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Zoe Saldaña, December 9, 2022 attends the premiere of "Avatar: The Way Of The Water". Saldaña’s outfit consisted of full Valentino look, a sequin strappy minidress with matching sculpted pants that turned into pointed-toe stiletto boots all from the Unboxing Valentino Spring/Summer 2023 collection. When it came to accessories, she wore midi rings. Saldaña’s hair was styled into a middle part, with pieces framing her face. For makeup, she kept it glowy, with blush, a matte pink lip and black eyeliner. Valentino/Getty Images. Saldaña usually works with stylist Petra Flannery, who in the past has also outfitted Reese Witherspoon, Iris Scot and Renee Zellweger. The actress was joined at the movie premiere by costars including Sam Worthington and Sigourney Weaver and director James Cameron. Saldaña continues her upcoming film’s press tour, utilizing it as a chance to showcase her standout fashion looks. Earlier this month, to the London premiere of the film, she wore a beaded, corseted Alexander McQueen gown with a tulle skirt from the pre-fall 2022 collection. Sigourney Weaver, December 12, 2022. The premiere of "Avatar: The Way Of The Water". Valentino The Party Collection 2022 look from the Valentino Surfaces Spring 2023 collection and Valentino Garavani Locò bag. Los Angeles. CREDIT: Valentino/GettyImages. OFFICIAL TAG: @maisonvalentino “Avatar” film, which was originally released in 2009. The second installment of the film comes 13 years after the first. m“Avatar 2: The Way of Water” will be released in theaters Dec. 16.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival honours global icon Michelle Yeoh with the 15th annual Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence In Film. This marks the first time since the passing of screen legend Kirk Douglas that the honor will be awarded. The award, which benefits Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s year-round educational programs, was presented on Friday, December 9 at a Black-Tie dinner at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. Michelle Yeoh, December 9, 2022. Santa Barbara International Film Festival's 15th annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film honoring Michelle Yeoh at Ritz-Carlton Bacara Resort. LOOK: Valentino Haute Couture dress from Anatomy of Couture Spring/Summer 2022 collection CREDIT: Valentino/GettyImages “A well-deserved honor for the legendary and multi-talented Michelle Yeoh. She has been entertaining and thrilling us in films since the 1980s …… AND she does her own stunts!! Bravo Michelle!" says Michael Douglas. Michelle Yeoh is an internationally recognized Malaysian-born actress who rose to fame in 1990s Hong Kong action films before going on to shatter convention and star in a myriad of globally acclaimed blockbusters. In March 2022, she starred in Daniels’ mind-bending, critically acclaimed Everything Everywhere All At Once, which has since become A24’s highest grossing film worldwide. She has appeared in more than 70 features and television series, with her filmography showcasing a collection of iconic roles, including Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon 1 & 2, Rob Marshall’s Memoirs of a Geisha, Roger Spottiswoode’s James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies, Danny Boyle’s Sunshine, and Jon Chu’s Crazy Rich Asians, the highest-grossing romantic comedy in the U.S. in the past 10 years. After appearing in James Gunn’s second installment of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, Yeoh returned to the Marvel universe in Destin Daniel Cretton’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. In television, Yeoh was most recently seen as Emperor Philippa Georgiou in CBS’ Star Trek: Discovery. Next, she will be reuniting with Destin Daniel Cretton in the Disney+ series American Born Chinese and starring in Netflix’s upcoming limited series, The Witcher: Blood Origin. Other upcoming credits include James Cameron’s Avatar sequels and Paul Feig’s The School for Good and Evil. The 38th Santa Barbara International Film Festival will take place LIVE February 8 - February 18, 2023. Official events including screenings, filmmaker Q&As, industry panels, and celebrity tributes, will be held throughout the city, including at the historic Arlington Theatre. Passes for the 2023 Festival are on sale now at sbiff.org. Last year, SBIFF had a triumphant return to in-person screenings, panels, and events. The festival had 48 world premiere, 95 U.S. premieres, with honorary awards feted on Javier Bardem, Nicole Kidman, Kristen Stewart, Penélope Cruz, Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis, Benedict Cumberbatch, Caitriona Balfe, Ariana DeBose, Alana Haim, Ciarán Hinds, Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur, Simon Rex, Saniyya Sidney, Paul Thomas Anderson, Kenneth Branagh, Jane Campion, Ryusuke Hamaguchi, and Steven Spielberg. Historically, organizers are expecting A-list guests to once again ascend to Santa Barbara, making it a must-stop location on the awards circuit, and delivering an unpresented number of films with many World and U.S. premiere. The film lineup and schedule will be announced January, 2023. The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is a non-profit arts and educational organization dedicated to discovering and showcasing the best in independent and international cinema. Over the past 37 years, SBIFF has become one of the leading film festivals in the United States – attracting 100,000 attendees and offering 11 days of 200+ films, tributes and symposiums, fulfilling their mission to engage, enrich, and inspire the Santa Barbara community through film. SBIFF continues its commitment to education and the community throughout many free educational programs and events. In 2016, SBIFF entered a new era with the acquisition of the historic and beloved Riviera Theatre. After a capital campaign and renovation, the theatre is now SBIFF’s new state-of-the-art, year-round home, showing new international and independent films every day. In 2019, SBIFF opened its own Education Center in downtown Santa Barbara on State Street to serve as a home for its many educational programs and a place for creativity and learning.

