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Nicola L Lip lamp, 1969 - 2001 Functional lighting made of plastic and steel R & Company, TEFAF Courtesy of R & Company Memorial Day weekend in the US marks the official start of summer, the last weekend in May. But New York City marks an additional occasion as such, namely the art fair season, highlighted by some extraordinary presentations of art works from all over the world, including a one of a kind museum show. The middle of May we had The European Fine Art Fair (#TEFAF), a high-end art fair for the fine arts, antiques, design and jewelry. The fair originated in Maastricht, where it has long been regarded as the world’s premier fair, and its New York edition is top caliber as well. From May 12th thru May 16th, in the grandiose atrium of the Park Avenue Armory, ninety-one European, American, Asian, and Latin American galleries showed their top artists, from contemporary to old masters. Verena Loewensberg, Mayor Gallery at TEFAF Courtesy Mayor Gallery A notable discovery — also shown at Frieze New York — was Austrian artist, Martha Jungwirth, in a solo show at Thaddaeus Ropac (Salzburg, Paris, London, Seoul). The soft colors in her abstract paintings, interspersed with violent bursts of bloodred/ intense magenta / fiery yellow, recalls a more visceral Cy Twombly. Jungwirth plays with physical interaction with her work, deliberately leaving finger marks, shoe prints and scratches. She has come to international recognition only recently, and at 83 years young, Jungwirth now enjoys well-deserved fame. Another artist discovered late in life, Nicola L, was shown by R & Company. A pioneer in art and design, her “functional art,” the iconic Lip Lamp, stood out. The gallery specializes in collectible design, both from a commercial as well as a scholarly perspective, and its White Street space in New York offers a library and archive of more than 4000 books, journals, and other artist reference material. Jeff Zimmermann, a New York based artist, also exhibited at R & Company, showing glass pieces that become illuminated vessels, both a sculpture and a source of light. These glass sculptures actively engage with the experience of light, color, and the natural environment. Peter Saul, We Are Salad, 2022 Acrylic, coloured pencil on paper, 58 x 77 Michael Werner Gallery, @Frieze Photo Elga Wimmer Roméo Mivekannin Odalisque, after Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant, 2023 Acrylic and elixir bath on free canvas 149 x 230 cm Cecile Fakhoury, Dakar Photo Elga Wimmer Martha Jungwirth Untitled, 2022 Oil on cardboard (119 x 81 cm) Photograph: Ulrich Ghezzi Courtesy of Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery Galerie Templon, having recently expanded its Paris space to include a New York location, showed Omar Ba, an artist living and working between Dakar, Geneva, and New York. As a young man covering the walls in the streets of Dakar — the artist created a large wall drawing at Alliance Francaise, New York, last fall — Omar Ba has kept the sense of rawness and multiple layers of palimpsest in his paintings. Often in his work one can see the influence of ancient African civilizations. Ancestors, divinities and monsters emerge from the black background like characters in tales told by storytellers from the artist’s native Senegal. Verena Loewensberg’s kaleidoscopic, geometric abstract paintings, shown at Mayor Gallery, of London, reveals a mastery of color and composition in this, her recent foray into the international art scene. The Swiss artist started out as a graphic designer and was a member of the Concrete Art Movement — associated with Max Bill — in the mid to late 1930’s. Circular shapes, irregular pentagons, sharp and obtuse angles are the key components of Loewensberg’s distinctive style. Korean artist Minjung Kim showed with Gallery Hyundai. Her minimal works, made on traditional handmade Korean hanji paper, uses candlelight flame and burning incense to etch outlines, repetitive forms such as circles, that evoke a sense of emotional healing and meditation. Verena Loewensberg, Galerie Mayor at TEFAF Courtesy of the Galerie Major Jack Whitten, Black Hands, 2015, Hauser & Wirth The British based I-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, held since 2013 in London, with editions in New York City and Marrakech, as well as a popup in Paris, derives its name from the 54 countries that comprise the African continent, expressed as a ratio, “one continent: 54 countries”. This year’s New York edition, May 18th thru May 21st, was held in a giant industrial building in West Harlem. Twenty-six galleries from Africa, Europe and the US presented works by 80 artists from Africa and its diaspora. One of the oldest galleries of Dakar, Galerie Atiss, showed Ousmane Bå, whose works depicts figures, painted in Japanese pigment and collages on washi (Japanese paper) dancing across a large wooden panel. Unusual for an art fair, the artists were present, and in this case dressed in traditional ethnic clothing. Another notable artist, Sana Musasama, at Eric Firestone Gallery, New York, studied ceramic craft in Japan, South America and West Africa. Her ceramic sculptures, presented here alongside furniture and design from her studio in Queens, New York, have a whimsical quality, fusing influences from her travels with nature themes and totemic related objects. Roméo Mivekannin, showing at Cecile Fakhoury, Dakar, presented large paintings that play with gender, and self-portraiture, inserting himself as guardian to the reclining nude motif. In a painting titled Woman in Turkish Dress, Fakhoury superimposes his black features on the body of a white woman in Harem attire, recalling Matisse’s paintings in Morocco. Frieze New York, which in recent years moved from Randall’s Island to the newly built exposition venue, The Shed (located in the Hudson Yards), stood as the center of the universe for contemporary art. Departing from the sprawling horizontal layout of a typical art fair, the unusual architecture of The Shed presents a vertical orientation, much like an upscale department store — a kind of Bergdorf Goodman of the arts, if you will. Not for the budget