Florida, United States, January 24, 2025, Chainwire
January 22, 2025 – Palm Beach, Florida, the Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Escapism®, a pioneering compelling and interactive experience. At the beginning of February 2025, the association will receive the creative director of Escapism, David Korins, during a member event.
“We love to welcome David Korins, one of the most prominent compelling and theatrical designers in the world, to speak with our members and to give a taste of the following great compelling experience,” said the founder of PBHFA, David S. Goodboy.
David Korins, creative director of Escapism, says: “I think it’s great to create an experience in South Florida that breaks global desensitization and noise and invites people to make contact with their senses and rediscover the joy in all of us all Through whimsical human connections. In essence, this project is about promoting a deep, personal connection with someone’s inner joy and creating moments of pure pleasure. This company represents the highlight of my career, a highlight of my passion for creating transforming experiences.
Bringing this unique vision to South Florida is not only an exciting addition to the local cultural scene; It is an opportunity to initiate meaningful conversations within the community. I am eagerly looking forward to the collaboration with the Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association and thus lays the foundation for what I hope will be a dynamic and strategic partnership. This marks the start of something very special and I am curious what this collaboration will lead. ”
Larry Kaye, Escapism partner, noted: “We are so happy to work with The Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association to bring this exciting, compelling experience to South Florida. David Korins is a great creative power in the compelling and theatrical world, and it is great that he will be able to meet and speak so many interested members of the Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association. ”
Jeff Gerst, Escapism Partner, noted: “We are enthusiastic about the prospects of this entertainment monument in South Florida. We believe that this will bring a significant economic development in South Florida and will yield excellent returns for investors.
About David Korins: Award -winning creative visionary and founder of David Korins Design
David Korins is the appreciated CEO and creative director of his studio of the same name in New York City, a powerhouse in the field of compelling stories and design. With more than twenty years of experience, Korins has fascinated hundreds of millions of people around the world, by collaborating with some of the world’s most influential brands, companies and individuals to bring their stories to life through innovative and fascinating experiences.
His portfolio includes an impressive range of media, from stage to screen, from museums to hospitality, and from experience exhibitions to live events. Korins has become a trusted partner for large companies such as Coca-Cola, Disney, Spotify, the NFL, NBA, FIFA and Universal Music Group, and helps them to redefine their visions and communicate their stories in fascinating ways.
Korins is perhaps best known for his groundbreaking work in the field of compelling experiences. He created the celebrated Immersive Van Gogh and Immersive Disney Animation Experience and both have reached an audience all over the world. His theatrical contributions are equally remarkable, with design credits for 25 Broadway shows, including the Tony Award-winning hits Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen and Beetlejuice: The Musical. His work on Hamilton stands out as the most successful musical of this century, while his contributions to the theater have earned him four Tony Award nominations and several other prices at every level.
In addition to the theater, Korins had a significant impact on television, as a production designer for the 91st and 94th annual Academy Awards, as well as for Grease: Live!, For which he won an Emmy Award. His decor designs also adorned shows such as HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and The Big Brunch with Dan Levy in the lead.
Korins has cast its distinctive vision in the museum sector and created layered narrative experiences for renowned institutions such as the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, the Shoah Foundation and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. His long -term cooperation with Sotheby’s has led to innovative exhibitions, including The Duke of Devonshire’s Treasures from Chatsworth, while his collaboration with Julien’s Auctions culminated in the exhibition Tony Bennett: A Life Well Lived in Jazz at Lincoln Center.
With a wide range of interests, Korins served as a designer in Residence for the international conferences of TED, he has re -designed the iconic drama Book Shop in Manhattan and collaborated with music artists such as Bruno Mars, Andrea Bocelli and Lady Gaga. His design talent extends to restaurants, such as the legendary association 45 of the Theater District, and he was the creative power behind large festivals such as Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and outside Lands.
About escapism:
Escapism is a groundbreaking, compelling entertainment product with a ticket – a series of incredible kinetic, interactive experiences that respond to the increasing desire of people to have unique and memorable personal experiences. It takes guests on a wild visual, sonic and physical journey, with experiences for adults and families.
Escapism intends to establish its flagship installation in South Florida. The installation in South Florida is intended as a permanent location-a destination for both tourists and the locals, and is expected to be opened within the next 18 months.
About the Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association:
Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association is the leading trade organization in South Florida for investors and financial professionals. The members consist of active managers/professionals of hedge funds, very wealthy investors, family officers, financial traders, investment bankers, academics, financial institutions, FOFs, foundations, allocators, as well as the world’s best service providers, including third party marketers, data providers, Prime Brokers, managers, auditors, lawyers, risk managers and fintech companies. Since its foundation in the fall of 2013 with an original core of five members, the association has grown exponentially into the voice of the financial community in South Florida.
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Mediacontact:
Name: David S. Goodboy, founder, Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 561.349.7300
Website: www.pbhfa.org
Address: 375 South County RD, Palm Beach FL 33480
Contact
David S. Goodboy
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