Saatchi Art Showdown Winner: Jonathan Gabb, “Deep Gum 8”

Jonathan Gabb Wins Showdown Competition; Vivien Zhang Named Runner-Up. Artist Jonathan Gabb is the winner of its “In Glorious Colour” Showdown competition by Saatchi Art, presented in partnership with the Saatchi Gallery and Winsor & Newton. The prize, which attracted a record-breaking 6,440 entries in a period of just 12 days, is the most highly-submitted … Read more

Rauli Mard – I try to be an analog artist in a digital time

Powerful paintings by Rauli Mard. If the engines could ask for a portrait, definitely they will ask for one made by Rauli Mard.  Motorcycles, cars, aeroplanes, everything with a Herculean engine you will find in this art universe of artworks populated with gigantic and high-powered paintings. Above and under clouds a forceful god of the … Read more

Bulgari to finance the renovation of Rome’s famous Spanish Steps, the widest staircase in Europe

To mark Bulgari’s 130th anniversary, the luxury jeweller announced it will come to rescue of Rome’s Spanish Steps/ Scalinata della Trinità dei Monti, a “special gift from Bulgari to its city”. Bulgari is following an appeal from Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi who called for private investors to help restore crumbling monuments of Italy. According … Read more

Ann Demeulemeester art book in the making

  The Belgian fashion guru Ann Demeulemeester, one of the most influential and inspiring fashion designers of our time, signed a book deal with famous Rizzoli publishing house, the famed Italian purveyor of art tomes. The 54-year-old Belgian fashion legend is working on a book with a foreword by American singer-songwriter, poet, and visual artist … Read more

“Backstage with the Arts tour” – European art & culture luxury vacation aboard a private jet.

Europe’s secret cultural gems in an art-filled journey offered by Four Seasons Art-centered travel packages offering extraordinary, immersive experiences are on the rise.”Today’s modern luxury traveller has an insatiable curiosity for unique experiences and new discoveries while appreciating the highest level of comfort, service and access,” Susan Helstab, executive vice president marketing, Four Seasons Hotels … Read more

The Rémy Martin XO Excellence Cannes 2014

The Rémy Martin XO Excellence Festival de Cannes Special Edition Cognac maker Rémy Martin unveiled a special edition of its XO Excellence cognac honoring the cinematic arts. As an official supplier of the Cannes Film Festival, Rémy Martin is following a tradition now in its 11th year releasing the ultra-limited XO Excellence Festival de Cannes … Read more