minded, this is where the high rollers of the art world come to place their bets. One of the few nominally priced exceptions, however, CLEARING (New York, Los Angeles, Brussels), a gallery started 2011 in Brooklyn, New York, by French-born Olivier Babin presented emerging, alongside established artists. A notable standout at their booth here, the life size patinated bronze sculpture, Flamingo 3, 2022, by French artist Jean-Marie Appriou. The delicate sculpture with fine legs and opulent feathering seems to have walked straight out of a medieval tapestry. Peter Saul’s lurid caricatures of American life in popish colors — a treat for the eyes and the mind — were available at Michael Werner. Tracey Emin’s neon sign Loving You More at White Cube still makes the viewer think of the wild times in London, when the artist caused scandals by mixing her private and intimate life with her art. The paintings by Patricia Iglesias Peco (Argentina) at Francois Ghebaly were an unexpected discovery, abstract/ figurative with a new approach of swirling energy and bright colors of blue and magenta, seen earlier also in the paintings of Martha Jungwirth. Jack Whitten’s show at Hauser & Wirth served as a tribute to this artist discovered late in life, a marvelous installation of paintings and sculptures. In the early 1990’s during a studio visit, Jack Whitten showed me the street in front of his studio, threw a canvas, covered with paint face down, on top of the pebbles, and explained that this was the imprint of the street on his work. He has certainly made an imprint on today’s art world. Monica Giron, showing at Barrio Gallery (Argentina), knitted wool forms of endangered birds of Patagonia. Delicate and strong at the same time, the work offers a metaphor for the fragility of environmental causes, even in the enormous, far away lands of Patagonia. Susan Frecon, showing at David Zwirner, seems at first glance a female Ellsworth Kelly. Pristine oil paintings in subtle forms and colors have a welcome, minimal effect, evoking an oasis of sorts, amidst the hustle and bustle of the fair on opening day. The Independent Art Fair (May 11th thru May 14th) was held downtown at Spring Studios, on Varick Street, in the historic Battery Maritime Building. This fair’s niche is to champion artists and international avant-garde movements from 1900 to 2000, catering to well-informed collectors and museum directors. Fridman Gallery, New York, presented videos and drawings by the young Ukrainian artist, Dana Kavelina, born 1995 in Melitopol, a city now occupied by Russian troops. Kavelina, who today resides mostly in Germany, addresses military violence, historical and individual trauma, in a touching and poetic way, distancing herself from newsreel images. She will also be participating in the 2024 edition of the Venice Biennial. At Klaus von Nichtssagend Gallery, New York, Tamara Gonzales showed her colorful paintings, with figuration derived from cave paintings and tribal art. The artist has lived with the indigenous Shipibo people of Peru, and experienced ritualistic meditation. Gonzales, now living in New York, identifies with the Indigenous people from Mexico, the roots of her family. Her imagery is close to outsider art, utilizing symbols from Indigenous cultures. Fazakas Gallery, from Canada, specializing in contemporary Indigenous art, dedicated a solo presentation to the Kwakwaka’wakw multimedia artist, Rande Cook. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, and a hereditary chief of the Ma’amtagila people, Cook preserves ancestral stories and teachings through new material contexts. The artist tells the story of the trees, as seen through the eyes of the tribal people in his paintings on red cedar, as well as sculptures from the same media. His practice enfolds culture, science, and a collective response to the land his forebears have lived on and stewarded for thousands of years. Cook’s work invokes a sense of urgency about rising resource extraction on the Pacific Northwest Coast, lamenting the loss of old-growth forests through industrial logging. One of this summer’s wonderful, unexpected treats is certainly the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art presentation of Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty. (May 5th thru July 16th). This retrospective of the German-born fashion designer (1933 – 2019) spans his career from the 1950’s up to the final collection in 2019. On display are 150 creations from Lagerfeld’s own personal collection, as well as Balmain, Patou, Chloe, Fendi and Chanel. A clever curatorial innovation begins the exhibition with a very detailed, authentic recreation of Karl Lagerfeld’s work desk. It is as if the great man had merely stepped away, dropped his pencils, left unfinished sketches, notes, and even a half empty wine glass. The desk is covered in a mountain of books and magazines about travel, art and architecture; newspapers and note pads of all shapes and sizes; an open box of NEOCOLOR II AQUARELLE pastes sticks, more papers, sketches and notes. For Lagerfeld, who combined detailed technical drawing with expressive fashion illustration, creating a sketch was an end in and of itself. A Line of Beauty depicts the evolution of Lagerfeld’s two-dimensional drawings, into three-dimensional creations. The show is divided broadly into the “serpentine” line, signifying his historic, romantic, and decorative impulses, and the “straight’ line, representing his modernist, classicist, and minimalist tendencies. We see design sketches for the fabulous Fendi coats, which upon their debut represented a revolution in fashion, treating the design as if it were fabric and using fake fur, textiles printed with a fur pattern and upcycled remnants of previous fur designs. A coat of layered, shredded organza simulated the denseness of actual fur. Fendi to this day is continuing the non-fur fashion, with alternatives such as plant-based fur. As per one of Lagerfeld many eternal bons mots, ”You cannot fake chic, but you can be chic and fake fur.” In 1952 young Karl Lagerfeld submitted sketches to the International Woolmark Prize and won first prize in the coat category. The winning designs were produced