In the world of jewelry, Cartier is a household name. Founded in 1847 in Paris by Louis-François Cartier, they are known for their classic designs featuring expensive gemstones and precious metals. In 1914, Cartier produced their first iconic Panthère brooch, designed in the shape of a panther and covered in pave diamonds and gems. The Panthère […]
Category Archives: COLUMNS
1st Person stories about each subject in the magazine.
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FIRST PERSON: by Anna Addoms I’m a true foodie – so much so that if you looked up the definition in a dictionary, you’d find my photo. I probably have a few recommendations for every kind of food and the options I give you depend on what kind of experience you’re looking for. Is it casual, […]
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FIRST PERSON: by Anna Addoms For almost 30 years, Donald Pliner has built a reputation for innovative materials, remarkable design and quality craftsmanship in men’s and women’s luxury footwear and accessories. The brand is known for combining premium leather and materials with impeccable design while holding quality fit and comfort to the highest standard. As a […]
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FIRST PERSON: by Anna Addoms The Accademia Gallery is founded in 1784 upon Grand Duke Leopoldo of Lorena’s decree, La Galleria dell’Accademia was created to host a collection of antique and modern paintings and sculptures so the students of the nearby Accademia di Belle Arti could pursue their studies in the light of these great masterworks. […]
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FIRST PERSON: by Jack Atkinson An energetic social hub filled with urban adventure and daredevil design, The Hudson NYC takes convention and turns it on its head. Born from the innovative vision of design impresario Philippe Starck, Hudson, a New York boutique hotel, is stylish, democratic, young at heart and utterly cool. Best places to hang: Umami […]
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FIRST PERSON: by Jack Atkinson In 1966 Richard Clifford Diebenkorn began teaching at UCLA and moved to Santa Monica, to a neighborhood called Ocean Park, where he made the transition again to abstraction. First, he painted landscapes that were strikingly like the later color field non-objective works in the Ocean Park Series. That series consists of 140 […]
ART IN THE MOUNTAINS THE ASPEN ART MUSEUM Previously housed in a converted hydroelectric plant at 590 North Mill Street, the new Aspen Art Museum (AAM) opened its new facility to the public at 637 East Hyman Avenue on August 9, 2014. The building was designed by architect Shigeru Ban, recipient of the 2014 Pritzker […]
Giorgio Morandi (July 20, 1890 – June 18, 1964) was an Italian painter and printmaker who specialized in still life. His paintings are noted for their tonal subtlety in depicting apparently simple subjects, which were limited mainly to vases, bottles, bowls, flowers and landscapes. Giorgio Morandi taught himself to etch by studying books on Rembrandt. Giorgio Morandi, even […]
ART I (heart) NY designer Milton Glaser Does Shakespeare, through “Theater Posters” (Portrait Art Posters) Theatre for a New Audience is an organization that produces adventurous Shakespearean and contemporary theatre. Its mastermind, Jeffrey Horowitz, likes the idea of also producing modern portraits of the Bard. Years ago he turned to New York’s premier designer, Milton […]
Spend one evening at Pencione Bencista and you will wish it could have been longer. The views are breathtaking and the rooms full of antiques. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The evening meal was delicious, they actually ring a bell to tell you dinner is served! Plus taking the number 7 bus back […]