallways are different. It’s a boutique hotel, and it’s quirky and unique.” CONTINUED > AP R I L 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/BI R M I N G HA M

Updates to Partridge Inn that travelers should look forward to include a second restaurant, complete with a rooftop bar and breathtaking views of downtown Augusta. Named 6 South for its location on the inn’s sixth floor, the restaurant will offer a tapas menu with favorites such as fresh oysters, sandwiches, salads and juicy burgers. The main restaurant, rebranded as 8595, will offer Southern fare with a modern twist — think duck fat fried chicken, shrimp & grits and a roasted hen. Additionally, an expanded bridal suite with two guest rooms, a hospitality room complete with fridge and wet bar and a “huge courtyard, perfect for cocktails or brunch” will no doubt entice couples to tie the knot at the picturesque Partridge Inn. The Partridge Inn reopens this month, just in time for the Masters Tournament, after an extensive $10 million renovation and multiple month closure. To book your trip, visit partridgeinn.com.

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Delicious dining options abound! Visit The Partridge Inn’s own restaurants, and stay a while to explore Augusta’s elite food scene. We suggest Pho Ramen’L, Abel Brown Southern Kitchen & Oyster Bar, Craft & Vine, Finch & Fifth and, for dessert, The Boll Weevil Cafe & Sweetery.

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Treasure Hunting Beth Hubrich Has an Eye for Special Finds ARTICLE BY KALI MCNUTT | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIEL MEIGS

Beth Hubrich has a knack for finding the fabulous in the forgotten. We came across her Instagram account, @maryandwilma, in the early days of the pandemic — a vibrant, cheerful respite full of easy video tutorials for elevating everyday life via chinoiserie, vintage linens, silver trays and antique dishes. Beth’s creativity is on full display as she, for example, shows how a hand-me-down Lazy Susan can be used as an art station for kids, a charcuterie spread or the base of a floral centerpiece. Beth started her company, Mary and Wilma, in 2017 to showcase her curated collection of antique,

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vintage and funky finds. Named for her grandmothers, the collection honors Mary’s adoration of animal prints and love for the color green, while expressing Wilma’s eclectic and fun sense of adventure. Birmingham Lifestyle recently joined Beth on a road trip to the Nashville Flea Market. Open just one weekend a month, the market offers an array of items, from antique furniture to vintage clothing, plants and everything between. Beth’s son Hank, age 11, joined in on the fun — and even learned a bit about entrepreneurship and negotiation skills by watching mom interact with vendors.

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WHAT ARE YOU ALWAYS LOOKING FOR? I try to keep an open mind when I’m hunting because you never know what you will find. That being said, I am always looking for interesting and unique pieces that tell a story. Pairs of lamps, antique and vintage chests, beautiful glassware and trays, as well as interesting vessels that can hold items and serve a variety of uses are also at the top of my list.

HOW DO YOU FIND THE BEST ESTATE SALES? ANY TIPS FOR NAVIGATING ESTATE SALES? Definitely check out the estatesales.net app as well as trading sites on Facebook for advertised sales. Going early is always a plus because you get the best selection. However, going on the last day of the sale can result in some great deals, since many of the items are marked down. Advice on going to estate sales is a little like advice on exercising. People always want to know what’s the best exercise and, according to experts, it’s the one you will actually do. So when it comes to estate sales, the best thing you can do is go and go often. The more you go, the better your chances of finding something you love.

WHAT TREASURES DID YOU FIND IN NASHVILLE? We found great treasures, including some wonderful vases, great decanters and the most stunning chinoiserie high balls with pagoda detail. We also found a wonderful pair of lamps in a stunning cobalt color and some unique artwork.

DID YOU GO TO NASHVILLE WITH A PLAN OR A LIST OF ITEMS TO FIND? I’m always looking for pairs and items that are interesting, unique and versatile, so I always have those items in mind when I am hunting. However, I try really hard to be open to the pieces that present themselves, as I think when you are open to what’s available, that’s when you find some really special things you never knew you needed or wanted. Those items often end up becoming some of your favorites.

WHAT DID YOUR SON THINK OF THE EXPERIENCE? A day off from school is always fun for an 11-year-old boy, but overall he was a trooper, and I think he really enjoyed it. Of course, getting to see a Vanderbilt baseball game at the end of the day didn’t hurt.

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MOST MEMORABLE VINTAGE HUNTING EXPERIENCE? I recently attended a wonderful estate sale in New Orleans. The house was old and quite large, filled with beautiful antique and vintage items. But I also loved seeing the house – all of the fireplaces, tall ceilings and fantastic details. Sometimes seeing the home and thinking about the memories made inside it is one of the best parts and the greatest treasure.

FAVORITE FIND OF ALL TIME? It’s really hard to say – I feel like asking about a favorite find is like asking if I have a favorite child. However, a few years ago, I found a pair of Lane faux tortoise etageres that were really, really special. I also found a wonderful midcentury sofa with beautiful upholstery work. The fabric was in pristine condition, and it’s incredibly comfortable and long enough for my husband to stretch out and get comfortable too. Those, plus an English, cherry 18th century chest, have made their way into my personal collection and are definitely considered favorites. Beginning April 1, you can find Beth at her new location, The Nest, located at 2718 19th Place South in Birmingham.

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Call 205-876-3677 to schedule your visit. Mary Kathryn Bonamy • MKBonamy@ARHomes.com