Art

At ARCOmadrid, Spanish artist Mónica Mays wins the illy SustainArt award, dedicated to promising young talents in contemporary art

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Mónica Mays' artistic oeuvre straddles sculpture, installation, and performance, delving into object symbolism through autobiographical narratives, historical archives, and material knowledge.

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  • Mónica Mays' artistic oeuvre straddles sculpture, installation, and performance, delving into object symbolism through autobiographical narratives, historical archives, and material knowledge.
  • With "In the Palm of Your Hands," she explores the symbolism of palm plants, drawing from biblical, paradisiacal, and ornamental imagery.
  • Attendees engaged in discussions on contemporary art, savored the illy blend, and explored the latest illy Art Collection by South Korean artist Lee Ufan.
  • The illy Space also showcased "Costas cuentes," crafted by Cristina Mejías, winner of the 2023 edition of the illy SustainArt Award.

Austin Welcomes a New Mural by Mr. Doodle in Partnership with Art + Artisans and the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Art + Artisans is thrilled to announce a partnership with Mr. Doodle, KBS, and Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation to bring a new mural to Downtown Austin. Known for his unique, spontaneous style combining doodling, cartooning and graffiti, Mr. Doodle has garnered international acclaim for transforming spaces with his intricate, monochrome murals.

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  • Open Media Call at 2 pm CST Friday, 8 March 2024
    AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Art + Artisans is thrilled to announce a partnership with Mr. Doodle, KBS, and Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation to bring a new mural to Downtown Austin.
  • Within merely two weeks, the team at Art + Artisans successfully facilitated the donation agreement involving the building owner KBS, the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation, and Mr. Doodle himself.
  • Huge thanks to everyone at Art + Artisans and Downtown Austin Alliance for finding me the location and making this come to life."
  • "We are thrilled Mr. Doodle chose downtown Austin to create an iconic mural that will add to the vibrancy and vitality of our city center," De Peart, president and CEO of the Downtown Austin Alliance, said.

Artprice by Artmarket.com: 28th annual report - The Art Market in 2023. A new record number of artworks sold at auction. Biggest national marketplace: the USA. Female artists showed spectacular growth

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Contemporary Art represents 17% of the art market, compared with 16% in 2022 and only 3% in 2000.

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  • Contemporary Art represents 17% of the art market, compared with 16% in 2022 and only 3% in 2000.
  • The Contemporary art market has therefore increased 36-fold in 23 years, reflecting a historic phenomenon with Contemporary Art becoming a primary locomotive of the global art market.
  • Modern art remained the largest segment of the art market, accounting for 40% of its auction turnover revenue (compared with 38% in 2022).
  • When looked at over the longer term, it is clear that Brexit has negatively impacted the UK's art auction market.

Artprice by Artmarket.com: 28th annual report - The Art Market in 2023. A new record number of artworks sold at auction. Biggest national marketplace: the USA. Female artists showed spectacular growth

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 7, 2024

Contemporary Art represents 17% of the art market, compared with 16% in 2022 and only 3% in 2000.

Key Points: 
  • Contemporary Art represents 17% of the art market, compared with 16% in 2022 and only 3% in 2000.
  • The Contemporary art market has therefore increased 36-fold in 23 years, reflecting a historic phenomenon with Contemporary Art becoming a primary locomotive of the global art market.
  • Modern art remained the largest segment of the art market, accounting for 40% of its auction turnover revenue (compared with 38% in 2022).
  • When looked at over the longer term, it is clear that Brexit has negatively impacted the UK's art auction market.

illycaffè partners with ARCOmadrid to showcase the illy Art Collection signed by Lee Ufan, marking the celebration of the 17th edition of the illy SustainArt award

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

This year, the company will expose the latest illy Art Collection, signed by the Korean-born artist Lee Ufan, alongside presenting the prestigious illy SustainArt award.

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  • This year, the company will expose the latest illy Art Collection, signed by the Korean-born artist Lee Ufan, alongside presenting the prestigious illy SustainArt award.
  • Established 17 years ago, this award reflects illycaffè's commitment to promoting art and culture by supporting both artists and institutions.
  • Visitors to the illy lounge at stand B26 in Pavilion 7 of IFEMA MADRID can indulge in the exclusive illy blend while exploring the latest illy Art Collection by Lee Ufan.
  • Additionally, the illy lounge will showcase "Costas Quentes", an artwork by Cristina Mejías, the Spanish artist who won the 2023 illy SustainArt award.

THE FIRST PAGANI RESIDENCES IN THE WORLD IS SET TO LAUNCH IN MIAMI'S NORTH BAY VILLAGE

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

MIAMI and MODENA, Italy, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami-based developer Riviera Horizons and Italian Hypercar brand Pagani are pleased to announce the world's first Pagani Residences, a boutique luxury residential building with interiors designed by Pagani Arte, set to launch in Miami's North Bay Village this spring, with completion slated in 2027. Fortune Development Sales will lead sales and marketing for Miami's first-ever Hypercar branded building. Pagani Automobili is a luxury brand renowned for its exquisite quality, unique engineering, and tailor-made handcrafted Hypercars, which stand among the most desired in the world.

