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Long Island Pulse Magazine: 'Frank Latorre Fuses Art and Magic', by Pat Rogers - Jun.30.10

Music and art. Art and music. For Frank Latorre, it’s like Frank Sinatra sang it:

“They go together like a horse and carriage…”

Having music and art in his life has been a constant. Mr. Latorre picked up a pencil at five years old. The harmonica followed at 12. Since then, there’s never been a reason to choose one over the other... Read More

The East Hampton Press & Southampton Press: 'For Frank Latorre, Creativity Embraces Both Music and Art', by Pat Rogers - Jun.22.10

There were two complementary signs of critical import in Eastport last Friday night.

The first was a paper flyer posted on the door of the Eastport Luncheonette: “Until Further Notice, the music has moved to the Art & Soul Gallery.” The second was a black and white banner proclamation stretched street-side in front of the art gallery three stores away: “Live Music.”... Read More

Dan's Papers: Issue #07 May 7, 2010 'Honoring the Artist: Frank Latorre', Interview by Marion Wolberg Weiss

This week's cover artist, Frank Latorre, might be described as a "Renaissance Man." Although he'd probably deny this characterization, it's apparent from Latorre's many activities that he cares about improving the cultural life of his community. Known as a muralist, musician, gallery owner and butterfly lover, Latorre's energy and enthusiasm make him a definite optimist in this age of pessimism... Read More

The East Hampton Press & Southampton Press: 'A Blues Musician Pulls Colors From Artist's Pallette to Start a New Gallery', by Jennett Meriden Russell - Dec.15.09

Frank Latorre knows all too well that starting any new business—let alone an art gallery—in a challenging economic climate is risky. Still, the 55-year-old artist and musician believes that art is vital to human existence and may be needed even more in the worst of times... Read More