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Remember: The universe responds to our intentions, so let's manifest greatness together! What are you manifesting today? 💪✨

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From My Point Of View (FMPOV) – Post #4
Vision to Reality: 48 Months of Building HFAS
By Richard E. Pelzer II aka Uncle Richard

Can you believe it’s already been a month since HFAS18?

Time has a way of moving fast when you are in the middle of purpose.

For me, this wasn’t just a 30-day reflection… it’s really been a 48-month journey of reimagining what the Harlem Fine Arts Show could become — and I can honestly say… the best is yet to come.

What we experienced at HFAS18 was bigger than an event.
It was proof.

Proof that when the village buys in, when we align vision, energy, and ex*****on… something powerful happens.

Because it takes all of us.

The artists.
The collectors.
The sponsors.
The partners.
The volunteers.
The believers.

That’s how we win.

I am honored and proud to be part of this creative economy — not just participating in it, but helping to shape it through HarlemCLX and HFAS our growing vision of “Harlem by Design: The Village on a Global Stage.”

And from my point of view… this is just a peek inside the story.

As the Managing Partner & General Manager of HFAS and the Founder of HarlemCLX, I’ll be honest — I am obsessed right now.

Obsessed with:
• Getting my team right
• Strengthening our creative community
• Creating a clear, unified vision
• Building something that lasts beyond any one moment

Because I understand something deeper now — succession matters.

It’s not just about what we build today…
It’s about what continues tomorrow.

I’ve been reflecting on something my lil brother Michael B. Jordan said:

"Being the best version of ourselves… and knowing that we are enough."

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That hit me.

Because in this journey, there are highs and lows… wins and challenges… clarity and questions.

But we must stay in the game.

Because we are worth it.

Trust the process.
Honor the journey.
Keep building.

The story continues…





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From My Point Of View (FMPOV) – Post #2 | HFAS18: MOMENTS IN FOCUS – Art For Technology Wrap-Up
February 20–22, 2026
By Richard E. Pelzer II

The past 30 days have been a blur.

From Nairobi, Kenya… to Harlem… to two stops in Brazil, life has moved fast, full of purpose, responsibility, and reflection.

As the Managing Partner & General Manager of the Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS), I often say I have two jobs. One is the visible work that everyone sees — producing an international art fair, building partnerships, creating platforms for artists, collectors, and communities.

The other job is quieter.

It is the internal work of asking yourself hard questions:
Why are you doing this?
Are you making an impact?
Are the spaces you are creating truly serving people?

After HFAS18 wrapped, I dragged myself onto a plane and headed to Brazil. I stopped first in Bahia, and then continued on to Rio de Janeiro. What I thought would simply be a vacation became something more important — a moment to pause, breathe, and reclaim my time.

Rio gave me the gift of stillness.

Clear air. Clear mind.

For the first time in months, I had space to sit with myself and reflect on what we built together.

Because when you step back, the reality becomes clear. HFAS18 was not just an event. It was a gathering of vision, creativity, and belief in what our communities can build when we work together.

More than 5,500 people walked through those doors. Artists from across the United States, the Caribbean, Africa, Central America, and South America shared their work. Collectors discovered new voices. Conversations were sparked across art, technology, medicine, and culture.

And in that moment, Harlem stood on the global stage.

I am still processing my purpose in this small but powerful space we call life.

But one thing I know for sure is this:
I am honored to be called a cultural producer.

To help create spaces.
To help build places of belonging.
To open doors where goodness, creativity, and opportunity can be seen and celebrated.

For that, I simply say thank you.

Thank you to every artist.
Every collector.
Every volunteer.
Every partner.
Every friend who believes in this vision.

From My Point Of View ( ) 🥃
By Richard E. Pelzer II aka Uncle Richard

One of the greatest joys of this creative journey is the people we meet along the way — the new friends, collaborators, and innovators who expand our understanding of culture, craft, and excellence.

From My Point Of View… I believe in celebrating the people and brands who pour their passion into what they create. And just as important, we support those who support us.

Recently, I had the pleasure of connecting with the brilliant Tracie Franklin, Dipl. Distil. A true force in the spirits world. A spirits maker, brand builder, educator, and storyteller, Tracie has spent years traveling the globe sharing the artistry and science behind whiskey and distilled spirits. From stages and classrooms to distilleries and national media, her work continues to open doors and expand representation within the industry.

Her journey from theater performer to globally respected whiskey educator is proof that passion, curiosity, and dedication can shape an entirely new path.

Today’s sip: Edmond’s Honor Madagascar Vanilla Bourbon a beautifully layered expression finished in cognac casks and infused with pure Madagascar vanilla. Smooth, rich, and elegant with a warm vanilla finish that lingers just long enough to remind you that great spirits, like great art, are crafted with intention.

