BIOGRAPHIES KEOKI FLAGG, CO-OWNER OF GALLERY KEOKI Over the past 15 years Keoki Flagg has developed his unique photographic perspective while shooting national editorial photography for Ski and Skiing Magazine, National Geographic Adventure, Men’s Journal, Vogue, Powder, Audubon, Outside, Sports Illustrated for Women, Warren Miller and VISA USA. He is known for his innovative techniques and methodology behind his artistic vision, which is often characterized by a very strong sense of place and scale. “Perspective is everything,” said Flagg.  “I want to share the many magic moments I have been fortunate enough to see and capture on film. When I can view the world through someone’s eyes and show an insight or captivating moment from their perspective – then I’m successful. Squaw Valley is my base camp.  Tahoe is the ultimate pallet, not only because of its obvious natural beauty and dramatically changing seasons, but most importantly because of the free thinking individuals and world-class athletes who call it home.” Following Flagg’s early childhood dreams of becoming an artist, he studied a variety of mediums including, ceramics, sculpture and mixed media.  He first studied in Honolulu and later at Connecticut College where he graduated with honors distinction in Studio Art before traveling the world.  In November of 2003, Flagg and international art dealer, Mark Steingard, opened Gallery Keoki, located in the Village at Squaw Valley USA. With a sophisticated mélange of modern masters, local color and extreme sports the gallery brings an unprecedented caliber of artwork and experience in the art world to the Tahoe Basin. MARK STEINGARD, CO-OWNER OF GALLERY KEOKI International art dealer and 36-year veteran in the business, Mark Steingard specializes in investment art, handling lifelong clients ranging from dignitaries, celebrities, CEOs, to those among the world's top 50 collectors list. A New York City native, Steingard's art career began as a wholesaler, distributing works in the United States from Miró and Chagall as part of the Maeght Foundation in Paris. He also represented artists from Italy, France, England, South America, Israel, Holland, and Norway. Involved with publishing masters such as Dali and Calder and established artists Huchet and Batuz, Steingard also helped shape the successful careers of French artist Pierre-Marie Brisson, Cobra school founder Karel Appel, post Cobra artist Loran and Italian contemporary artist Barni. Currently, his private collection of more than 1,000 pieces ranging from important artists exhibited in galleries and museums around the world is now available through Gallery Keoki. His ideas on art as investment appear in major newspapers and art trade magazines, at seminars and on national television from New York to Hawaii.