12 December 2019

«Brooklyn gets New York’s biggest battery park from Italy’s Enel»

Italy’s Enel has installed New York City’s biggest battery storage system, which will help power the Brooklyn area during periods of peak demand.
12 December 2019

The Art Industry Is Grappling With How to Shrink Its Carbon Footprint. But Will

The carbon cost of shipping works for short-term events is art's dirty secret.
5 December 2019

A New Luxury Hotel Just Opened in One of Milan’s Most Iconic Landmarks

Bedrooms and hallways have been transformed into art galleries, showcasing immersive works alongside furniture from antique to contemporary.
5 December 2019

Top Awards for Four New Rioja Ambassadors

On November 26th, the Consejo Regulador of Rioja DOCa awarded four new industry ambassadors for their exceptional work and commitment to Spain’s flagship wine region.
28 November 2019

Artist Pat Steir Turns the Hirshhorn Into a Massive Color Wheel

A new immersive installation investigates colors and their relations.
28 November 2019

Views on the Gobal Economy, Gold, Corn, Negative Rates, and Easy Money

Who knows if it’s finally a good time to commit to cyclical stocks again?
20 November 2019

New trend and new money

Volkswagen to invest 60 billion euro in e-mobility, digital tech by 2024.
20 November 2019

Rembrandt and Velázquez Lived in Warring Nations and Never Met. Incredibly, They Painted Like Brothers, a New Show Reveals

Such is the argument of a new Baroque blockbuster show at the Rijksmuseum.
13 November 2019

Just south of Hollywood’s storied Whitley Heights neighborhood, a small hotel with a big-name designer is planning a December debut

“I’m delighted to be creating something design-wise that really honors the city and old Hollywood itself, which is still the back bone of style and economy in Los Angeles,” Bullard said.
13 November 2019

Christmas at Windsor Castle

This winter explore the Christmas display at Windsor Castle, including the magnificent centrepiece, the 20-foot-high Nordmann Fir tree in St George's Hall, taken from Windsor Great Park and dressed with hundreds of iridescent glass and mirrored ornaments.
6 November 2019

Centre Pompidou Rolls the Dice on Cultural Diplomacy, Opening a Partner Location in Shanghai

The French president helps launch the Paris museum's Asian outpost.
6 November 2019

Escaping to isolated bliss with Project Ö, the self-sustainable cabin, Finland

Located on the very edge of Finland’s Archipelago National Park, planted on a completely untouched island, sits Project Ö, the self-sustainable cabins.
30 October 2019

How Art Played an Integral Role in the Construction of 181 Fremont, San Francisco’s Newest Skyscraper

The city's third-tallest building boasts an in-house gallery and an impressive collection of over 120 artworks.
30 October 2019

See How Artist Beatriz Milhazes Transformed Cartier Hudson Yards With a Dazzling Installation Made From Thousands of Precious Stones

The Brazilian artist debuted a life-size hanging mobile comprised of Cartier stones in New York.
24 October 2019

Five Energy Peaks Are Transforming the Market

The business need to navigate rapid change at scale is nowhere more pressing than in the global energy industry. This year’s World Energy Scenarios report, published by the World Energy Council in collaboration with Accenture Strategy and the Paul Scherrer Institute, drives this point home.
24 October 2019

See The Statue Of Liberty’s Italian Sister – And Possible Inspiration – In A Special Exhibit On Ellis Island

Three years before the Statue of Liberty was erected in New York Harbor, a similar monument, representing equivalent values, was installed at the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence. Designed by different sculptors, they’re finally in dialogue and they have a lot to say to each other.
17 October 2019

When Will the Party Be Over for Oil?

