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Museum of Islamic Art, Doha “How Far Is Far” by Mahmoud Darwish. Used with permission, © 2026 by the Mahmoud Darwish Foundation.
© 2026 Jenny Holzer, member Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY. Photo Courtesy by Art Basel
Art Basel Announces Landmark Inaugural Edition in Qatar
Launching New Chapter for the Global Art Market
Art Basel has officially opened its first-ever fair in the MENASA region (Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia), marking a defining moment in its 55-year history. Presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) and QC+, Art Basel Qatar is currently taking place across Msheireb Downtown Doha and runs through 7 February 2026. Learn more. ▶︎ •၊၊||၊|။||||။၊|
Frieze Los Angeles 2026
Deutsche Bank Film Award Shortlist and Jury
As Frieze Los Angeles prepares for its return to the Santa Monica Airport from February 26 to March 1, 2026, the spotlight once again illuminates the next generation of cinematic talent. Now in its seventh year, the Deutsche Bank Frieze Los Angeles Film Award continues its vital mission of supporting emerging filmmakers from the Los Angeles region, providing a platform for voices aged 18–34 to develop and premiere new work. Learn more. ▶︎ •၊၊||၊|။||||။၊|
Frieze Los Angeles to Return in 2026, Anchoring City’s Status as Global Art Capital
Frieze has announced the first details of its seventh Los Angeles edition, scheduled to take place at the Santa Monica Airport from February 26 to March 1, 2026. Marking its fourth year at this historic site, the fair will utilize a custom-designed structure that integrates an indoor-outdoor environment to reflect the city’s open architectural character. Learn more. ▶︎ •၊၊||၊|။||||။၊|
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Magazine launch reception celebrating fashion and art
ACCA JOURNAL successfully hosted a landmark gathering and unveiling reception for its new Fashion Art Edition on December 3rd, 2025. The event was held at the New ARC Beverly and was described as a culture-defining event in Beverly Hills. Presented in partnership with ARC BEVERLY, the reception brought together global leaders in contemporary culture for a multisensory celebration. . Learn more. ▶︎ •၊၊||၊|။||||။၊|
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Angelo Estera’s unveiling his signature style Recently, Estera's work was a key highlight at the ACCA Journal launch reception celebrating the new Fashion Art Edition in Beverly Hills. The event featured Angelo Estera’s Bespoke Unveilingas part of The ACCA Artist Series, showcasing his signature style which has previously been featured during PARIS FASHION WEEK. Learn more. ▶︎ •၊၊||၊|။||||။၊|
Iconic Costume Designer Mona May Celebrates 30 Years of Clueless with New Book, Fashions of Clueless.
Legendary costume designer Mona May, the creative visionary behind the iconic style of the 1995 cult classic Clueless, is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of her book, Fashions of Clueless, set to hit shelves on October 31, 2025.
BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE ACCA JOURNAL Rodeo Drive Edition.
In this 25th edition of the ACCA Journal, we are honored to shine a spotlight on outstanding artists and entrepreneurs who have distinguished themselves in their respective fields.
BUNS n ROSES WHERE MUSIC AND GOURMET BURGERS COLLIDE
Chef Adriano is stepping it up in a big way the Voluptuous American Burger has a new face and place in town and burgers won't taste the same ever again. Learn more.
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ART-REVIEW BY PETER FRANK
Fahad Alhumaid makes art that seems almost edible, even as it posits something close to a narrative. In what seem to be blocks of aspic, Alhumaid suspends the detritus—and the social and commercial messages – of a society he now inhabits but which he originally knew from afar. Learn more.
Global Sales: In 2024, global art market sales reached an estimated USD 57.5 billion, reflecting a 12% decrease year-on-year as the market continued to recalibrate following its post-pandemic resurgence in 2021 and 2022. While buying and selling was more reserved at the high end, the broader landscape remained dynamic, with resilience in lower-priced segments fostering a more diverse market ecosystem. Learn more.
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ACCA JOURNAL successfully hosted a landmark gathering and unveiling reception for its new Fashion Art Edition on December 3rd, 2025. The event was held at the New ARC Beverly and was described as a culture-defining event in Beverly Hills. Presented in partnership with ARC BEVERLY, the reception brought together global leaders in contemporary culture for a multisensory celebration. Read→
Reuniting nearly thirty works made on market street, venice beach between 1982 and 1984. I knew about Jean-Michel as a child, long before realizing we were related. I was captivated by Interview Magazine and the stunning Richard Bernstein covers, and, by the age of 11, I had already begun collecting them. The name Jean-Michel Basquiat frequently appeared on its pages, and our resemblance was striking. Read→
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She is the spark of a quiet revolution—a reawakening in the world of wine and spirits.
This revolution wasn’t designed; it was born from instinct. Perhaps it comes from a gene passed down through her grandfather’s bloodline, igniting an innate curiosity and sensitivity toward all forms of alcohol—from wine to sake, from ingredients to expression. Read→
ACCA RED CARPET NIGHTS.
Take a look back through at our glamorous moments that could only happen at the ACCA Events. As the only art magazine in Beverly Hills, ACCA JOURNAL is dedicated to archiving all of our events, creating a lasting legacy of the incredible moments we've shared together. Years from now, you'll be able to look back and see yourself as part of the history we've made together. Watch video.
ISSUE 26
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In this 26th edition of the ACCA Journal, we delve into the dynamic interplay between art and fashion, a dialogue that captures the essence of our era and echoes the pulse of cultural metamorphosis. Beverly Hills has emerged as a vibrant canvas for reinvention and renewal this year. Read the Issue. Purchase the Issue.
Nathan Wang is one of the most successful composers in Hollywood and Asian cinema. Prolific and versatile, he has written music for Jackie Chan movies, Steven Spielberg documentaries, animated cartoons, operas, musicals, symphonies, and more. Learn more. ▶︎ •၊၊||၊|။||||။၊|•
J’aime Leilani Spezzano-Moulin is a sculptor whose work transforms emotion into form, capturing the intangible through clay.
Born and raised on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, she draws inspiration from the natural world’s raw beauty and power. Her artistic journey has taken her from Los Angeles to Paris, where she studied under renowned sculptor Alexandre Haulet, and then back to LA, where she continues her learning with Alejandro Buchner and David Simon. Learn more. ▶︎ •၊၊||၊|။||||။၊|•
As a trendsetter in the beauty industry, Britney Tokyo's influence extends far beyond the realm of nail art. Her designs have been featured in top music videos and fashion publications, including ACCA JOURNAL Beverly Hills and Harper's Bazaar Vietnam, among others. Learn more.
Georges N. Chamchoum, a Lebanese-born film director and producer, has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema. With a career spanning over five decades, he has directed and produced over 40 feature films across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the USA. Chamchoum's films are known for their social and political undertones, infused with a Hollywood flair. Learn more.
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