Art world phenomenon Felipe Pantone is constantly on the move. Already a budding rebel when, aged 10, he arrived in Spain from his native Buenos Aires, he moved from streetwise experiments in graffiti to forging his own path at the intersection of vintage typography, optical art and kinetics. His…
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!Kauru Contemporary African Art Africa Month Exhibition – “And Counting”
!Kauru Contemporary African Art presents “AND COUNTING”, a contemporary visual art exhibition at the Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG), Johannesburg from 23 May – 14 July 2019, curated by Tšhegofatso Mabaso (South Africa) and Julia Taonga Kaseka (Zambia). Currently in its 8th year, !Kauru Contempora…
Sotheby’s is Curating Luxury Experiences For Millennials
Last month, Sotheby’s hosted its auction in Hong Kong, and it was remarkable. With a span over a multitude of categories, from fine wines, champagnes, modern and contemporary art, diamonds and jewelry to East Asian art and curiosities, it’s estimated value exceeded $1 billion. Their curiosity sec…
Destinations: 3 London Day Trips We Love
For longer itineraries in London or those on repeat visits, it’s nice to mix it up with short excursions to see the English countryside and historical sights. There are three new options that we are excited about: The breathtaking new Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College, VIP Experiences a…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Black Artists + Designers Guild to Present “Beyond the Mask” at HPMKT
Seventeen different artists who are members of the guild will debut an exhibition called “Beyond the Mask: Storytelling in Black Art and Design” at this April’s High Point event. Artist Glenyse Thompson’s work for “Beyond the Mask” According to exhibit co-curator Leyden Lewis, Guild founder Malen…
Emmanuel Oyeleke Presents the HUEMANIST, a Photo Exhibition
A foremost Nigerian photographer with a respected body of work in both fashion photography, nature, portrait and abstract. Emmanuel Oyeleke has worked on beauty and life style campaigns for international brands, high profile weddings, events and portfolio work for non-profit organizations. A cele…
Art, Whisky Tops Big Spending Passion in Kenya
The allure of a good life and taste for the finer things in life that money can buy has taken root in Kenya as the number of millionaires grows. Kenya’s high-net-worth individuals though relatively reserved being in a country where the poverty rate stands at 36 per cent, they are investing in exo…
Lost Caravaggio Painting Found in an Attic is Worth $171 Million
Imagine purchasing a home and then years later discovering a dusty old painting in your attic that turned out to be a lost Caravaggio masterpiece worth $171 million. It happened to one very lucky individual in Toulouse, France. Upon finding the painting in the attic, the owner had a feeling it mi…
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Travel Lovers
Whether you’re setting off on a romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day or planning a fun stay-at-home celebration, you’re going to need to find a heartfelt gift — big or small — for your travel-loving partner. If you’re looking for ideas for him or for her this ValentineR…
The Louvre Museum, Paris Records Highest Number of Visitors in 2018!
Thanks to Beyonce & Jay Z, the Musée du Louvre had a record 10.2 million visitors in 2018—an increase of 25 percent in comparison with 2017. No other museum in the world has ever equaled this figure. The Carters’ 2018 music video, “APES**T,” was filmed in the historic museum, feat…