Paris’s digital art museum launches ambitious interactive competition

Atelier des Lumières opens festival dedicated to graphic and immersive digital design, with surreal and exciting results

10,000 Years of Luxury: The first comprehensive exhibition on the history of luxury

    Louvre Abu Dhabi presents the first comprehensive exhibition on the history of luxury in the Middle East. How luxury has been defined by diverse cultures from Antiquity to the present day? The first comprehensive exhibition on the history of luxury in the Middle East is showcasing approximately 350 objects from 30 countries and … Read more

Eden of Coronet, the world’s most valuable guitar, on display at 2019 Jewellery and Watch Show Abu Dhabi

    The Jewellery and Watch Show Abu Dhabi (JWS) is trying to display striking items at JWS each year and the world’s most valuable guitar does just that. According to Mohamad Meheiddine, JWS Event Manager, this year’s visitors can enjoy the guitar not only for its extravagance but also be in awe of its … Read more

The World’s Oldest Known Natural Pearl to be displayed for the first time at Louvre Abu Dhabi

    Pearls were precious elements during the Neolithic period, certainly falling into the category of luxury and used for adornment.   A 8,000-year-old Pearl to be displayed for the first time at Louvre Abu Dhabi. The pearl represents the earliest known evidence for pearling yet discovered in the world. The oldest known natural pearl … Read more

Plunge into a new pastime: 10 of the best creative breaks

From an art workshop in Tuscany and a sculpture course in Wales to crime writing in the Highlands, we pick our favourite learning retreats

Paris art scene roars back to life … with a little help from Brexit

A reinvigorated contemporary art fair, opening this week in the Grand Palais, is one sign of a renaissance for the French capital