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Cask Whisky: a Stable Investment

Why is cask whisky becoming a popular investment? The experts from Liquid Opulence explain How promising an investment is cask whisky compared to other assets? Cask whisky has gained traction as a unique and tangible investment option, especially for those interested in luxury goods. Key benefits include: • Potential for High Returns: Rare cask whiskies, particularly from prestigious distilleries, have shown consistent growth, with some achieving annual appreciation rates of 10-15%. • Low Volatility: Whisky...

Noor Riyadh 2024: Illuminating the City Through Art and Connection

The city of Riyadh has once again transformed into a luminous cultural hub with the fourth edition of Noor Riyadh 2024, a festival that combines art, light, and community engagement. Organised as part of the broader Riyadh Art Program, this year’s edition ran from November 28 to December 14, 2024. It featured over 60 innovative installations by more than 60 local and international artists from 18 countries, along with hands-on workshops and family-friendly activities that...

Beyond Wealth – the Lasting Power of Life Stories

As time flies by, it’s the stories we leave that have the power to last. Moments pass and memories fade, but our stories endure, representing who we are, what we’ve done, and the values we hold dear. They are the legacy we leave for our loved ones. Echoes through time: the value of our stories We all cherish family stories – the significant events, adventures, traditions, achievements, and memories of challenge and adversity. Even a...

New York Met Unveils New Wing Design

(New York, December 10, 2024)—The Metropolitan Museum of Art today unveiled the design by architect Frida Escobedo for the Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Wing that will create a dynamic new home for The Met’s renowned collection of 20th- and 21st-century art. Escobedo is the first woman to design a wing in the Museum’s 154-year history, and the historic project will increase the current gallery space by nearly 50 percent, creating more than...

Swimming and Style at the Design Museum

Pamela Anderson’s sensational red bathing suit from Baywatch, the first Olympic solo swimming gold medal won by a British woman, and a selection of eye-catching men’s Speedos from the 1980s, are all star items that will go on display in the Design Museum’s major Spring exhibition on swimming.  Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style — opening at the Design Museum in March 2025 and with tickets on sale now — will examine our enduring love of water...

Emotional Territories at Marie Jose Gallery

In celebration of Marie Jose Gallery’s third anniversary, the exhibition titled Emotional Territories brings together the evocative works of Sara Chaar and Ramzi Mallat, where both artists weave rich tapestries of personal and cultural narratives. Sara Chaar, who opened the London gallery’s doors as the inaugural artist, presents a collection of abstract paintings that invite the viewer into an introspective realm. Through her vibrant palette, she explores the complex interplay between memory and experience, creating...

Turner Prize Winner is Jasleen Kaur

Tate Britain has announced the winner of the Turner Prize in 2024, its 40th year. Jasleen Kaur – an artist whose latest exhibition uses a vintage Ford Escort, worship bells and Irn-Bru to celebrate the Scottish Sikh community – won the award for her Alter Altar exhibition at the city’s contemporary arts venue Tramway. The 38-year-old, who grew up in Glasgow, was praised for gathering “different voices through unexpected and playful combinations of material”. The...

Coins from Brutus to George III

Numismatica Genevensis SA, a leading coin firm with offices in Geneva and Dubai, has announced details of three major auctions taking place in Geneva on the 9th and 10th December 2024. The series will be divided into three auctions, The World of Islam, Masterpieces, and The Royal Gold Set, each of which contains many coins of great historic importance and in the highest grade of quality. These three sales cover the entire spectrum of numismatics...

Cure3 Returns in 2025

Cure Parkinson’s, in association with Bonhams and Artwise, are delighted to announce that Cure3, the critically acclaimed selling exhibition devised to raise awareness and funds for curative Parkinson’s research, will return for its 5th edition in 2025.  Featuring highly collectable works by leading artists including Sir Frank Bowling, Rana Begum, Laura Ford, Julian Opie and Bouke de Vries, the selling exhibition will take place at Bonhams London, with VIP Preview on 3rd February and public...

Charlotte Archer and Underground Rave Culture

East London artist Charlotte Archer is set to present her most ambitious art exhibition yet at Fabric nightclub in London on December 6th. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the iconic venue will host an art event unlike any it has seen before, spotlighting the vibrant and influential UK underground rave culture through a unique blend of art, sound, and visuals. Charlotte Archer, a self-taught multidisciplinary artist, began her artistic career in 2015 in Ibiza, creating murals and installations for...

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