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The Art of Collecting: Chatsworth House

The treasures stored within Chatsworth House reveal the Cavendish family’s long-lasting tradition of collecting and their ambition to keep the manor’s magic alive. Sixteen generations of the Cavendish family have occupied Chatsworth House and—over the centuries—nurtured the estate’s art collection and architecture. The iconic landmark is nestled in some of Derbyshire’s most beautiful countryside. It stands on the east bank of the River Derwent and backs onto extensive woodlands, rocky hills and steadily rising moors...

Art in Our Communities: An Interview with Bank of America

‘I think that art is a window into pretty much everything that affects humanity—that’s how I look at it’—Rena DeSisto, global arts and culture executive at Bank of America Rena DeSisto and Allen Blevins from Bank of America give Arts & Collections an insight into their Art in Our Communities project. Since its inception in 2008, Bank of America has used its Art in Our Communities scheme to reach out to non-profit museums and galleries, helping to...

Louvre Abu Dhabi Unveils Highway Art Gallery

The Louvre Abu Dhabi has unveiled a highway art gallery–the first and only of its kind in the world. To mark UAE Innovation Month, the museum will be showcasing iconic artwork and artefacts from its prestigious collection by mounting them on several eight by six-metre billboards lining the E/11 Sheikh Zayed road from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. Car passengers are being encouraged to tune into Abu Dhabi Media radio stations—Radio 1 (100.5 FM), Classic FM...

Christie’s Will Auction King Farouk’s Watch

Every year, Christie’s gathers horology experts and connoisseurs from far and wide to marvel at the stunning collectables at their watch auction in Dubai. It has been confirmed that Christie’s will auction King Farouk’s watch as part of the ostentatious event: the Patek Philippe Reference 1518 wristwatch. The British auction house will offer the personalised timepiece, formerly owned by King Farouk of Egypt and Sudan—who was also the great grandson of Muhammed Ali of Egypt—in...

Personalised Designer Goods and Collectables

Building a collection of designer goods can take a lot of time and patience. While it can be satisfying to obtain the object of your affection, it can be somewhat disheartening to discover that it is also owned by half of your acquaintances. Designer brands have acknowledged this conundrum and responded with a simple solution: bespoke services. Some of the top retailers now suggest having your own logo, monogram or insignia emblazoned on your purchase...

Fashion and Art Collaborations

Fashion and art each require precision, imagination and an in-depth understanding of colour and shape. This is perhaps why the two crafts often collide in a professional sense. When fashion and art collaborations do occur, masterful products and designs will usually ensue. We shine a light on some of the best collaborations of the past few years and make our predictions for what projects we can expect to see in the future. Louis Vuitton and...

The Bowes Museum Will Host Jonathan Yeo’s New Exhibition

This spring, The Bowes Museum will host Jonathan Yeo’s new exhibition: Skin Deep. The venue is situated in Barnard Castle, a rural market town in Teesdale, County Durham. Jonathan Yeo’s new exhibition is an expansion on his Surgery Series, which delves into the multifaceted topic of modern cosmetic procedures. The British artist taught himself to paint whilst recovering from Hodgkin’s disease. He rose to fame in his early 20s, eventually establishing himself as one of...

Salvador Dali and Marcel Duchamp: An Unlikely Friendship

The Royal Academy’s new exhibition—Salvador Dali/Marcel Duchamp—unveils the fascinating backstory of an unlikely friendship between two of the greatest artists of the 20th Century. Superficially, the pair couldn’t be more dissimilar. Duchamp is famed for being the master of conceptual art, and Dali, is known as the deliciously eccentric father of Surrealism. But, despite their opposing styles, it’s clear that the two shared similar attitudes to art and life. Both men were united by a...

Picturing Prince: Steve Parke’s New Exhibition

Proud Galleries in London is presenting a collection of rare and intimate prints celebrating the flamboyant character of the acclaimed U.S. musician, Prince. Running from 9 November to 3 December, Picturing Prince: Photographs by Steve Parke will allow viewers to see the musical artist from a truly unique perspective. Steve Parke is an award winning illustrator, designer and photographer. He met Prince in the late 80s at the renowned private estate and recording studio, Paisley...

The Latest Must-See Exhibitions in Venice

Venice—Italy’s wondrous floating city—is a melting pot of culture and is the perfect destination for art lovers. The vast assortment of galleries and historic buildings make the entire city feel like one large museum. We explore the latest must-see exhibitions in Venice that make it their business to push the boundaries and express vivid messages through awe-inspiring sculptures, installations, paintings and crafts. Sunken treasures Hailed as the wildest and most elaborate project of Damien Hirst’s career...

Unique in its broad international coverage of both arts and cultural events, Arts & Collections covers fine art from antiquity to modern times, auction records, a special sale preview by Sotheby’s, as well as market trends that inform collectors of the world’s finest items.

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