Category: Art & Culture

Art As An Investment

Investing in art can be a lucrative and rewarding venture for those looking to diversify their portfolios. Unlike traditional investments, such as stocks or real estate, art has the potential to appreciate significantly over time and is thus a valuable asset to hold onto. Art has the unique ability to capture cultural significance and historical […]

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Three Van Gogh paintings at Rijksmuseum Amsterdam

Three works by Vincent van Gogh go on display today at the Rijksmuseum. The paintings, which the artist made in different periods of his life, are View of Amsterdam from Central Station (1885), Riverbank with Trees (1887) and Wheat Field (1888). This generous loan from the Amsterdam-based P. and N. de Boer Foundation means that for the first time the Rijksmuseum […]

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World Art Dubai returns with its 10th edition

Fuelling Growth and Empowering Dubai’s Creative Economy: World Art Dubai returns with its 10th edition, showcases hundreds of local and international artists The region’s largest contemporary art fair returns, in partnership with Dubai Culture, to World Trade Centre from 2nd – 5th May New for 2024: WAD Tourism Art Tour – takes exhibitors on an […]

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Anne von Freyburg’s Rococo Reimagined at HOFA 2-14 February 2024

Anne von Freyburg, Oops I made you lose your head (After Fragonard, The Swing) 2023, approx 300 x 400 cm. Acrylic ink, synthetic-fabrics, tapestry-fabric, sequin fabrics, hand-embroidery, polyester wadding and hand-dyed tassel fringes on canvas Dutch artist Anne von Freyburg blends popular culture, art history and fashion in her first UK solo exhibition at HOFA […]

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Stardust Pavilion

A Mesmerizing Installation Unveiled for Art Basel 2023 in Collaboration with Miami’s Design District Miami’s Design District transforms into a captivating canvas for an extraordinary fusion of art and architecture during Art Basel 2023, as the Stardust Pavilion takes centre stage. Crafted by the innovative minds at Flare in collaboration with Artworks, this groundbreaking installation […]

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Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris

CELEBRATES 13 YEARS OF ARTISTIC REVOLUTION AND EXCELLENCE On 18th October 2023, Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris, an icon in the luxury world, celebrates the 13th anniversary of its renovation by world-famous designer, Phillippe Starck. This hotel has embodied quintessential Parisian art, culture and hospitality since it first opened its doors. Since its re-opening […]

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Also Known As Africa: Art & Design Fair

Following the confirmed success of its new dates, AKAA, the fair in France dedicated to the artistic scenes of Africa, its diasporas, and Afro-descendants, and one of the must-attend events during Paris Art Week in the fall, is returning for its eighth edition at the Carreau du Temple from October 19 to 22, 2023. AKAA […]

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When jewelry meets contemporary art

Irina Rasquinet c/o Maison Celinni “Finding a true gem / la perle rare” collection Maison Celinni, the French diamond jeweler, is delighted to announce its collaboration with visual artist Irina Rasquinet to create a capsule collection with symbolic rings in a “slow luxury” spirit. Whether it is an object or an exceptional person, for Irina […]

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Swab: 16th Barcelona International Contemporary Art Fair

Swab Barcelona announces the 70 galleries that will participate in its 16th edition, which will be held from October 5 to 8 and will focus on the Barcelona context. As a innovation, the fair will change its location. Swab 2023 will premiere its new location at the Textile Pavilion of Fira de Barcelona, located at […]

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Where the world’s art comes together

World Art Dubai will return this March, embracing the latest trends in the art world WAD will bring together hundreds of local and international artists to exhibit their work at Dubai World Trade Centre Tickets are now on sale for the show’s ninth edition, which promises to be its biggest-yet fusion of art, education and […]

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Silk Industry in India: The Story Behind the Sheen of the Indian Queen of Textiles

In this article, Lata Vishwanath discusses different aspects of silk production in India. The industry which has received funding from the convergence of various ministries has given sustainable livelihood to farmers, in particular to women of marginalized communities in the states of Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Bihar by giving them […]

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Jared Leto’s Desert-Inspired Beauty Debut is More Than a Mirage

You would think we’d be immune to the famous-founder story at this point in its saturation. Yet I was still surprised to receive Twentynine Palms, an 11-piece range of gender-neutral skin care, body care, and hair care products from Jared Leto. I had questions. “Twentynine Palms, like the town at the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park?” […]

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Masterpieces From the Condé Nast Archives Will Soon Go On View in Venice

Next spring, images spanning the worlds of fashion, art, politics, sports, and design over seven vibrant decades will go on display in Venice, as the Pinault Collection mounts a major exhibition of photographs and illustrations from the Condé Nast archives—the first of its kind. Titled “Chronorama: Photographic Treasures of the 20th Century,” the show is […]

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Restaurants worth travelling to from Amsterdam