by leading couturiers. Pierre Balmain executed Lagerfeld’s coat, recreated here by the atelier at Balmain. Lagerfeld’s influences derived from numerous sources, from military style to the romantic era, and the late 1700’s to the 1850’s. Empress Sissy of Austria was a big favorite, so was the Empress Eugenie of France, royal style icons of the Second Empire. As already evident in the museum’s Costume Institute exhibition, China Through The Looking Glass, Lagerfeld embraced Orientalism, from the 18th Century decorative Chinoiserie to traditional forms of Indian dress. Ancient Greece’s flowing dresses was also a big inspiration, demonstrated here by models in off the shoulder Grecian designs, exhibited atop pillars like Greek goddesses. The 2009 Paris-Shanghai show, presented on an 85-meter-long barge on the Huang River, featured classical European style with a Mandarin style collar and Chinese inspired jadeite jewelry. Lagerfeld perfectly captured the Zeitgeist in his designs, explored fashion history, borrowed from the past to make a design for the future, as in his futuristic line from the 1960’s, which mirrored the heady days of burgeoning space exploration. The influences come from everywhere: art from Odilon Redon’s flowers; Surrealist art as trompe l’oeil; Man Ray’s violin body; Andy Warhol’s black and white uniform. Karl Lagerfeld used it all. “I am a living label. My name is Labelfeld, not Lagerfeld.“ Nicola L, incl. Lip lamp, 1969 - 2001 Functional lighting made of plastic and steel R & Company, TEFAF booth Courtesy of R & Company by Elga Wimmer Explore Moralmoda Art Culture Lifestyle Travel Business Interviews Events ​ Get in touch About us Contacts Subscribe

Financial Times Business of Luxury Summit, taking place from 21-23 May 2023 in Monaco Chaired by the FT's fashion editor Lauren Indvik, the Summit takes place during a time of war and economic turmoil across Europe, yet in spite of these challenges, the luxury sector’s growth continues apace. How will the sector continue this growth against the financial and geopolitical headwinds? How will creativity prevail with changing consumer requirements and how will the luxury sector adapt to the new sustainability rules? Now in its 19th year, FT’s Business of Luxury Summit will travel to Monte Carlo, the storied, glamorous principality on the French Riviera. You will be joined by leading executives from the industry as well as policymakers and entrepreneurs to debate the latest changes in luxury and what the future has in store. One and half days of thought provoking keynotes and lively debates, besides welcome drinks and a gala black tie dinner providing lots of time to develop your relationships with luxury leaders. JOIN IN-PERSON Financial Times Business of Luxury Summit will be welcoming global leaders and major players of the luxury world to Monte Carlo to participate in compelling discussions about the luxury landscape, the disruptive trends shaping the industry and new approaches for the future, We will have some talks and panels covering the various business challenges including economics, the market forecast, investment, sustainability, how millennials are reshaping the secondary market, as well as focus sessions on beauty, menswear, watches and travel. Summit Guest of Honour: His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco will join us for the Gala Dinner on the 22nd May as guest of honour. Monaco’s Head of State will welcome Business of Luxury Summit attendees from around the world to the beautiful and perfect location: Monte Carlo, in the Principality of Monaco, for our annual gathering of luxury leaders and experts. This year's speakers list: Antoine Arnault Chief Executive Officer Berluti Francesca Bellettini Chief Executive Officer Yves Saint Laurent Peter Saville Art Director Rachid Mohamed Rachid Chairman Valentino Sarah Willersdorf Partner & Managing Director Boston Consulting Group Ermenegildo Zegna Chairman and CEO Ermenegildo Zegna Group Edward Enninful Editor-in-Chief and European Editorial Director British Vogue, Vogue Geoffrey Perez Global Head of Luxury Snap See full list on: https://luxuryglobal.live.ft.com/agenda List of companies that attended last year: https://luxuryglobal.live.ft.com/page/2416885/2022-attendees List of speakers who attended last year: https://luxuryglobal2022.live.ft.com/page/1880113/speakers This is an unmissable networking opportunity with influential leaders for incredible insights on the industry’s most pressing issues. A must-attend event for anyone within the luxury industry who wishes to hear directly from leaders of the biggest luxury brands and discover new intelligence with. Attend in Person Explore Moralmoda Art Culture Lifestyle Travel Business Interviews Events ​ Get in touch About us Contacts Subscribe

Uzbekistan Fashion Week continues to support young designers to become advocates for sustainable, ethical, and socially engaged fashion by showcasing their collections at the event catwalk. Save the date and witness the excellency of fashion with UFW IV season on 13 - 19th May 2023, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Explore Moralmoda Art Culture Lifestyle Travel Business Interviews Events ​ Get in touch About us Contacts Subscribe

FÉLIX AUGER-ALIASSIME HAS BECOME A DIOR AMBASSADOR The tennis player interprets the world of values of the Maison and Creative Director for DIor menswear. Credit: Dior FORGING A SPECIAL BOND THAT CONSOLIDATES, MORE THAN EVER, THE MUTUAL VALUES OF SHARING AND TRANSMISSION THAT UNITE HIM WITH THE HOUSE. BOLD AND PASSIONATE, THE CANADIAN ATHLETE NOW EMBODIES THE SPIRIT AND UNIQUENESS OF DIOR STYLE, MODERNITY WITH A TIMELESS SIGNATURE. Explore Moralmoda Art Culture Lifestyle Travel Business Interviews Events ​ Get in touch About us Contacts Subscribe

