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1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Announces Participating Galleries
The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair recently announced its 2024 edition, held at The Starrett-Lehigh Building in Chelsea, New York, from May 1 to May 4. Featuring a press preview on May 1 and a VIP Preview on May 2, the fair showcases 32 galleries from Europe, Africa, and the United States, including eight debut participants. The Starrett-Lehigh Building, renowned for its creative environment, hosts this year's event, highlighting the commitment to promoting contemporary African art globally. Founded in 2013, 1-54 aims to raise awareness of African modern and contemporary art, fostering market interest and hosting panel events dedicated to the continent's creative richness. Participating galleries include 193 Gallery (Paris), Berman Contemporary (Johannesburg), and Spinello Projects (Mi...
Our Five Takeaways After Driving the 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre
We get it, there's a specific image when you're in a Rolls-Royce. The brand has become synonymous for elegance, luxury, timelessness and heritage dating back to the early 1900s. And it's not every day we get some serious seat time with one, but that's exactly what happened with the new Spectre.Announced back in 2022 and now making its way into owners' hands, the Rolls-Royce Spectre is the brand's all-new, all-electric two-door luxury coupé that's a far departure from the huge, hulking V12s of its near and far past. Beyond its striking looks and overwhelming presence, the all-electric RR is not all-show-and-no-go. Quite the opposite in fact: the Spectre's electric powertrain outputs the equivalent of 577 horsepower, 664 lb-ft of torque, and accomplishes 0-60 in 4.6 seconds. Technology behin...
Meghan Markle unveils her first American Riviera Orchard product
Meghan Markle unveils first product from new lifestyle collection American Riviera Orchard with influencers se Daily Mail
Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, debuts its first product
Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, debuts its first product Page Six
Ari Marcopoulos Brings Skateboarding Culture to Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris
In a show at the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, renowned photographer Ari Marcopoulos is the subject of an exhibition entitled 'Beware.' Skateboarding moves from the streets to the museum's interiors, featuring photographs and a rediscovered video by Marcopoulos. The exhibition also includes 24 works from the museum's vast collection, personally selected by the artist.Born in Amsterdam in 1957, Marcopoulos began his journey in photography as a printing assistant to Andy Warhol and later as a photo assistant to Irving Penn. His work reflects an early fascination with cameras, motion, and urban architecture, notably capturing the dynamics of New York City's landscape. This show features a spread of his iconic works spanning from the 1980s to recent times, including portraits of legendary skat...
Lévy Gorvy Dayan Spotlights Yves Klein’s Works on the Human Body
Lévy Gorvy Dayan announces the opening of Yves Klein and the Tangible World. The exhibition focuses on the human body in Yves Klein's art, featuring nearly 30 pieces including his Anthropométries and Fire Paintings. Klein's work emphasizes the connection between spirit, matter, and energy, capturing vitality through direct physical contact. Notably, the exhibition presents Klein's use of nude models as "living brushes" to create art, highlighting his fusion of choreographed motion and pigment. Among the showcased works is the monumental Anthropométrie sans titre (ANT 101, 1960) and the transformative Peintures de feu, which embody creation through destruction. The exhibition also features Klein's tactile sculpture and a sculptural floor installation of Pure Blue Pigment, showcasing his bel...
Mercedes-Benz Blends Classic Luxury and Future Tech With New EQS
Mercedes-Benz has announced a significant update for its flagship electric vehicle (EV), the EQS, enhancing its luxury, range and functionality. The 2024 EQS now boasts a new design featuring the brand's iconic upright star and chrome-trimmed radiator grille. This update underscores the automaker's commitment to blending traditional luxury cues with advanced electric vehicle technology.The EQS's electric prowess is now even more capable, with an increased battery capacity from 108.4 kWh to 118 kWh. This upgrade extends the maximum range of models like the EQS 450 4MATIC to up to 496 miles on a single charge, marking an improvement of over 11 percent. Even more impressive is the EQS 450+ which promises distances of up to 510 miles without the need for recharging.Additional updates include a...
Air Jordan 1-Inspired 2022 Ford GT Surfaces for Auction
A unique 2022 Ford GT inspired by the iconic Nike Air Jordan 1 is set to go up for auction via RM Sotheby's. This factory-optioned supercar, with Serial Number N085, showcases an eye-catching "Nadal Red" and "Frozen White" exterior color scheme, paying homage to the original Air Jordan 1 "Chicago," launched in 1985.The car, a Canadian-delivery model, boasts $90,700 USD in optional equipment and comes with an impressive suite of documentation including a Ford Design Kit, build correspondence, assembly photos and its original window sticker. With just 165 miles on the odometer, this GT has been meticulously maintained in a near-new condition.Ford's GT has been a symbol of automotive prowess since its shocking reveal at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. Developed in secrecy, the GT aimed to dominat...
Lamborghini Enters the Padel Ball Court Through Babolat Collaboration
Lamborghini and French sports equipment giant Babolat have teamed up to create an exclusive line of padel racquets. This partnership merges Lamborghini's renowned carbon fiber craftsmanship with Babolat's expertise in racquet sports technology.The first model from this collaboration, the BL001, was recently showcased at the Lamborghini Arena in Imola, in the presence of Lamborghini's CEO Stephan Winkelmann and Babolat's CEO Éric Babolat. Limited to just 50 units, the BL001 racquet features advanced materials and techniques used in Lamborghini's super sports cars, promising unparalleled performance on the padel court.Available in five striking Lamborghini colors, including Giallo Auge and Verde Viper, the BL001 incorporates a rigid peripheral monocoque frame, reminiscent of those used in sp...
Indian couple from Gujarat gives up billion-dollar lifestyle to become monks
Indian couple from Gujarat gives up billion-dollar lifestyle to become monks WION
‘Beachbilly Lifestyle’ born on Perdido Key, now a national brand and Amazon Prime show
'Beachbilly Lifestyle' born on Perdido Key, now a national brand and Amazon Prime show Pensacola News Journal
JiyongKim Lends Sun-Bleached Techniques for Two Exclusive Collaborative SUPER73 E-Bikes
Seoul-based apparel brand JiyongKim is collaborating with California-based premium electric motorbike maker, SUPER73 on two exclusive models. JiyongKim, known for its sun-bleached technique on apparels, is lending its specialty to the design of SUPER73's urban-cruising S 2 and trail-ready S Adventure models.Reinterpreted through the lens of JiyongKim, the brand gives the e-bikes a revamped aesthetic with its own unique finishings. Both bikes are fitted with custom luggage and trip using JiyongKim's signature sun-bleached fabrics. Due to the nature of the technique, JiyongKim's designs makes each individual unit one-of-a-kind. Creating his garments through the sun-bleaching process, each of JiyongKim's seasonal pieces get their unique flair from being outside for an extended period of time....