Fltr: Hugo da Silva (Maurice Lacroix), the winners Ub Huishan NE, H.E Talal Al Hashemi (Executive Director of sports developments in Abu Dhabi), Alex Sánchez (Managing Director FIBA 3x3) Maurice Lacroix, the ‘Official Timekeeper of the FIBA 3 x 3 World Tour’ was on hand at the finals, recently held in Abu Dhabi. In front of an enthusiastic crowd, the Ub Huishan NE (Serbia) secured victory. Each member of the winning team was given an AIKON #tide FIBA 3x3, an urban watch that’s no stranger to success. This is truly where urban watches meet urban sport! Wow, what a year for the Swiss luxury watchmaker! Since it was named the ‘Official Timekeeper of the FIBA 3 x 3 World Tour’ in February 2022, Maurice Lacroix has followed the tour around the globe, always on hand to time matches with notable Swiss precision. The final of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour was held in Abu Dhabi on the 10th - 11th of December in front of huge numbers of cheering fans. Twelve teams competed in the event, each determined to reign supreme within the 3x3 arena. This year, the Ub Huishan NE (Serbia) were victorious, standing on the top step of the podium. Recognising the success of the team, Maurice Lacroix presented each player with an AIKON #tide FIBA 3x3 watch. This ground-breaking model is made from ocean-bound upcycled plastic, helping to make our oceans that little bit cleaner. Moreover, the watch remains an AIKON, a name that has come to mean urban design, Swiss quality and high perceived value. Indeed, with Maurice Lacroix, each wearer is a winner both on and off the court! Your time is now with Maurice Lacroix For almost 50 years, Maurice Lacroix has demonstrated all of its watchmaking expertise, crafting watches within the brand’s Manufacture in Saignelégier, Switzerland. Having won more than fifteen awards, the brand has demonstrated an innovative, avant-garde and perfectionist spirit over the years. Maurice Lacroix’s culture is indeed to offer affordable watches, with iconic design and high perceived value. In 2016, Maurice Lacroix reinterpreted its iconic model of the 90s, the Calypso, releasing the AIKON. Modern and daring, the AIKON is made for a generation of Millennials who are connected, cosmopolitan and talented. This ambitious generation is setting out to conquer the world’s cities, embracing their unique spirit. A constant source of inspiration for the Maurice Lacroix creative team, an active and urban brand, that thrives in the electric energy of these cities. With this in mind, Maurice Lacroix chooses to associate its image with a set of activities that allow consumers to experience the unique vitality of city life. Maurice Lacroix is pleased to unveil three special edition watches that uphold the benefits of the recently launched AIKON #tide, combining them with the exciting world of 3x3, the global basketball format beloved by millions. Sharing the same qualities as other members of the AIKON family, these latest watches prove a game changer both on and off the court. Earlier this year Maurice Lacroix unveiled a ground-breaking new watch, the AIKON #tide. Sharing the same attributes as other members of the AIKON family, these new models are formed of ocean-bound upcycled plastic, an undisclosed formula and glass fibre. The resultant composite material is twice as hard as standard plastic, five times more resistant and has a carbon footprint significantly less than the production of virgin PET. The bezel, case, case back, crown, end-piece and buckle are all made from this composite material. It takes 17 bottles to make one watch and its tailor made packaging which means 17 fewer bottles polluting the ocean. Hot on the heels of the recent launch of the AIKON #tide, Maurice Lacroix now unites its innovative model with the fast-paced sport discipline of 3x3 basketball. The Swiss-based watch brand is no stranger to city life. It is the ‘Official Timekeeper of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour’, an action-packed game, played in some of the world’s most exciting, urban settings. Born on the streets, 3x3 is now part of the Olympic program. Played worldwide, the game is broadcast in over 100 countries and watched by millions of fans around the globe. With a huge social media audience, connected fans are never far from the action. It’s an exciting domain where players cover the court with incredible alacrity. Pass or shoot, the court is an energy-packed arena where concentration is absolute and fatigue spells defeat. The new special edition AIKON #tide FIBA3x3, brims with energy. Housed in a 40mm case, this basketball-themed watch features a flat sapphire crystal, augmenting readability, while the quartz movement delivers precision in a world where seconds count. These two models, ideally suited to court-dwellers, are available with black or white dials and come supplied on coordinating straps. The dials incorporate the ‘3x3’ logo arranged in an elaborate motif, while the case back is also embossed with the ‘3x3’ logo. When the inaugural versions of the AIKON #tide were unveiled, they sported vibrant dial shades and funky coloured straps. Now, Maurice Lacroix returns with a further eye-popping creation, this time inspired by the official Wilson ball of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour. This new model encompasses blue, orange and yellow hues and fizzes with vitality. Again, the dial is adorned with the FIBA 3x3 logo which is also repeated on the case back. Meanwhile, consistent with the brand’s environmentally conscious mindset, the AIKON #tide FIBA3x3 isn’t presented in excessive packaging but comes in a colour-coordinated mug that can be used again and again and…. With this latest initiative, produced with the help of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour, the dynamic watch brand from the Swiss Jura has provided even more choice for members of Gen Z. Consistent with all Maurice Lacroix models, these new creations deliver high perceived value. Maurice Lacroix chose to collaborate with the FIBA 3x3 World Tour because it’s a sporting format that is urban, accessible and success-driven. Irrespective of which special edition watch you choose to wear, you will be contributing to cleaner oceans as well as looking cool on and off the court. Quite simply, the Maurice Lacroix AIKON #tide FIBA3x3 is a game changer! The model was launched at the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Opener in Utsunomiya in Japan from 13th to 15th May.

