Art, like beauty, is subjective, and it is hard to find a single definition that captures its essence in its entirety. If there is one fact that is universal when defining art, however, it is that whatever description we go with is what represents beauty for us. This is the inspiration behind Vis…
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ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Dior Teams Up with Ghanaian Amoako Boafo For SS21 Collection
Creative director for Dior Men, Kim Jones has shown a flair for art world collaborations, teaming up with the likes of Raymond Pettibon, KAWS, Hajime Sorayama and Daniel Arsham to enrich his streetwear-meets-Savile Row collections and shows. Now, he has added a new name to his list of collaborati…
Christian Louboutin Launches New Cabaraparis Tote, Illustrated by Hélène Tran
Christian Louboutin has recently launched his new signature tote for 2020: the Cabaraparis. A classic take on the essence and everyday life of the French capital, the luxe bag pays a tribute to the designer’s hometown and carries forward the Parisian legacy of art, culture, and solidarity. The lu…
Mali Langa: A Maximalist Designer’s Guide to Styling Luxury Interiors
Rarity. Craftsmanship. Art. Great expense. These are words that should immediately pop into the mind of a designer when presented with the task of creating luxury spaces. My personal approach to luxury dances to the tune of a maximalist modern design. As a whole, eclectic choices interact with a …
“Non Voglio Mica La Luna”: Inspired By The Universe, Built For Eternity
In 2012, after seeing how banal the word ‘luxury’ was fast becoming, two authors decided on a term that would set brands in this niche above the rest. Their laid-down criteria are simple: brands that would fall under this category are those whose products or services are created with intent and p…
This Colourful Unique Ressence Watch will be Auctioned for Covid-19 Relief
Swiss watchmaker Ressence has teamed up with Sotheby’s to auction a unique pastel blue titanium automatic timepiece named after the designer’s children and whose proceeds will benefit Covid-19 relief. Unveiled on Monday, the Type 1 Slim “Ayrton & Finlay” was inspired by the winning desi…
This Ancient Art is Kept Alive by Only Two Families
In a small village in western India, members of the Khatri community spend almost every day sitting in their workshop, bent over a piece of cloth, with a needle in one hand and a thick mass of colour on the palm of the other. They dip the needle into the colour and form long, elastic […]…
The Formal Opening of the GFA Gallery by the Guild of Professional Fine Artists of Nigeria.
Lagos, Nigeria – The formal opening of the Guild of Professional Fine Artists’ (GFA) first gallery, The GFA Gallery, took place on the 17th of November 2019, located in the heart of Lekki, Lagos. The event was privileged to welcome Nigeria’s Minister of Information and culture, Lai Mohammed. Spea…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: NU MI Design Hosts Successful Second Edition of Annual Exhibition
On September 21st and 22nd 2019, NU MI Design House – the integrated interior design, procurement, bespoke furniture manufacturer and homeware product designer, organised the second edition of its interior and product design exhibition. The exhibition took place at LASWA Yard Falomo Jetty, …
From Ali to Pele: Christie’s To Auction Andy Warhol’s Portraits of Athletes this November
You can be as passionate about art as you can be about sports! Imagine a world where both these passions come together! A world like this exists and it’s called Andy Warhol’s “Athletes” series. The series completed between 1977 and 1979, was commissioned by businessman Richard L. Weisman. Christi…