Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world, with picnics under the Eiffel Tower and romantic strolls down the Champs-Élysées, few places compare to the City of Lights. But France is much more than Paris. So, venture out to explore cities with romantic vineyards, exquisite architecture, and pristine beaches instead. Leave Paris behind […]
Marrakech’s latest designation as the 1st African Capital of Culture 2020 should come as no surprise to anyone who has walked through the city’s UNESCO-listed medina or heard the sounds of Midnight drum circles in Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. The 1000 yr old metropolis is a living museum of Moorish traditions but in recent years, the city […]
Some call it an energy vortex… “You need to go behind the closed doors, peek inside the court-yards in San Miguel de Allende,” said Bertha González Nieves, the co-founder of Casa Dragones, a luxury, small-batch tequila company she started with media veteran Bob Pittman in Y 2008. “Here, everything goes back deep.” Ms. González was […]
Artwork featuring American West landscape and images will take center stage at the major auction houses later this month. Bonhams will offer a selection of Western American art from the collection of Eddie Basha, former COB/CEO of Bashas’, a family-owned grocery store chain in Arizona. He died in Y 2013 at age 75. During his […]
Italy is a super place with super places to visit. There are bits of an ancient empire in Rome, idelic Venetian canals, and Renaissance art in Milan, Rome and Florence. But if you wish to discover The Italy you will not find in a tourist guidebook, you will have to go off the beaten path behind. […]
Things to do in Mexico City; parks, galleries, historic sites, museums, cantinas: the appeal of Mexico City lies in its many offerings. While there is no way to cover all of the must-sees and -dos in a single trip, sticking to one neighborhood a day keeps things manageable. No matter how you end up spending your time in Mexico’s capital for […]
From art to food to music and more, there are lot of festivals every year throughout the United States, giving us plenty to celebrate. Some are quirky, and some are unique, some celebrate food and others celebrate art. No matter what you are into, there is sure to be a fantastic event somewhere in the […]
When exploring new and exciting places and cities, it can be easy to pass quickly through tourist attractions, checking them off the list and moving on to the next. But if you find yourself rushing, you could be doing yourself a huge disservice. Some tourist attractions offer more than meets the eye and are worth […]
It is not a Q of what to do in Florence, it is a Question of how much and when. With its selection of museums, galleries, boutiques, and storied sites, this Tuscan city has something for everyone, from contemporary art fans and food lovers to sports fans and shoppers. To experience the Italian city to […]
Below, some mental health experts share their strategies for shifting our stress, anxieties, worries and concerns into something healthier and more productive. With the fervor of the midterm elections, the barrage of tragic news stories in addition to just, you know, normal life stuff, many of us are feeling more anxious than usual. Though some of us suffer […]
The Dolder Grand Hotel (Zürich, CH) Location: Google maps Hotel website: The Dolder Grand Hotel The Dolder Grand is a city resort that beautifully merges past and future. Perched above Zürich, the fairy tale-like castle building 1st served as a “Curhaus” (a health spa) during the late-19th Century. Today, it honors this history with a state-of-the-art spa, […]
The French tire maker, Michelin created the “Michelin Man” mascot back in Y 1894. But its most famous global brand is the highly respected Michelin Guide which is updated each year. Originally created in Y 1900 to stimulate demand for cars and tires, the Michelin Guide provided motorists with maps, tire repair instructions, hotels and gasoline […]
FLASH: There is an art to enjoying great food* In most countries, food forms an important part of cultural heritage, which is why so many travelers plan their trips around cuisine. With countless food experiences emerging, people are putting in a great deal of research before committing to a holiday destination and when they do, […]
A gaping hole left by Notre Dame’s fallen spire was still burning and sparks were spilling down from the cathedral’s vaulted ceilings more than 5 hours a fire broke out near the Top of the Gothic landmark in Paris. An Associated Press reporter entered the cathedral late Monday while French President Emmanuel Macron was visiting […]
Fighting disease sounds serious, and it is, but that does not mean it has to always be hard work. In fact, there are some ways to ward off cancer and other serious diseases that could actually be fun and easy. The Big Q: If preventing some possible disease body invaders were as easy as preventing […]