Whether your taste buds are craving Michelin star sophistication, Dutch seaside dining or a fashionable modern eatery, there are plenty of delicious reasons to venture into the greater Amsterdam Area. Here’s our round-up of the best restaurants to add to your culinary bucket list. Brasserie Bakboord  Let the exquisite sea views and landscapes of Almere […]

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Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix in August 2022

The heat is high, but luckily, there will soon be plenty of new movie and TV options on Netflix to curl up with, and distract from the mind-numbing, sweat-producing experience of going outside. (Sorry to be a summer grinch, but I can’t live like this!) Below, find everything that’s hitting the streaming service in August: […]

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The world of jewellery

A few weeks ago we saw the end of the very successful fourth edition of Florence Jewellery Week, an event entirely dedicated to the world of jewellery, which this year has had a special endorsement by the actress Serra Yilmaz, a great fan and collector of contemporary jewellery, who, with her own personalized interpretations, wore […]

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Prizes, Protests, and Pajama Parties: The View From Inside This Year’s Cannes Film Festival

Zombies, fighter jets, political uproar, and a streaker? Yep, the Cannes Film Festival is back. Two years after the pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 edition and following a muted run last summer, the world’s largest celebration of cinema returned to the Côte d’Azur for its 75th anniversary last week, kicking off a 10-day whirlwind of […]

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The Met Gala 2022 – Who’s the MOST Anticipated Celeb appearance? New Look Report Reveals All

The Met Gala is THE most exclusive event in the world of fashion and showbiz, everyone who’s anyone will be in attendance or at least invited to the glamorous event. With this year’s event carrying the theme “Gilded Glamour”, it’s set to offer big fashion moves and royal themes. The big question is, who’s eyes will everyone […]

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Appearance, aroma and mouthfeel: all you need to know to give wine tasting a go

So you like drinking wine, but don’t actually know much about it? You want to feel more confident when talking about wine? You would like to know how to choose a “good” wine? You are not alone – but I am here to help. Many of us enjoy drinking wine but do not really understand […]

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Portia de Rossi Curates a Fine Art Photography Collection by Julian Lennon

Julian Lennon’s considerable talents behind the lens were displayed at his first photo exhibition ‘Timeless,’ staged in Manhattan in September of 2010. A subsequent show ‘Horizon’ merged photography with philanthropy; the result was an initiative of The White Feather Foundation (his non-profit organization dedicated to environmental and humanitarian causes) bringing critically needed clean drinking water […]

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Luxury Interior Design Market to Witness Huge Growth by 2027 | Jacobs, Stantec, AECOM Technology

Latest published market study on Global Luxury Interior Design Market provides an overview of the current market dynamics in the Luxury Interior Design space, as well as what our survey respondents—all outsourcing decision-makers—predict the market will look like in 2027. The study breaks market by revenue and volume (wherever applicable) and price history to estimates […]

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Archaeologists Built a VR Version of a Luxurious Pompeii Home

Researchers are hoping to understand how status and power were communicated domestically in ancient Rome. What was life like in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, before it was buried in ash by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the year 79 CE? In a new study published in the most recent issue of the […]

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A must visit in València: City of Arts and Sciences

If you come to València, a visit to the City of Arts and Sciences is a must. Work of the Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava, several of its buildings have become icons in the city. It is a scientific and cultural leisure complex which can be enjoyed with family or friends, covering around two kilometres of […]

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6 Key Factors Driving Art Collectors

The art industry is at a crossroads. Never before have more people been engaged with art. Yet over the past decade the market has largely stagnated and the number of artworks trading annually has decreased. Galleries and auction houses are looking for new ways to survive and thrive, with online sales receiving increased attention, given […]

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Mazzi Fine Art: A unique private gallery where contemporary art meets ancient knowledge

Mazzi Fine Art: A unique private gallery where contemporary art meets ancient knowledge. In the mysterious land of the Rising Sun, an Italian artist revolutionises modern art by combining new technologies with ancient knowledge. Francesco Mazzi made his life’s purpose a mission turning objects into protagonists telling stories of distant times. Together with his wife […]

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Art Basel’s ‘OVR: Portals’ Online Exposition

Art Basel’s ‘OVR: Portals’ marked a significant inflection point in the online viewing room experience last week, starting on June 16th. The curators Magalí Arriola and Christina Li, and Larry Ossei-Mensah wanted to open up a world of possibilities with this online art fair. Featuring hundreds of artists from the four corners of the world, […]

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Digital Arts for an Immersive Experience in Barcelona

Digital arts meet one of the greatest Master of Art Nouveau, Gustav Klimt the innovative Austrian painter to life in the world around you. Is time to embark on a visit to a real museum of the future where the latest technologies: virtual imagines, virtual reality, a spectacular hall of golden mirror. larger than life. […]

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