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Happy Mother’s Day
Wishing a very Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there – birth moms, adoptive moms, stepmoms, foster… Read More
Sargent and Paris
The much anticipated exhibit Sargent and Paris at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, timed with the hundredth anniversary of the… Read More
At Home with Veere Grenney in his Extraordinary Gardens in Tangier
When designer Veere Grenney bought his house in Tangier, it was not only the breathtaking hilltop location with its captivating… Read More
Worthy
WorthyChampioning timeless artistry and fine craftsmanship, Q Worthy presents a considered collection of luxury tableware and homeware, with select pieces created in exclusive collaboration with artists and independent makers around the world
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Gainsborough at The Frick Collection
When The Frick Collection opens Gainsborough: The Fashion of Portraiture on Thursday, it will offer New York its first exhibition… Read More
Welcome Westmoreland – The Frick’s New Café
It was a long awaited and much celebrated occasion when The Frick Collection reopened in March, unveiling its stunning five… Read More
Iris Apfel Collection at Christie’s
The more is more spirit of the exuberant Iris Apfel is coming to Christie’s at the end of this month…. Read More