• Crown Of The Virgin Of The Immaculate Conception, known as the Crown of the Andes from Columbia, South America; Ca. 1660 (diadem) and ca. 1770 (arches); Colombian; Popayan; Gold, repoussé and chased; emeralds
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    JEWELRY: THE BODY TRANSFORMED AT THE MET

    January 10, 2019 - By 

    JEWELS, COAL, & GLUE AT THE MET MUSEUM Jewelry: The Body Transformed at The Metropolitan Museum has many royal gems even if it didn’t snag Marie Antoinette’s pearl and diamond pendant at Sotheby’s. Instead, the exhibition brings together innovative adornments from a range of centuries and cultures. An 1890s Tiffany Orchid brooch 4 ½” long combines an orchid’s delicacy with the glow of gold and diamonds. A bronze Celtic Northern Italy brooch from 600 B.C. is austere and elegant. It may be a model for a 1994 William Harper brooch Homage to Cy Twombly and Joseph Cornell. Both circular forms…

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    PAD LONDON 2018

    September 28, 2018 - By 

    PAD London, known as one of the most influential art exhibitions is ready for another season. Galleries and designers from around the world gather in Brittan to showcase some of their most striking compilations and collections. Here is a look at some of the most exciting exhibitions that are a must see for every art enthusiast. Galerie Dutko creates sublime environs with raw forms while always being open to adding a bit of colorful whimsy throughout their collections. Galerie Kreo, based in London and Paris, offers the unexpected with a love of strong angular designs. Galerie Dumonteil always brings the…

  • ETERNAL TRUTH Photographed by Fabrice van Hove Damien Hirst Science Ltd and Lalique 2017
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    LALIQUE & DAMIEN HIRST

    September 20, 2018 - By 

    Drama and beauty collide with the striking and sometimes haunting mastery of the craft by Lalique and Damien Hirst. Their collaboration brings deeply emotional symbols frozen in crystalline sculptures showcasing virtues and concepts in an artistic interpretation of all that is ‘ETERNAL’. The internationally known Brittish artist Damien Hirst envisioned the series of motifs based upon certain iconic symbolic images to serve as reminders. Conceived in both sculpture and panels, his collection is brought to life via the world-class glass and crystal makers of Lalique. The crystal maison, an historic cornerstone in the Parisian art and jewelry world, worked with…

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    MAISON RAPIN: ITALIAN METALWORKERS

    August 10, 2018 - By 

    Maison Rapin will showcase the official grand opening of its second location on rue de Beaune with the theme of Novecento Italy, Italian Metalworkers In The Liberty Period. The highly stylized workmanship  by the great artist of the 1900’s – 1930’s, shows an elegance and love of nature artfully portrayed in the curves and corners of their designs. Join in the celebration  September 5th to October 15th 2018, at 3 rue de Beaune 75007 Paris. To Learn More Visit: Maison Rapin Photo Credits: Maison Rapin SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST FOR MORE LUXURY TODAY! YOU WOULD ALSO ENJOY

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    CREATING BEAUTY: KATHRYN SCOTT

    July 23, 2018 - By 

    Creating Beauty Interiors offers full-page photos of ten distinctive city and country homes Kathryn Scott has transformed, including her own elegant five-story Italianate brownstone residence. Scott pairs architectural detailing with classical yet individualistic furniture, cabinets, and art. Her senses of color, light, and space meet her seamless melding of Asian and Western touches – from an artist’s antique doll collection in his studio to an Ai Weiwei table on a wall near a turquoise hearth to a child’s four-poster bed by an open window. To complement her serene, functional interior re-designs, Scott chooses art that often dramatizes nature’s beauty. Her…

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    MASTERPIECE LONDON

    June 26, 2018 - By 

    Masterpiece has been established as the world’s leading cross-collecting fair, offering the finest works of art, design, furniture and jewelry, from antiquity to the present day. The annual fair will have its 2018 edition from June 28th, through July 4th, in London. Masterpiece London provides an unparalleled opportunity for new and established collectors to discover exceptional works for sale from 160 international exhibitors; the centerpiece of a unique week of cultural experiences in the heart of London. Chairman Philip Hewat-Jaboor presents a unique and luxurious experience to guests so that the love fine art can be shared among the thousands of visitors…

  • Gate 5 special commission for Design Miami/Basel: Mandala by Johanna Grawunder
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    PREVIEW: DESIGN/MIAMI BASEL

    June 11, 2018 - By 

    This week one of the most prestigious and important art events will be taking place at the DESIGN/MIAMI BASEL exhibition, June 12-17 in Basel Switzerland. Here is a preview of some of the most eye-catching and poignant pieces on display. TO LEARN MORE VISIT: DESIGN MIAMI/BASEL Featured Image: Gate 5 Gallery special commission for Design Miami/Basel: ‘Mandala’ by Johanna Grawunder Photo Credits: Nilufar, Hostler Burrows, Demisch Danant, Ammann Gallery, Guistini Stagetti, Cristina Grajales Gallery, Gate 5 Gallery SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST FOR MORE LUXURY TODAY!  YOU WOULD ALSO ENJOY NEW YORK PALACE HOTEL                 …

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    THE MAN BEHIND THE COVER

    May 24, 2018 - By 

    Bridging the gap between Chinese clients and US talents in the world of fashion. We’ve all seen the glossy magazine covers and spreads with luscious, whimsical tableaus filled with shockingly beautiful models who seemingly live a charmed and perfectly lit life. Though we secretly hope it will happen to us one day, we know reality rarely comes so saturated and bronzed. So, who is the mastermind behind all these candy colored works of art? Much like in music you find the composer, the silent musician, whose passion and precision guides the whole orchestra, in photography his counterpart is the producer.…

  • CRISTINA GRAJALES GALLERY ALEXANDRA AGUDELO REVISITING EL DORADO
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    CRISTINA GRAJALES GALLERY: REVISITING EL DORADO

    April 11, 2018 - By 

    Cristina Grajales Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition of silver works by Alexandra Agudelo, opening on April 26th, 2018.  This is the first solo gallery exhibition of works by Alexandra Agudelo in the United States. Revisiting El Dorado will consist of 20 new works.  Agudelo’s fascination with pre-Columbian culture is infused in each piece she creates.   Ancient pottery shapes are reimagined as glowing, ethereal vessels; touches of gold pay tribute to the legend of El Dorado.  Agudelo’s work also explores the dichotomy between the rigidity and malleability of the silver.  Through stippling, engraving, gilding, and enameling, Agudelo’s handwork breathes…

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    LANVIN & THE TECHISM OF KRISTA KIM

    March 22, 2018 - By 

    It has never been more true that ‘fashion is art’ than this year’s Fall/Winter collection by Lanvin, who took an inspirational turn in their designs by collaborating with Techism artist Krista Kim, a leading contemporary artist who creates emotionally moving creations with her large digital algorithmic paintings.  The collection that Olivier Lapidus, the maison’s artistic director and initiator of the first e-couture label, and Krista Kim brought to life is a fusion of high technology and high fashion, for the modern woman. Elegantly balancing a futuristic vision with timeless pieces as they explore what it means to be human in the digital age.…