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  • Pagani Automobili is a luxury brand renowned for its exquisite quality, unique engineering, and tailor-made handcrafted Hypercars, which stand among the most desired in the world.
  • "Pagani Residences represent an exciting blend of Pagani's bespoke design approach with the finest materials, and the vibrant allure of Miami's beauty and dynamic energy.
  • This innovative fusion embodies the distinctive essence that defines Pagani," said Horacio Pagani, founder and CEO of Pagani Automobili.
  • The 28-story, amenity-rich property will feature a 240-foot waterfront boardwalk, private boat slips, and entertainment spaces for 70, all-corner residences.

Revolutionizing Sportswear With Haute Couture Concepts and Techniques, Chanel's haute-couture director Christelle Kocher Joins Jelenew for a Curated Collection

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

In addition to owning her eponymous brand, Christelle Kocher is also the current Artistic Director of CHANEL's atelier, MAISON LEMARIÉ.

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  • In addition to owning her eponymous brand, Christelle Kocher is also the current Artistic Director of CHANEL's atelier, MAISON LEMARIÉ.
  • Co-founded by Olympic cycling medalist and former world champion Marion Clignet and powered by Christelle Kocher with extensive haute couture experience, Jelenew aims to bring out next-generation protective sports apparel and gear for modern women.
  • The Jelenew design team with extensive experience in haute couture techniques, has developed solutions to apparel fitting issues using Jelenew's proprietary CurveTec™ technology.
  • Kocher joining forces with Jelenew brings the latest design concepts and the latest technology in the field of haute couture.

Revolutionizing Sportswear With Haute Couture Concepts and Techniques, Chanel's haute-couture director Christelle Kocher Joins Jelenew for a Curated Collection

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 5, 2024

In addition to owning her eponymous brand, Christelle Kocher is also the current Artistic Director of CHANEL's atelier, MAISON LEMARIÉ.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to owning her eponymous brand, Christelle Kocher is also the current Artistic Director of CHANEL's atelier, MAISON LEMARIÉ.
  • Co-founded by Olympic cycling medalist and former world champion Marion Clignet and powered by Christelle Kocher with extensive haute couture experience, Jelenew aims to bring out next-generation protective sports apparel and gear for modern women.
  • The Jelenew design team with extensive experience in haute couture techniques, has developed solutions to apparel fitting issues using Jelenew's proprietary CurveTec™ technology.
  • Kocher joining forces with Jelenew brings the latest design concepts and the latest technology in the field of haute couture.

Transforming the Landscape of Sportswear with Haute Couture, Chanel's haute-couture Director Christelle Kocher joins Jelenew to Launch the First Curated Collection

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With a common haute-couture gene and a shared pursuit and understanding of sports, the female sports brand Jelenew has signed Christelle Kocher to bring a new season of products. In addition to owning her eponymous brand, Christelle Kocher is also the current Artistic Director of CHANEL's atelier, MAISON LEMARIÉ.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to owning her eponymous brand, Christelle Kocher is also the current Artistic Director of CHANEL's atelier, MAISON LEMARIÉ.
  • The Jelenew design team with extensive experience in haute couture techniques, has developed solutions to apparel fitting issues using Jelenew's proprietary CurveTec™ technology.
  • Jelenew prevents friction and discomfort in sensitive areas by utilizing top-notch seamless fitting processes, frictionless flat-stitching, and scientific seam placement.
  • Kocher joining forces with Jelenew brings the latest design concepts and the latest technology in the field of haute couture.

Transforming the Landscape of Sportswear with Haute Couture, Chanel's haute-couture Director Christelle Kocher joins Jelenew to Launch the First Curated Collection

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 5, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With a common haute-couture gene and a shared pursuit and understanding of sports, the female sports brand Jelenew has signed Christelle Kocher to bring a new season of products. In addition to owning her eponymous brand, Christelle Kocher is also the current Artistic Director of CHANEL's atelier, MAISON LEMARIÉ.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to owning her eponymous brand, Christelle Kocher is also the current Artistic Director of CHANEL's atelier, MAISON LEMARIÉ.
  • The Jelenew design team with extensive experience in haute couture techniques, has developed solutions to apparel fitting issues using Jelenew's proprietary CurveTec™ technology.
  • Jelenew prevents friction and discomfort in sensitive areas by utilizing top-notch seamless fitting processes, frictionless flat-stitching, and scientific seam placement.
  • Kocher joining forces with Jelenew brings the latest design concepts and the latest technology in the field of haute couture.