Luxury art and collectables
With a host of eclectic and fascinating items, Christie’s Out of the Ordinary sale on 5 September 2013 ,promises to be a sale full of surprises that will excite the imagination. Spanning all eras from the prehistoric natural world to the surreal realm of science fiction, the intriguing items are sure to prove popular with visitors to … Read more
Jarrett Bay Boatworks, a premier builder of custom sport fishing boats, has won the Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge cabinetry crown for the interior of the 77ft BLANK CHECK yacht. Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge showcases top caliber veneer expertise in furniture, cabinetry, and millwork. “Just like our boats, wood veneer’s seamless rich look is timeless and helps our … Read more
Olympus PEN Art Edition – exclusive to Harrods. Japan-based manufacturer of optics and camera maker Olympus announced a £16,000 E-P5 Art Edition that will be sold exclusively by Harrods luxury department in London. The Olympus Art Edition aims to combine the heritage and unique features of the Olympus PEN compact camera system with the … Read more
“Elegy of Autumn” photo taken by Dina Bova (Israel) won Nikon Photo Contest 2012-2013. A total of 22,752 photographers from 153 countries and regions submitted 99,339 works in the 2012-2013 competition. This year marked a new record for the largest number of entries in the history of the contest. Nikon Photo Contest (NPC), previously known … Read more
Once forgotten by mainstream society, traditional handcrafted products are again emerging from workshops, lofts and studios across America. The world’s most handcrafted single malt Scotch whisky, The Balvenie, in partnership with menswear designer Todd Snyder is celebrating some of the best examples of American craftsmanship with the Rare Craft Collection, a series of gallery-style events … Read more
Artist in hotel: “Artist Room Zen” completed. Hotel rooms transformed into works of art. Would you like a spiritual experience in a hotel? Tokyo’s Park Hotel (located in Shiodome, Tokyo, Japan.) completed its “Artist Room Zen” for hotel guests as the second in the series of its “Artist in Hotel” project that started last December. … Read more