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As the AJ Japour Gallery,an internet-based business with an online gallery, embarks on our fourth year of innovative exhibition programming, we are pleased to announce the addition of four new members to our team. Mary Japour, Tara West, Gerard Bush, and Nico Romano, will act as exclusive art dealers for the gallery, each bringing with them an array of unique skills, talents, and experiences. Having curated and mounted thirteen diverse exhibitions showcasing work that combines aesthetic beauty and conceptual integrity, the AJ Japour Gallery looks forward to continuing its mission of dealing museum-quality contemporary art in the primary and secondary markets, as well as expanding and developing a national presence.

Please join us in welcoming these new dealers to the Gallery at our Y-ME event on May 7, 2006, noon to 3PM. The Gallery will donate 10% of the net sales for all purchases of art prior to the Y-ME walk in Miami.

Ms. Japour brings a wealth of experience in sales and marketing in the internet and business spheres. Based in the Washington, D.C area, she was most recently Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of the Cendex Corporation, an internet-based company operating in the packaging manufacturing industry. Prior to that, Ms. Japour was Executive Vice-President of Value Behavioral Health, directing operational divisions representing $45MM in revenue. Ms. Japour also offers substantial management and customer service skills. She will also sit on the Gallery's Advisory Board. "Working with the Gallery allows me to combine my interests in art, business and philanthropic concerns. I hope to further expand the AJ Japour Gallery to the Washington, D.C. community."

Ms. West's background in politics, public relations, marketing and advertising has fostered her success in combining her work on high profile real estate projects with her representation of various artists. Ms. West has an international clientele and has simultaneously developed longstanding relationships with local and foreign artists. The introduction of these two client bases has resulted in numerous art sales to private homeowners for their personal collections, as well as builders and developers for the artistic enhancement of multi-million dollar real estate projects. "Clients often ask me to refer a local art dealer to complete their new homes with a unique finishing touch. I look forward to introducing them to the work of the AJ Japour Gallery's artists."

Mr. Bush works in the luxury real estate market in Miami with Fortune International Realty, and has ten years experience as a model and actor, with the Irene Marie agency in Miami and Ford models in New York. He has traveled extensively, and was inspired by the various cultures he encountered which spurred his love for art. Mr. Bush values freedom of expression and sees art as an instrument of change. "I am excited to bring my sales and people skills to the AJ Japour Gallery, and to be part of Miami's evolving art scene."

Mr. Romano grew up in Rome, Italy, where he frequently visited museums, art galleries and exhibitions around the country. Further solidifying this knowledge and love of art was his parents' generous support of young, promising artists. He has traveled extensively, and lived in several countries. He holds a J.D. from St. Thomas University Law School in Miami. His legal training, fluency in Italian, Spanish and French and his international experience, led him to work at the United Nations in New York as a non-governmental organization representative. "I look forward to combining my two passions, art and law, to benefit of the AJ Japour Gallery."

The AJ Japour Gallery Management remains unchanged with Dr. Anthony Japour as Director/Curator, Ms. Almitra Stanely as Assistant Director/Curator, and Ms. Tania Gomez as Chief Financial Officer.

Please visit our website at www.ajjapourgallery.com to learn more about the gallery. To make an appointment to visit the gallery, or contact us regarding buying or selling a work of art, e-mail the Gallery at info@ajjapourgallery.com or contact our exclusive dealers directly at:

Mary Ann Japour (japour@gmail.com or 703-298-5035)
Tara West (info@ajjapourgallery.com or 305-926-8223)
Gerard Bush (gerardbush@gmail.com or 305-794-9614)
Nico Romano (nicodar@gmail.com or 954-914-8074)
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Virtual Art Gallery Kicks Off Grand Opening with "Art with a View" Celebration and Gala

The AJ Japour Virtual Gallery celebrated its grand opening with "Art with A View," an art show and gala event on March 29 at La Piaggia in SoFi. The high-profile event attracted 500 guests including Miami VIPs, trend-setters and art supporters. Private viewings are now being offered to attendees, along with other new and established art collectors and museum board of directors during the month of April.

"Art with A View" featured various local and national artists and exquisite emerald jewelry worn by stunning models. A special Salvador Dali exhibit was on view and a "Carmen" sculpture was raffled off. The artwork will continue to be available for sale through April 30. The proceeds from the raffle and a portion of proceeds from sales will benefit the Miami Children's Museum. While browsing the selections of unique three-dimensional and sculptural art, guests dined on delectable selections by former White House chef, Robert Pascal, and enjoyed music by JP Rigaud and Noel Osbourne. The evening's highlight was the presentation of a key to the city of Miami Beach by Vice Mayor Luis Garcia. Tony Japour, the event's host and founder of AJ Japour Gallery, was elated at the reception to the unique artwork and the excitement the benefit party generated. "The turnout was beyond my wildest expectations. I was so touched at the warm welcome after being here such a short period of time," he said.

