File 032464
Email Chain Regarding Art Acquisition and Account Setup (File 032464)
Email correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein, Darren Indyke, and Etienne Binant discussing art acquisition plans, account activation, and direct artist connections in major art markets.
Summary
This email chain from February 2017 documents discussions between Epstein's associates about acquiring art pieces and supporting emerging artists. Etienne Binant seeks confirmation on account and wire transfer activation while discussing plans to visit Los Angeles and Berlin to connect directly with young, talented artists. The emails clarify that the focus is on direct relationships with artists rather than gallery attendance, with references to existing connections through acquaintances named Arianna and Cali.
From: Darren lndykeSent: 2/15/2017 11:11:40 AMTo: Jeffrey Epstein [jeevacation@gmail.com]Subject: Fwd: TR: updateImportance: HighPrivileged - RedactedSent from my iPhoneBegin forwarded message:From: Etienne Binant <Date: February 14, 2017 at 8:18:41 PM ESTTo: Darren Indyke _________________Subject: TR: updateDear DarrenLatest from JE (indeed, encouraging)Please let me know when account/wire are active, and how I can access internet banking and start the ball (infact, it has started)all the bestDe : jeffrey E. <jeeyacation@gmail.com>Envoye : vendredi 10 feyrier 2017 18:40A: Etienne Binant; Lang, CarolineObjet: Re: updateyes, lets start. . yes we are on. sorry with trump around its been very crazy busyOn Fri, Feb 10, 2017 at 7:59 AM, Etienne Binant wrote:Hi JeffreyHappy to talk to you almost anytime today until around 3PM. Just tell me what number I should reach.HOUSE OVERSIGHT 032464Not sure what got lost in translation here: never had the intention to go to any art fair or art show oranything of the kind.All the artists we have in mind or send to you are people we have direct connections with. Not just theirstudio, but also their home. They are people the work of whom we follow, and many of them are alreadyfriendly (Arianna, Cali have had dinner or stayed home).The idea is absolutely to have an impact on the ecosystem and to make a difference by supporting greatartists when they need it.Galleries references are important, because galleries allow artist to reach a broader audience. We would godirectly to the source.This is why it's important for me to go to LA or Berlin (or elsewhere) because those artists are not rich yet,they dont travel so much. They belong to a scene, and it does make a big difference to them if you connect inperson.The spirit is to have an impact on young, talented folks, and absolutely to stay at the source.Once again, not sure was drifted away from this in communicationEDe : jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com>Envoye : vendredi 10 fevrier 2017 12:32A: Etienne BinantCc: Darren IndykeObjet: Re: updategoing to artists studio s much more appropriate , i thinkOn Thu, Feb 9, 2017 at 9:49 PM, Etienne Binant < wrote:GentlemenI hope you are having a great week.In LA hoping to begin acquiring pieces: are we on?HOUSE OVERSIGHT 032465If not yet, when pleasethanksplease noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedplease noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 032466