By drawing on the hotel’s legendary former past as Byblos, hospitality brand creators and strategists 01-20 brought the concept of La Zambra, a new 5-star hotel hidden in the depths of the Andalusian hills, to life as a new destination ‘for those who seek the extraordinary.’ A place where celebrities...
As part of the rehabilitation of the 1907 Colonial Exhibition pavilions, located in the Paris Tropical Agronomy Garden, the Tunisian Pavilion underwent a complete renovation. This trial garden was initially commissioned by the Jardin Colonial, an institution developed since 1899 under the supervision of the Ministry of Colonies, and was originally...
From design star Cristina Celestino in collaboration with Ceramiche Giovanni De Maio comes Abaco Celeste, an atmospheric collection of glazed floor and wall tiles based on memories of summers sul mare, or on the sea. The Mediterranean is all over the five SKUs in the collection, from the tidal patterns...
Water Memories is on view now for your consideration at the Met Museum. This exhibition explores water’s significance to Indigenous peoples and Nations in the United States through historical, modern, and contemporary artworks. In four thematic sections—Ancestral Connections, Water and Sky, Forests and Streams, and Oceanic Imaginations—diverse aquatic expressions feature...
The word “puzzle” not only denotes a game but can also refer to the mysteries of life. Rebeiz searches for the meaning of life and her latest series gives shape to this quest. Like the child who questions what seems obvious, Rebeiz is not easily taken in. Totems, symbols of...
Not top be missed, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents Yayoi Kusama, Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity, 2009, an impressive installation ade of wood, metal, glass mirrors, plastic, acrylic paint, and LED. As part of her body of work, Yayoi Kusama dazzles audiences worldwide with her immersive “Infinity Mirror Rooms” and...
What color is nude anyway? It’s a question Quincy Ellis of Facture Studio, based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, asked with “Tone,” his solo summer exhibition at Tuleste Factory, a Chelsea gallery founded by sisters Satu and Celeste Greenberg. On one level, the circular pieces are color studies, with gently blurred gradients of...
Art appraisal is a complex, often misunderstood part of collecting. Simply put, art appraisers help ensure one’s estimates on a work of art are in line with the market value. One of the most common reasons people require an art appraiser is to assess how much a work should be...
At OLIVA, our love for design is only surpassed by our passion for travel and exploring great works around the globe. While many of us are hard at work making plans for the upcoming travel season, here are some favorites to inspire your globetrotting, including some noteworthy sights along the...
If you have never acquired a work of art before, there are a number of important things you should consider before making that decisive purchase. Remember that art collecting - on any level - requires research, patience and is a process that can easily turn emotional. However, taking practical measures...
Whether you are looking to acquire art for decorative purposes, as an investment, or for love and passion for the arts, building a strong art collection requires time and knowledge. Upon first sight, the art world may seem like an intimidating and daunting space that is tough to crack, however,...
After carrying out your initial research, you will be able to determine the kinds of themes, genres, and artists that you are drawn towards. You should have a rough idea as to what styles you would like to start incorporating into your collection. Still unsure as to what exactly you...
By the 1960s, repetitive compositions and industrial materials had eclipsed the spontaneity and expressive brushstrokes that characterized Abstract Expressionism. The proliferation of grids, concrete cubes, and bare fluorescent lights into the gallery space frustrated some critics—and continues to puzzle many museum-goers to this day—but ultimately triumphed as a radical challenge...