Fabulous BIG ART FESTIVAL gala-night in the magnificent le Lana hotel in Courchevel takes place on 5th January 2023. Top luxury and partner gala events covered by Visionnaire in 2023: 1/Courchever gala concert Crypto Finance Conference 2023 Wed, 11.01.2023 - Fri, 13.01.2023 Verein Internationale Lauberhornrennen Wengen 13. – 15. Januar 2023 World cup FIS Ski Weltcups From 18 Jan EmTech Davos 20 JAN St. Moritz Gourmet Festival «Middle Eastern Cuisine» Fri, 20.01.2023 - Sat, 28.01.2023 The St. Moritz Gourmet Festival is dedicating its 29th edition from January 20 to 28, 2023 to the trend-setting "Middle Eastern Cuisine". 21 JAN 10th Engadine La Diagonela Sat, 21.01.2023 Engadin La Diagonela is the largest cross-country race in the classic technique in Switzerland. Engadin La Diagonela celebrates its 10th anniversary on 21 January 2023. 22 JAN Bobsleigh: IBSF Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Championships Sun, 22.01.2023 - Sun, 05.02.2023 | Olympa Bob Run St. Moritz Wed, 25.01.2023 - Sun, 29.01.2023 25 JAN ENGADINSNOW by Dakine Wed, 25.01.2023 - Sun, 29.01.2023 The best freeskiers and snowboarders will compete in the qualification of the legendary freeride event EXCELLENCE by Vendôm - The international recruitment fair - 2nd Edition Event by VENDOM https://excellencebyvendom.com/4187280606/fr/registration Jan 25, 2023, 8:00 AM - Jan 27, 2023, 6:30 PM (Paris 27 JAN 38th Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz Fri, 27.01.2023 - Sun, 29.01.2023 | frozen Lake St. Moritz 27 JAN E.A.T. / Engadin Art Talks Fri, 27.01.2023 - Sun, 29.01.2023 05 FEB White Turf St. Moritz - International Horse Races on Snow since 1907 Sun, 05.02.2023 - Sun, 19.02.2023 | frozen St. Moritz lake Feb/Jan Milan/Paris/Copenhagen Fashion month Emirates fashion week Dubai Property Show The Saudi Cup March 28 Feb Chaumet event Paris Madrid Jaboy Productions Dubai World Cup ART Dubai Maastricht Rose Bal Monaco jewels genewa - watch week White Turf 5. / 12. / 19. Februar 2023 The Belvedere - 300 Years a Place of Art Celebrations to mark the 300th anniversary of the construction of the Upper Belvedere will start in December 2022. Featuring a packed program of events and exhibitions, the special milestone will play out under the specially chosen theme of Golden Spring. Dec 2, 2022–Jan 7, 2024 www.belvedere.at/en TEFAF Maastricht The definitive list of luxury travel events to attend in 2023 - A Luxury Travel Blog : A Luxury Travel Blog May 2-3 (iltm.com) Arabio DXB Cannes Film Festival Summer Night´s Concert at Schönbrunn Palace Against the stunning Baroque backdrop of Schönbrunn Palace, the Vienna Philharmonic serves up classical music at its finest – outdoors and free of charge. Jun 8, 2023 www.sommernachtskonzert.at Art Basel 15. – 18. Juni 2023 Haute couture week Paris Montreux Jazz Festival 30. Juni – 15. Juli 2023 The Montreux Jazz Festival takes places over 2 weeks each summer in Switzerland on the shores of Lake Geneva. With ambitious programming choices and a warm welcome forged in the hospitality industry, the Montreux Jazz Festival offers a haven of peace to both artists and public—time seems to stop as the most improbable encounters become reality. 21 Juli Swiss open gstaad Locarno Film Festival 2. – 12. August 2023 15-20 Aug Gstaad Polo Hublot Weltklasse Zürich 31. August 2023 Die besten Athletinnen und Athleten der Welt zu Gast in Zürich. Omega European Masters 31. August – 3. September 2023 Crans-Montana ist mit seinem Golf-Club Crans-sur-Sierre since 1939 PGA European Tour. 11.11 GPHG Lucerne Festival 18 – 20. November 2022 https://excellencebyvendom.com/4187280606/fr/registration

Naomi Campbell looked stunning as she attended the closing ceremony of the second edition of Red Sea International Film Festival on Thursday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This time the model and honorary PhD, 52, donned a gorgeous turquoise dress from Valentino The Beginning Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2022-23 collection as she made her way down the red carpet in Saudi Arabia. Naomi flew to Jeddah straight after attending Chanel's show in Dakar. The Parisian house held its first-ever show in Africa in Senegal and Naomi was there after celebrating winners of Fashion Awards in London earlier this week, where Pierpaolo Piccioli, the creative director of Valentino, has won the designer of the year award. Piccioli was presented with his award on Monday. In Jeddah, Dr Naomi posed with the host Mohammed Al Turki at the glamorous affair being held in Jeddah. Where at the same table Lebanese singe Nancy Ajram performed live one of her Arabic pop hits, which Naomi seemingly enjoyed and filmed as the two ladies embraced hands. Naomi's sleek raven tresses were parted down the middle and fell over her shoulders neatly. She added the final touches of glamour to the look including a diamond rings and necklace. The beauty wore a smokey eye shadow look and glistening lip colour. Naomi Campbell, December 8, 2022. CREDIT: Valentino/GettyImages, above and below. Valentino The Beginning Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2022-23 look 10 of 102 presented at the Spanish Steps in Rome.

