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Art Consultancy Insights: An Obsession with Quality and Authenticity
Art plays a huge part within today’s society. At the art consultancy firm VELVENOIR and for their clients, it defines the story they start working on. An artwork is unique, something special, a masterpiece of an artist who dedicated his life to this profession, building his career within the art market as well as using various techniques, to make each piece, one of a kind. The difference between integrating an original piece compared to a reproduced painting or print on canvas is uniqueness and the constant growth and devotion of each artist towards their craft. Artists allow us to benefit from some outstanding art, which enriches our daily life and…
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Sotheby’s Launches 13-Part Film Series ‘Treasures from Chatsworth’
Conceived and produced by Sotheby’s and presented by Huntsman, ‘Treasures from Chatsworth’ celebrates the Cavendish family’s centuries-long passion for art and collecting Collecting is an art form in itself. For over 16 generations the Cavendish family has commissioned and collected contemporary art. Their passion for the present as well as the past is what makes Chatsworth one of the world’s greatest collections. The seat of the 12th Duke of Devonshire and home to the Cavendish family since 1549, Chatsworth is where the past and present co-exist, with a collection at once steeped in history and forward looking.At Chatsworth, visitors encounter works by Da Vinci and Damien Hirst, breath-taking monumental sculpture,…
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Art With a Higher Purpose: A Guiding Path Created by Spar Street
Spar Street is a successful businessman turned world renowned artist whose art and message would speak to art lovers. Icons such as Richard Branson, Ted Turner, Eckhart Tolle all have something in common: while “success” and nobility are obvious fits, they also find inspiration in the work of an artist whose vision represents the passion, purpose, perseverance and integrity required to lead their noteworthy lives. With this century’s recent interest in the art collections of the rich and famous, and while Spar Street’s works adorn the walls of millionaires, it’s not the monetary value placed on his art that drives Street to create — his work is made with a…
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Circa 1881 And The Peninsula Chicago Present “Whoville”
A CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION FEATURING HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE BETH RUDIN DEWOODY COLLECTION Exhibition celebrates Chicago’s distinct artistic history during EXPO CHICAGO Circa 1881 and The Peninsula Chicago present Whoville, an exhibition featuring over thirty art works from the Beth Rudin DeWoody Collection. On view from September 9 to October 23, 2016, at The Peninsula Chicago, the exhibition coincides with the annual EXPO CHICAGO, the International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art (September 22-25, 2016). Whoville is the latest project from Circa 1881’s ongoing partnership with The Peninsula Hotels to present rotating art exhibitions of world-class contemporary art for the hotels’ public spaces. The winner of the 2016 CODAaward in the…
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Parisian Contemporary Artist Emblazons Art onto Silk Scarves
Anaïs de Contades Paris reincarnated the silk scarf; the “maison d’art à porter” is founded on the artwork and creative life of prodigious, 21 year old contemporary poet, artist and muse Anaïs de Contades. It is her way of creating works of art that her collectors can wear. In addition to painting on paper and canvas, Anaïs paints on silk mounted on stretchers as a canvas. She always wanted to wear her silk paintings. This series of works are made with inks and silk of exceptional quality which are specifically adapted for scarves, so these unique works of art are prepared to be worn. Haute Couture of Scarves: Unique and…
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Swann Auction Galleries lead Vintage Posters Auctions with Rare Toulouse-Lautrec designs
A series of rare posters by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec will headline the Vintage Posters sale at Swann Auction Galleries in New York on August 3. Dating to the artist’s Fin de Siècle period as the trailblazer of modern commercial art, they include some of his most famous designs promoting the entertainments of Paris, with estimates running up to $30,000 for a single example. Divon Japonais from 1893 (estimate: $6000-9000), La Revue Blanche from 1895 (est: $20,000-30,000), and The Chap Book along with Troupe de Mlle Eglantine from 1896 (each estimated at $20,000-30,000) are all landmark rarities that inspired the generations of commercial artists who followed. The auction is the first…
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What We’re Watching: Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN presents a magical cinematic journey through the world’s most beautiful artist gardens and the enduring masterpieces they inspired. Season 3 of EXHIBITION ON SCREEN continues in UK cinemas from Tuesday 12 April 2016, with the opening of Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse. Claude Monet was an avid horticulturist and arguably the most important painter of gardens in the history of art, but he was not alone. Great artists like Van Gogh, Bonnard, Sorolla, Sargent, Pissarro and Matisse all saw the garden as a powerful subject for their art. These great artists, along with many other famous names, feature in an innovative and extensive exhibition from…
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Behind the Brush: Painter, Lucy Dickens
BEHIND THE BRUSH ARTIST PROFILE: LUCY DICKENS Lucy Dickens, great, great granddaughter of Charles Dickens, began her career as a full-time artist in 1990. Before the transition into full time artist, she worked as a successful fashion stylist for Condé Naste, then becoming a freelance illustrator, working for publications including The Financial Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Daily Mail, Vogue, Brides, Harpers and Queen and Tatler. She began to paint while writing and illustrating a series of children’s books, which were successfully published in London and New York. Lucy Dickens calls herself ‘a people watcher, a nosey parker with a vivid imagination’. As a true Dickensian, she observes and records…
