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    DESIGN: Swedish Rugs & A Conversation With Jason Nazmiyal

    March 6, 2022 - By 

    Life happens when you’re busy making other plans. The rush and swirl of to-do lists, endless news flashes – domestic and international, family gatherings and contemplation about taking that new job; everything playing out against the backdrop of your home and the important spaces of your life. There are very few constants. The need for a balanced, grounding energy can never be underestimated and sometimes from that backdrop something can rise up, as if a spotlight has been shown upon it and you see it with a renewed understanding, of not just its use but its purpose in your life.…

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    JEWEL SPOTLIGHT: KUNZITE

    November 28, 2018 - By 

    Arguably the most delicious color range in the gemstone world, Kunzite is the cotton candy colored variety of the mineral spodumene. Delicate pastel pink to intense violet-ish purple, Kunzite is loved for the special hues available making it possible for designers to create impressive designs. In fact the Smithsonian Institution has a prized faceted heart-shaped kunzite that weighs a stunning 880 carats. Due to its pleochroic characteristic, meaning that it flashes two different shades of visible color, it shows the best color when you look down the length of the crystal. The pegmatite deposits that the rough kunzite crystals are…

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    RESTAURANT: AQUAVIT

    March 30, 2018 - By 

    In the land of the midnight sun a special culinary collision occurs, wild seafood caught within the deep icy waters inherently becomes paired with a harvest from the dark forest; wild game, berries and mushrooms. These worlds juxtapose perfectly on the plate and the palate. Native of Sweden, Executive Chef Emma Bengtsson brings an authentic flair to the menu, which under her leadership secured a  second Michelin Star for Aquavit, making her the second female chef in the U.S. to run a two-star kitchen and the first ever Swedish female chef to do so. The unique Nordic flavor profile, such…

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    KOENIGSEGG: THE FASTEST CAR IN THE WORLD

    January 24, 2018 - By 

    The Koenigsegg Agera RS recently surpassed the Bugatti Veyron to be the fastest production car in the world, triumphing at whiplash speeds of 447.19 km/h (277.87 mph). Driven by factory driver, Niklas Lilja, in Nevada he achieved five new world records for a production vehicle and completed the 0-400-0 km/h run in just 33.29 seconds, beating the previous time of 36.44 seconds set by the same car in Denmark in October 2017. In true northern European style of purity and essentialism, where world class engineering and technological innovation compose a mathematical melody of precision that has has become an iconic…

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    LEADING CULTURE DESTINATIONS: AWARD WINNERS

    October 13, 2017 - By 

    Recently the Leading Culture Destinations Awards, “The Oscars for Museums,” were announced at the brand new Trafalgar St. James hotel. The winners were chosen by a jury of nine established cultural specialists. Now in its fourth year, they have celebrated museums and cities for their dedication to their dynamic cultural approach and the winners were chosen based on the quality and reach of their contributions to the international cultural sphere. The judges review everything from audacious programming and management structures, to cross-sector collaborations and Michelin-starred restaurants, late night openings and music performances, with an overarching focus on a visionary approach…

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    HOSTLER BURROWS

    September 25, 2017 - By 

    As New York’s art world swings into its fall season with the highly anticipated art shows and exhibitions, the preeminent gallery Hostler Burrows is showcasing a refined and sophisticated collection where unique ceramics and metal sculptural pieces blend beautifully with furniture and decor, turning practical pieces into precious daily objects. Each creation strikes a stately and measured tone, elevating the surrounding environment. To Explore The Full Collection & Learn More Visit: HOSTLER BURROWS Photo Credit: Hostler Burrows SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST FOR MORE LUXURY TODAY! YOU WOULD ALSO ENJOY THE DECOLETTE DOSSIER

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    TALISMAN

    March 15, 2017 - By 

    Contemporary Symbolic Objects Event Talisman, the event is organized and produced by the Swedish auction house Örnsbergsauktionen for IN Residence is group exhibition curated by Barbara Brondi & Marco Rainò that features 46 talismans, specifically created by 46 international designers, that will be auctioned at the Palazzo Clerici’s Salone degli Arazzi. 
 The exhibit is realized on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of IN Residence, a cultural project that contributes to contemporary debate about design. In parallel with the group show at Palazzo Clerici, the publishing house Corraini releases the book “Talisman, Contemporary Symbolic Objects.” Edited by Barbara Brondi & Marco…

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    ART: ILLUSTRIOUS MOVEMENTS

    September 13, 2016 - By 

    In J. Lohmann Gallery’s first ever pop-up exhibition you can explore the Illustrious Movements. Also in a continuation of celebrating premiers, this will be the first time Copenhagen’s  Sandra Davolio and London’s Merete Rasmussen, two of Europe’s foremost ceramic artists, will be exhibited in a show in the United States. Building on already accomplished international careers, Davolio and Rasmussen are taking design and craftsmanship to an even higher level creating some of the most innovative and fascinating new sculptural forms. Both artists will be present at the opening reception. Opening reception Thursday, October 13, 6-8 pm 156 Orchard Street, New…