Saatchi Art Showdown Winner: Jonathan Gabb, “Deep Gum 8”

Jonathan Gabb Wins Showdown Competition; Vivien Zhang Named Runner-Up. Artist Jonathan Gabb is the winner of its “In Glorious Colour” Showdown competition by Saatchi Art, presented in partnership with the Saatchi Gallery and Winsor & Newton. The prize, which attracted a record-breaking 6,440 entries in a period of just 12 days, is the most highly-submitted … Read more

Are Luxury Estate Cars Sexy?

Prestige vehicles are the weapon of choice for individuals trying to impress the rest and stand out from the herd. Along with stylish clothing and lavish holidays, luxury cars are certain to make a statement. Prestige vehicles are popular in the forms of sleek coupes, elegant sedans and ferocious 4x4s. One form of vehicle which … Read more

Italian architect Pier Carlo Bontempi named the recipient of the 2014 Richard H. Driehaus Prize

2014 Richard H. Driehaus Prize Laureate.   The University of Notre Dame School of Architecture announced that architect Pier Carlo Bontempi will receive the 2014 Richard H. Driehaus Prize at a ceremony to be held on Saturday, March 29 at the John B. Murphy Memorial Auditorium in Chicago. Bontempi’s award-winning international work includes a block … Read more

Rauli Mard – I try to be an analog artist in a digital time

Powerful paintings by Rauli Mard. If the engines could ask for a portrait, definitely they will ask for one made by Rauli Mard.  Motorcycles, cars, aeroplanes, everything with a Herculean engine you will find in this art universe of artworks populated with gigantic and high-powered paintings. Above and under clouds a forceful god of the … Read more

Gym for the brain – the next trend in hotel wellness

Meditation – the next trend in hotel wellness.   Health-conscious travelers have more and more options to maintain healthy diets and regimens during their stay. Along with fitness programs, special customizable beds, and in-room gym, the meditation and mindfulness is taking the concept of well-being one step further. Westin Hotels & Resorts is the first … Read more

Innovative luxury aircraft prototype Micronautix Triton to give passengers unobstructed panoramic views

2014 Aviation Summit Palm Springs: Innovative luxury aircraft prototype Micronautix Triton is linking passengers to the Magic of Flight. This luxury aircraft concept developed by Micronautix affords passengers breakthrough panoramic views and luxury accommodations never before seen in sightseeing adventures and luxury travel.   The Triton will have two separate cockpits on each side of … Read more