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Oct 15, 2012 | Contributor: Mila PantovichMusician Eric Clapton recently made $34 million on the sale of an abstract painting he owned by German artist Gerhard Richter. If you don't know who Clapton is, you're really showing your young age. The legendary songwriter and guitarist is a three-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, once for his solo work and the other two for his work with The Yardbirds and Cream. Now, does Clapton actually need all this new money he raked in for the painting? Not really, but he and Richter definitely made history with the Sotheby's auction because it’s a new record amount for work by an artist still among the living.... Read More | 
Oct 10, 2012 | Contributor: James RothaarArt by Claude Monet and Pablo Picasso will be presented at Christie’s Evening Sale of Impressionist and Modern Art on November 7, 2012. The featured lot of the evening will be Claude Monet’s oil-on-canvas painting, Nymphéas. It has a pre-auction estimated sales price between $30 and $50 million.... Read More | 
Oct 5, 2012 | Contributor: Sally FarrisThe Broad Art Foundation, created in 1984 by Eli and Edith Broad as a “pioneering lending library” is setting up shop in Los Angeles. Named “The Broad,” the fine art museum and headquarters will be right across Grand avenue from the Walt Disney... Read More | 
Oct 3, 2012 | Contributor: Sara Cardoza | 1 CommentAfter a whirlwind four days, the San Diego Film Festival has drawn to a close. Directors, actors, writers and special guests have scattered back into their realms of creation, busily brewing the next genius film plot. On the 29th, the winners of the annual event in the categories of... Read More | 
Oct 2, 2012 | Contributor: Mila PantovichIn a world where celebrities are reported on more reliably and steadily than news regarding world events or politics, we've gotten used to our day-to-day life being saturated with images of famous faces. You can try to stay away from what happened between Kristin Stewart and Robert Pattinson, but without a doubt your plan will be ruined when your coworkers start discussing whose side they're on. As a society, we've gotten so obsessed with the lives of our favorite stars that even giving something the title of Russell Brand will pique interest, which is something photographer Chris Buck plays with in his new photo book "PRESENCE: The Invisible Portrait".... Read More | 
Oct 2, 2012 | Contributor: Lena KatzAs industry experts advised in our “Wine Country Tips” travel piece earlier this year, it’s not smart to plan a wine tasting tour where each day is packed with back-to-back tastings. It wears out the palate...or worse. Three wineries per day is a good maximum number for the amateur wine aficionado. And what should you do with the rest of the time? More than dining and napping, if you choose.... Read More | 
Oct 1, 2012 | Contributor: Carolyn HsuLast night, fashion industry VIPS and friends of Lady Gaga descended upon New York City’s Solomon R Guggenheim Museum to celebrate the launch of that artist’s first fragrance, FAME. Notable guests at the black tie masquerade ball included Mark Jacobs, Yoko Ono,... Read More | 
Sep 28, 2012 | Contributor: Sara CardozaFrom New York to Los Angeles, directors, actors, and movie buffs everywhere are celebrating city film festivals. This fall, the San Diego Film Festival is bringing both a host of events as well as several big names to the city. Last night, at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla, actors and socialites converged to help celebrate the 15th anniversary of Good Will Hunting... Read More | 
Sep 27, 2012 | Contributor: Sara CardozaSay so-long to summer during Miami’s first annual Taste of the Beach & End of Summer Block Party where guests can enjoy celebrity chef appearances, music, and food from area restaurants and eateries. The event will not only feature an array of delicious eats, but a lovely beachside setting at Miami’s Collins Park... Read More | 
Sep 26, 2012 | Contributor: Sara CardozaIn order to help give The Bay Bridge the recognition it sorely deserved (and missed) after its opening in 1936, Illuminate the Arts, a non-profit organization dedicated to producing community-integrated art, has already raised $5.5 million towards “The Bay Lights Project.” Using 25,000 LED lights, San Francisco’s Bay Bridge will serve as a beacon of twinkling city pride as it approaches its 75th anniversary. Well past the age of retirement, the good ‘ole... Read More | 
Sep 26, 2012 | Contributor: Sally FarrisMiami, FL is a place for beach days, Kardashians, Cuban food, and from December fourth through December ninth, luxury jewelry aficionados. The International Contemporary Jewelry Fair is coming to town. Set aboard the Seafair (an event venue on a yacht), docked at the Chopin Plaza, the exhibition... Read More | 
Sep 24, 2012 | Contributor: Mila PantovichAs Wally Cleaver on "Leave it to Beaver", Tony Dow (now 67-years-old) was the epitome of the "all-American" boy. Always polite and popular, Wally acted as the connecting bridge between his parents and his younger brother Beaver, often describing the actions of one in a way the other can understand.... Read More | 
Sep 19, 2012 | Contributor: JustLuxe Team | 1 CommentIf you're looking for more things to see and do in New York City and you'll be in town between October and April, you might consider a visit to the Museum on Modern Art for a look at art auction history. After selling for $120 million at Sotheby's just this past May, the famed work is on the move, set to be on display at MoMA from October 24 until April 29, 2013.... Read More | 
Sep 19, 2012 | Contributor: James Rothaar | 1 CommentSales figures for Christie’s Fall Asian Art Week totaled $44,735,075 over a four-day sales period from September 11-14, 2012. The announcement on sales results was made by the world’s number-one auction house on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. ... Read More | 
Sep 17, 2012 | Contributor: Nicolle Keogh | 1 CommentI don’t know anyone who doesn’t have the dream of combining all of their passions and making a life’s work out of it. Unfortunately, many people are not lucky enough to do so, but such is not the case for luxury fashion photographer Anne Menke. Driven by an insatiable desire to see beautiful things and different cultures, the German-born photographer gets to do both on a frequent— if not daily— basis. Not everyone has the opportunity to travel the world and experience different cultures, cuisines, and fashion, but with the release of Menke's newest book just around the corner, we will get to see the world through her eyes.... Read More | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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