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Up for Auction: Paul César Helleu (1859-1927) elegant Belle Epoque portrait of Lady Croft
Paul César Helleu (1859-1927) was best known for his Belle Epoque portraits of beautiful society women, and this one will appear at Sworders’ Country House sale in Stansted Mountfichet on December 8th. Championed by John Singer Sargent, who gave him his start by buying a portrait from him for 1000 francs when Helleu was just 18, the two became lifelong close friends. Sargent’s influence clearly permeates this portrait of Nancy Beatrice Borwick, Lady Croft (1884-1949), wife of Brigadier General Henry Page Croft, later the 1st Baron Croft, who served as Under Secretary of State for War under Churchill from 1940-45. The Etching of Lady Croft Nancy Beatrice Borwick, Lady Croft,…
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Discover: Van Astor Art Photography. Chic and Unique Art Showcased in a Georgian Home Studio
‘Room with a View’ is a relaxed & sociable way to view art in a town famous for its Georgian architecture. Mary-Ann Astor & Maddie Van Aitch are the mother/daughter collaboration behind VAN ASTOR, fine art photography inspired by ‘greatness’. The unconventional duo live in a three storey, 5 bedroom mid-18th century period townhouse in the centre of Stamford, Lincolnshire located about one hour from London. The Inspiration for their Photography is Greatness Van Astor is the home of chic and unique art photographs suitable for both commercial and residential interiors. Each limited-edition image is created in their Georgian home studio. The inspiration for their art comes from some of…
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Arts + Culture: Jacky Tsai: Exploration of Eastern and Western Cultures and Saving Rare Crafts
At once comical and energetic, there is an undertone of serious political and social debate in Tsai’s works. Borrowing the tropes of 19th century colonial rule and Orientalism and of modern-day racial stereotyping the works reveal deeper questions about the effect of globalisation, capitalism, and the perception of difference in society. About Artist JACKY TSAI Tsai began his career collaborating with the British fashion designer Alexander McQueen, creating his signature floral skull motif. Tsai’s training in print, fashion and multimedia has informed his work and technique. He works with a range of traditional Chinese crafts and techniques dating back 2000 years including wood-engraving, cloisonné, ceramic and Suxiu embroidery. These ancient…
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Haute Couture of Flower Creations: Interview with Olivier Giugni of L’Olivier Floral Atelier
L’Olivier’s avant-garde artistic vision, incomparable beauty and relentless attention to detail has established the brand as the ‘Haute Couture’ of floral creation. Each meticulously detailed arrangement that Olivier Giugni creates possess a rich elegance and strength demonstrating a deep love for flowers and their artistic expression; Olivier elevates blossoms beautifully. L’Olivier Floral Atelier creates one-of-a-kind arrangements that adorn the homes and work places of celebrities and A-list New Yorkers from the worlds of fashion, finance and fine arts. About Olivier and His Rise to Floral Fame Originally from the South of France, Olivier Giugni, the self-taught floral designer behind L’Olivier has always been at the forefront of creativity, influenced by…
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Tuscan Palazzo Tommasi Hotel Blends Luxury, Wellness, History and Arts into a Beautiful Experience
All arts serve the highest art, the art of living — Bertolt Brecht The art of living has a patron in the Palazzo Tomassi. A peaceful haven, replete with a plethora of sophisticated beauty treatments served in a place of great beauty, art, and antiques, in elegant suites, is salve for the soul and to renew the mind-body wellness of its exclusive guests. The most exclusive and effective natural techniques are offered like Natural Face Lifting; a soft and effective lifting treatment that slows down the aging process. Located in Cortona, Palazzo Tommasi was built in the 16th century and is a noble residence in Tuscany full of amazing stories…
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K11 Art Foundation and PALAIS DE TOKYO to jointly present first co-curated exhibition in Paris
“Inside China Group Exhibition” to Open Autumn 2014 K11 Art Foundation (KAF) and PALAIS DE TOKYO will present their first co-curated exhibition “Inside China Group Exhibition” in Paris this autumn, in a collaboration that will showcase art works by Chinese contemporary artists in dialogue with fellow French contemporary artists and boost cross-cultural exchanges between the two, and advance Chinese contemporary art on the international stage and to a broader audience. The exhibition, due to open during FIAC in October 2014 and curated by Jo-ey Tang and Wang Chunchen of the Central Academy of Fine Arts Museum in Beijing, will feature five artists from China and three from France: Li Gang,…
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Royal Mansour Brings Art to Light
The Royal Mansour Marrakech hosts an Art display for the first time in Morrocco, Yahya & Qotbi “Invisible Light” Since showing for the first time in Paris, 2013 at the Arab World Institute, Yahya & Qotbi in this latest exhibit the artists are presenting seventeen works, each splendid incarnations of their dialog in an imaginary language, a free legacy of the calligraphic tradition of Islamic art, on display at the splendid Royal Mansour Marrakech. “Invisible Light” is a beautiful marriage between a painter and a sculptor, melding solid and the flat, relief and color, oil and bronze, words and shapes all in a magnificent symphony of creative expression that plays…
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