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The New Curiosity Shop by Bvlgari Opens in Rome

The New Curiosity Shop by Bvlgari Opens in Rome

Bulgari built the New Curiosity Shop to symbolize creativity in the brand, to challenge and surpass previous set limits, to bring about a contemporary edge to things, and to pay homage to the Old Curiosity Shop that opened in 1905.  The New Curiosity Shop was designed as a concept store by Bulgari in order to restore and honor the once legendary Old Curiosity Shop at Via dei Condotti in Rome.  Bulgari’s founder, Sotirio Bulgari got the name for the shop from a Charles…

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Art & Culture

Mark Rothko’s No. 7 (Dark Over Light) to hit the Auction Block

Mark Rothko's No. 7 (Dark Over Light) to hit the Auction Block

In New York, the famed monumental canvas, No. 7 (Dark Over Light) by American Artist, Mark Rothko is set to make its way to the auction block on May 17 for the Christie’s Evening Sale of Post-War and Contemporary Art. No. 7 (Dark Over Light), which was painted in 1954, and at almost eight feet tall, certainly epitomizes Mr. Rothko’s highly coveted grand scale style. Mark Rothko once remarked (on the subject of size): “I paint very large pictures. I realize that historically the…

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Art & Culture Philanthropy Real Estate

Christie’s International Real Estate Showcases the upcoming Rockefeller Sale in Beverly Hills

The highly anticipated upcoming Christie’s auction regarding the collection of David & Peggy Rockefeller has received nothing short of royal welcomes, as it has made its way across the globe. The collection, which includes a widespread & diverse set of artwork is estimated to gross more than $500 million USD; the proceeds you say? They will go to benefit several charities selected by the late David & Peggy Rockefeller. Some of the organizations that stand to benefit from the sale include…

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People Women's Style

Meet Reed Kessler

Image Credit: Manfredi Equestrian Meet the Holland based, American Show Jumper, Reed Kessler. Born into a passionate equestrian family, the innately talented athlete began ridding at just 6 months old, long before the now 23 year old could even walk. First having established herself as a shinning star in the world of Showjumping when she became the youngest ever Show Jumper to qualify for the Olympic Games. Wherein the vast majority of her teammates were well into their 30’s or 40’s.  Reed now focuses the…

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Cigars

Cuba’s 2017 Edición Limitada Cigars

Cuba’s 2017 Edición Limitada Cigars

The remaining number of Cuba’s 2017 Edición Limitada cigars have just started to make their arrival to global markets.  Even though Cohiba Talismán Edición Limitada 2017 was launched in late 2017, the other two cigars, such as the Partagás Serie No. 1 (5 1/2 by 52) and the Punch Regios de Punch (4 3/4 inches by 48 ring gauge), are still making their way to the market, albeit at a leisurely pace. The two cigars first started showing up in many different countries, however,…

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Art & Culture People

Talking Art: Interview with Prince Rostislav Romanov

Talking Art: Interview with Prince Rostislav Romanov

Meet His Highness Prince Rostislav Rostislavovich Romanov, a member of Russia’s former ruling Imperial dynasty and an incredibly talented artist “who strives to capture the beauty and strangeness of the world.” Prince Rostislav’s highly imaginative work sits at an avenue where modern figurative meets abstract.  The Prince, who is best known by his nickname Rosti, pushes his viewers to see the underlying work beneath his art by rationalizing a time-tested approach of trial and error. Prince Rostislav’s compositions force us…

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Auto

North American Premiere of the all-new Bugatti Chiron Sport

The new Sport variant of the Bugatti Chiron, following its debut at the 88th Geneva International Motor Show, just recently made its North America premier during this year’s New York International Auto Show.  Celebrating its first time in North America and in the Big Apple, the New York International Auto Show’s exhibition of the new Chiron Sport started on the 30th of March and lasted until the 8th of April. Despite having no change in power and performance data, the Chiron Sport has made substantial progress in…

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Auto

Jack Barclay Bentley in London is Reborn

The automotive showroom icon, Jack Barclay Bentley, located in the Mayfair neighborhood of London, has just reopened as of last month after a painstaking multi-million-pound renovation, which has given new life to the world’s oldest Bentley dealership. Clients who plan to visit the newly refurbished space will immediately notice the more airy modern design that also incorporates its historic persona into a contemporary layout, which will improve the overall client experience. The finished product truly blends well with the gallery…

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Tech

Bang & Olufsen Releases The BeoVision Eclipse Wood Edition

Bang & Olufsen, which was founded in 1925 by the two audio reproduction innovators Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, have now created yet another revolutionary product for the audio and motion picture industries with the release of the BeoVision Eclipse Wood Edition: “the latest variant of the world’s best sounding TV.”  Utilizing the latest 4K HDR OLED screen technology, the BeoVision Eclipse Wood Edition features an elegant handmade speaker cover in oak, which gives off a sophisticated and warmhearted feeling to the ambiance…

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Yachts

Oceanco Unveils Their New and Innovative 115-Metre Tuhura

Oceanco Unveils Their New and Innovative 115-Metre Tuhura - exterior

Unveiled during the Dubai International Boat Show, one of Oceanco’s most recent projects “the new 115 metre Tuhura” has proven itself as a yacht of unparalleled innovativeness that also reflects upon a design of forgone ages.  This groundbreaking super yacht is the result of a brilliant collaboration with the Lobanov Design studio, BMT Nigel Gee and interior designer Achille Salvagni; with Lobanov Design doing the exterior of the vessel, BMT on the naval architecture, and Achille Salvagni obviously engaging in its interior design. Tuhura is in…

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