Christie's New York December 8, Important Watches auction totaled $6,768,720; the auction was sold 91% hammer above low estimate and 81% by lot, attracting global participation. The sale celebrated fine vintage and modern horological masterpieces from the world’s most reputable and desirable brands, attracted new generation bidders including Millennials and Gen Z from a total of 32 Countries globally, with 23% of registrants new to Christie’s. Lot 46 - PATEK PHILIPPE, A VERY FINE, RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K ROSE GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL. The top lot of the sale was a very rare and attractive Audemars Piguet, Royal Oak, a Very Fine And Extremely Rare Titanium Minute Repeating Supersonnerie Bracelet Watch, Limited To 35 Examples, which achieved $466,200, followed by a rare Patek Philippe Nautilus “Green Dial” Steel Bracelet Watch which achieved $352,800. Rounding out the sale a spectacular Patek Philippe, a very fine rare 18K Rose Gold Wristwatch with Cloisonne Enamel Dial sold for $252,000. Rebecca Ross – Head of Sale says“We are truly thrilled to have seen such global participation from 32 countries in our Important Watches sale this week at Christie’s. Throughout the auction, quality and rare timepieces proved to command strong prices, showing the trust and passion private collectors have in Christie’s”. Lot 99 - RICHARD MILLE, REF. RM67-02, ALEXANDER ZVEREV, A VERY FINE AND RARE TONNEAU-SHAPED WRISTWATCH, NUMBER 297 IN A LIMITED EDITION OF 497 EXAMPLES. Lot 22 – Patek Philippe Ref. 57111A-014, Nautilus. This auction comes shortly after Christie’s Hong Kong realised a combined sale total exceeding HK$ 202 million / US$ 26 million / EUR 25 million, at the begining of this month, marking the second consecutive year for Christie’s Asia of exceeding an annual sale total of HK$ 500 million (US$ 64 million / EUR 61.9 million) in watch sales. Enamel dials are reaching new heights of desirability and setting new world records. The auction saw strong global participation from 40 countries; 55% of new buyers are millennials. With the successes of The Champion Collection and The Triazza Collection in HK this weekend, and more recently The Legendary & Unique Watches Collection in Geneva, not to mention The Kairos Collection and The Titanium & Ruby Collection, Christie’s Watches is clearly established as theauction house for Great Private Watch Collections around the globe. Worldwide hubs and long-established networks place it in the unique position to curate and orchestrate major auctions for high-calibre owners. The record-setting Patek Philippe Reference 5208P-001 under the hammer with auctioneer Emmanuelle Chan; five of the highlights among the world record-setting Métiers d’Art marvels and enamel-dial timepieces, Alexandre Bigler, Vice President and Head of Watches, Christie’s Asia Pacific, said: “When it comes to important high-calibre private watch collections, the deep and broad expertise of Christie's in showcasing and selling amazing collections is the determining factor. This position is owed to the long-term vision and to the trust the team at Christies Watches has built with high-calibre owners around the world. We are also thrilled about the success of the Triazza Collection, 100% sold; yet again we saw how vintage watches coming to market create excitement and hold a particular fascination for passionate collectors. The impressive results achieved by ‘Métiers d’Art’ pieces that elevate a craft to the level of art, especially that of enamelling, testify to the growing desirability of timepieces that uniquely combine mechanical perfection and sublime artistry. Also, the two world records set by Patek Philippe, with the Ref. 5208P-001 minute repeater perpetual calendar chronograph in platinum fetching more than HK$ 10 million (US$ 1.2 million / EUR 1.2 million) as the top lot of the sale, and the Ref. 5073P-001, a minute repeater perpetual calendar set with baguette-cut diamonds achieving over HK$ 13.6 million (close to US 1.3 million /close to EUR 1.7 million).”

