The MOCCA art gallery in Cannes features a young photographer in the “Beau Sebastian Scott Photo Exhibition”. Growing up in an artistic family, Beau was surrounded by the art world at a young age. His father, Eric Scott, a realist painter, transferred his knowledge of the arts to his son, allowing Beau to discover his passion for photography. His captivating work enthralls art enthusiasts with his raw talent of finding normal, mundane, or even things deemed as ugly and capturing them in a way that transforms the subject into beautiful and interesting photographic pieces.
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On June - 18 - 2010
Wildly successful Kenzo Takada, the designer behind fashion house Kenzo, took up a new artistic endeavor after selling his label to LVMH ten years ago: painting. And yesterday, June 16, he opened his first painting exhibition in Paris.
The exhibition is made up of eight autobiographical paintings, all of which feature Takada in a printed kimono, seemingly inspired by his past career. “Art and fashion are really not that different,” he told the Associated Press in an interview.
If you are interested in seeing the exhibit for yourself, you’re in luck – there is no admission fee. It runs until July 10 at the Studio 55 gallery on Duras Street.
On June - 17 - 2010
The world’s largest and most expensive gold coin, the “Canadian Gold Maple Leaf” goes on auction at Vienna’s Dorotheum on June 25th. The coin made of 99.999% pure gold weighs 100 kilograms, is approximately 50 cm in diameter, about 3 cm thick and was minted in Canada in 2007
The world record-breaking coin, which is also listed in the current edition of the Guinness Book of Records, bears the image of Queen Elizabeth II, the official head of state of Canada on one side and three map.
The coin is worth about 2 million euro (U.S. $ 3.2 million)le leafs the national symbol of Canada on the other.
On June - 16 - 2010
A sculpture by Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani has fetched 43.2 million Euros ($52.6 million) at a Christie’s sale in Paris. The 65 cm limestone work, entitled “Tete,” was executed in 1910-12 and in the likeness of Modigliani’s most well-known portraits, with an oval face, almond-shaped eyes, a small mouth, a long fine nose and long neck.
The “Tete,” was one of 10 Modigliani sculptures held privately, most of Modigliani’s 27 sculptures are currently in museums around the world
The last record for a Modigliani was in November 2004, when a portrait of his wife and muse, Jeanne Hebuterne, went for 31.3 million dollars at a New York auction held by Sotheby’s.
On June - 16 - 2010
Anyone who’s ever been to one of Yotam Ottolenghi’s exquisite London restaurants knows just how delicious the food is. The good news is that with the recently released cookbook ‘Plenty’ you can create his culinary wonders at home.
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On June - 7 - 2010
Zaha Hadid, the iraq-born architect, has set a goal for the opening of Abu Dhabi’s new performing arts center for 2013. As part of the Guggenheim development on the Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, the structure will hold an opera house, music hall, drama theatre, concert hall, and 450,000 square foot museum designed by Frank Gehry. The massive arts center will hold, with combined seating, a total of 6,300 people.
On June - 3 - 2010
For those of us who aren’t batophobic (read: afraid of heights), the Dining Event Company has a wonderfully luxurious treat: dinner in the sky, 100 feet over the Monaco Bay.
Running from July 9 – 13, there will be fifteen gourmet dinners served at this “pop-up” restaurant, by chefs such as Joël Robuchon, Marcel Ravin, and Christian Sinicropi. The dinner will be accompanied by Cuvee R. Lalou 1998, derived from the seven Grands Crus of Maison Mumm champagne, and of course, a breathtaking view.
Each table seats twenty-two guests. Tickets are €1000 per person, €100 of which will be donated to Princess Stéphanie of Monaco’s Fight Aids Foundation.
On June - 2 - 2010
WhyteGold, the online private members club has notched up its online boutique to include everything from Picasso paintings to private jets. However, its latest addition is slightly more affordable and some might argue a little more tasteful.
A selection of limited edition handbags such as a Blue Marine Birkin in shiny porosus crocodile with palladium hardware by Hermes is advertised at $60,000 and personal delivery anywhere in the world can be arranged. Other items include a pink version and an ostrich skin equivalent for considerably cheaper.
If you really have some cash to spend, consider making an offer on a 200 acre estate with opulent French style chateau in North Carolina, currently being advertised by a member at $12 million or a Wally Power 118 priced at £17.75 million.
To join the network and become a member, please request an invitation from WhyteGold.
On June - 2 - 2010
Maison Ventury Paris, a full-scale global design and lifestyle company, has introduced their Royal Rock Limited Edition furniture collection. Inspired by the glamour of parisian-chic, the Royal Rock line seeks to reinterpret classic design lines with dark hues and sharper edges.
All of Ventury Paris’ collections are crafted in France with the finest materials, best craftsmanship and close attention to detail. Custom items are available per request.
On June - 2 - 2010
French fashion house Louis Vuitton has unveiled a new flagship in London, which may be its most luxurious store opened to date.
“People come to Louis Vuitton stores not only for shopping but also to experience a certain way of life. These stores, named Maisons, have become our iconic landmarks across the world,” said Yves Carcelle, chief executive.
The 15,000 sq. meter Maison features a handbag “bar”, where customers can customize their choices, a two-level trunk wall (pictured above), and an ever-changing LED staircase which links the three floors. Amongst all this, there is work from artists like Gilbert & George and Damien Hirst peppered through
And of course, endless LV merchandise.
On May - 29 - 2010
