Category: Art
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The first lunar sample collected by humanity comes to auction. This is the only Apollo sample that can be legally sold.
Space History Featuring the First Lunar Sample. 5 scanning electron microscope (sem) aluminum sample stubs, each topped with approximately 10 mm diameter carbon tape containing Apollo Moon dust. The Bonhams Space History sale will present lunar dust collected by American astronaut Neil Armstrong from the Apollo 11 mission in 1969 on April 13 in New York. Representing the height of…
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Unique art experiences: Prada’s traveling social club at 2022 Frieze Los Angeles
On 16 and 17 of February, Prada presented the seventh iteration of Prada Mode at Genghis Cohen featuring an immersive installation by the artist Martine Syms, to coincide with Frieze Los Angeles Art fair. A traveling social club with a focus on contemporary culture, Prada Mode provides members with a unique art experience along with…
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Discover Venice the #HomoFaberWay: A self-guided tour of Venice’s hidden crafts workshops
Organised by the Michelangelo Foundation, 2022 Homo Faber event showcases fine contemporary, traditional and rare craftsmanship and its link to the world of creativity and design, to promote a more human, inclusive and sustainable future. The 2nd edition of this unprecedented international cultural event in Venice will celebrate fine craftsmanship’s “living treasures” through 15…
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My edition of the BMW 8 Series is my dream car: Jeff Koons
The energetic and powerful design includes both elements of pop art as well as geometric patterns paying homage to the sporty 8 Series Gran Coupe’s intricate contours and shape. BMW Art Cars: Jeff Koons’ new art car is is sporty and flashy as well as minimalist and conceptual. THE 8 X JEFF KOONS price upon…
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Leica’s first watches expand and fine-tune the idea of the push crown
LEICA L1 and LEICA L2, the latest additions to the Leica family, are two remarkable timepieces with a patented push crown. The design of the LEICA L1 and LEICA L2 draws inspiration from previous engineering masterpieces made in Wetzlar. The watches’ exterior was conceptualized by Professor Achim Heine, who has designed numerous Leica products in…
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Spirit of Ecstasy Challenge invites emerging designers to create unique works, inspired by Rolls-Royce
Atop Spectre’s bonnet, the redesigned Spirit of Ecstasy braces the wind with a lower stance. Muse, the Rolls-Royce Art Programme commences inaugural Spirit of Ecstasy Challenge Muse, the Rolls-Royce Art Programme, announced this week the commencement of the inaugural Spirit of Ecstasy Challenge. As a biennial initiative, the Spirit of Ecstasy Challenge invites emerging design visionaries…