Konstantin Chaykin is a member of the AHCI (Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants) with a worldwide reputation and proven inventiveness (94patents). The master watchmaker partners with Louis Erard for a new collection. Louis Erard delivers his regulator as a sacrifice to a very strange creature: a grotesque saw-mouthed cyclops. Amythological figure reinterpreted by the master watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin.Two colour variations, in limited editions (twice178 pieces) and in a diptych (box set limited to 28 pieces). All images courtesy of louiserard.com Louis Erard x Konstantin Chaykin. Two door openers. Louis Erard, maker of beautiful and accessible Swiss made watches, has become a mentor for cross-disciplinary collaborations under the direction of Manuel Emch, with métiers d’art (guillochage, marquetry, enamel), with creators (seconde/seconde, atelier oï, Label Noir, Massena Lab) and with the great names of independent watchmaking (Alain Silberstein, Vianney Halter)-and others to come. The difference is that this time we are not even looking at the time, it is the time that is looking at us: the hour is a single, large, round eye. This cyclopean gaze takes up the original elements of the Wristmons and more particularly of Konstantin Chaykin's first Joker watch-whose eyes were made up of white discs marked with a dot, both pupil and indicator. Except that this Cyclops does not come from Greece, he has crossed the Balkans. The evil eye of Slavic tales, he is called Likho. Konstantin Chaykin (above) explains how it came about: "Every Halloween I created a new type of monster, i.e. wristwatches with a Halloween theme, such as the pumpkin head watch and the Dracula watch, for example. Looking for ideas for this story, I turned to the one-eyed Likho character from fairy tales." So this is not Konstantin Chaykin's first diversionary exercise. Nor is it Louis Erard's, who has even built up a solid reputation inthis field over the last few years, with special editions that link two worlds that do not normally interact: fine affordable watchmakingin the Swiss tradition and high creativity. According to the principle that proves itself from edition to edition: "Togetherwe arealways stronger"-the editions are always limited to 178 pieces, a number that symbolises the leitmotif. Everything was ready for the meeting with Konstantin Chaykin. A new carte blanche, but still based on an imposed figure: respecting the architecture of Louis Erard's signature regulator, with central minute, hour at noon and second at six o'clock. All that was left for Konstantin Chaykin to do was to build the face with one eye.He made it the Likho's eye as a kind of protective amulet against evil spirits. For the small second at six o'clock, the watchmaker dressed it in a disc with pointed teeth, turning like the devouring mouth of an ogre. Cross inspiration, as Konstantin Chaykin explains: "I remembered Francisco Goya and his Saturn devouring one of his sons.I thought of a Stephen King short story, The Langoliers, time eaters". The monster was only missing an arm. The central minute hand will give him that. Konstantin Chaykin makes it cross the dial andgives it "two hands turning in a circle". And to complete the cartoonish character, the watchmaker has played with "specific finger combinations", which give the whole thing the appearance of an arrow: a point at one end, a plumage at the other; a fingerstretched out on one side, a sign of the horns at the other end. However, the watchmaker adds: "It is up to each person to interpretthe meaning". The creature is completed with a black toad strap and comes in two versions. A purple hour circle for the 39 mm piece and agreen one for the 42 mm, both at the shocking price of 4000 francs. The two versions form a diptych, proposed in a special boxat 7900francs and limited to only 28 pieces.And if this was only the beginning.. Konstantin Chaykin is a member of the AHCI (Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants) with a worldwide reputation and proven inventiveness (94patents). The master watchmaker has also earned a reputation in the very special world of watches withfaces. Faces of monsters. The collection is called Wristmons (wrist monsters), it was launched in 2017 and has been expandingevery year since, like a big family of happy villains. The meeting between Louis Erard and Konstantin Chaykin gave birth to a strange creature. A one-eyed monster to which themechanics give life. Explore Moralmoda Art Culture Lifestyle Travel Business Interviews Events ​ Get in touch About us Contacts Subscribe

A Sailors know it well: when you look up towards the sky, in the middle of the sea, a mystical charm envelops you with amazement and wonder. Thanks to the sparkling aventurine glass dial and a very hard tungsten bezel, this 200m diving watch with a 42mm case blends tradition and modernity, with the usual taste of Italian design. Image courtesy venezianico.com Nereide Avventurina, the newest addition to Venezianico's diving watch lineup, captures the beauty of the starry sky and brings it to the wrist of the wearer, thanks to the peculiar material that makes up the dial. It is a dark blue aventurine glass, which stands out for the tiny sparkling inclusions made of copper crystals that spread over its entire surface. Invented by the master craftsmen of Murano in the 17th century almost by chance, by mistakenly pouring copper specks into the molten glass paste, this technique was developed for over 200 years, meanwhile becoming one of the most appreciated of the Venetian glass art. The stellar flashes of the dial perfectly duet with the metallic reflections of the tungsten bezel. This is a material of exceptional resistance, indeed unscratchable, which maintains its brightness unchanged over time. The backside of the 316L surgical steel case features an engraved depiction of the submarine Nereide (launched in Venice in 1913), which refers to the diving vocation of this timepiece. Waterproof up to 200m, it is equipped with a 120-step rotating bezel to monitor immersion times. Nereide Avventurina is accompanied by a new made-in-Italy rubber strap, designed to integrate perfectly into the shape of the case and offer maximum comfort and a sporty look. However, this watch does not shy away from formal and professional occasions, especially when accompanied by the Canova bracelet, which is available as an accessory. Made of steel, its pure and refined neoclassical lines are further enhanced by a double glossy and satin finish. Also, Venezianico has taken good care of the mechanical department: at the heart of this watch is a Swiss-made Sellita SW-200 automatic movement boasting 28,800 vibrations per hour. Nereide Avventurina is among the most complete timepieces made by Venezianico. A synthesis of sportiness and elegance, it blends together all the peculiarities of the Italian brand technical and stylistic research: the homage to the Venetian tradition, the research on modern materials and the attention to design, in order to guarantee the wearer maximum versatility, without compromises. Explore Moralmoda Art Culture Lifestyle Travel Business Interviews Events ​ Get in touch About us Contacts Subscribe

