Marina Abramović: ‘The planet is dying. We have to be warriors’

In an exclusive interview in Tasmania, the performance artist explains why she stays out of the studio, resists nostalgia … and how she ate three raw onions

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$500 million Bel-Air estate hopes to set the world record for highest listing price on a residential property

Bel-Air estate to break world record for highest listing price in residential real estate history at $500 Million. A trophy modern compound, the $500 million Bel-Air’s “The One” estate is planned to be approximately 100,000 square feet (9290 square meters). When completed, The One will have all the chances to set the world record for … Read more

‘barefoot luxury’: St. Regis debuts in the Maldives

A 40-minute seaplane ride southwest from the Republic’s capital city Malé, Starwood Hotels & Resorts will debut the renowned St. Regis hotel brand in the Maldives. Set to open in 2016, The St. Regis Vommuli Resort, Maldives aims to Will introduce “a new level of bespoke luxury in the heart of the Maldives archipelago.” This … Read more

Get ready to control the clubs!The world’s first digitally connected Jeroboam

 Mumm popped the cork of the world’s first digitally connected champagne bottle. A very special night took place during last Monaco GP. At this year’s Monaco Grand Prix, Maison Mumm (part of Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët) hosted a private event with international musician Mark Ronson to launch the world’s first digitally connected champagne bottle. The connected … Read more

The all-new 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider debuts with panoramic views

The all-new 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider debuts with panoramic views complemented with a signature Alfa exhaust note, plus the essential sportiness of the award- winning 4C – handcrafted in Modena, Italy; Italian style; a Formula 1 inspired carbon fiber monocoque chassis that enables an incredible power-to-weight ratio; advanced technologies, including the all-aluminum 1750 turbocharged … Read more

Five new authentic independent luxury hotels

The high-end hospitality chain Leading Hotels of the World announced the addition of five new members to its collection of authentic independent luxury hotels. The latest additions in France, England, Tunisia, Costa Rica and Singapore offer features ranging from a massive arts and performance venue to a landing strip and helipad on propert. The chain of … Read more