Aston Martin has launched its first SUV, the DBX. The brand, best known for its dynamic sports cars that appear in the James Bond movies, is launching this new design to appeal to a wider range of consumers. They hope that by launching an SUV, they will extend its audience beyond sports car fans and appeal to those who need something more practical. CEO Andy Palmer said: “I can’t emphasise enough how incredibly exciting and...
For those looking to get away from life on land next year, Arts & Collections has put together a list of the most anticipated and luxurious new cruise ships taking to the seas. Seven Seas Splendor Sister ship to the Seven Seas Explorer, the Seven Seas Splendor aims to continue the luxurious traditions of the cruise line. With the maiden voyage departing in February 2020, the ship will sail from Barcelona to Miami, and include...
An extremely rare Charlotte Brontë book will return to the author’s home of Haworth, West Yorkshire, after selling for €600,000 at an auction in Paris. Then miniature book, the second in the series The Young Men’s Magazine, was written by Brontë when she was just 14 years old, and was bought by the Brontë Society. The book will be donated to Haworth’s Parsonage Museum. See Also: Ian Fleming James Bond Book Collection For Sale at...
The official artist for the UK general election has been named. Nicky Hirst has been appointed by the Speaker’s Advisory Committee on Works of Art. She will observe the 2019 general election and produce unique work in response to her experience. See Also: Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019 Winners Announced Hirst is a London-based multi-media artist, particularly known for her impressionistic responses to history, people and places, attempting to make confusing things into something comprehensible....
Extremely rare Disneyland memorabilia is to be auctioned off by Van Eaton Galleries in Los Angeles this December, giving Disney fans the chance to get their hands on original items that date back to the 1950’s. The History of Disneyland and Walt Disney World auction is one of the biggest Disney sales ever, containing over 1500 items from the history of Disneyland and Walt Disney World. See Also: Winnie-the-Pooh Map Breaks Auction Record Mike Van...
The exhibitors for the London Art Fair 2020 have been announced. The fair runs from the 22nd to 26th January 2020 for its 32nd edition, at the Islington Business Design Centre. Platforms within the fair will provide an opportunity for emerging new generation artists, as well as providing a stage for modern forms of art. Over 110 galleries will be participating, including Art Blue Studio from Singapore, Art Mur from Canada, Cork Printmakers from Ireland...
Artist, filmmaker and Turner Prize winner Steve McQueen is to open his Year 3 exhibition at the Tate Britain on the 12th November. The exhibition will include a display of school photographs from two-thirds of London’s primary schools. “There’s an urgency to reflect on who we are and our future…to have a visual reflection on the people who make this city work,” said McQueen. The aim of the exhibition is to showcase the young faces...
Eccentric possessions of late Prodigy singer Keith Flint have sold for a total of £347,750. His belongings, which included his bespoke bed and nose piercings went up for auction with Cheffins Fine Art on the 7th November. Flint, who was a singer, dancer and motorcycle racer, died in March 2019. See Also: Olivia Newton-John Leather Outfit Fetches Nearly $500,000 at Julien’s auction Three MTV awards were the most expensive, selling for £16,000, while his custom...
Julien’s Auctions saw Olivia Newton-John’s leather outfit, worn during the famous number You’re The One That I Want in Grease, sell for $405,700, more than double the expected bid. The Property From the Collection of Olivia Newton-John auction was held in Hollywood on the 2nd November and sold items from the actress’ career. See Also: Property From The Life and Career of Marilyn Monroes to Include Medicine Bottles, Costumes and Photographs The famous outfit is...
Sofitel Hotels & Resorts has partnered with art agency MTArt to create an exhibition to celebrate French works of art. The exhibition at Sofitel in St James, London will feature works by established and up-and-coming French artists including David ‘Aiu’ Servan-Schreiber and Leo Caillard. A special preview of the Sofitel Live The French Way with MTArt exhibition, titled There is Nothing Like Art to Create the Future will be on show from 31st October to...