The Roads of Arabia: Archaeological treasures of Saudi Arabia will be on display until 16 February. The exhibition was initially conceived in Y 2010 jointly by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Cultural Heritage (SCTH) and the Musée du Louvre in Paris, where it was first exhibited. After its Paris debut, the exhibition traveled […]
$VNO Citadel, LLC’s founder Ken Griffin closed on the $238-M penthouse at 220 Central Park South,a Citadel spokeswoman said. The purchase price makes it America’s most-expensive home ever. Earlier this month, he paid about $122-M for a 200-year-old home that overlooks London’s St. James’s Park, a short walk from Buckingham Palace. The luxury condo tower […]
Masterpieces from The Leiden Collection and the Musee du Louvre will be on display from 14 February Some of the most famous artists of the Dutch Golden Age will be on display at Louvre Abu Dhabi as part of its 1st international exhibition of Y 2019. The exhibition, ‘Rembrandt, Vermeer and the Dutch Golden Age: […]
Feel Like ‘Chilling Out’ and Escaping the Stress of Urban Life? The world’s notable cities conjure images of gridlocked traffic, poor air quality and skylines dominated by skyscrapers. The sprawling metropolises are always on the move, and that means that escaping the stress of urban living can prove to be challenging. If you are an […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Successor to the 812 Superfast? $RACE It has not been 2 years since Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) introduced the 812 Superfast to succeed the F12 Berlinetta. And by all accounts, and it is a Supercar. But eventually the iconic Maranello Outfit will replace it. And when it does, it could look something like this. This Supercar is called […]
There’s nothing that this Renaissance Italian city does not do well, from mouthwatering food and historical gems to boutique shopping and incredible art, this city has long reigned supreme where to visit in Italy. Every corner conceals a masterpiece, whether an artful plate of pasta or a statue from a Renaissance sculptor. You will never […]
| Singapore has been waiting for its day in the Sun, it is here! Over the past 10 years, the nation has been building up its infrastructure along with a sparkling reputation for modern innovation and high-class luxury. Now, the City-State is getting its due, proving itself a star among Asia’s finest for travelers of […]
Traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico for a Weekend This multicultural hub in the highlands of Southern Mexico is known for its mild climate, rich culinary and craft traditions and complex history. Even as strong earthquakes have shaken the region, the centuries-old city of Oaxaca remains largely unrattled. In the shadow of Monte Albán, the hilltop capital […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Classic 250 GTO’s Are the World’s Most Expensive Cars $RACE Early this month there was a record-breaking classic car sale, it was 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO s/n 4153 the most expensive car ever sold. For now, that is… Ferrari 250 GTO s/n 4153 was bought by American entrepreneur David MacNeil, founder of WeatherTech automotive. Mr. […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Presents the ‘Ferrari Art Edition’ $RACE This is The Centerpiece that the Ferrari collector will soon have in the garage. Presenting the Ferrari Art Edition, literally a work of art in any respect with an artistic price to match. The 514 page book offers unrestricted access to hundreds of photographs from the Ferrari archives and private collectors […]
Modigliani Nude Hammers for $157-M at Sotheby’s NY Auction $BID Monday, a nude portrait by Amedeo Modigliani sold for $157.2-M at Sotheby’s (NYSE:BID), achieving the 4th-highest price for any work of art at auction, though it did not set a new record for the artist. Sotheby’s had estimated “Nu couché (sur le côté gauche)” to […]
Rolex, the World’s Largest Swiss Luxury-watch Brand A Brief History of Rolex The precursor to Rolex was founded in London by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in Y 1905, with the Rolex Watch Company established in Y 1919 when operations were moved to Geneva, the company is HQ’s in Geneva today. The Rolex brand limits […]
Strong Economic Development Seen in the USA $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ US stocks were up and down last week, seeming driven by shifting headlines on US-China trade tensions. When in fact the market is consolidating the huge gainer since Donald Trump was elected US President. Now, is very important to distinguish between tariffs that we already […]
Christie’s Middle East Auction Results Thursday, 5 artists from Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, and Egypt set world auction records at Christie’s postwar and contemporary art sale. The most expensive work offered, Une vie singuliere by the late Shafic Abboud of Lebanon, did not sell after bids came in below the low estimate of $220,000. Sohrab Sepehri’s Untitled. Source: Christie’s Iranian […]