Now the dominant energy source, despite the glamor of renewables, the day it will peak may be in 2050.
17 October 2019

The World of Fine Wine Announces the World’s Best Wine Lists

Now in its sixth edition, the annual World’s Best Wine Lists are renowned as the Michelin stars of the wine list world.
9 October 2019

How to Buy a Yacht

There’s no way around it: A superyacht is a passion investment that likely won’t increase in value. But if you’re set on buying one, here’s what you need to know.
9 October 2019

Miner Alrosa Finds Russian Doll-Type Diamond With Another Gem Inside

Alrosa PJSC found a small, but unique diamond that has another gem moving freely inside it, resembling a traditional Russian Matryoshka doll.
2 October 2019

The New Architecture: Sky Parks, Tidal Pools and ‘Solar Carving’

Projects debuting this fall suggest that hard barriers between the designed environment and the natural one are softening — maybe for good.
2 October 2019

Luxury Residences Are Catering to Tenants With In-House Wine Services

A growing number of luxury apartment buildings are looking to attract residents with amenities they’d normally find in high-end restaurants alone, such as in-house sommelier consulting and other wine programs.
25 September 2019

Austrian election campaign turns forest art stadium into political battleground

Unveiled earlier this month, Klaus Littmann's tree installation is Austria's biggest ever public work of art.
25 September 2019

Wild man of the podium Teodor Currentzis plays fast and loose with Mozart in a thrilling Lucerne residency

About amazing and provocative performance under the guidance of an expressive maestro.
20 September 2019

Inflation is subdued and there is nothing the Federal Reserve (Fed) can do about it

With changing demographics and more price transparency, the Fed has less impact on the inflation rate than in past eras.
20 September 2019

From Drawings by Albania’s Prime Minister to Ground-up Artworks, Here Are 5 Intriguing Pieces to Discover at art berlin for Under €10,000

Here are some of the standout pieces in this year's fair.
11 September 2019

Is Art Basel Becoming a Conference Organizer?

The Fair Company’s Latest Venture Is a Three-Day Summit in Abu Dhabi.
11 September 2019

Meet the Women Behind the Galapagos’ Most Sustainable Cruise Ship

Designing the Celebrity Flora meant adhering to stringent environmental requirements and bringing a new level of luxury to the Galapagos Islands. Here are the four women who made it happen.
4 September 2019

Bugatti Retires From Chasing Speed Records After Breaking 300 mph

Bugatti has broken plenty of speed records over the years, but the luxury automaker passed a key milestone with its latest, as the Bugatti Chiron became the world’s first production car to top 300 mph. And with that milestone behind it, the company said it’s through chasing records.
4 September 2019

Medieval Coin Hoard Offers Evidence of Early Tax Evasion

Metal detector enthusiasts in England unearthed a trove of 2,528 coins while searching in Somerset.
29 August 2019

New Zealand’s Hottest Destination Is One You’ve Likely Never Heard Of

At the top of the country’s South Island, Nelson Tasman dazzles visitors with otherworldly natural beauty and world-class wine, art, and cuisine.
29 August 2019

Investing In Art At Art Fair Philippines 2019

«Best to buy pieces from the younger, newer artists. Buy before their prices go up», said one collector.
21 August 2019

Argentina is once again on the cusp of a full-blown financial crisis

In the wake of President Mauricio Macri’s stunning rout in primary elections over the weekend, investors dumped its stocks, bonds and currency en masse, leaving much of Wall Street wondering whether the country was headed for yet another default.
21 August 2019

Tiny Luxembourg Is Having a Big Brexit Moment

As Britain prepares to leave the EU, companies are jostling to ensure that business is not disrupted. Many are choosing Luxembourg as a base within the bloc.
14 August 2019

Houston is Becoming the Cultural Capital of the South

What’s driving Houston these days and what’s elevating its profile on the international stage.
14 August 2019

Here Are 8 Breathtaking Luxury Hotels Around the World Where Art Is a Big Part of the Allure

These striking, design-forward properties are worth visiting for their art programming alone.
7 August 2019

Sandbank picnic: a sailing adventure off the Norfolk coast – a photo essay

Getting deliberately grounded on a sandbank – in the company of capable mariners – makes for a captivating day trip exploring Norfolk’s hidden depths.
7 August 2019

Masterpiece Tea Bowls Treasured by Tea Connoisseurs’

Sunritz Hattori Museum of Art has shared the valuable possessions of Japanese tea masters.
31 July 2019

Remembering César Pelli, architect of iconic skyscrapers worldwide

“I want to capture the nobility of the tall buildings so that they can share in being sacred elements,” he once said.
31 July 2019