The First solo concert in Dubai - Zivert at Coca Cola Arena Zivert in Dubai for her first big solo concert on April 30 2023. Presented by Berin Iglesias Art in partnership with Coca-Cola Arena and Dubai Calendar. On April 30, 2023 worldwide popular singer Zivert put on a spectacular show at the legendary Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. Best hits, high level dance production, sea of lights and emotions overwhelmed people who came that night with a wave of drive energy. The audience went through the whole range of emotions with the singer: they danced together to Beverly Hills and WAKE UP!, listened to touching soul poems and cover versions of mega popular hits "It Was Love" and "Everything is Solved" by Dima Bilan and Gosti iz budushego. Zivert interacted a lot with the audience and thanked her fans from Dubai with the warmest words. The singer is well known as a fashion trendsetter. This time she tried on an ultra fashionable grunge look: a long leather coat, rough boots and a tattered T-shirt, she also came out in an oversize shirt to romantic songs and rocked to dance hits in mini. As Zivert noted from the stage, fans have long wanted to see her without a wig, which has become almost a calling card, this time Zivert appeared with a fashionable haircut. Image courtesy Coca-Cola Arena Dubai (coca-cola-arena.com) The passionate, vibrant,and vigorous Zivert will perform her first solo concert at Dubai's home of live entertainment on April 30, 2023. With her excellent vocals, impressive show, professional choreography, the highest quality soundand special effects, Zivert has set high standards for herself since the start of her musical career in 2017, aiming to become an artist of the highest class and to gain worldwide popularity. Zivert's concerts are an experience of bright and energetic performances, her songs have become hits on the spot and won the hearts of thousands of fans in Europe and Russia. Her single "Life," released in 2018, became one of the ten most popular downloaded tracks on iTunes and Apple Music, and was the most searched song on Shazam in 2019 in Russia. Her videos have consistently scored millions of views on YouTube, with "Life" and "I Want More" ("Ещё хочу") in the top having more than 130 million views. The audience will enjoy a first-class show, as for the first time the Russian-speaking artist will perform on such а grand scale on the largest stage in Dubai. The meteoric career rise in just a few years has led Zivert to international fame and allowed her to draw stadiums of fans. Since 2020 her concerts have had a great success in Europe, including: Germany, Italy, France, Poland, Estonia, etc., in Great Britain, in the USA and Canada. She gained tremendous public admiration performing at such venues as Concord Music Hall in Chicago, The O2 Arena in London, Hangar 11 Club in Tel Aviv, Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, EXPO XXI Arena in Warsaw, Arena Riga in Riga, Tondiraba Ice Hall in Tallinn and others. The singer is fluent in English, her repertoire half consists of the English-language songs. Her immense talent and irrepressible energy, original performing style (which Zivert herself describes as vintage pop), genuine multiculturalism are the key to the singer's success and promise to turn her into one of the most popular contemporary singers. Zivert's concert in Dubai is expected to be the highlight of the spring. The bright and charismatic Zivert will bring a unique show to the Coca-Cola Arena. Opened in June 2019, Coca-Cola Arena has revolutionized the live entertainment industry in the UAE and throughout the Middle East. Capable of hosting live shows 365 days a year, the fully air-conditioned, 17,000-capacity arena establishes Dubai as a major destination on the global events circuit. Coca-Cola Arena’s unique automated seating design means it can be adapted to international and local events of all sizes, from international touring artists, sporting tournaments, e-gaming, comedy and live theatre and musical performances, to conferences, gala dinners, AGMs and weddings. Located in the heart of City Walk, Dubai’s lifestyle destination, Coca-Cola Arena is a 15-minute drive from Dubai International Airport and a 5-minute walk from the closest Dubai Metro Station. The region’s largest multipurpose indoor arena, Coca-Cola Arena is an asset of Dubai Holding’s entertainment portfolio and is managed byASM Global, the world’s leading venue management and services company. Explore Moralmoda Art Culture Lifestyle Travel Business Interviews Events ​ Get in touch About us Contacts Subscribe

Bulgari just opened new Hotel in Tokyo and unveils Bulgari Serpenti 75 years of Infinite Tales campaign. Bulgari also adorns Priyanka Chopra Jonas at the Premiere of Citadel in Rome Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Bulgari at the Premiere of Citadel in Rome all images Getty Images. Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Bulgari at the Premiere of Citadel in London all images Getty Images. Bulgari Serpenti 75years of Infinite Tales campaign Having made its way into history as the icon of endless metamorphosis, itsappeal remains unchanged through each creative transformation, alwaysfaithful to its original essence.Transcending time, space and creativity, the tale of Bulgari’s Serpenti began inthe late ‘40s in the worlds of Watches and Jewellery, later expanding into theuniverse of Leather Goods. Over the decades, the icon successfully interpretedthe spirit of every age, becoming a symbol of female empowerment fromgeneration to generation.As a fascinating emblem rich in cultural connotations, it also reached theworld of art, an inexhaustible source of inspiration and a field of creativeexperimentation for Bulgari. The encounter of the snake and art gave birthto extraordinary synergies, such as the Serpenti by Refik Anadol exhibition,which will continue its journey at the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museumin Madrid, in February 2023. In the wake of this mutual creative exchange, anew series of collaborations between Bulgari and some visionary artists ofour century will be unveiled within the framework of the 75th Anniversarycelebrations. “For 75 years Bulgari has shown its audacious creativity, ingenious craftsmanship and modern spirit through its emblematic Serpenti creations inspired by the jewels of Cleopatra, in a Rome of more than 2000 yearsago. They convey endless tales, artistry and empowerment. It expanded theboundaries of jewellery, reflecting the spirit of confident women and enteringthe world of art through exciting creative collaborations. It was and is the ultimate Bulgari icon of endless metamorphosis.” - Commented Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of the Bulgari As a celebratory year, 2023 will write an exciting new chapter in a storyof ongoing change, where inspiration turns into art and legacy into future.A story without an end, only perpetual transformation. This is the infinite taleof Serpenti. FROM MyTH TO ICON The legend of Serpenti begins long before the mythical animal entered theprestigious realm of jewellery.deeply rooted in the history of humanity, thesnake captured the imagination from East to West and through the millennia.In Greek and Roman mythology, it was believed to possess transformativeand regenerative powers for its ability to shed its skin. This universal energy inconstant renewal was symbolically represented by the ouroboros, the symbolfor a snake biting its tail to form an infinite circle without beginning or end.Its ever-shifting nature and eternal spirit have been a leitmotif of Bulgari’ssnake icon since its earliest origins in 1948, when the first Serpenti creationsmade their debut as jewellery-watches to be wrapped around the wrist. At thattime Serpenti was more stylised: its linked body was crafted employing theingenious Tubogas technique, coupling masterful goldsmithing with the innatesuppleness of the icon. The industrial-inspired flexible tubular band of precious metal, obtained without soldering, was an expression of Bulgari’s spirit of innovation and therefore naturally suited to Serpenti’s future-oriented identity. In the 50s, the Bulgari serpent began to move towards a more figurative style,with a precious head embellished with ruby, emerald or diamond eyes. Thiswas an evolution that culminated in the 60s when the snake’s livery turned intoa canvas for creative experimentation and its alluring scales were articulatedwith the help of gemstones and coloured enamels. It was in these inventiveyears that the Maison created the first Serpenti secret jewellery-watches,featuring a dial concealed by the head.The striking colour combinations and unconventional materials introduced inthose years were emblematic of Bulgari’s legendary style, while the masterfullyhand-applied enamels and gemstones, as well as the flexible tubular scales,inventively connected to a supple inner core, proved how Serpenti’s evolutionwas deeply intertwined with Bulgari’s unique artistry as a master jeweller. Evolving from one mesmerizing form to the next, the serpent has alsooffered stunning interpretations of its hexagonal scale motif, various levels ofpreciousness and unique combinations of exquisite gems, captivating designand creative craftsmanship.From heritage pieces to the sleek, ultra-contemporary, stylized Serpentiviper weknow today, the icon remains forever an emblem of audacious transformations– always ready to reveal a new move or to take a hypnotic new form. Reinterpreting Serpenti sign over and over without changing its identity is aninspiring challenge.” said Lucia Silvestri, Bulgari’s Jewellery Creative director. It is this perfect balance between its heritage and creativity evolution that hasmade the icon truly timeless and always in step with the times. The journey through 75 years of style, creativity and captivating metamorphosis,the Bulgari Serpenti 75years of Infinite Tales campaign showcases the unstoppable evolution of the icon through an entrancing story reel. In a timelinespanning from the first Serpenti secret- watches and colourful creations of the60’s to today’s cutting-edgeviper renditions, the campaign illustrates the ideaof metamorphosis behind each Serpenti iteration.Intertwined with the feminine universe like no other icon, the Bulgari serpentis captured by the lenses of Scandebergs photography duo, as it sinuouslycoils around women of different eras, wrapping around their skin until theybecome one. A stylistic metamorphosis, it represents the evolution of womenand their self-determination. In an enthralling play of sinuous lines and sensualmoves, the evocative aesthetics of the campaign conjure the supple body ofBulgari’s Serpenti creations in every detail, from the feminine silhouettes to thecharming ways the jewels are worn. As the jeweller of extraordinary women, Bulgari has always drawn inspiration from the charisma of its muses, crafting empowering pieces that celebrate an expressive personality and audacious mindset. In the last 75 years, women have affirmed the right to be independent, cultivate their talents, pursue their dreams and live a life in line with their desires. From the red carpet to the office, Serpenti has been their faithful ally, evolving side by side with charismatic women who own their magnetic charm. Acclaimed by style legend dianavreeland as well as by Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor, the Bulgari serpent has seduced some of the world’s most famous icons of all times, from Marisa Berenson to Charlize Theron, Alicia Vikander, Naomi Campbell and Zendaya, in a perpetual movement towards the future. From painting to photography, fashion and design, the snake has always beena prominent fixture in art. Among the