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Fierce, opulent, and unforgettable, this collection challenges old ideas about disability and demands a new conversation. Ready for any top-tier gallery, Opulent Mobility is bold, unapologetic fine art — and it’s about time.

Opulent Mobility, curated by founder A. Laura Brody and Anthony Tusler in collaboration with students from Glendale Unified School District (GUSD). Founded in 2015, Opulent Mobility has been hosting annual open calls for artworks which tell stories that humanize, uplift, and celebrate disabled artists and disability art. The events have built a community of artists and activists who place disability issues at the forefront of their endeavors. Opulent Mobility will feature artworks by Amabelle Aguiluz, Anahid Boghosian, A. Laura Brody, Vanessa Hernández Cruz, Diana Elizabeth Jordan, Patricia Fortlage, Kellie Gillespie, Francesca Hummler, Aragna Ker, Monica Marks, Larissa Nickel, Rebecca Niederlander, Tom and Linda Peters, Jaklin Romine, Katherine Sherwood, and Rachel Ungerer as well as Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) student artists representing Anderson W. Clark High School, Crescenta Valley High School, Daily High School and Glendale High School. On view April 26 – June 21, 2025 Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA 91201.

“To play at this level? Yes, you need the money.”

By John Adair, Author of the upcoming novel, Art Roped in Murder ©, (Penguin Random House)

The Drive Behind the Taste.

The rise of these powerhouse women is rooted in Intrinsic Drive Theory—a concept that links innate motivation, shaped by DNA and sharpened by life experience, to success. It explains why certain women ascend with precision and stamina in elite worlds like art collecting. They don’t just accumulate—they influence. With drive comes capital, and with capital comes cultural power.

Who Are These Women Art Collectors and other women of the similar drive?

“These multi-millionaire women don’t just attend art fairs—they stage entire retrospectives.”

Armed with wit, wealth, and vision, these women hold the reins of the global art scene. With top gallerists on speed dial, they can orchestrate shows at institutions like the Guggenheim, the Whitney, the Met, and MoMA—turning private admiration into public spectacle. Stage own Museum Art Play.

Their power is not subtle—it’s curated.

Color, Love, and Legacy

“Let’s revisit the romance of an art palette dripping with love, color, and money.”©

The bond between collector and artist often transcends transaction. Think Modigliani and Beatrice Hastings. Klimt and Emilie Flöge. Peggy Guggenheim and Max Ernst. These were relationships built on artistic passion—where influence, love, and legacy collided on canvas.

This isn’t just art history. It’s romantic mythology.

A Taste for More Than Paintings.
“Different worlds. Same thrill of the hunt.”
These women aren’t just buying art—they’re curating lifestyles. Their taste extends to the world’s most luxurious shopping corridors: Fifth Avenue, Rodeo Drive, the Champs-Élysées, Kurfürstendamm, Via del Corso. They’re collecting more than beauty—they’re collecting cultural capital. Some hunt in rarified galleries. Others? Flea markets with a story.
As my daughter called from the garden, sipping a cold green latte, “Don’t forget the Rose Bowl and Pasadena Flea Market—where I scored a $1,000 Prada for $120.00!” I smiled. It’s the same joy. Discovery. Ownership. Style.

Step into the raw power and unstoppable spirit of Tina Turner at The Musichead Gallery’s electrifying photo exhibition. Titled "TINA", this show is a visual anthem to resilience, featuring stunning large-format works by legends Bob Gruen, Jack Robinson, and Steve Rapport. From Paris to Las Vegas, their lenses capture Tina not just as a performer—but as a force of nature.

The vibe was electric. Art lovers, music fans, and curious newcomers packed the space, drawn into the story behind every shot. Conversations lit up about Tina’s rise, her impact, and the emotional gravity of each photo. Adding to the experience, LAArtTV was on-site, giving visitors the chance to step in front of the camera and share their thoughts—live and unscripted—about Tina and the exhibit. Musichead Gallery delivers more than just walls and frames—it creates moments

May 2025

Opulent Mobility: Re-Imagine Disability and Mobility

High Stakes: Women Millionaire Collectors Shaping Art World.

"No, you don’t need another painting. But when has need ever stopped you?"

“To play at this level? Yes, you need the money.”