End of the Spectrum, 2011, discarded lottery tickets on panel with UV coat

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Ghost of a Dream at Galerie Paris-Beijing

ByLife in Luxury November 4, 2013July 5, 2014

Who? Galerie Paris-Beijing

What? Galerie Paris-Beijing’s latest exhibition is Ghost of a Dream, a project by sculptor Lauren Was and painter Adam Eckstrom, featuring installations, sculptures, drawings and collages. The theme explores and documents the futile hopes and dreams of a modern materialistic society. All the artworks are created with “obsolete objects” such as scratch cards and lottery tickets.

When? 21^st November 2013 until 18^th January 2014

Where? Paris-Beijing Gallery, Hôtel Winssinger, Rue de l’Hôtel des Monnaies 66, 1060 Brussels

How? For more information, see www.galerieparisbeijing.com

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Culture | Fashion

Fashion pick: Whip bracelet by Theo Fennell

ByLife in Luxury July 9, 2014June 15, 2014

Who? Theo Fennell What? Just in time for the race season, jewellery designer Theo Fennell has unveiled his equestrian inspired Whip collection. All very apt as the brand are sponsoring the Glorious Goodwood Magnolia Cup on the 31st of July this year. We are loving this simple, elegant bracelet from the collection, perfect for dressing up a demure little dress to attend the races. When? Available now Where? Available online only How? For more information, see www.theofennell.com

Culture | Drink

Inaugural McLean’s Artist Malts

ByLife in Luxury December 16, 2012August 27, 2013

Who? McLean’s Artist Malts What? McLean’s Artist Malts have just launched with a brand new range of rare whiskies. Limited to 35 bottles per release, each release includes artwork by two artists. Their inaugural edition is a Bunnahabhain single malt Scotch whisky, distilled on 28th April 1979 and bottled 1st May 2012, in collaboration with Charles Avery and Rose Wylie. Bottles and artwork are priced at £1860 per set. When? Available now Where? mcleansartistmalts.com How? Exclusively online

Culture | Travel

Dive to experience art at the USS Mohawk

ByLife in Luxury July 21, 2013July 5, 2014

Who? USS Mohawk What? Dive enthusiasts should not miss the first underwater exhibition at USS Mohawk which is available via diving only. The USS Mohawk is a 165-foot World War II cutter, which was sunk in July 2012 just off Sanibel Island in the Gulf of Mexico. The exhibition has been created by Austrian photographer Andreas Franke with the theme of ‘Sinking World’. When? Until 14th September 2013 Where? USS Mohawk, Sanibel, Florida, USA How? Visit www.ussmohawkreef.com for more information Fly via KLM

Culture

Jazz in Cape Town

ByLife in Luxury March 18, 2013July 5, 2014

Who? Cape Town Jazz Festival What? Cape Town’s Jazz Festival returns to the city again this year, showcasing over 40 world-class acts from 12 countries. This year, there will be an eclectic mix of live-music from traditional jazz, to funk, hip-hop, samba, dub step and electronica. Day passes are R440 (£31) and weekend passes R645 (£46). When? 5th to 6th April Where? Cape Town International Convention Centre, Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town 8001, South Africa How? For more information, visit www.capetownjazzfest.com Fly via KLM

New Collections on eBay

BySponsored April 11, 2014June 22, 2020

Who? eBay.co.uk What? eBay.co.uk have recently launched their new Collections feature where users can pick out some of their favourite eBay pieces to create a collage. Think Pinterest except you can buy everything you collect – all you need to do is click the “Add to collection” button on the item that you’re browsing. Life in Luxury have been one of the first to try out the feature in the UK and have loved playing around with some of the fashion pieces (but of course you can create a collection of anything you want). We’ll admit, it was a touch confusing to start with but once we got the hang of it, it got pretty addictive. The…

Culture | Fashion | Travel

YSL exhibition at ING Cultural Centre

ByLife in Luxury January 30, 2013January 4, 2014

Who? Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent What? The Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent has organised a new exhibition of the designer’s work in collaboration with ING Cultural Centre. The collection will include Haute Couture as well as Ready-to-Wear pieces. There will also be rare sketches, production drawings, patterns, client files, embroidery samples, magazines, and press articles from the archives. When? 30th January to 5th May Where? ING Cultural Centre, Mont des Arts/Place Royale 6, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium How? For more information, please visit www.fondation-pb-ysl.net Fly via Brussels Airlines

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