countless interpretations, the serpent animates the works of Miró and Paul Klee, it appears on the design objects by the dreamy Fornasetti and it gives title to many films by acclaimed directors. Ironic and playful exponents of contemporary art such as Alexander Calder, Niki de Saintphalle, Keith Haring and Joana Vasconcelos deliveredtheir very own interpretation of the mythical animal alongside photographerssuch as Robert Mapplethorpe, Richard Avedon and Helmut Newton, who focused on the animal’s seductive and transformative powers. In keeping with this legacy, Bulgari launches the Serpenti Factory, an artistic initiative focussing on the snake as an endless source of creative production,drawing on the imagery of the icon to discover how the inspirations, symbols, techniques and archives of the Maison continue to influence the in exhaustiblecreativity and craftsmanship of Serpenti. The Serpenti Factory embraces many territories which are part of the icon’s identity, from heritage to craftsmanship, from multisensory technologies to thenew campaign celebrating the 75th anniversary of the icon connecting past,present and future. The project includes a series of special collaborations between Bulgari and international contemporary artists such as Refik Anadol,davidequayola,daniel Rozin, Sougwen Chung and Cate M who have specially developedexclusive artworks dedicated to Serpenti to show the eclectic nature of the icon. Throughout the year Serpenti Factories spread across the world will feature the work of local artists. From China to the United States, and throughout Europe, each stage of this journey will introduce a new metamorphosis of Serpenti, once more elevatingthe symbol’s timeless fascination and magnetism into a true form of art. © All images www.bulgari.com Explore Moralmoda Art Culture Lifestyle Travel Business Interviews Events ​ Get in touch About us Contacts Subscribe

World Fashion Week Dubai invites you to the next annual FASHION show of the international fashion week at Raffles the Palm Dubai in a company of VIP guests and star hosts, like ANNA KALASHNIKOVA (@annakalash) Your Star Host of the evening - ANNA KALASHNIKOVA (@annakalash) Showcasing new collections by Arab and Russian designers await you in the luxurious atmosphere of Raffles the Palm Dubai. This is an unforgettable social event where business merges with art, and where the brightest representatives of the fashion industry meet! Invitations to the event in What'sApp: https://wa.me/+971502055034 https://wa.me/+971542368699 The cost of the Premium invitation 350 AED includes drinks, snacks, VIP zone. Click to buy tickets here: https://buy.stripe.com/00gg0805H5p20ko288 Welcome! Explore Visionnaire Moralmoda Art Culture Lifestyle Travel Business Interviews Events ​ Get in touch About us Contacts Subscribe

NOVELTIES PETIT JOLI - SEA MOON With the summer days approaching, Pasquale Bruni unveils the new Petit Joli - Sea Moon pieces The five-petal flower - an iconic emblem of the house - is now enhanced with a moonstone and turquoise and is revealed in a set of rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Expressing feelings using jewelry Italian expertise, passion, and exclusivity since 1967, Pasquale Bruni has been known as the storied Maison of the Italian fine jewellery. Each special component conveys a narrative. The pure essence of nature and the profound inventiveness, a defining characteristic of Eugenia Bruni, the house's artistic director, are at the core of Pasquale Bruni's consistently new works. Forms that enclose us, allure us, and dazzle us. Everyone who wears Pasquale Bruni jewelry experiences strong emotions when wearing it. Explore Visionnaire Moralmoda Art Culture Lifestyle Travel Business Interviews Events ​ Get in touch About us Contacts Subscribe

When Emirates launched its services in 1985, the airline’s pilots then were part of the two wet-leased aircraft from Pakistan International Airlines. Fast forward to today and the airline boasts almost 4,000 pilots from 111 nationalities, of which 400 are proud Emirati nationals. The Emirates are flying today anywhere from Hawaii to Tokyo. Round 40% of Emirates’ pilots have been with the airline for 10+ years The next online info session for recruitment will be held on 10 May Airline pilots connect people with places and help create treasured memories – whether it’s an unforgettable holiday, a rock concert, a friend’s wedding or a mother’s warm hug. So on World Pilots’ Day, Emirates salutes its highly skilled aviators for their contributions to global travel and the airline’s business, while continuing to recruit First Officers and seasoned Captains. Many pilots have grown with the airline. Inspiringly, Emirates has 1,380 pilots who have been working at the airline for 10-19 years, 173 who’ve served for between 20-29 years, and 5 who have completed 30 years. Emirates’ two longest serving pilots, with over 34 years of service, joined the airline on the same day in 1989. As travel demand surges, the airline strengthens its network and prepares to take delivery of its Airbus A350s from mid-2024, Emirates continues to grow its pilot community with upcoming recruitment drives. Since the start of 2022, the airline has welcomed over 900 new pilots on its three recruitment programmes – Direct Entry Captains, Accelerated Command, and First Officers. Pilot journeys With Emirates’ continuous investments, its pilots fly one of the world’s youngest and most modern fleet of 266 all wide-body aircraft of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s. The airline’s pilots fly to six continents and 140 diverse destinations – from San Francisco to Auckland – and across all terrains – over glaciers, deserts, forests, canyons, marshes and mountains, even the North Pole. Emirates has always been at the cutting-edge of pilot training with a facility that currently houses 10 full-flight simulators for A380s and 777s. Emirates invests in robust, evidence-based training programmes in-house with highly experienced instructors in specially designed environments. This ensures pilots find flying the airline’s fleet professionally challenging, fulfilling, interesting, and exciting. Running 24/7, the