JAMM, an independent art advisory, will host an exhibition of Bert Stern’s photographs of Marilyn Monroe, which will open on Monday 18th March 2013 at the JAMM art gallery located in Al Quoz, Dubai. In late June 1962, just six weeks before Marilyn Monroe’s untimely death, Bert Stern took almost …
February, 2013
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11 February
NEOS, THE NEW LIVING COLLECTION SIGNED NEUTRA
Neutra, well-known leading company all over the word for its sophisticated bathroom and wellness solutions, stating the collection NEOS also for the living zone. Tables and furniture characterized by different shapes and misures for a wide offert easly recognizable. A design concept focusing on surfaces, using a refined and fully‐developed …
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11 February
KAREN CHEKERDJIAN STUDIO PRODUCT FURNITURE AND SPACE DESIGN
Confessional Year: 2012 Object: screen, home/office table and vanity table Material: Oak, Metal This four-piece unit – a screen, two tables and stool – was originally designed as an installation for an exhibition held in Beirut, entitled the “House of Today”. Organised around the concept of the confessional, the semi-see …
January, 2013
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18 January
FORTUNY, HISTORY & EVOLUTION OF AN ITALIAN LUXURY BRAND
An important Venetian brand with unchanged charm and always on the top. A brand that renews with time but always in respect of its tradition. Fortuny textiles factory was opened in 1921 in Giudecca Island in Venice where, once upon a time, was an ancient convent. The company was founded …
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15 January
HUGUETTE CALAND
HUGUETTE CALAND 1964 – present Curated by Nadine Begdache and Brigitte Caland Wednesday January 16, 2013 at 6:00p.m. The Exhibition will run till February 24, 2013 Open daily, from 11 a.m. till 8 p.m. Beirut Exhibition Center Beirut Waterfront Biel Entrance T: +961 1 962 000 ext: 2883 www.beirutexhibitioncenter.com
December, 2012
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20 December
THE COLLECTION BOOK BY JOOST GROOTENS
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen produced its new Collection Book in collaboration with graphic designer Joost Grootens. When compiling the Collection Book, Joost Grootens (b. 1971) used two guiding principles: make a complete inventory of artworks in the museum’s collection and explain how the museum works with these artefacts. The selection …
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20 December
JAMM’S, CONTEMPORARY ART IN AUCTION
Hosting its 3rd annual auction in Kuwait on 29 November 2012, JAMM, an independent strategic art advisory, featured over 60 works by emerging and established Arab, Iranian and international artists. Over 60 works in a variety of media by contemporary Arab, Iranian and international artists were auctioned with the majority of lots …
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19 December
THE HOLLYWOOD COSTUME, VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM
Hollywood Costume, the V&A’s major autumn exhibition sponsored by Harry Winston, gathered over one hundred of the most iconic costumes designed for unforgettable cinema characters over a century of filmmaking. For the first time, Hollywood Costume unites classics from the Golden Age including Dorothy’s blue and white gingham pinafore …
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18 December
ART IN EVERYTHING BUT ALSO FOR EVERYONE
L’Hôtel des Ventes de Genève embraced a major characteristic of Art Nouveau putting up for auction, from 24 to 27 September, more than 2,000 lots with an estimated total value of CHF 2 to 3 million. All forms of decorative art were represented: from silverware, tableware, furniture, carpets, rare books, …
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18 December
CHEERS ARTHUR!
Arthur’s Day brought people together on 27th and 28th September in a global celebration with live music to commemorate the life and legacy of Arthur Guinness, the man behind the iconic pint. For this year a host of international music stars joined millions of fans to celebrate the day in …