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On July 15th M.A.C. Cosmetics hosted three parties in honor of three very special artist collaborations that will be featured in its upcoming fall campaign. By putting makeup into the hands of three very different artists, ARTCO helped foster the creation of three works that showcase M.A.C.'s brand new fall collection in exciting and innovative ways. Needless to say, the summer night spent in the fabulous studios of painter Richard Phillips, illustrator Maira Kalman, and photographer Marilyn Minter was a night to remember. Although the M.A.C. campaign won’t hit stores until the fall, the three equally amazing events entertained many glamorous fans; starlets Ed Westwick, Jessica Szohr, and Zoe Kravitz, nightclub empresario Amy Sacco, painter John Currin, and designers Cynthia Rowley, Isaac Mizrahi, and Erin Fetherston, to name a few.

LANCE ARMSTRONG GETS BUTTERFLIES

In a winning collaboration where art meets sport, artists including KAWS, Shepard Fairey, Kenny Scharf, Marc Newson and Damien Hirst have paired with Lance Armstrong to realize a series of charitable artworks. Now in the final stages of his Tour de France challenge, Armstrong will ride the Damien Hirst bike pictured when he crosses the finish line in Paris July 26th. Complete with the artist's signature butterfly wings and LIVESTRONG logo all proceeds will benefit Armstrong's cancer charity.

MINTER & MADGE

Marilyn Minter and Madonna fans are rejoicing! Premiering during Madonna's Sticky & Sweet concert in London on July 4th Green Pink Caviar is the new backdrop for Candy Shop, the tour's opening number. With a personal collection of artwork by Minter the sensuous video seemed a logical next step for the pop star, who sent the artist tickets for the video's opening night.