training team runs every kind of course – from type conversion to command development. The airline is investing US$135 million in building a new, highly advanced pilot training facility spanning 63,318sq.ft that’s set to open in March 2024. The facility will house 6 more full-flight simulators for its future fleet, including the A350 and Boeing 777-9 aircraft. Pilots also have access to a range of non-technical training programmes at the Emirates Aviation College and Emirates Aviation University. They enjoy well-defined career paths at Emirates, and can advance to roles in management, training and recruitment. Emirates’ mainly expatriate pilot community relishes living and working in a safe, secure, multicultural environment with colleagues from over 170 nationalities that is reflective of its hub, Dubai. Pilots receive a competitive tax-free salary, spacious accommodation, education allowance, and excellent dental, medical and life cover. They also enjoy chauffeur-driven transport to and from work, laundry services, 42 days annual leave, annual leave tickets, concessional cargo, discounted travel benefits for friends and family, and much more. Ramping up pilot recruitment After a successful pilot recruitment roadshow in Hong Kong and Singapore through March and April, next on the pilot recruitment agenda is an online information session on Wednesday, 10 May 2023 at 1pm, Dubai time. Interested pilots, who would like to learn more about the various flight deck roles, should register here and can get more info on entry requirements here. A380 Direct Entry Captain This programme is for technically proficient commanders with a minimum of 3,000 hours of recent command on Airbus fly-by-wire wide body such as the A330, A340, A350, and A380, and minimum of 7,000 hours of total flying time on multi-crew, multi-engine aircraft, in addition to meeting other eligibility criteria. Accelerated Command Programme Primarily designed for experienced Airbus Captains, who currently command narrow-body aircraft on regional routes, and wish to dial up their careers by working with a global airline brand. Captains with a minimum of 1,500 hours of Airbus fly-by-wire experience will join Emirates as A380 First Officers on an enhanced salary package. They are eligible for an accelerated command upgrade after a minimum of 700 flying hours and two successful recurrent checks. Typically, Emirates pilots achieve these milestones in a little over a year as they fly a mix of ultra-long, long- and short-haul routes. First Officer Candidates for First Officer roles must have multi-engine, multi-crew aircraft experience, a valid International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), and a minimum of 2,000 hours on 20-tonne maximum take-off weight aircraft. Explore Moralmoda Art Culture Lifestyle Travel Business Interviews Events ​ Get in touch About us Contacts Subscribe

During Milan Design Week 2023, Pavilion Nomad will be hosted by Louis Vuitton in the courtyard of Milan’s historic Palazzo Serbelloni. Lionel Messi, the current soccer world champion, is the face of the new travel campaign entitled "Horizons Never End" by LOUIS VUITTON. Shot by fashion photographer and filmmaker Glen Luchford, the campaign images feature the new Horizon suitcase collection designed by Marc Newson and the soccer star, seated on an iconic suitcase of the Maison amidst the planes on the tarmac, ready to take his Horizon luggage to far-flung adventures to break up Marc Newson, one of the most influential designers, has accompanied LOUIS VUITTON since 2014 on its journey to redesign the art of travel. The first collaboration with the Maison was the "Celebrating Monogram" collection. Since then, he has designed and created numerous LOUIS VUITTON travel essentials, including the ultra-light Horizon Soft rolling luggage in thermoformed knit (2019) and a sleek modernization of the Pégase suitcase (2022). Launched in 2016, the now iconic Horizon collection by Marc Newson was a milestone in the history of LOUIS VUITTON luggage. It impresses with its sophisticated design, durability and high functionality. The ultra-lightweight molded-mesh suitcases are upholstered in specially developed Monogram or Damier canvas and covered in leather, a nod to the Maison's heritage of suitcase-making. The highly manoeuvrable outer trolley system with silent miniature wheels offers 360° directional freedom, while inside, a spacious flat-bottomed interior optimizes storage space. © All images LV. MARC FORNES PAVILION NOMAD AT PALAZZO SERBELLONI © image MARC FORNES / THEVERYMANY's Pavilion Nomad will be on view at Palazzo Serbelloni, Corso Venezia 16, Milan, as part of Louis Vuitton’s presence at Milan Design Week, from April 17th to 23rd, 2023. By appointment Louis Vuitton Palazzo Serbelloni Garden Store in Milan, Italy | LOUIS VUITTON For 2023, Louis Vuitton’s annual exhibition of nomadic architecture in Milan welcomes MARC FORNES and THE VERY MANY's Pavilion Nomad, a fascinating example of the French architect’s signature coral-like structures. Resembling a living being that has organically bubbled up from the palazzo’s courtyard, the intriguing and inviting ultra-thin form is built with a complex assemblage of over 1600 uniquely shaped and patterned anodized aluminum sheets, some as thin as 1 millimeter. The architecture studio's specially created building is the latest vision of nomadic architecture to be presented by the Maison during Milan Design Week after Charlotte Perriand’s La Maison au bord de l’eau (2015), Matti Suuronen’s Futuro House (2017), George Candilis’s Hexacube (2018), Shigeru Ban’s Paper Temporary Studio (2019), and Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma’s Nova House (2022). During Milan Design Week, the pavilion will take pride of place in the courtyard over the week, which will also see a series of events, including a live workshop with members of Swiss design studio atelier o; the launch of Louis Vuitton Skins, a new publication about Louis Vuitton store designs; and a public discussion with renowned Objets Nomades designers. Explore Visionnaire Moralmoda Art Culture Lifestyle Travel Business Interviews Events ​ Get in touch About us Contacts Subscribe