Damien Hirst gives first glimpse of new Venice art – but can he win back critics?

With mysterious underwater objects hinting at monsters and ancient civilisations – including a $4m Medusa – Damien Hirst could be about to reverse years of creative decline

10 reasons to stay at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Sitting on its own private island, the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa is one of the world’s top luxury destinations

Montecarlo – Venice with FB 60’. A new record in powerboating

You can’t put a limit on anything. On Tuesday July 12th, 2016, a FB boat has succeeded in setting a new record between Montecarlo – Roccella Jonica – Venice. The previous record, set by Mario Invernizzi in September 2011 with the “Kerakoll” racing boat was 22 hours 13 minutes and 17 seconds. Five years later, … Read more

Haute Horlogerie: Piaget indulges in a romantic tale under Venice&Samarkand skies

Watches & Wonders 2015: Piaget unveiled its first complication watch collection dedicated to woman and presented some of the finest masterpieces developed in 2015. On the occasion of this third edition of Watches and Wonders Hong Kong exhibition, Piaget confirmed its uniqueness and its expertise as a watchmaker and jeweller by the unveiling of two … Read more

Mirror The World: Vivienne Westwood puts Venice centre stage on the Paris catwalk

This collection was named ‘Mirror the World‘ and it’s about saving Venice (and the rest of the world) from the effects of climate change. Describing Venice as an ’emporium of culture’ Vivienne Westwood’s Spring Summer 2016 show references its ‘carnivals’, the dressing up, the disguises and how anything can seem possible; the poor can become … Read more