Art
Karl Blossfeldt and the Precision of Nature’s Repetition
Karl Blossfeldt revealed nature’s hidden architecture, transforming plants into timeless icons of precision, symmetry and organic beauty.
Emily Smith
Contributor
Lifestyle
The Best Places to Visit in the Netherlands Beyond the Canals
Explore the Netherlands in style with Michelin-starred restaurants, royal estates, tranquil islands and hidden cultural gems.
Art
Hartigan Painted Emotion Before It Had a Vocabulary
Grace Hartigan painted raw emotion with bold colour and instinct, capturing truth before the art world knew how to speak it.
Art
When Modern Art Stopped Asking for Approval
Modern art broke free from tradition, trading approval for bold expression. Today, it is less about decor and more about declaration.
Art
Max Beckmann and the Geometry of Disquiet
Beckmann’s art channels tension through geometry, turning each canvas into a stage for private dramas and profound disquiet.
Auctions
A Canaletto Once Owned by Britain’s First Prime Minister to Be Sold
Canaletto’s iconic view of Venice, once hung at 10 Downing Street, leads Christie’s July sale and is his finest work in a generation.
Lifestyle
Figari, Corsica’s Best Kept Secret
Set amid Corsica’s rugged landscapes, Figari promises pure tranquillity, authentic gastronomy and discreet Mediterranean luxury.
Art
Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely Celebrated in First UK Exhibition
Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely’s visionary collaboration takes centre stage in their first UK exhibition at Hauser and Wirth Somerset.
Auctions
Exceptional Watches at Christie’s Dubai
Christie’s Dubai presents 129 exceptional timepieces, including rare independents and icons from Patek, Rolex, and more.
Auctions
Ultra-Rare Ferrari F50 Once Owned by Ralph Lauren for Sale
Ex-Ralph Lauren Ferrari F50 in rare Giallo Modena heads to RM Sotheby’s, expected to fetch $7.5M. Just 55 were made for the U.S. market.
Abelson+
Luxury's AI Upgrade: Savior or Soul Killer?
Luxury embraces AI: Savior boosting personalization, or soul killer eroding human touch & authenticity? High-tech vs. high-end debate rages.
Watches
Limited Tourbillon Marks Vacheron Constantin’s 270 Years
Vacheron Constantin marks 270 years with a platinum timepiece uniting tourbillon and perpetual calendar in a refined self-winding calibre.