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August 2011

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Christie's to Auction Richard Gere's Guitar Collection in October

Aug 31, 2011  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Auction house Christie’s recently announced an upcoming auction of American-made vintage guitars that likely will pluck at the heartstrings of lovers of the six-string instrument worldwide.... Read More

Burberry and Louis Vuitton Auto Interiors Photographed by NY Artist Luis Gispert

Aug 29, 2011  |   Contributor: Eric Meyers

For some fashion fanatics out there, simply living in their favorite designers clothing is not enough. America has a longstanding love affair with the automobile, so it’s no shocking surprise that there exists a cultural enclave that takes haute couture beyond the closet and into the car. ... Read More

Book Reviews | Brand Thinking with Debbie Millman and Marketing Experts

Aug 22, 2011  |   Contributor: Deidre Woollard

Is branding, as thoughtleader Wally Olins says, "a profound manifestation of the human condition?" Olins might be overstating the case a bit but he does hit on something fundamental when he says that branding is about belonging and the search for identity. We are what we buy? One only needs to look at a friend's Facebook page to see character defined in terms of favorite television shows, restaurants, sports teams and more. Branding is everywhere. ... Read More

Eurocinema's Sebastien Perioche on the World of Foreign Film

Aug 16, 2011  |   Contributor: Slavica Monczka

Hollywood step aside, here comes Sebastien Perioche down the red carpet. As founder, Chairman and CEO of Eurocinema, based in Florida, Perioche brings international award winning fil... Read More

Kirsty Mitchell Photography: Wandering Through Wonderland

Aug 9, 2011  |   Contributor: Slavica Monczka

There is one piece of advice I hear every time I ask, "what is your secret to success?" The answer varies from person to person, but the explanation often includes "follow your passion." Apparently, the basis of one's drive to succeed is that passion which pushes you towards it. It is that feeling that you cannot stop until you have achieved it.... Read More

Christie's and Artist Takashi Murakami To Hold Auction Benefitting Japan

Aug 8, 2011  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Auction house Christie's is teaming up with Takashi Murakami and Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., to provide support for the victims of the March 11, 2011, Tohoku-Pacific earthquake in Japan. Artist Takashi Murakami will select the artists who will donate their works to the relief effort in an upcoming auction to be held in New York City. An announcement with complete details for the auction will be made in early fall. What is known at this point is that the artists contributing are some of the biggest names in contemporary art. ... Read More