Camille Razat & Ashley Park attend The "Emily In Paris" by Netflix - Season 3 World Premiere in Paris. Valentino look from the Unboxing Valentino Spring/Summer 2023 collection Maison Valentino CELEBRITY: Ashley Park DATE: December 6, 2022 EVENT: The "Emily In Paris" by Netflix - Season 3 World Premiere LOOK: Valentino dress and coat from the Valentino The Party Collection 2022 LOCATION: Paris CREDIT: Valentino/GettyImages

The winter season has started early this winter with early snow and you can already view new exciting winter exhibitions at Hauser & Wirth St. Moritz. This winter the gallery curates presentation of works by the celebrated German conceptual artist Isa Genzken, titled "Inside and Out", 9 December 2022–4 February 2023. Bringing together the artist’s early exposed-concrete sculptures, social facades, and later wall works, the exhibition highlights Genzken’s career-long interest in modernist architecture, in particular its structural characteristics and social relevance. The works on display give visual form to central questions in the artist’s oeuvre that deal with the relationship between sculpture and space, location and perception, and the window or wall as a social and architectural connection between interior and exterior. How do we build up facade that can appear cold like concrete and impersonal. Artist explores this dichotomy cleverly in different materials in presented artworks. The facade as a social construct Isa Genzken. Untitled (2017). Adhesive tape on aluminium panel 70 x 100 x 1.8 cm. Photo: Jens Ziehe. All images courtesy the artist and Galerie Buchholz, Cologne/Berlin/New York. © 2022, Pro Litteris, Zurich. With Genzken’s "Social Facades" (Soziale Fassaden), the artist examines the relationship between inside and out. By creating impressions of high-rise facades by means of metal foil and adhesive tape, Genzken brings the skyline down to our level, enabling direct interaction with the aesthetics of a fluctuating urban fabric. The "social facades" are once again referencing modernist architecture, where windows—particularly glass facades—were introduced as central design elements in skyscrapers to connect the interior with the exterior view. Experimenting with autobiographical encodings Incorporating various mirroring foils in "Untitled" (2017), Genzken not only highlights the formal qualities of the facades but also the reflective properties of the material they were made of. Additional wall works on view demonstrate how Genzken has, in recent years, allowed more and more traces of her own life into her works. Inserting autobiographical encodings, such as her self-portrait, into her works has nothing to do with expressionist notions of authorship; instead, it underlines the continued social and personal element of Genzken’s work. In "Untitled" (2017), her visage is captured in an informal snapshot, placed in the middle of what looks like her studio, and collaged into a grid of tape and foil. Isa Genzken. Untitled (2015). Mirror foil, newsprint, stickers on canvas 102.2 x 74 x 2.5 cm. Combining autobiographical archival material with various reflective mirror foils, "Untitled" (2015) revisits the idea of the facade as a social construct in relation to her identity and presence as an artist. Collaged and inserted among the materials and sculptural vocabulary that have typically defined her practice in recent years, these autobiographical images and their inclusion seem to mark an accelerated interest on Genzken’s part in positioning, quite literally, her body, image, and, indeed, herself into her work. "Yes, I'm also a social person, after all," Genzken notes. "You see that in my work, too, in which the viewer can again and again see his mirror image." The works in "Inside and Out" alter our own perception of what and how we see, allowing us to reflect on the space surrounding both the artwork and ourselves. Isa Genzken. Saal (Room). 1989. Square steel tube table, 11concrete parts 219 x 99.5 x 50cm. Photo: Alex Delfanne. Isa Genzken. Untitled (2018). Adhesive tape on aluminium panel 115 x 80cm. Photo: Jens Ziehe. Genzken is best known for her sculptures, gaining acclaim for her minimalist-oriented hyperbolas and ellipses in the late 1970s and architecturally-inflected works such as her epoxy resin windows and skyscraper columns from the 1990s. While Genzken’s practice is highly diverse, she has continually challenged the viewer’s self-awareness by means of physically altering their perceptions, bringing bodies together in space, and integrating elements of mixed media into sculpture. Genzken’s work has been exhibited in international institutional shows. She was awarded the Nasher Prize for sculpture in September 2018 and the prestigious Goslarer Kaiserring (or Emperor’s Ring). Isa Genzken. Untitled (2017). Concrete, furniture dollies, 2 parts, each193.5 x 60.5 x 35.5 cm. Photo: Jon Etter.

