There they were, en plein air, a nude woman sitting with two men on the grass in a French park. Sacré bleu! Only used to seeing art depicting historical or mythological scenes, the French public was immediately outraged by Édouard Manet’s…
Born to Ride
The Best and the Brightest will be there, spinning their unique art fantasies in the California sun. Fashionistas, Hollywood stars and moguls, sports legends, they’ll be waiting to realize their long-time dreams–waiting for the auction at this August 13th-14th extravaganza…
Message in the Stone
Sitting by the sea in a lush Scottish garden, Seagazer stares at the horizon, undisturbed by the lashing winds sweeping over her. A luminous presence, radiating conviction and hope, this white, impeccably-chiseled figure is so powerful, it’s easy to be…
Swimming with turtles
There was never any doubt. His rebellious nature, refusal to listen to most people, convinced him that he was destined to “swim with turtles,” to glorify them in his paintings. Raised on Saint Lucia in the Caribbean, amid deep green…
The Unbreakable Glass Blower
It is a city of Bautas, harlequins playing tricks in the shadows, and beaked puncinellas jumping aboard gondolas. Apparitions and decadents join the illusionary theatrics and pretenses. Nothing is real, not in this kaleidoscope of blurred appearances and false identities. At Carnevale time…
A Reawakening in Southern Italy
An 8000-year-old treasure rich with secrets, sounds, and sights of the Sassi skyline, the hilltown of southern Italy is a UNESCO World Heritage site boasting one of the most inviting hotels in the world. Combining primitive authenticity with flickering candle-lit…
Faces of Glory
At the risk of being discovered, humiliated in front of his classmates, whipped with tree branches, have his ears forcefully pulled, the young Zulu boy continued to sketch. During math class. Or at lunchtime when other boys played futbol, frolicked with girls.…
Reimagining Dead Seconds
In the Dream Machine known as the Swiss watch world, young artists are steeped in romance, the allure of sculpturing time pieces with rubies, rose gold and wavy, Côtes de Genève stripes. Hoping to master such inspiring “complications” as tourbillons…
Speaking Through Windows By Hieronymus and Rose Hartman
It is a city of glass, an ever-changing kaleidoscope of vanities, fragments, and brilliant reflections. From haute couture’s shifting sensations, to those caught in its fluctuating trends and movements, photographer Rose Hartman has immersed herself in New York’s vibrant fashion…
Love Underground By Marjan Samie
Deep in the darkness of the Katale Khor cave, the spirits hovered over me, sharing their secrets. Was I ready to open my heart, look into myself, and allow these phantoms to lead me to what I greatly desired? A…