"There was such diversity, with people who flew in from around the country despite the war. It was important to have people who know me for so long to authenticate me as a person with a vision of making a difference in the community," Japour added. The excitement generated set the tone for future private viewings.

The next show is in the fall with a focus on photography and three-dimensional art. The AJ Japour Gallery is dedicated to supporting established 21st Century artists and public service organizations and communicating the vision of 20th century artists. The virtual gallery at www.ajjapourgallery.com highlights different abstract and contemporary works, specifically 3-D, sculptural and textural art. Japour will focus on the innovation and intersection of the cultural arts, spirituality, and science, offering viewers a unique perspective of art form. For information on private viewings, email Dr. Japour at ajjapourinfo@the-beach.net.

PHOTO IDS 1. Irving Dobrasky, CEO, Dali International; Carolina Artola, CEO, OBRA Contemporanea; Carmen Gomez, winner of Dali's "Carmen"; and Tony Japour, owner, AJ Japour Gallery.

Miami Sun Post March 2003

Business Focus AJ Japour Gallery Soon to Open In Miami Beach. A special exhibit will feature a unique selection of Salvador Dali sculptures. Prominent art dealers, galleries and dignitaries are expected to be among the attendees.

Caption: Anthony Japour The intersection of arts and sciences is an evocative process of creativity and technology. In creating The AJ Japour Gallery, a new art gallery in Miami Beach, Dr. Anthony Japour blends his passion for both art and science. The 2,600 square-foot showcase space will house a permanent collection and highlight different artists during a series of Sunday afternoon salons. The gallery will feature abstract and contemporary works, specifically 3-D, sculptural and textural art. He calls upon favorite artists who employ natural elements such as clay and glass and use chemical processes to create their masterpieces. The Harvard doctor is bringing a new form of art to the area and promoting artists who share his vision. The AJ Japour Gallery is dedicated to supporting established 21st century artists and public service organizations and communicating the vision of 20th century artists. The business venture was born out of an epiphany he experienced while on sabbatical. Although Japour was always an art lover, he found that throughout the 1990's, art was predominantly uninspiring, representing little more than "pretty pictures." However, following the events of September 11, he realized the significant role artists had played in restoring the health of the country. People were beginning to find comfort in art. "It had become alive, serving as an escape from the everyday, yet still capturing elements of every day life." The gallery is a channel for accomplishing his personal mission of giving comfort to the world, and providing some kind of relief. AJ Japour Gallery will kick off its grand opening with "Art with A View," an upcoming art show and gala event. A special exhibit will feature a unique selection of Salvador Dali sculptures. Prominent art dealers, galleries and dignitaries are expected to be among the attendees. While new to the area, the respected doctor has already made significant headway by establishing important local alliances. He is also fostering relationships with the Corcoran Gallery, various hospitals and other prestigious organizations throughout the country.

Born and raised in Michigan, Japour was educated at the University of Michigan, Harvard and Northwestern Universities. Following a residency and fellowship, he became assistant professor at Harvard. He balanced his time between a small clinical practice and the laboratory bench in AIDS research. Because current medications were still unavailable in the late 80's and early 90's, seeing severely ill patients was too emotionally devastating for him. He found solace in lab research and instead, pursued the academic side. While on the faculty there, he held leadership roles on numerous national and local infectious disease committees. "I felt I could still contribute to society and medicine by researching treatments. I never imagined we would get as far as we did in such a short period of time. At that time it was so new, exciting and important. It was also quite intellectually stimulating." In 1989, Japour was one of 10 recipients nationally awarded the AMFAR (American Foundation for Aids Research) Scholar Award, familiar to many as the foundation Elizabeth Taylor spearheaded. It was a prestigious honor and according to Tony, "an opportunity I never took for granted." Three years of funding at a critical point in his career became a life-changing event for the young doctor. After seven years in research, Japour was lured away from academia and into corporate America to help develop the new HIV drug, Kaletra. From 1996-2002, he held several positions at Abbot Laboratories in Chicago, including Director of Professional Development and a Global Director for Marketed Products. There he oversaw post-marketing clinical development programs for HIV, Transplant, Immunology and Pain. During his tenure at Abbott, he played an integral role in empowering patients by making himself available to the community and by helping to keep lines of communication open between the pharmaceutical industry and consumer advocates. While Dr. Japour had become a distinguished leader in laboratory and clinical science, by mid 2001, he found himself at a crossroads in his career. Japour felt he had reached a kind of success that left few stones uncovered. It was then that he approached Harvard Provost Harvey Fineberg, for professional direction. The long time friend and colleague suggested he consider public service. Over the following year, he considered many opportunities and also traveled the country to pitch Americans about drug development and safety issues.