Couture evening bags Wild Orchid Bordeaux. Mass production has been under criticism for a long time and nowadays regarding the current circumstances even more. The artist and Haute Couture designer Yuliya Savytska makes her artworks personally by hand creating unique single pieces. Herewith the Artist and Couture designer Yuliya Savytska is pleased to introduce her new Feather Couture Collection Pearl Swan in white, black and coffe-rosé colours, further colors in single edition will follow. Couture Evening Bags Pearl Swan are hand embroidered and hand created of ostrich feather, French viscose-silk velvet fabric, Japanese Cotton Pearls, Swarovski Pearls, Chinese crystals & rondelles, beautiful viscosa-polyester jacquard lining, Chinese fermoir and shoulder chain and other precious materials. 100% handwork, no one machine stitch! A real artwork! Unique single art piece. Couture evening bags Wild Orchid Rosé. Donating to charity for Ukraine 20% of sales from each of Yuliya Savytska YS artworks will be donated to trusted organisations to support humanitarian and medical help for Ukraine. Designer urges to support Ukrainian artists, brands and businesses you like, as they also support Ukraine. www.yuliyasavytska.com

Hauser & Wirth gallery on Bahnhofstrasse 1 in Zurich presents "David Smith: Four Sculptures"by David Smith (1906–1965), who was a major figure in 20th-century art and the sculptor most directly linked to the abstract expressionist movement. Smith is renowned for his use of commercial materials and methods as well as the use of free space into his works. The exhibition "David Smith: Four Sculptures" will be on display in gallery's glass-fronted facade, 9 December 2022 – 6 April 2023, featuring four amazing painted sculptures by Smith from the early 1960s, as part of the exhibition. David Smith. Zig I (detail). 1961- Painted steel- Overall: 245.1 x144.8 x 81.9 cm / 96 1/2 x 57 x 32 1/4 in. Photo: Stefan Altenburger, Photography Zürich. All images © 2022 The Estate of David Smith / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY Courtesy the Estate and Hauser & Wirth. Regarded as one of the most innovative sculptors of his generation, David Smith (1906–65) sought to redefine what sculpture could be in the modern world. Born in Decatur, Indiana, Smith worked as an automobile welder before moving to New York City, where he studied painting at the Art Students League. He is widely acknowledged for having created the first welded metal sculpture in the United States and for his ability to use steel as an expressive, sculptural material. Over a 33-year career, he broadened the cultural and material conditions of sculpture while questioning and advancing its relationship with nature. Smith often worked on multiple series at the same time and regarded his sculptures, paintings, and drawings as part of a continuous flow of creativity. Smith's painted sculpture - an idea with base in ancient art Smith worked simultaneously in both painting and sculpture throughout his career, referring to himself as both, "I've always created painted sculpture.". Smith incorporated painting ideas into his sculpture and vice versa, citing the fusion of painting and sculpture in ancient Egyptian and Greek art. By the early 1960s, he had reached a new level of creativity: in the last five years of his life, he produced nearly one-third of his total sculptural output while working on a monumental scale. The large, painted works in "David Smith: Four Sculptures" are outstanding examples of the culmination of Smith’s long exploration of color and form. "Zig I" (1961) is a part of Smith’s Zig series that comprises seven large-scale, vertical works, each numbered by the artist. The series’ name was an "affectionate term," according to Smith, that derived from "ziggurat"—a stepped pyramid found in ancient Mesopotamia. Each of the Zigs features inventive arrangements of planes and rounded forms that yield surprising spatial relationships as a viewer walks around the sculpture. "Zig I" is made from cut sections of steel tubes that ascend in a playful dance along a vertical axis. An application of feathery, black brushstrokes over a russet ground activates the surface of this work, capturing the gestural vigor seen in the work of Smith's fellow abstract expressionists. David Smith. Zig I (detail). 1961- Painted steel- Overall: 245.1 x144.8 x 81.9 cm / 96 1/2 x 57 x 32 1/4 in. Photo: Stefan Altenburger, Photography Zürich. In 1962, Smith was invited to make two sculptures for an exhibition associated with the Festival of Two Worlds in Spoleto, Italy. Working with a crew of local metalworkers in an abandoned steel factory in the nearby town of Voltri, Smith produced a total of twenty-seven sculptures within a month. The experience would have a profound impact on Smith’s work. David Smith, Primo Piano II. 1962. Steel, bronze, stainless steel, paint. 225.1 x 408.3 x 79.4 cm / 88 5/8 x 160 3/4 x 31 1/4 in. Photo: Ron Amstutz. After returning to Bolton Landing, he sustained the energy he demonstrated in Voltri and made, over a six-week period, three large sculptures that define his Primo Piano series. The title is Italian for "first floor"—the floor above the ground floor—where, Smith explained, "most of the action takes place." In "Primo Piano II" (1962), for example, two vertical elements elevate a central, horizontal beam, above which a dynamic interplay of different shapes and metals unfolds across a span over thirteen feet long. In a natural setting, this large-scale sculpture commands a strong visual presence as a graphic contrast to the landscape. While the other two works in this series are entirely white, "Primo Piano II" incorporates elements of unpainted bronze and stainless steel that introduce compelling variations within the work itself. David Smith. Gondola II. 1964. Steel, painted. 278.8 x 274.3 x 45.7cm / 109 3/4 x 108 x 18in. ⓒ Jon Etter. Smith described "Gondola II" (1964) as his latest painted sculpture in a lecture delivered at Bennington College shortly before his untimely death in May 1965. Smith left behind an expansive, complex, and powerful body of work that continues to exert influence on younger generations of artists. Exhibitions devoted to David Smith’s work have been presented internationally since the 1950s. The Museum of Modern Art in New York, NY, presented Smith’s first retrospective in 1957. Smith represented the United States at the So Paulo Biennale in 1951, as well as at the Venice Biennale in 1954 and 1958. The chromatic surface of "Gondola II" is elegantly articulated, with a black, diamond-shaped plane topped by a cream-colored stanchion and flanked by two cloud-like forms, one in cream and the other a deep purple—tonal contrasts that counterbalance the general symmetry of the work. The title is a reference to the Italian name for the cart used in factories, such as Smith's workspace in Voltri, to transport large, heavy materials. Smith would incorporate the term "gondola" into the titles of two other large, planar sculptures, now in museum collections. He made the first "Gondola" in 1961 as a response, in sculpture, to Robert Motherwell’s renowned series of paintings, "Elegy to the Spanish Republic." A dialogue through art with other artists was part of Smith’s "workflow" and inspiration. "David Smith: Four Sculptures" offers a rare opportunity to consider these distinct sculptures in relation to one another and to explore the many ways Smith mined history and his own prolific career to continue expanding the definition of sculpture.

