Life, often the mistress of inexplicable whimsy, rarely unfolds as one would expect, yet somehow, puzzling so, we actually end up exactly where we are meant to be. For Rafka Koblence, former Israeli National Wrestling Champion and Olympian in training, this could not be more true. Deciding not to join his team at the 1972 Munich Olympics and move to the USA instead, he soon learned of the devastating terrorist attack that murdered his former teammates and coach. Completely shocked and heartbroken he vowed to stay in America and forge a new path. Remembering his past love of the work…
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Art is transformative, groundbreaking and seductive. Something as delicate as a drawing of a butterfly or imposing like large sculptural columns dripping in gold; historic as a tiny carved animal from ancient Greece or a glittering contemporary glasswork, art transports the viewer to a shared vision and moment in time with the creator, a glimpse inside the often inscrutable human mind. There we find beauty. Once again New York City is privileged to host a veritable consortium of the most trained eyes in the art world during the annual Salon Art + Design. The premiere event showcases world renown galleries…
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LASVIT recently unveiled their latest design concept at the Czech Consulate in Milan as part of the Perspectives exhibition– A:Live & Fireborn. They showcased a virtual dream house where kinetic light breathed life into the spaces. A glittering, dancing lighting centerpiece whose movements endlessly captivates the eye like a chic kaleidoscopic artform. The concept was designed for hospitality spaces, private residences, and even luxury yachts, where different aesthetic styles can be achieved by changing the glass components. “Life is never stagnant. On the contrary, it is in constant flux. Just as we are constantly moving and changing, so too does the…
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The Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo will start the new model year in September with extensive changes. Thanks to technological developments, the day-to-day range of the electric sports cars will be improved. Further significant upgrades include the deep integration of Android Auto in the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system, as well as the availability of Remote Park Assist for the first time on the Taycan. With this new optional assistance system, the process of parking the car can be controlled via a smartphone, without the driver needing to be at the wheel. With the new Paint to Sample and Paint…
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With a company motto of, ‘A Million Years In The Making’, there is considerable anticipation for the final reveal of what could possibly be worth waiting that long for. This year Studio Greytak is unveiling their Universe Collection that is nothing short of impactful, in every sense of the word. Dramatic and reminiscent of exploding stars and intergalactic collisions, the Universe Collection is like an artistic freezeframe of cosmic proportions. Harnessing our own Earth born gems and minerals for an out of this world sculptural experience. Guy Regal NYC, a dealer of fine art, furniture and decorative designs, is hosting…
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If you happen to find yourself in the French Riviera, September 7-12, there is only one place you should be, Cannes. It’s the iconic celebration of all things nautical, a veritable fashion show on the high seas that promises to shock and delight. “Every year the Yachting Festival hosts an eclectic offering of boats from 3 to 45 meters afloat and less than 10 meters ashore. These vessels are sail or motor boats, monohull or multihull, hard-hulled or semi-rigid. The 2021 edition will welcome nearly 600 boats, 430 exhibitors and more than 140 previews (10% more than in 2019).” Everyone from Azimut|Benetti, Pearl Yachts, and the new…
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Coming in sizzling hot off of the runway like only the beach babes of Miami can this year’s Miami Swim Week 2021 Paraiso was a celebration of sun, sand and the daring lines of a peekaboo under bust tan. All of the swimwear fashion designers went full throttle to create poolside fantasies for women of every age, shape, size and color. Whoever and wherever you are Miami dreamed up a skimpy little dish for you. With statement sunhats, extra long bikini strings and cover ups that look as comfortable on the beach as the boudoir, this summer promises to tease…
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In celebration of father’s everywhere. Dad’s are as diverse as their children. Maybe he was jock in college, maybe an art student or maybe being your mom’s high school sweetheart was one of his most important defining moments, either way fate aligned him to be your foundation and compass through life’s stormy seas and scary dreams. Let’s take the time to really appreciate all he did for you. After all, he did teach you to say please and thank you. Here is a list of some of our favorite Father’s Day gift ideas. COCKTAILS: MONKEY 47 GIN For The Hipster…
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The internationally acclaimed artists and silversmiths of Madrid’s design maison Garrido, have recently unveiled a powerful new collection, The Onyx Selection. Harnessing their impactful angles and forms that Garrido is so known for, they have reimagined their metallic design codes of highly reflective finishes of yellow gold, rose gold, and brasses, to the opposite end of Mother Nature’s spectrum and this time are exploring her darker side. The skilled know-how of their seasoned craftsmen are achieving all the drama with a special nickel alloy-plating metal technique, breathing a new life into the their pieces which are reminiscent of a sculptural…
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Two rebel hearts and a shared vision of what holistic health meant long before “organic” was the buzzword it is today, Dr. Hauschka and his wife, Dr. Margarethe Stavenhagen, shook up the norm of the day in 1935 and created something so pure and timeless it is a global beauty and wellness cornerstone. At that time high concentrations of natural actives and the way in which they are used to support the body as a whole was considered avant-garde and pioneering. Today we know that they are inextricably linked in the pursuit of beauty, inside and out. The Dr. Hauschka…