In September of 2002, over 20 senior physicians recommended him to President George Bush as a candidate for Commisisoner of the FDA, however another candidate had just been selected. Shortly after, Japour began his sabbatical. He moved to Miami in the fall of 2002 to recover from the rigors of his travels and has since made Miami Beach his home. To some, the brilliant individual as well as his vision will be welcome additions to a flourishing community of young professionals, artists and intellects. To Japour himself, AJ Japour gallery will be a dream realized, and heeding the advice of Fineberg, his foray into public service.

"Art with A View" art show and gala event will be held on Saturday, March 29th from 8pm till midnight. A special exhibit will feature a unique selection of Salvador Dali sculptures. Tickets are $150 per person in advance and a portion of proceeds will benefit the Miami Children's Museum. A cocktail party and viewing will be held in the AJ Japour Gallery at Murano at Portofino, 1000 South Pointe Dr., No 3302, Miami Beach.Ê The celebration will continue at La Piaggia with dinner, dancing and entertainment. For tickets or more information, please call 305-538-7209. Tony Japour is a senior fellow at the University of Chicago McLean Center for Medical Ethics and is co-editing a book, "Where Science Meets Ethics in Clinical trails: the AIDS Program."Ê He is the recipient of numerous awards including the reoccurring Physician Scientist Award by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases from 1992-1996 and the 2001 Global Medical Affairs Education Award by Abbott Laboratories. Japour has been published in national publications and medical journals. He is a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine, the National Board of Medical Examiners, is a Massachusetts and Illinois licensed physician and is currently a Senior Affiliate Consultant to Seraphim LifeSciences, LLC.

Arts Unleashed Febuary 2003

Arts Unleashed
February 2003

Miami Beach - The Art World Heralds Unique Gallery Owner

When a noted Harvard medical doctor, a pioneering AIDS researcher and strikingly handsome entrepreneur moves to Florida to pursue a lifelong passion, Miami's social columnists begin to murmur. And when the passion involves supporting local 21st century artists in a stunning gallery setting, the art world stops to listen. Dr. Anthony Japour has launched the AJ Japour Gallery, dedicated to supporting established 21st century artists and public service organizations and communicating the vision of 20th century artists.

The business venture was born out of an epiphany he experienced while on sabbatical. Although Japour was always an art lover, he found that throughout the 1990's, art was predominantly uninspiring. However, following the events of September 11, he realized the significant role artists had played in restoring the health of the country. The gallery is a channel for accomplishing his personal mission of giving comfort to the world, and providing a sense of relief.

The 2,600 square-foot showcase space is located on the 33rd floor of Murano at Portofino in SoBi. It will house a permanent collection and will highlight different artists during a series of Sunday afternoon salons. The Gallery will initially feature abstract and contemporary works, specifically 3-d, sculptural and textural art. His artistic endeavor will focus on the innovation and intersection of the cultural arts, spirituality, and science.

AJ Japour Gallery will kick off its grand opening with "Art with A View" an upcoming art show and gala event. A special exhibit will feature a unique selection of Salvador Dali sculptures. Prominent art dealers, galleries and dignitaries are expected to be among the attendees. The respected doctor has already made significant headway by establishing important local alliances and fostering relationships with various hospitals and prestigious organizations throughout the country.

Born and raised in Michigan, Japour was educated at the University of Michigan, Harvard and Northwestern Universities. While on the faculty at Harvard, he balanced his time between a small clinical practice and performing benchmark AIDS research, and held leadership roles on numerous infectious disease committees.

In 1989, Japour was one of 10 recipients nationally awarded the prestigious AMFAR (American Foundation for Aids Research) Scholar Award, a "life-changing event" for the young doctor. After seven years in research, Japour was lured away from academia and into corporate America to help develop the new HIV drug, Kaletra at Abbott Laboratories in Chicago. Dr. Japour had become a distinguished leader in laboratory and clinical science. But by mid 2001, he found himself at a crossroads in his career. Shortly after being nominated for Commissioner of the FDA, Japour opted to take a sabbatical. He moved to Miami in the fall of 2002 and began work on his first show.

"Art With A View" art show and gala event will be held on Saturday, March 29th from 8pm till midnight. Tickets are $150 per person in advance. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Miami Children's Museum. A cocktail party and viewing will be held in the AJ Japour Gallery at Murano at Portofino, 1000 South Pointe Dr, No. 3302, Miami Beach. The celebration will continue at La Piaggia with dinner and dancing. For tickets or more information, please call 305.538.7209.

Tony Japour is a senior fellow at the University of Chicago Mclean Center for Medical Ethics and is co-editing a book, "Where Science Meets Ethics in Clinical trails: the AIDS Program." He is the recipient of numerous awards including the reoccurring Physician Scientist Award by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases from 1992-1996 and the 2001 Global Medical Affairs Education Award by Abbott Laboratories. Japour has been published in national publications and medical journals. He is a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine, the National Board of Medical Examiners, is a Massachusetts and Illinois licensed physician and is currently a Senior Affiliate Consultant to Seraphim LifeSciences, LLC.