Ra Chen-Drake, a self-taught artist, was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He currently lives in and maintains a studio work space in Hollywood Hills above Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. Ra’s unique technique of mixed media combines Vintage Chinese Newspaper with Acrylic and Spray Paint on Canvas. In his new EARTH Series, he has created a […]
Global Fine Art Sales Reached $63.7-B in 2017 The global art market bounced in Y 2017 after 2 years of declining sales, rising 12% to $63.7-B, as the super wealthy chased Tier 1 works by from some well-known artists. The recovery was led by Leonardo da Vinci’s “Salvator Mundi,” which hammered for $450-M last November, the […]
Key Thinking Skills Learned From the Stoic Philosophers Stoic philosophers; Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus conducted an exercise known as a premeditatio malorum, meaning “premeditation of evils.” “Very little is needed to make us happy in life, it is all within our way to thinking.” Marcus Aurelius “We suffer more in imagination that in reality.”– Seneca […]
Fine Arts Investing in 2018 and Beyond $BAC, $SCHW Global managed money, US hedge funds and some of the world’s biggest banks have embraced the predictive properties of machine learning to spot patterns and guide their investment decisions. Could this branch of AI (artificial intelligence) be used to divine the vagaries of the fines arts […]
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Bought DaVinci’s ‘Christ’ Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince is the buyer of the Leonardo Da Vinci painting of Christ that sold last month for a record $450-M. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, 32 anni, bought the painting using a distant relative as a “proxy,” according to a source in the […]
Art News: Sir Alfred Munnings’ A Morning’s Work, Newmarket Heath brings $186,300 Spirited bidding and the sale of Sir Alfred Munnings’ A Morning’s Work, Newmarket Heath for $186,300, including buyer premium, highlighted the fifth annual Sporting Art Auction, held Sunday afternoon at Keeneland. The Sporting Art Auction is a collaborative effort between Keeneland, the world’s leading Thoroughbred […]
F1: Schumacher Seen as Ferrari’s Greatest Driver $RACE Michael Schumacher has been voted the greatest Ferrari driver of all-time in a reader poll conducted by F1 Racing Mag, topping the list ahead of Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen and Gilles Villeneuve. To celebrate 70 years of Ferrari, F1 Racing asked its readers and the online forum […]
Leonardo Da Vinci’s Christ Hammers for $450-M A painting of Christ by the Renaissance Master Leonardo da Vinci sold for a record $450-M at auction Wednesday evening in NYC, surpassing prior records for artworks sold at auction or privately. The painting, called “Salvator Mundi,” Italian for “Savior of the World,” is 1 of fewer than […]
Sotheby’s (NYSE:BID) has a Ferrari, Christie’s has a Leonardo $BID The November big-week of art auctions starts Monday in New York City, promises drama, with the most talked-about inclusion in a New York contemporary art sale in years. a painting by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) in Christie’s sale, an a Ferrari F1 race-car driven to victory by legendary […]
Asia Billionaires Overtake US for 1st Time, Led by Chinese Asia leads the world with billionaires, China leads the Asians Peer networks are playing an increasingly important role for billionaires when it comes to making, spending and giving away money Billionaire wealth increased 17% to $6-T in Y 2016, after a decline the prioryear, UBS […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Business Perplexes Wall Street $RACE Ferrari exists to build race cars 1st, road cars 2nd. Ferrari lives to race, not to make Wall Street money Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas thinks Ferrari needs to go electric to survive. Selling cars to survive so it can sell more cars is not what Ferrari is […]
Ferrari F2001, s/n 211, to Auction at Sotheby’s New York $RACE, $BID In a landmark moment for the partnership, Sotheby’s (NYSE:BID) is delighted to announce the addition of a 2001 Ferrari F2001 curated by RM Sotheby’s in the Contemporary Art Evening Auction on 16 November in New York. Unveiled during Sotheby’s Hong Kong Autumn Sales […]
Young People spend so much time researching how to get more followers, applying and doing everything they can to get noticed, even trying to buy their ways into becoming the next internet sensation. Everyone thinks of themselves as different because we all are, we all have different talents and are pursuing different goals. Ivy Heffernan […]
Venice, Italy Is Where the Really Rich Go to Find Art’s Next Big Thing The Venice Biennale has emerged as the place where curators, collectors, advisers, and artists come to a consensus on what art is important. “It’s been interesting to understand what the art world thinks is relevant,” said Maria Guilia Maramotti, the senior […]
