Stuart Evers’ top 10 homes in literature
From Miss Havisham’s decaying domicile to Jekyll and Hyde’s shared space, fictional homes are as varied as their inhabitants
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Pirelli Calendar 2013, Adriana Lima the first pregnant woman
Pirelli Calendar 2013 – behind-the-scenes images The Pirelli Calendar‘s photographers have always immortalised a very sophisticated concept of beauty, mid-way between fashion and glamour. And every year the Cal offers a collection of images that interpret the concept of beauty in an original way, different to the previous year. In 2012 the Pirelli calendar will … Read more
Motorcycles-turned-art by Chicara Nagata
His work can be considered an art form. Seduced by the association between art and mechanics, the Japanese artist Chicara Nagata spent nearly 3 years into the completion of his first piece of art “CHICARA ONE“, he finished in 2004 after 7500 hours of work. The art-motorcycles made Chicara Nagata the World Champion of Custom … Read more
Happy Birthday Mr Bond. 50 years of Bond style
Designing Bond’s look: 50 years of Bond style James Bond, world’s most influential and iconic movie brand, celebrates the 50th anniversary. The Barbican in London marks five decades of James Bond in film with an exhibition, showcasing the inside track of the design and style of the famed movie brand. “Designing 007″ transforms the Barbican, … Read more
Tim Philips, Hemisphere, Australia hailed industry’s newest mixology talent
Diageo Reserve Announces WORLD CLASS Bartender of the Year 2012 Following a week of mixology trends unveiled, red carpet events and a showcase of the industry’s brightest stars, Tim Philips, Hemisphere, Australia was crowned DIAGEO RESERVE WORLD CLASS Bartender of the Year 2012, rising above 50 other finalists to win the most prestigious accolade … Read more
Happy Birthday Gustave Klimt!
14 July 2012 is the 150th Anniversary of Gustave Klimt’s birth. Vienna is celebrating one of its most important painter in offering exhibitions in 10 museums showing paintings, drawings, ceilings… Take this opportunity to visit Vienna and discover the soul and creativity of this great master. More info on Vienna celebration events