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The Peninsula London, the first British hotel from the almost century-year old Peninsula brand, opens today between Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch. Bringing spectacular new style and luxury to the heart of Belgravia, the newly-built hotel is designed and appointed to embody the finest British craftmanship and artistry, and is just steps away from Buckingham Palace, Knightsbridge and other iconic attractions.
Mondoir, a company that operates at the intersection of technology and art, championing artists and promoting the growth of digital art and new technologies, announced the launch of Directory.art. The tool, which reached a milestone of over 1,000 users in its first week of operation, minimises barriers of entry for artists, enabling stakeholders in the art world to have a more streamlined and efficient discovery experience.
Louvre Abu Dhabi is pleased to announce that its latest exhibition, Letters of Light, was inaugurated by H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Louvre Abu Dhabi today. Featuring some of the oldest texts of the three monotheistic religions, Letters of Light will open to public on 13 September and will run until 14 January 2024.
American artist Zaria Forman has joined Vacheron Constantin’s “One of Not Many” talent circle alongside Benjamin Clementine, Ora Ito, Cory Richards and Yiqing Yin. She is becoming the new face of the Overseas collection, for which the advertising campaign was produced in Iceland. During the shoot, Zaria Forman once again collected her own images and memories, constituting the raw material for a series of drawings, video work, and sculpture, entitled Fellsfjara, Iceland, of which work no. 3 was created for Vacheron Constantin.
The Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is pleased to announce that the construction of its new industrial building in Meyrin has started. Located in the street next to the current factory, this project combines architectural heritage and technical innovation: the restoration of a historic building on the new site will be joined by the construction of a new building.
The highly-anticipated 52nd edition of the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show is all set to dazzle the Emirate of Sharjah from September 27 to October 1, 2023. The grand event, organized by the Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), will witness bring together over 500 local and international exhibitors, including a distinguished assembly of global leaders and specialists in the gold and jewellery sector.
A’sh Co.,Ltd. is excited to announce the launch of “LITUP JAPAN,” a VR commerce platform to demonstrate one-of-a-kind art works and traditional crafts created by Japanese artists.
On 8th September, Maison Boucheron opened its second largest store in the world, after its historical boutique at 26 Place Vendôme. “From Paris to Tokyo: a cutting-edge and creative journey”: here is the promise with this greater than 1000 square-meter large flagship, covering four floors, designed as a bridge between French and Japanese culture. This boutique is a slice of Paris in the heart of the Japanese capital.
Lawrie Shabibi is pleased to announce its participation in Frieze Masters 2023 in the Spotlight section curated by Valerie Cassel Oliver, presenting artworks by Mehdi Moutashar (b. 1943, Iraq). The section will feature solo presentations of 20th-century artists, emphasising under-appreciated work from the 1950s to the 1970s.