Art News: “HOTEL ART FES” to Be Held at Park Hotel Tokyo Park Hotel Tokyo announced on May 9 that it will hold an art event titled “HOTEL ART FES” for 2 days, on August 5 and 6, 2017. It is designed to embody and have guests experience the hotel’s concept “Infinite time and space […]
What to do this week in Bangkok. Monday – April 24 Start Simple! with a movie at one of the largest shopping centers in asia! Siam Paragon. Enjoy a variety of the most luxurious seats to sofas to even beds, The Cineplex includes blankets and pillows with every seat. Food and Drinks will even be served […]
0:11 The school of architecture that I studied at some 30 years ago happened to be across the street from the wonderful art gallery designed by the great architect Louis Kahn. I love the building, and I used to visit it quite often. One day, I saw the security guard run his hand across the […]
Global Art Auction Sales Fall, Private Treaty Transactions Flourish $BID The global art market contracted for the 2nd year running in Y 2016, falling to the lowest marks since the financial crisis as economic and political volatility weighed on auction sales. Sales of art and antiques dropped 11% to $56.6-B, according to a report released […]
Must-See Pieces From Dubai Art Week 2017 Dubai, the city built on sand, can now boast an oasis of art culture. Art Dubai, now in its 11th year, has become quite the international art fair, as 93 galleries participated this year hailing from 44 different countries, showing over 500 artists. An Art Week has been […]
Christie’s Dubai Auction Fetches Record Setting $13. 43-M Christie’s Dubai March auctions of modern and contemporary Middle Eastern art and important watches realized a total of $13.43-M, setting new records. The Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art sale held during the evening of 17 March concluded Dubai Art Week and achieved a total of $8,079,375, […]
Sotheby’s (NYSE:BID) Auction House Opens Dubai Office $BID The opening follows a 30% increase in buyers from the Middle East in the last 5 years Sotheby’s (NYSE:BID) has officially opened a new Dubai gallery and office to cater to its growing Middle East customer base. The opening of the new unit, based in Dubai International […]
Public Art Installation Unveiled in Los Angeles “Convergence LA”, a landmark public art installation funded by Chinese real-estate developer Greenland, was unveiled at downtown Los Angeles Thursday night. The artwork, which was created by local artists Susan Narduli and Refik Anadol, is a digital craftsmanship that visualizes historic and real-time data of Los Angeles and […]
A Klimt Sells for $59-M at Record-breaking London Art Auction $BID A painting of flowers by Gustav Klimt sold in London for GBP48-M (US$59-M), a record for a work by the Austrian artist and the 3rd-highest price for any work sold at auction in Europe, Sotheby’s (NYSE:BID) said Thursday. Described in the auction catalog as […]
Karen Pence, “Art Therapy is Not Art & Crafts” Karen Pence wants people to know that art therapy is not arts and crafts. The wife of Vice President Mike Pence is a passionate advocate of art therapy. Now, she hopes to use her new public profile to raise awareness of the mental health profession and […]
Photography News: Exclusive Interview with Alan Fuson Over the years Alan has just about taken every type of photograph possible. Alan has hung out the side of helicopters shooting aerials, hiked through large factories to shoot industrial images, and braved sand fleas shooting swimsuits on the beach; He have pretty much done it all. Alan […]
The American People Elected a Brilliant Man Their 45th President How did Donald Trump blindside the US and deliver what Bill O’Reilly described as “the greatest political upset the planet has ever seen”? In order to understand Donald Trump, the pundits and his political opponents read and re-read his dazzling book, The Art of the […]
Experience Pasadena, California Pasadena’s dining and cultural attractions that make it a worthy destination year round. Pasadena, aka, The City of Roses, thanks to the Rose Parade held every New Year’s Day since Y 1890. The Southern California city was once home to resorts attracting scores of Midwestern business magnates and their families fleeing the […]
Art News: One Week of Sales at Sotheby’s Totals $752.3 Million $BID Tad Smith, Sotheby’s (NYSE:BID) President & CEO, commented: “Beginning with the Bowie sales in London, continuing with the Impressionist and Modern evening and day sales in New York, adding the Geneva jewelry sale performance, and ending with the Contemporary evening and day sales […]
Photography News: Interview with Art King Photography by Art King: Models Lenzey Stidham and Samantha Eger, Bikinis Miami Bikini Shop Who are you as a photographer? I still consider myself semi-pro with lots to learn. I will probably never stop learning or never be satisfied that I have learned enough. I like to have fun […]
Sotheby’s (NYSE:BID) to Launch its 1st UAE Office in Dubai this Year $BID Sotheby’s, which has offices in Doha, Istanbul, Egypt, Lebanon and Mumbai, is hiring staff for its office in Dubai International auction house Sotheby’s plans to open its 1st gallery in Dubai as part of efforts to capitalize on demand for Middle Eastern […]
