Houston’s New Art Palace Brings Two Worlds Together

Partying at The Corinthian With Artistic License

By Errin Maye // Aug 30, 2018

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Guests perused the artwork of both Kristin Saleri and Michaelangelo,on display a the Corinthian Houston.

Laura & Dave Ward, Dr. Nansen G. Saleri, Kristin & Raul Abello, Marina Saleri

Amanda Mack, Kristin Dean, Pauline Borally, Audrey Buchanan

One of the late artist Kristin Saleri's works on view at the exhibition.

John Guess Jr., Melanie Lawson, Edna Meyer-Nelson, Rachelle Rowe, Joel Oppenheim

Dave Ward, Dr. Nansen G. Saleri

Heather Gunn, Kristin Abello, Erica Yeary

Jason Santos, Holly Hernandez

Joe Hafner, Frank Garvey, Sherri Zucker, Merrill Hafner

Joel Oppenheim, Darla Lexington, John Muir, CJ Alvarez

John & Becky Crane, Raul & Kristin Abello

Jonathan Avery, Vicki Genitempo

Catherine Rodriguez, Amanda Vlastas, Karen Lix

Deanna Barton, Paige Feritta, Rachelle Rowe, Kristin Abello

Leah Stasney, Mr. Mckinney and Kristin Oesch Stubbs

Patrick and Vickie McCarthy, Kristin Abello, Melanie McCarthy

Melanie Lawson, Dr. Tom & Carol Sawyer

Bob and Debbie Ogle

Kristin Saleri Self-Portrait

What: “An Evening of Celestial Majesty”

Where: The Corinthian Houston

PC Moment: Art lovers, collectors and supporters gathered to view timeless works by two artists from exceptionally different worlds — Turkish artist of Armenian descent Kristin Saleri and Michaelangelo. With a celebratory cocktail reception, hosts Marina and Dr. Nansen G. Saleri welcomed guests to view the late Saleri’s original pieces, described as “an inexplicably harmonious fusion of Eastern Mysticism and Western Impressionism.”

Throughout her prolific career, Saleri was honored with many international awards and her works have been acquired by numerous museums. The juxtaposition of Saleri’s acclaimed work with that of the masterful Michaelangelo presented a rich opportunity for art appreciation.

Since its opening, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition has enthralled viewers with its larger than life, true to size reproductions of the Sistine Chapel murals. While in its final week in Houston (next stop: Hangzhou, China), the exhibition captivated guests, who remained well beyond the evening’s closing time as they continued to peruse the displays and enjoy the rarity of seeing both exhibitions under one roof. The Michelangelo exhibition closes this Monday, September 3.

Who: Kristin and Raul Abello, Sy and Selin Salerian, Pauline Saleri Borally. Rachelle Rowe, Laura and Dave Ward, Gina Gaston, Melanie Lawson, Tony Buzbee. Paige Fertitta. Deanna Barton, Edna Meyer-Nelson, Roseann Rogers, Debbie and Bob Ogle, Carol and Dr. Tom Sawyer, and Sherri Zucker.