Looking your best for a big event like a wedding, reunion, important work gathering, or just a general night on the town where you want to dress up can take a bit of planning, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s really about thinking things through, knowing what you want, and understanding how to make it happen; and once you can do that, you’ll know how to look great for any occasion. With that in mind, keep reading to find out more.
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In our competitive work environment, excelling as a professional requires more than just technical skills. Regardless of the industry—be it corporate, creative, or administrative—certain attributes can set you apart and contribute significantly to your success. Whether you are considering a career as a virtual assistant or looking to thrive in any professional role, here are the top five attributes you should cultivate.
In the world of stringent control over artworks’ provenance and ethical acquisition, there is still room for art forgery. Criminals create fake works of art and manage to sell them at record-hitting prices to unsuspecting customers. This is what a supra-European art forgery network spanning Italy, France, Belgium, and Spain has been doing for years.
With London being one of the oldest European capitals with a rich history and culture, its artistic legacy is also immense. The National Gallery in London is a cornerstone establishment responsible for the promotion of art in the country’s capital. It remains one of the top-attended highlights both for locals and for visitors from all corners of the globe. So, what are the roots of this famous museum, and what does it offer to attendees at present? Here is a brief overview of its historical timeline and present-day jewels on display.
Oleg Kushnirskiy’s private collection of Russian icons has finally seen the world and been presented to broad audiences at a new icon exhibition at TMORA. The exhibition, titled “Masterpieces of Sacred Art from the Oleg Kushnirskiy Collection,” opened at the Museum of Russian Art in Minneapolis, MN, on October 26, 2024, and is on view until the end of January 2025.
As Japanese art continues capturing the hearts of art connoisseurs from all corners of the globe, art fairs held at the heart of the Japanese culture naturally become the global attraction points for the international art community. Art Collaboration Kyoto 2024 (ACK), a boutique art fair with an immense international presence, was held at the Kyoto International Conference Center on October 31-November 3.
With Abstract Expressionism still topping art connoisseur demand worldwide, works by established artists from this art movement are hitting record sales in 2024. One of the forthcoming audacious deals is the auction sale of two famous works by the American artist Joan Mitchell. Christie’s auction scheduled for November 19 features Mitchell’s City Landscape (1955) and Untitled (1955), which currently belong to the Rockefeller University.
Vincent van Gogh remains on the list of top-demand artists whose works are highly valued in the art market. Deals with van Gogh paintings continue to raise the bar every time, with a recent purchase of the artist’s 1885 painting titled Head of a Woman (Gordina de Groot in Dutch) sold for €8.6 million, which exceeds the $9.3 million mark. Here are the details of the deal.