Enzo Ferrari’s Namesake Supercar, the F40 $RACE The Ferrari F40 was the vision of Enzo Ferrari, when at 87 anni decided to create his finest car ever. He wanted a car that the world would remember him by and indelibly “Stamp” his legacy. The F40 features a 480hp twin turbo V8 engine with racing car looks […]
American artist David Datuna unveiled his latest installation, MAKE AMERICA STRONGER TOGETHER for its first stop on the doorstep of Trump Tower in New York City. The artist has combined the themes MAKE AMERICA (TRUMP) with STRONGER TOGETHER (CLINTON) representing a divided nation, and created two monumental works of art with the hope to bring […]
Marcos Irusta sees the strength in color. He sees himself in color and expresses it in a fashion that reflects his own passion. “The passion reflects my own life,” he says “We are always changing, always moving. I think my life is the same, always moving. Even when we stop I still see movement.” From […]
The Spanish artist Juan Garaizabal is ready for his installation of Havana’s Balcony (Balcón de la Habana) at the Museum Park in the city of Miami. The steel structure will be presented under the framework of Miami’s Art Week. The piece is the first part of an initiative that will be completed with the installation […]
It Takes More Than Money to Buy a Ferrari Special Edition Supercar $RACE You have sacrificed, worked hard and smart, built your company carefully in a hot sector, and sold off a chunk of a few $100-B on a few B’s. And now you are ready to make your 1st really luxury purchase, the most […]
Donald Trump, “The Democratic Party is the Party of Slavery” Tuesday night, Donald Trump, the GOP nominee for President of the United States called Democrats the “party of slavery” and praised the millions of African Americans with career successes, as he moves to reach out to Black voters. Donald Trump is making strong efforts to […]
Nelson De La Nuez, Arrives for his Icons of Pop Show Sept. 3 The prestigious, pop art gallery, Skye Art Gallery, is located prominently in the upscale Forum Shops in Caesar’s Palace on the 3rd Floor next to the trendy shops and restaurants. At first glance, you might mistake them for another typical Vegas gallery, […]
1. China returns to the leader position as the world’s largest art marketplace with a +18% increase 2. Hong Kong posted H1 growth of 10% 3. Market liquidity has been guaranteed by transactions volumes up 3.2% 4. The Western auction market posted a stable unsold rate of 28% 5. Low supply of masterpieces reduces Western […]
After an overwhelmingly successful debut, CANVAS will return to Downtown West Palm Beach with a bigger, more colorful splash. The City of West Palm Beach recently approved Founder Nicole Henry’s bold vision for the 2016 exhibition and beyond. Billed as the nation’s largest outdoor museum show, the two-week exhibition featured 20 dramatic, inspiring installations and […]
Art News: Anastasia the Great Anastasia was born in Russia, in 1966, on April the 15th, coinciding with the birth date of Leonardo da Vinci. She was raised in an orthodox monastery. Anastasia was offered a genuine classical education, as strict as it was unique, emphasizing in painting and restoration of antique icons. She was […]
A Watch in the World’s Blackest Black “Vantablack is so black that 3D objects coated in the material are visually reduced to silhouettes.” The material absorbs more than 99.965% of light. “It’s the blackest material in the universe after black holes,” the British sculptor Anish Kapoor once said. “It’s a physical thing that you cannot […]
A Jean-Michel Basquiat Hammered for a Record $57-M $BID The art world just witnessed a groundbreaking auction record earlier last May when an untitled piece by Jean-Michel Basquiat sold at Christie’s for $57.3-M. Given Sotheby’s (NYSE:BID) “limited” Impressionist and Modern art sale the night before, with 21 out of 62 lots left unsold, there were […]
The Value Story of Vintage & Classic Motor Cars Some eye-opening prices go along with the eye-catching looks. The Big Q: What is the value story behind vintage and classic cars and their worth? Some insight… In the late 1920’s, Ettore Bugatti built the largest and most powerful luxury car the world had yet seen. […]
Guests attending Palm Beach Modern Auctions’ (PBMA) stylish, hospitable events often compliment co-owners Rico Baca and Wade Terwilliger on the consistent superiority of items offered in their sales. To make the cut for any of PBMA’s beautifully presented auctions, an artwork, furnishing or decorative accessory must pass the tests of quality, authenticity and market desirability, […]
CELEBRATE THE ARTS AT SINGAPORE’S CULTURAL CARNIVAL Inaugural Keong Saik Carnival to be held on28 May 28 comes with an old-fashioned bazaar and good food Keong Saik Carnival, a cultural event involving local and international vendors and performances, will be held for the 1st time along Keong Saik Road, a street touting high-end shophouse establishments. […]
