Luxury art and collectables
In the late 17th century the “Jaquemart” invention brought beautifully animated figures to the dial contributing to the storyline of the timepiece. The figures were set into the dial and move in sync with the activated minute repeater. In the late 1980s Ulysse Nardin introduced a surprising variation to “Jaquemart”. San Marco watch symbolized the … Read more
American rock singer Tina Turner has become a Swiss citizen The eight-time Grammy Award winner Tina Turner (73), the renown singer once known for the “most famous legs in show business”. has become a Swiss citizen. Since 1995 Tina Turner, whose real name is Anna Mae Bullock, was a Zurich resident, owning a mansion in … Read more
Disney’s ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ Wins Best Animated Feature At 40th Annual Annie Awards Disney’s ‘Wreck-It Ralph‘ won the Best Animated Feature honor at the 40th Annual Annie Awards. This year’s expanded list of categories topped 30, honoring many more nominees and team entries as in years past. New to the awards this year was the addition … Read more
La pêche aux mâles de Christian Louboutin: Spring Summer 2013 Lookbook With flashy colors, feathers, metallic details, art graphics and gradient, Christian Louboutin‘s Spring / Summer collection promises a lavish artwork for the feet. For the new season the French footwear designer goes fishing. And not just any fishing: fishing males. Christian Louboutin want to convince fans that … Read more
Wynn Las Vegas unveils Tulips sculpture by renowned artist, Jeff Koons Wynn Las Vegas unveiled “Tulips”, a sculpture by renowned artist Jeff Koons, acquired at auction in November 2012 for a price of $33,682,500. Jeff Koons (born in York, Pennsylvania in 1955) is seen as one of the most important living artists on canvas and … Read more
50 Greatest Photographs Of National Geographic Exhibition to Open in Las Vegas On February 14, 2013, Imagine Exhibitions Gallery at The Venetian Las Vegas will welcome 50 Greatest Photographs of National Geographic to Las Vegas. The traveling exhibition showcases some of National Geographic’s most-remembered and celebrated photographs from its 125-year-old history, such as Steve McCurry … Read more