Gustav Klimt Year 2012. World’s largest Klimt collection

In 2012, the world celebrates Gustav Klimt (1862-1918). He was the speaker and organizer of the Jugendstil art movement and promoter of young, up-and-coming talent. He created some of the most famous Art Nouveau paintings worldwide and gave Vienna plenty of reasons to celebrate his 150th Birthday in 2012. The magnificent baroque palace complex of … Read more

New York best restaurants, chefs, bars and barkeeps. 2012 Food & Drink Award Winners

Time Out New York magazine announced the 2012 Food & Drink Award winners at an annual industry awards event honoring the year’s finest restaurants and bars, chosen by our critics and readears. Over 100,000 votes were cast to determine the ten winners in the Readers’ Choice category in addition to the ten Critics’ Picks winners. Seamus … Read more

Stanley Kubrick, The photographer. Vintage cinematographic viewpoints of life in the 40s

A new exhibition at The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium presents incredible photos of life in the 40s shot by young Stanley Kubrick, one of the leading filmmakers of the 20th century (Lolita, Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, The Shining) Shortly after graduating from high school in 1945, Stanley … Read more

Singing in the rain: Neustadt Kunsthofpassage in Dresden

The house that plays music when it rains Singing in the rain…What a glorious feelin’. It’s happening in Dresden (Germany), where a unique colorful wall becomes a charming musical instrument. Neustadt Kunsthofpassage or the The Funnel Wall turns into a real orchestra. Only when it rains. On the walls you will find a long-term experiment … Read more

Planning family trips this year? 2012 Travelers’ choice hotels for families

2012 Travelers’ choice hotels for families   TripAdvisor has identified the most highly rated family-friendly properties covering popular hotspots for families worldwide. 2012 Travelers’ Choice award-winning Hotels for Families include 504 top family-friendly properties, recognized in 25 markets around the globe. Award winners were determined based on the hotels most highly rated by those who … Read more

Qatar set to acquire Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda

Qatar set to acquire luxury Sardinia assets Qatar continues the recent buying spree. The Middle East state made a name as an international investor by acquiring stakes in household name companies like Porsche, Paris Saint-Germain or French luxury goods group LVMH. The new assets spotted by Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund are situated on the Italian island … Read more