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Art & Culture People August 27, 2024

Interview: Talking Art with Amadea Zuri Setian

Meet Amadea Zuri Setian; a young artist with an incredible passion for art. Her love for painting started when she was only 18 months old. Since then, she has been creating the most amazing works of art, primarily with acrylic, oil and watercolors. Most recently, her work has even become the inspiration for jewelry and fashion. Amadea’s artwork portrays an abundance of happy emotions with her use of colors, always brimming with life. Gathering inspiration for her work through nature…

Art & Culture People June 11, 2022

Aspen Trees: Talking The Holga with Artist Molly McCall

When we imagine an exceptional camera, rarely does our mind transfix on an inexpensive Hong Kong made instrument, but the Holga is no ordinary camera, nor are professional photographers its typical user. Carmel Valley based artist, Molly McCall, is one of the devices greatest advocates. To learn more about the Holga’s unique properties we sat down with McCall for a deep dive Q&A on how she captured the natural beauty of Aspen through her Holga’s lens. How did you learn…

Epicure People Travel December 10, 2021

An Interview with Chef Takeo Yamazaki of YOSHI

Chef Takeo Yamazaki has made YOSHI one of Monaco’s premiere dining establishments by pushing aside restaurants like Nobu, with his innovative approach to Japanese Cuisine. Yoshi’s selections of maki, nigiri, sashimi, and classic hot dishes bridge the gap between eastern and western flavors. The fruits of these efforts have resulted in YOSHI becoming the only Michelin Star Japanese restaurant in the region since 2010. Located within the Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo, Yoshi’s exceptional cusine is complimented by a fine drink…

Art & Culture People May 7, 2021

Talking Art with Trevor Martin of Post Gallery

When we imagine a great cultural exhibition, rarely does our mind transport us to a resort art gallery, but Post Gallery is no ordinary gallery, nor is Post Ranch Inn an ordinary resort. The Post Gallery which is situated near the center of the 100 acre property that is Post Ranch Inn is an exciting cultural oasis in the no man’s land of Big Sur, California. Post Ranch, seated prominently on a ridge that is 2,000 feet above the Pacific…

People Real Estate March 10, 2021

Talking Luxury Real Estate Auctions with Trayor Lesnock of Platinum Luxury Auctions

This week, The Extravagant connected with Trayor Lesnock of Platinum Luxury Auctions to explore the world of luxury real estate auctions. Lesnock’s firm has handled some rather impressive non-distressed properties, such as this Fifth Avenue condo we covered back in February. Aside from the unique properties often offered by Platinum, there are many benefits to purchasing luxury real estate at auction; to learn about these enticing advantages to purchasing a property from Platinum or another luxury auction, read on. For…

Art & Culture Lifestyle People November 6, 2020

Talking Fine Porcelain With Carleigh Queenth of Christie’s

From the Marly Rouge 19th Century Sevres dessert service for Napoleon I to the the 18th Century Nymphenburg porcelain trompe l’oeil dinner service from the private collection of Jayne Wrightsman; pieces of fine decorative art such as these are more than meets the eye. What may appear to be merely a beautiful service of fine porcelain, may in many cases hold a deeper story. Whether that be a comedic hand painted pattern or an interesting story behind the reason for…

Art & Culture People September 26, 2020

The Evolution of Fine Art Galleries During COVID-19: An Interview with Johann König

Thirty-nine year old German Art Dealer Johann König has built a collection of galleries in Berlin, London and Tokyo, as well as a significant following on a concept that is almost entirely nonexistent in the art world: “transparency”. In a recent interview to discuss the effects of the Global Pandemic on art galleries, Mr. König told us “I think we are able to introduce a lot of new people into the art market.” He went on to explain that providing…

Art & Culture People April 4, 2020

Meet Molly McCall

Meet American Artist Molly McCall whose talent for creating works revolving around the passage of time delivers photographic and mixed media compositions that are not only entirely unique, but also nostalgic for many. McCall’s work, which is memory based, is focused on the beauty of California’s central coast, where McCall was born, raised, and where she continues to live today with her husband Gordon and their two German Shorthaired Pointers. Although deeply immersed in the art world today, McCall began…

Men's Style People March 24, 2020

Talking style with the one and only Paul Feig

During these unprecedented times we are very pleased to inform you that we were recently given the privilege of interviewing one of Hollywood’s most stylish men. Allow us to introduce you to Paul Feig, well known for his box office hits such as A Simple Favor, Ghostbusters: Answer the Call, and Bridesmaids. Feig is a gifted actor, writer, director and producer whose style is much more old Hollywood than any leading man often seen on today’s red carpet. Regularly dressed…

Art & Culture People March 5, 2020

The World of Visual Art with Angelique de Limburg Stirum

Recently, The Extravagant was given the exclusive privilege of interviewing Angelique de Limburg Stirum on her passion for artistic expression through portraiture. The young Belgian artist and former model is currently developing a unique take on modern portraiture. The daughter of the Count and Countess of Limburg Stirum is proving to be an innovator in a world where capturing human likeness on canvas is becoming increasingly underrated. Read on to see how Angelique’s own artistic ability has been shaped by…

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