Lithium Industry Buildup Is Outracing the Electric-Car Boom

World prices for lithium worldwide are falling rapidly due to lower economic growth in different countries.
24 July 2019

A Long-Lost Velázquez Sells for $3 Million in Sotheby’s Record-Breaking Old Master Sale

Set new auction records for the pictures of old masters.
24 July 2019

How a $41 Million Luxury Hotel Is Sustaining an Ambitious Arts and Ecology Initiative on a Remote Canadian Island

The project's founders hope to wed a capitalist drive with a socially conscious sensibility.
17 July 2019

Surreal escapism in Banff, Canada

One of the main natural attractions of Canada reveals landscapes that are breathtaking.
10 July 2019

Successful men about the most expensive – beard

Co-founder of Aravana Capital Management, Ivan Kladov gave an interview to Finparty - a Russian portal for business and financial elite, which specializes in covering news and events of the business community.
17 July 2019

Exploring Lascaux IV: The International Centre for Cave Art, France

The Lascaux IV Caves Museum, designed by Norwegian architects Snøhetta, has emerged as a major tourist attraction in Montignac, France.
10 July 2019

The 8th-Generation Bordeaux Family Business That Has Nothing to Do With Wine

Catherineau, run by Alain and Michele Catherineau and their two daughters, brings state-of-the-art technology to the luxury design industry.
3 July 2019

Who Gets to Own the West?

A new group of billionaires is shaking up the landscape.
3 July 2019

Inside Japan’s Oldest Whisky Distillery

Nearly 100 years ago, the House of Suntory defined what it means to be a Japanese whisky.
26 June 2019

This $150 Eight-Course Tasting Menu Pairs Food With Art

Steven Devereaux Greene, executive chef at Herons at the Umstead Hotel and Spa, a peaceful and secluded boutique property just north of Raleigh, N.C., is fond of saying that any new idea has probably been done before. But last year, when the James Beard Award semifinalist conceived what is now known locally as “the Art Tour,” he knew it was unique.
26 June 2019

Critical minerals in the spotlight because of trade war

Chinese Rare-Earth Magnet Producer to Expand as EV Demand Booms.
19 June 2019

Fairjungle is a modern take on corporate travel management

Corporate travel often takes on an adversarial dynamic, with companies attempting to push down on costs, and employees pushing right back. Fairjungle is changing the tourism industry with high technology.
19 June 2019

Digby Fine English opens its doors

Digby Fine English announced the opening of its branded wine house for set to host, educate and entertain customers from around the world.
12 June 2019

A Hotel in a Palazzo, Limited-Edition Artists’ Prints and More

Art historian Francesco Petrucci restored the old Palace of his ancestors in the South of Italy and turned it into a luxury hotel.
12 June 2019

Claude Monet haystack painting fetches $110.7M at NY auction

Market is alive and kicking at the top for prime Impressionist works.
6 June 2019

The real reason why the Chinese «Terracotta Army» weapons are so well-preserved

A new study now sheds light into what has really made the ancient weapons stand the test of time.
5 June 2019

How Ferdinand Porsche’s Great-Grandson Is Gearing Up to Disrupt The Sports Car Market

The great-grandson of the legendary Ferdinand Porsche Anton Piech with his company Piëch Automotive wants to challenge the traditional definition of what it means to be a car maker.
28 May 2019

Cruise line Royal Caribbean rivals Broadway, West End with 134 shows and 50 theaters

Dismissed in the past as second-tier, cruise entertainment has evolved to a genre that Royal Caribbean says commands some of the best talent and technology around. Royal Caribbean International's cruise line directs 134 shows in 50 theaters on 26 ships around the world.
24 May 2019

EU Agrees Powers to Sanction, Freeze Assets Over Cyber-Attacks

The European Union on Friday agreed to new rules that will grant it authority to impose travel bans and asset freezes against individuals responsible for cyber-attacks that pose a significant threat to the bloc.
24 May 2019

Touch the sky: Doug Aitken’s hot air balloon work to lift off in Massachusetts

American artist Douglas Aitken announced the art project “New Horizon”: from July 12 to July 28, a mirror balloon will drift in the skies over New England.