By James Brewer
When war is over – it is not over. Pain, trauma and the anguish of not knowing what has happened to countless missing loved ones remains bitterly sharp.
This was the aching impetus for a moving display of artwork under the title Behind The Sky: A Tribute to Missing Persons from the Croatian Homeland War. The displayatthe Mayfair galleryD Contemporarywas certainly not a dirge or lamentation, though.
The installations...
By James Brewer
Some of the most glorious, God-fearing artwork early in the 14th century came from a man who was supposedly so disdainful of the authorities that later commentators pronounced him to be the archetypal bohemian artist. His unruly behaviour and failure to pay his taxes can be forgiven in the light of his brilliant contribution to the evolution of latter-day Western painting – and that contribution was bringing the human...
By Elena Sendona on March 15, 2025
At MIA PHOTO FAIR BNP PARIBAS 2025, Moiré Gallery Milano presents DONNA SOGGETTO (Woman Subject), an evocative exhibition that reclaims female identity as a subject of dialogue rather than an object of observation. Running from March 20 to 23 at Superstudio Più, Milan, the showcase unites photography and sculpture in a profound exploration of self-determination, strength, and vulnerability.
A Visual Narrative of EmpowermentThe...
| By Elena Sendona on March 13, 2025 |
Milan Design Week has always been a global stage for innovation, creativity, and artistic vision, but this year, 10 Corso Como takes its role to new heights, transforming into a dynamic creative hub that brings together some of the world’s most visionary designers and boundary-pushing installations. From April 7 to April 13, 2025, this iconic concept store will serve as a platform for immersive experiences, collaborations, and experimental exhibitions,...
A Community’s Effort to Rebuild a Historic Landmark
In October 2023, the beloved Lady Portaitissa Church in Astypalea suffered a devastating fire, tragically caused by a baptism candle. This historical and spiritual landmark, which has stood as a beacon of faith and heritage for centuries, was left in ruins.
Determined to restore the church to its former glory, a dedicated Restoration Committee was formed, and since then, relentless efforts have been underway to rebuild and preserve this sacred...
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Condamine market plans revealed as Monaco sets course for major restructuring The future of La Condamine market is taking shape as Monaco’s town hall unveiled its ambitious restructuring plans, aiming to modernize the iconic marketplace while maintaining its traditional charm…
Ballets de Monte-Carlo dazzle Paris with bold artistic fusion The Ballets de Monte-Carlo are captivating audiences in Paris with a powerful program that merges classical refinement...
by John Faraclas
The best ever global social event of its kind over the last 40 years in the British capital – the administrative capital of Shipping, was by far, the 30th Anniversary Ball of HESGB at the iconic West End venue JW Marriott Grosvenor House on Park Lane, adjacent to Hyde Park.
842: the pin number unlocking success!
Breaking all previous records with 842 members, friends and guests from just over 40 nations:
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/03/of-nuts-and-bolts/
This Year’s Unique Gift at the HESGB 2025 Gala: A Hand-Sculpted Shell Pendant by Dimitris Roussetos
This year, the ladies attending the HESGB 2025 Gala* were gifted a unique, hand-sculpted shell pendant by a renowned Greek sculptor inspired by nature. Dimitris Roussetos, an Athenian artist with roots in the Cycladic island of Andros, embodies the essence of Greek artistry. His art gallery, Kohyli, nestled in the heart of Chora in Andros, serves as a wellspring of...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/27/hesgb-30th-anniversary-ball-the-gift/
Artists Blandine Bardeau and Misa Gott ‘touch the moon, almost’ with their new work
By James Brewer
Plaudits have greeted the latest work – which is of variously magical and ethereal character – of London-based artists Blandine Bardeau and Misa Gott.
Guests marvelled at the mystic, but compelling compositions shown on the opening days, Thursday February 6th to Sunday February 9th, 2025, of the launch at the spacious (to say the...
Royal Academy takes pride in ‘Brasil! Brasil! The Birth of Modernism’
By James Brewer
Brasil! Brasil! – it sounds like the refrain for a samba, but it is the impelling title of an exhibition meant to awaken the wider world to Brazil’s breakthrough a century ago into dynamic new art trends
First, from their travels in Europe, and then from indigenous sources, young artists absorbed new sights and insights, as the Royal Academy explains in its show Brasil! Brasil! The Birth of Modernism.
It...