By Estelle Arielle Bouchet Estelle Arielle Bouchet, artwork"Indigo Star" by Andy Robert (2022), Galerie Ever Presenhuber. Images copyright EAB PRESS &IMAGE. Flash Back I liked the FIAC; I worked there in my younger years on behalf of the Etienne de Causans Gallery, when Paris was less serious and total carefreeness reigned. Large dinners were organized unexpectedly and at the height of the arrogance of my 20s, I would dine next to Master Botero represented at the time by the Colombian Gallery which belonged to the Quintana brothers. I asked Fernando with the naive impudence of extreme youth if the gargantuan women in his paintings - in my true Lyonnaise way - corresponded to his feminine ideal. There he declined laughing and explained to me that it was only a style, he told me about his beginnings in New-York... FIAC was a cozy living room where the likes of Olivier Dassault walked nonchalantly linking arms with Mademoiselle Suarez d'Aulan, from one gallery to another with the sharp eye of a photographer and a searching art collector. I offered him three almonds... Arman's son Yves would confide his heartaches in me. Antoine Javal would pass by to explore potentials for his Rue de Seine Gallery with my friend the painter Jean Clerté and his beautiful wife Jacqueline (Jean was part of the Cobra Group with Alechinsky). The FIAC embodied the Golden Age of Contemporary Art. We spoke all languages and all while selling, trading, buying, drinking Champagne and having fun with the flair and the bold and insolent self-confidence of extreme youth, at the Grand Palais. October 2022: My erratic movements bring me to the Ephemeral Palace of the Champ de Mars for Art +PARIS, ART BASEL 2022. "Géométrie Carrée" 2022 by Prune Nourry, French artist born in 1985-Galerie Templon. A chaotic ride & Sunday stroll at Art +PARIS, ART BASEL 2022 The previous carefreeness is no longer as visible, although it’s true that the economic environment has changed over the years. Tragedies such as the Subprime mortgage crisis, the Madoff scandal, the September 11th attacks, the Nice terrorist attacks, Covid, and the war have passed, but the art market has continued to be organized like a digital and bulimic Mercury. Messy jumble at Art +PARIS, ART BASEL 2022 It has also grown in strength and scale, though not necessarily in depth as you can’t ask for too much. However, this International yearly exhibition of contemporary art is worth stopping for. All the big players visit: Simon de Pury, the "Mick Jagger" of this world stopped by a few days ago and a little birdie tells me that Art+ Art Basel are looking for new sponsors for 2023. The great Masters are all there - I even spotted a Soulages while he was still from this world, artistic scenes although certainly disorderly and sometimes even chaotic and noisy like an unruly schoolyard - but Art is alive and well, and even sometimes powerful at Art + PARIS, ART BASEL 2022. A narcissistic mirror of a world in redefinition that looks at itself and seeks itself out. I am giving you a chaotic and rather disorderly jumbled image of my apprehension of this moment of unexpected discovery. Here's what I liked about this Sunday afternoon in Paris... The Louis Vuitton Foundation (above) offered six contemporary artists the opportunity to interpret a limited edition of 200 Bags/Sculptures very naturally linking the Art Foundation and the Louis Vuitton Leather Goods House. In essence, similar to when I was twenty years old, I had a lot of fun...

