By James Brewer For Seville, the 17th century was boom-time as galleons laden with gold and silver from the Americas sailed through the River Guadalquivir. Prosperity was secured too for the…
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Embassy of Greece in London Celebrates the Enduring Resonance of Homer’s Odyssey with the Opening of Markos Kampanis’ Exhibition
Celebrating the enduring and universal resonance of Homer’s Odyssey, the Embassy of Greece in London hosted a special event on 25 June to mark the opening of Odyssey – Imaginary…
Good Morning Monaco Saturday, June 27, 2026 Prince Albert II expresses condolences after deadly Venezuela earthquakes His Serene Highness Prince Albert II has expressed Monaco’s deepest sympathies following the devastating…
London exhibition elicits the artistic tension between specific British and Ukrainian approaches to the human image
By James Brewer Along one side of the room are doll-like profiles under the title ‘Porcelain Flesh’ and portraits of royalty. Facing them (although facing as we shall see is…
Eleventy Brings Milanese Finesse to Sandblu Resort in Santorini with a New Boutique at Greece’s Most Talked-About Luxury Retreat
By Elena Sendona on June 16, 2026 Fashionality.nyc As Santorini welcomes another vibrant summer season, Italian luxury brand Eleventy is strengthening its presence on the international stage with the opening of a new…
DCL is delighted to invite audiences to an enchanting and thought-provoking theatrical journey with its production of “The Birds” by Aristophanes, taking place on 20 and 21 June. One of…
Dulwich Picture Gallery celebrates Estonia’s great modernist painter, Konrad Mägi
By James Brewer Like many young artists of his time, Konrad Mägi headed for Paris in 1907 hoping to make his reputation and his fortune. He was to be disappointed,…
Fashionality.nyc By Elena Sendona on June 4, 2026 New York has welcomed a radiant new destination to its luxury landscape. La DoubleJ, the Milan-founded lifestyle brand created by J.J. Martin, has unveiled The…
A Young Creative Talent Set to Brighten the Shipping World: Meet Beatrice Sagen-Andersen
As the global shipping community gathers for Posidonia 2026, one very special young guest will be celebrating a major milestone. On 2 June 2026, Beatrice Sagen-Andersen turns 10 years old…
By Myrto Maria Barbaris Design governs every aspect of human activity. It is fundamentally an exercise in decision-making — a process shaped by logic, purpose, and the reasoning behind every…
Nea Moni of Chios: Spiritual reverence and echoes of history at a UNESCO World Heritage Monument
Nea Moni of Chios: Spiritual reverence and echoes of history at a UNESCO World Heritage Monument A remarkable medieval landmark on the fragrant island of Chios by Arietta Pouliou* Known…
We are delighted to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the WWW.ALLABOUTSHIPPING.CO.UK news and features site, coinciding with the magnificent shipping exhibition and business platform POSIDONIA 2026. We extend our thanks and appreciation…
Michaelina Wautier: the Royal Academy in London sheds new light on a brilliant ‘lost’ artist
By James Brewer There is a poignancy about the beautiful, naturalistic paintings by the Baroque-era artist Michaelina Wautier. While her sitters radiate enduring charisma, just as moving is the fact…
Glass Artist, Kira Phoenix K’inan, launches her new FLUX series at Future Icons Selects.
We have been following Kira’s creative journey for many years and we had the opportunity to visit Future Icons Selects during London Craft Week and Clerkenwell Design Week. Kira’s latest…
Good Morning Monaco Saturday, May 9, 2026 Princely couple honoured at Monaco military sports gala Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene were recognised during the closing gala…
Good Morning Monaco Friday, May 1, 2026 Animal welfare strengthened at Monaco SPA Animal welfare remains a central priority for the Monaco SPA, which has unveiled newly completed improvements at…
Poetic Living: Luisa Beccaria’s Interior Design Debut Brings a Dream World to Life
Fashionality.nyc By Elena Sendona on April 25, 2026 During Milan Design Week and Fuorisalone, Luisa Beccaria opened the doors to a new dimension of her universe with Poetic Living, marking her official debut in…
London-based jeweller Nazan Alhas presents her Golden Fields collection of storytelling talismans
By James Brewer A walk among the fertile wheat fields of Harran – once a Mesopotamian cultural, commercial and religious centre, now in southeast Türkiye – kindled instant inspiration for…
Stubbs: Portrait of a Horse. National Gallery on how the artist gloriously transformed equine painting
By James Brewer George Stubbs devoted years to producing beautiful, finely wrought paintings of champion racehorses. While doing so, the 18th century artist remarkably found time to compile a 50,000-word treatise…
Fashionality.nyc By Elena Sendona on April 21, 2026 During Milan Design Week 2026, La DoubleJ unveils a transportive installation that reshapes the language of design through scale, spirit, and sensory wonder. Titled Size Matters, the experience…
Hello my friends, I hope you are well. I would love to invite you to my upcoming solo exhibition in London, Remember What You Forgot. The exhibition includes a new video art, alongside photography and mixed…
Scent as Storytelling: Istituto Marangoni Firenze Partners with Dr. Vranjes Firenze
Fashionality.nyc By Elena Sendona on April 8, 2026 In the heart of Florence, where art, architecture, and craftsmanship merge into a timeless cultural language, a new chapter in luxury education is unfolding—one shaped by…
Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Vacherot fights back to win thriller Valentin Vacherot produced a remarkable comeback at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters on Monday evening, overturning a difficult…
By James Brewer Tracey Emin lives for art. Grateful for flourishing in what she calls her second life, having survived the ordeal of major surgery – surgeries – in 2020…
Marking five years of the Chios Festival’s creative journey, this year represents a significant milestone, featuring emblematic celebratory events attended by distinguished guests, including His Beatitude the Pope and Patriarch of…




