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Joana Vasconcelos at Versailles: the first woman and the youngest artist to show her artwork in the setting of the Palace.

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Following previous exhibitions dedicated to Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami, the Palace of Versailles presents a unique exhibition of Portuguese contemporary art painter Joana Vasconcelos in the Versailles’ State Apartments and the gardens, displayed from 19 June to 30 September 2012. Joana Vasconcelos is the first woman and the youngest artist to show her work … Read more

Top 10 sustainable textile trends of the year

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Top ten sustainable textile trends, with the potential to influence eco thinking of the future highlighted by WGSN Materials team: 1. Compress fibres to produce new eco materials 2. Luxury unwaste redefines recycling 3. Changing the functions of food 4. Reclaiming discarded items into new products 5. Reinterpreting domestic processes 6. The versatility of cork … Read more

Collecting, lighting and hanging wall art in the home

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How to position wall art Starting a home art collection is an inspirational way to personalize the home. By following these simple tips, the art lovers can be certain their collection will stand the test of time. Lamps Plus designers have provided some tips on “how to hang pictures” in the home. Personal appeal When … Read more

Homage to one of the great CEO of our time – Vittorio Mosca

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Vittorio Mosca was also a very good friend of mine, one of the most respected person in Milan and the one who could take you to the most eclectic parties. I will always remember the way he was feeling so easy going between the inaccessible Milanese High Society, to art or Italian literature lectures in Milan. This … Read more

Hotel Alfonso XIII Seville reopened following a $25 Million Restoration

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Located on the historic Calle San Fernando in the heart of Seville, iconic Hotel Alfonso XIII, one of the grandest hotels in Europe, originally designed by Sevillian architect José Espiau y Muñoz and eventually named after King Alfonso XIII, has been reopened following an extensive $25 million restoration. The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts’ reopening … Read more

The Ritz-Carlton opens first luxury resort hotel to Japan. Photos.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa pioneers luxury hospitality on Japan’s secret tropical getaway The Ritz-Carlton presents Okinawa – known as “Gusuku” which means “Castle”’ in the local dialect     Japan’s tropical island of Okinawa is the home to the first Ritz-Carlton luxury resort in Japan. Okinawa island has been the secret getaway for generations of Japanese … Read more