Moments like this remind me that the creative economy is everywhere in art, design, film, technology, and yes… even in a well-crafted glass of bourbon.

To Tracie Franklin and the innovators redefining the spirits industry THANK YOU for the inspiration.

New friends. New collaborations. New stories.

That’s From My Point Of View.

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🎨✨ Meet Up At The Whitney Soon

We are honored to have Donna Walker-Kuhne, President of Walker International Communications Group (WICG), welcoming our community to experience one of the most important cultural moments of the year at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Experience the Whitney Biennial 2026 During Free Friday Nights

📅 Friday, March 13
🕔 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Whitney Museum of American Art
🎟 Free Admission

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The Whitney opens its doors to the community for a vibrant evening of art, music, conversation, and creative connection.

This special edition of Free Friday Nights features Mixtape Vol. 4, co-hosted by Harlem visual artist and musician Darold Brown and Mixtape founder April Hunt.

What to Expect:
🎧 DJ sets by TGUT and April Hunt
🎤 A dynamic conversation with FERG about his artistic journey (7 PM – Third Floor Theater, tickets required)
📸 Photobooth and community activations
🖼 Access to the Whitney Biennial 2026, featuring 56 artists, duos, and collectives across the museum galleries
🗽 Stunning city views from the Whitney terraces
🍸 Art, drinks, and creative energy throughout the evening

Earlier in the day, from 4–6 PM, teens are invited to join Open Studio for Teens, a free artmaking program designed to spark creativity for the next generation of artists.

✨ The Whitney Biennial 2026 offers a powerful and atmospheric survey of contemporary American art. Through installations, sculpture, painting, and multimedia works, the exhibition explores the tensions, tenderness, humor, and complexity of our moment while imagining new possibilities for coexistence and creative expression.

As Donna Walker-Kuhne reminds us, cultural institutions thrive when our communities see themselves reflected and invited into the space.

So let’s show up together.

Meet Up At The Whitney Soon.

From Nairobi to Harlem — The Future Is Now

Last week in Nairobi, Kenya, I didn’t just attend a summit — I witnessed the future being built in real time. As Founder of HarlemCLX and Managing Partner & General Manager of HFAS18, I came to the Cardano Africa Tech Summit (CATS) 2026 to listen, to learn, and to connect Harlem to what is emerging across the continent. What I found was clarity: Africa is not waiting for permission. Developers, founders, and ecosystem leaders are building decentralized infrastructure, AI tools, and ownership models that will redefine how art, culture, and capital move globally.

In rooms with Naomi Kilungu of AI for Peace Africa, Mercy Fordwoo, Samuel Kobi, Megan Hess, Alice Kanjejo, and so many others leading through Wada Global and beyond, the conversation was not about theory — it was about ex*****on. Provenance tools powered by AI. Blockchain marketplaces built for transparency. Identity systems designed for equity. These are not abstract ideas. These are platforms that can allow a collector in Harlem to support an artist in Nairobi directly — securely, globally, and with integrity. That is the bridge we are building.

HarlemCLX is establishing a Cultural Corridor from the Silicon Savannah to Harlem. Through our collaboration with XRAgency and BeyondTheCode.ai, we are documenting and integrating this innovation into HFAS18 and beyond. The future of art, ownership, and digital value is not coming — it is here. The Future Is Now. And Harlem is connected to the global stage in ways that will shape the next decade of the creative economy.

Get Your Tickets to HFAS18! ✨🎨

The Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS18)—the nation’s premier exhibition of art from the African Diaspora—returns to The Glasshouse in Midtown Manhattan
📅 February 20–22, 2026

Experience three powerful days of:
🖼 Museum-quality art & collectors
🤝 Culture, community & commerce
💛 Joy, resilience & celebration

As we honor 2026: The Year of Joy—marking the 100th anniversary of Negro History Week and the 50th anniversary of Black History Month—we invite you to Wear Yellow in solidarity.
Yellow represents hope, optimism, resistance, resilience, and reclamation—and together, we show up in joy.

🎟 Get tickets now: https://www.hfas.org/hfas18/
🎥 Video by X Ray Visions Studio

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Last night was nothing short of powerful. ❄️✨
Despite 13-degree weather, 197 guests came together for the HFAS18 × Room & Board 30-Day Countdown & Preview Reception—and we are deeply grateful.

Thank you to our Community Partners, Sponsors, Artists, Collectors, Elected Officials, and Art Lovers who showed up, showed love, and helped us kick off the final countdown to the 18th Annual Harlem Fine Arts Show.

From meaningful conversations and music-filled moments to previews of what’s ahead for Art for Technology, the energy in the room reminded us why this community matters.

📸 Photos courtesy of Kyrus Newman
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🎟️ Visit HFAS.org for tickets and more information