Category: Art
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Marilyn Monroe: 50 year anniversary of iconic star’s death
The Getty Images Gallery presents Marilyn, a collection of imagery and memorabilia to commemorate 50 years since the untimely death of Marilyn Monroe. Showcased in London for the first time, the exhibition features a number of original dresses and costumes worn by the Hollywood icon, alongside unique and iconic photographs. Marilyn includes imagery from Monroe’s…
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The oldest English-language encyclopedia still in print is moving solely into the digital
Encyclopedia Britannica, the oldest English-language encyclopedia still in print is moving solely into the digital age. It is the latest move Encyclopedia Britannica has made to expand its Internet reference services.It first flirted with digital publishing in the 1970s, published a version for computers in 1981 for LexisNexis subscribers and first posted to the Internet…
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Enzo Ferrari Museum opens in Modena
Alonside Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, BMW World in Munich, Walter P Chrysler Museum and the Henry Ford Museum, a new place of pilgrimage for motorsports fans has opened its doors. Legendary Enzo Ferrari, both a driver and engineer,has a new museum in Modena. Formerly Ferrari’s house, the new Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari museum is something…
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The world’s greatest sushi chef – Jiro Dreams of Sushi
He is the first sushi chef to receive 3 Michelin stars and considered by many to be the world’s greatest sushi chef. 85 year-old Jiro Ono works at a tiny sushi bar in Tokyo. He is the owner of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat, sushi-only restaurant inauspiciously located in a Tokyo subway station. Jiro Ono became…
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Hermès windows by Kiki van Eijk at Bijenkorf Amsterdam
5 exceptional windows created by Kiki van Eijk for Hermès at the Bijenkorf Amsterdam (from 2nd -25th March 2012) Hermès gave unrestricted power to Kiki van Eijk to realize 5 exceptional windows at the Bijenkorf Amsterdam. Kiki designed all 5 windows within the concept “the gift of time”, which is the 2012 theme of Hermès.…
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Menswear designer John Varvatos to receive the 2012 Spirit of Design Award
John Varvatos, acclaimed menswear designer and fashion mentor on NBC’s new fashion reality show “Fashion Star,” will receive the 2012 Spirit of Design Award at the Philadelphia University Fashion Show. The Spirit of Design Award is presented at the Philadelphia University Fashion Show to a prominent and influential designer. This prestigious award, first given in…