As the festive season approaches, it’s the perfect time to discover the ideal gift for the drink enthusiasts who have tried it all. Whether seeking a unique bottle or hoping to ignite a newfound passion for spirits or wines, The Whisky Exchange is here to help. With an exceptional selection of exclusive offerings and expert guidance, it’s the ultimate destination for all things whisky and beyond this Christmas. A Good Old-Fashioned Christmas Whisky 15 Year...
An innovative fusion of mechanical precision and artistic finesse: Bernard Richards unveils FORMULART, exclusive scaled to size automobile sculptures that redefine luxury and contemporary art. Art and the automobile are two worlds where elegance and exclusivity come together to create exceptional pieces. Imagine unique works of art, machined and assembled with watchmaking precision – scaled to size model cars that are veritable mechanical sculptures, embodying the very essence of luxury and French craftsmanship. Where passion...
LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair, London’s premier art and antiques event, returned to Mayfair from 22nd-27th October 2024 with gusto, exceeding visitor targets. The Fair opened with a sell-out preview day resulting in a 30% uplift on last year. Attendance remained strong throughout the week with the event drawing particularly large numbers on the weekend. LAPADA, the Association of Art & Antiques Dealers, is the largest society of professional art and antiques dealers in the UK....
The Macallan has collaborated with El Celler de Can Roca to launch a new permanent dining experience at The Macallan Estate – TimeSpirit. Together, the two have crafted a dining concept that is a culinary exploration and playful expression of The Macallan’s story as it celebrates ‘200 Years Young.’ A pinnacle of culinary excellence in Scotland, TimeSpirit pays tribute to the past and marks an exciting new chapter as The Macallan looks forward to the...
Ai-Da, the world’s first ultra-realistic robot artist, has captured global attention for her groundbreaking piece, AI God: Portrait of Alan Turing, which was auctioned at Sotheby’s in an unprecedented event including a humanoid robot’s work in a prestigious art sale. AI God serves as a tribute to Alan Turing, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern computing and artificial intelligence. Ai-Da’s portrayal of Turing not only honours his legacy but also explores...
Opened in May 2023, Gran Hotel Mas d’en Bruno is a beautiful boutique property located in Priorat, the heart of Spain’s Catalonia Wine Region, transporting guests into an idyllic haven. The opening marks the first luxury hotel in Priorat, making some of Spain’s best wines more accessible than ever. Nestled within lush vineyards, the hotel offers 24 spacious suites featuring a double-sided fireplace, views of the vineyard and the utmost privacy. Steeped in history, culture,...
Lyon & Turnbull’s October 31st Lalique sale included three highly desirable pieces made using the cire perdue (or lost wax) technique. In contrast to René Lalique’s (1860-1945) production line moulded glass made in multiples large or small, his cire perdue works are typically unique. As the process involves creating a model in wax that melts as molten glass is poured into the mould, cire perdue glass is characterised by the absence of mould marks and...
To mark its “200 Years Young”, The Macallan estate is releasing two unique new whiskies in a celebration of the brand’s interpretation of time travel through whisky mastery, presented in bespoke vessels created through cutting edge engineering and ancient craftsmanship. The first is TIME : SPACE – a dual chamber vessel that includes the oldest whisky released by The Macallan at 84 Years Old, as well as a second single malt that marks the first...
Reviving the lost art of the ‘painter-stainer’, internationally renowned artist Adam Dant explores the myths, legends and fables of ancient Britain in a new exhibition of painted cloths, maps and tableaux at Newlands House, West Sussex. Perhaps best known for his pictorial maps and narrative ink drawings, artist Adam Dant (b.1967) has been dubbed ‘The draftsman laureate of The British Art World.’ Critics have most often likened Dant to William Hogarth, whose 18th-century satirical prints were...
The award-winning abstract-expressionist painter Anthony Daley has an upcoming solo show Irreality with Varvara Roza Galleries in London, following on from his hugely successful show Son of Rubens at Dulwich Picture Gallery. The title Irreality refers to that state of being perhaps best described as daydreaming or reverie – an abstract inner landscape given to the construction of ideas that have little to do with corporeal reality. Anthony Daley’s career has been defined by the...
