approach people and ask if they're interested in selling;' says Klein, who travels to New York every month and takes frequent trips to Los Angeles and other cities. He also participates in two major art shows a year, which he describes as a "major undertaking:' He has sold several 1940s paintings by Henri Matisse to local collectors, as well as some by Jean Dubuffet. His record sale was a Matisse that sold for $4 million. Klein plans to split the responsi- bilities and focus of the two galleries between himself and his director of contemporary art, Christine Schefman, who is married to figurative painter Robert Schefman. While Klein manag- es the resale market and 20th-century works in Birmingham, Schefman will concentrate on expanding the con- temporary program in the Downtown space. "I love objects; Christine loves art- ists. It's a great combination:' Klein says. Over the years, Klein has discovered and nurtured artists who have gone on to achieve national recognition, such as Detroit-born photographer Lauren Semivan and Ferndale artist Charles Pompilius, who painted Jennifer Granholm's official portrait. According to Klein, Cranbrook Schools has been a great source for discovering and recruiting artists. "Their grad school has many mature artists who have done a lot with pho- tography and painting;' Klein says. The new gallery is celebrating with a grand-opening exhibition: First Show features works by 31 artists, includ- ing Los Angeles painter, printmaker and sculptor Kelly Reemtsen and Cranbrook artist-in-residence pho- tographer Liz Cohen. The show runs through Oct. 31. Klein says the larger space will allow him to feature larger design works, such as contemporary furniture "that is almost like sculpture Housed in a 1906 building originally built as headquarters for the Michigan Telephone Co., the space has 15-foot ceilings and other detailing — which Klein and architect Damon Thomas of Centric Design Studio in Detroit kept whenever possible. "The place is a dream:' Klein says of the space. "Christine can build the contemporary program we've always wanted." Klein is undaunted by the prospect of initially attracting more browsers than buyers in the Detroit gallery; he is optimistic about the future of his business and Detroit in general. "We're happy to have lookers; we want people to come in, to start look- ing at art in person instead of online Klein says. "We're persuasive enough to turn lookers into buyers. I love Birmingham but am really excited about Detroit; I hope it will become our flagship. I know we will grow and prosper:' ❑ free appetizer with purchase of 2 entrees* (Sun-Thu Only) *Must present coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Expires 10-15-15. Happy Hour Mon-Fri. 4pm-6pm & 9pm-close $5 Happy Hour Munchies $5 Handcrafted Cocktails $1 off all draft beer $2 off all glasses ensteinWrille food & cocktails Commerce Twp. 248-624-4100 ensteiZrille food & cocktails 2435 Benstein Road • Commerce Twp. Between Maple and Glengary 248-624-4100 Mon.-Thurs. 4-10pm • Fri. 4-llpm • Sat. llam-11pm • Sun. llam-8pm www.bensteingrille.com 2033990 1 PARS 4 RESTAURANT Mediterranean Persian Cuisine 30005 Orchard Lake Road Farmington Hills (North of 13 Mile) www.pars1resturant.com 248.851.8200 InF Pars Mediterranean Restaurant 20% Off Total Food Bill Exp. 09.30.15 • ,,, ,-4-3= •;. .• .(1 foRpe- you A p,NKwitorri) zia-rufro Emmy Bright, 1 Made You a Pinkwashed Rothko (2014, Serigraph and Sharpie on newsprint) Hours: Mon-Thur 11am-10pm Fri & Sat 11am-11pm Kim McCarty, Blue Grey (2015, watercolor on Arches paper) Sunday 11am-9pm Pars Mediterranean Restaurant Buy One Entrée Get 2nd Entrée 1/2 Off Exp. 09.30.15 2004900 September 24 • 2015 67