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NEWS: FORBES Names SILK THE RICH’s Kodai Takahashi to 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 in Retail & Ecommerce
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NEWS: FORBES Names SILK THE RICH’s Kodai Takahashi to 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 in Retail & Ecommerce 🚀
For the discerning readers of ACCA JOURNAL, luxury is often found at the intersection of ancient tradition and modern innovation. Kodai Takahashi, the co-founder of Silk the Rich, embodies this fusion by reviving Japan’s centuries-old silk heritage for the contemporary beauty world. A Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia nominee, Takahashi has transformed a heritage craft into a global phenomenon, leading his brand through a staggering 58,266% growth in just two years. Learn more. ▶︎ •၊၊||၊|။||||။၊|
ACCA Art and Media Company is proud to announce the release of Issue 28 of its premier publication, ACCA JOURNAL. This exclusive special edition is dedicated to the upcoming Frieze Los Angeles 2026, capturing the distinctive vibrancy and interconnected community of the Los Angeles art scene as the fair returns to the Santa Monica Airport from February 26 to March 1, 2026.
This commemorative issue features dual cover stories on two of the world’s most influential creative forces: Sir Brett-Livingstone Strong and Richard Orlinski.
Visitors in the David Geffen Galleries with Todd Gray's Octavia's Gaze, 2025, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, gift of the 2024 Collectors Committee, © Todd Gray, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA, by Jonathan Urban
LACMA's David Geffen Galleries
Redefine the Museum Experience
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The art world stands on the cusp of a profound shift, and on April 19, 2026, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will lead the charge. The ribbon-cutting for the David Geffen Galleries isn't merely the opening of a new building; it's the culmination of a visionary, two-decade transformation that promises to redefine how we engage with art. This endeavor, championed by countless individuals and brought to life through extraordinary ambition, heralds a truly experimental chapter for the largest art museum in the western United States. Learn more. ▶︎ •၊၊||၊|။||||။၊|
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The Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report 2026 by Arts Economics has been released. The annual report provides a comprehensive, macroeconomic, benchmark analysis of the state of the global art market in 2025.
Key findings:
Global art sales increased 4% in 2025 to $59.6 billion, reversing two consecutive years of decline.
Major markets including the US, UK, and China continued to anchor the global art trade, representing over three-quarters of total sales worldwide.
Public auction sales rose 9% year-on-year, while the dealer sector grew 2%, showing renewed energy across the market. Learn more. ▶︎ •၊၊||၊|။||||။၊|
Portals (Antwerp, Paris), detail, 2026. Three UV pigment prints on Dibond in artist’s frames. ©Todd Gray. Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin.
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A distinct "scene" has emerged in Los Angeles that transcends the fleeting energy often associated with temporary art events. As observed by The Art Newspaper, a unique, local cultural community is maturing—one that is far more important and enduring than any fast-paced, seasonal atmosphere. This shift is pointing instead toward the permanent institutional evolution of the city, signaling that Los Angeles is maturing as a global art capital through the expansion of permanent galleries, museums, and foundational infrastructure. Learn more. ▶︎ •၊၊||၊|။||||။၊|
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.
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.
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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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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 28
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This 28th edition of the ACCA Journal, features dual cover stories on two of the world’s most influential creative forces: Sir Brett-Livingstone Strong and Richard Orlinski.. 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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