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Rolls Royce Unveils The ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ Fabergé Egg

Rolls Royce Unveils The 'Spirit of Ecstasy' Fabergé Egg

Meticulously crafted and ostentatiously designed, the Fabergé Egg has long since been a prominent object for many affluent collectors. Taking into consideration that only 50 pre-1917 Imperial Fabergé Eggs are in existence, the Fabergé Egg has become one of the most sought after ornaments to add to one’s collection since the 20th century. Things only got more exciting with the announcement of two leading, luxury houses’ partnership to shape an ultra modern Fabergé Egg: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and Fabergé come together to introduce to the…

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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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Talking Art: Interview with Dale Lewis

White Lightnening by Dale Lewis

Dale Lewis is undeniably one of the most talented as well as creative up and coming abstract British artists of today; his work is awe inspiring and thought provoking, reaching deep into the mind of the viewer and bringing out emotions they may not have known they possessed. One of Mr. Lewis’ latest shows, titled “Fat, Sugar and Salt”, brings together a collection of mural sized paintings which breathe life into the depiction of comical grotesque scenes of contemporary, lower…

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“Involution” By Martín Loyato: Upcoming Album Release

“Involution” By Martín Loyato: Upcoming Album Release

Through the co-operation among a collection of skilled musicians from different backgrounds, a masterpiece titled “Involution” was created. More than 30 musicians from all over the world, including Argentina, Australia, Germany, Greece, Korea, Lebanon, Spain and the USA, have combined their talents to produce this “electro-acoustic experimental album” containing 9 breathtaking tracks. The 18th of December is the awaited day when “Involution” by the professional Argentinian trumpet player “Martín Loyato”, a multi-instrumental player, who added to his treasure a new…

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Art & Culture Travel

A Guide to Krakow Art Galleries

A Guide to Krakow Art Galleries

With a rich cultural history and a budding abundance of contemporary art, Poland is rife with diverse artistic venues sure to please any visitor. The ideals of cultural diversity, innovation, inclusivity, and preservation are especially embodied in the plurality of museums, galleries and even Krakow’s street art.   The cultural experience in this historic city is akin to an artistic feast, filling travelers to the brim. Art lovers seeking ancient, international, contemporary, or any other art genre can take part…

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The Louis Vuitton Foundation Gallery Showcases Works by 20th-Century Masters

The Louis Vuitton Foundation Gallery Showcases Works by 20th-Century Masters

The greatest works of art by the most creatively gifted artists from the early 20th century are going to be revealed in Paris at the Louis Vuitton Foundation gallery.  Anticipated to arrive in 2020, the new project from the Louis Vuitton Foundation will be introducing numerous renowned master painters with their works reaching well over 200 pieces all together. The artwork for the Louis Vuitton Foundation gallery were once owned by Russian industrialists Ivan and Mikhail Morozov, who possessed one of the world’s greatest…

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Lost Work by Diego Velázquez Rediscovered

'Retrato de niña o Joven Inmaculada' by artist Diego Velázquez

A rediscovered work by famed 17th century Spanish old master, Diego Velázquez, recently fetched 8.7M USD at auction.   The 57 x 44cm work is appropriately named ‘Retrato de niña o Joven Inmaculada’ or in English, Portrait of a Girl or Young Immaculate.   The painting had created quite the stir when it was rediscovered, and was subjected to strict export restrictions by Spain’s government due to the works significant Spanish cultural value.  Apparently, ‘Retrato de niña o Joven Inmaculada’ had been owned privately by…

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Art & Culture Real Estate

Picassos Included

Chateau de Castille

Set in the southern French area of Provence, lay the Chateau de Castille nestled in the medieval town of Uzès; with original structures dating back to the thirteenth century and containing unrivaled “built-in” modern art by the great master himself, Pablo Picasso.  Formerly the residence of the Baron de Castille up until 1950 when it was acquired by famed English art-collector and expert, Douglas Cooper, whom not only amassed one of the most significant 20th century art collections, but also…

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Art & Culture Philanthropy

Ocean Conservation: Kenyan Company Turns Flip Flops into Artwork

Flip Flops into Artwork: an Ocean Conservation Project

With ocean pollution continuing to threaten the survival and overall health of marine life worldwide; a new organization emerges to turn flip flops (one of the most common forms of ocean pollution) into magnificent colorful pieces of art and assist in developing trade in the African nation of Kenya. Although the Watamu shores of Kenya should be pristine, they are currently anything but.  As flip flops made from synthetic materials have become the most common shoe of the underprivileged, they have…

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Art & Culture Lifestyle People

Visit The BAR For The Open Studios of Gianna Dispenza

The Beirut Art Residency (BAR) is having an open-call.  Anyone who deeply enjoys amazing works of art made by truly creative minds will undoubtedly love this event. The brilliant American artist Gianna Dispenza as well as fellow artist Darryl Westley will be showcasing their work at this incredible event as the new artists-in-residence.  In addition, many other artists will be present during the various BAR events to display their artwork and ability, that put into words is “completely extraordinary”. BAR is an artist-run interdisciplinary, nonprofit…

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