International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Cannes, reveals that Marriott International, Inc., today announced plans to introduce more than 35 luxury hotels in 2023, delivering the unique and meaningful experiences desired by today’s luxury traveler. Boasting an unrivaled portfolio of luxury brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, St. Regis, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, JW Marriott, and Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International continues to push the boundaries, reimagining travel with a globally inspired perspective that defines the future of luxury. With an unparalleled footprint of nearly 500 luxury hotels and resorts in 68 countries and territories today, Marriott International is poised to further its position as the global leader in luxury hospitality with more than 200 luxury properties in the development pipeline. From Kenya to Singapore and Japan to Mexico, more than 35 new hotels are slated to open next year in sought-after and emerging destinations around the world. Luxury’s Great Reimagining The world has experienced a seismic cultural shift following the events of the last several years, according to a study exploring the impact on the values and aspirations that matter most to guests, conducted in collaboration with creative agency Team One. “We are looking to the great reimaginers, people who perceive crises as moments of opportunity to rethink their lives and reimagine the world around them. Our collective mindset has changed from viewing travel as a luxury commodity to an activity vital to overall well-being,” said Tina Edmundson, Global Brand and Marketing Officer, Marriott International. “More than ever before, our guests are prioritizing more meaningful travel and time spent with loved ones, looking for experiences that reflect their personal values and enhance their overall quality of life.” “Whether it’s a focus on nurturing closer relationships, a desire to be more present, or finding ways to make a positive impact, across our luxury brands we are evolving to allow our guests to focus on what they believe matters most,” said Chris Gabaldon, Senior Vice President, Luxury Brands, Marriott International. “As we grow our portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts in some of the most iconic and compelling destinations globally, our expanding footprint allows us to offer the transformative experiences that lead to a renewed sense of purpose and enhanced mental and physical well-being for the modern luxury traveler.” The Ritz-Carlton Leads Through Innovation While Pursuing Global Growth Showcasing a new contemporary aesthetic and the renowned brand’s legendary service, The Ritz-Carlton continues to lead through innovation as it thoughtfully grows its portfolio in the world’s most exciting destinations. In 2022, the iconic brand drove global buzz with debuts in New York’s NoMad neighborhood and in Amman, in addition to celebrating the launch of Evrima, the first yacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. In the year ahead, the brand expects to open two new hotels in North America, including its first property in America’s Pacific Northwest region with The Ritz-Carlton, Portland, and The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley, The Palmeraie in Arizona’s coveted Scottsdale area. Set above the city skyline, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, is slated to grow the brand’s footprint in Australia next year, while The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka, is expected to deliver a new offering in the business district of this southwestern Japanese city. Ritz-Carlton Reserve anticipates expanding its exclusive portfolio in 2023 with Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve close to the historic Chinese valley of Jiuzhaigou and Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve located off the West Coast of Saudi Arabia and part of the country’s Red Sea project. St. Regis Celebrates its Vanguard Spirit in Alluring New Destinations St. Regis continues to solidify its position as a global luxury icon by bringing its vanguard spirit, signature glamor, and celebrated rituals to some of the world’s most desired destinations. Highlighting a commitment to growing its resort portfolio, in 2023 the brand expects to debut The St. Regis Kanai Resort, an enchanting haven nestled in a 620-acre nature reserve along Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula with ocean views from every guestroom. In the year ahead St. Regis also anticipates expanding its footprint in North America with The St. Regis Chicago, an exquisite architectural marvel envisioned by Jeanne Gang Studio. The iconic brand is also slated to bring its acclaimed Butler Service and storied legacy to Belgrade and is expected to open its first two properties in Saudi Arabia by debuting a hotel in Riyadh and a resort located on its own private island within the Red Sea project. This past year also marked St. Regis openings in Qatar, India, Kuwait, and Indonesia. W Hotels Continues Pushing the Boundaries & Expanding to Iconic Destinations In 2022, W Hotels introduced an evolved lens on its unassuming approach to luxury and is set to infuse subtle sophistication into each of its 67 hotels around the world. W pushes the boundaries of elevated design, regionally inspired programming and its iconic “Whatever/Whenever” service, which has been refined for the next generation of travelers. With the opening of W Algarve – atop the dramatic cliffs of Southern Portugal – and W Costa Navarino – located along the sandy shorelines of Greece – the brand debuted in two sought-after locales in 2022, providing a glimpse into W’s new vision. This year also brought further growth in the Middle East with the addition of W Dubai – Mina Seyahi, rising 31 stories above the Arabian Gulf, and in Canada with the W Toronto, which nods to the city’s rich musical heritage with Canada’s first W Sound Suite – the brand’s signature recording studio experience – and celebrates Toronto’s storied art scene, diversity of culture and legacy of inclusivity. Looking ahead to 2023, W Hotels anticipates debuting in Prague, Budapest, Edinburgh, Sydney, Macau, and Milan. Also slated for later next year, W New York – Union Square and W Hollywood are expected to emerge newly transformed, embodying the fully reimagined W experience. EDITION’s Rapid Expansion Continues in Top Destinations EDITION, a unique luxury collection of individualized hotels considered the next chapter in the lifestyle hotel story, expanded into Madrid and Tampa in 2022. Known for sophisticated design, a curated taste of the locale, and modern service, EDITION Hotels is rapidly expanding internationally in 2023 with new openings planned across several regions, including the brand’s first properties in Italy, Mexico, and Southeast Asia. With 15 hotels currently in the global portfolio, EDITION is projected to grow its personal and intimate hospitality experience to 21 total destinations by the end of 2023, with expected openings next year to include Rome, Riviera Maya at Kanai, Tokyo, Ginza, Singapore, Jeddah, and Doha. The Luxury Collection Brings Transformational Experiences and Destination-Rooted Authenticity The Luxury Collection’s growing ensemble of more than 120 hotels around the world offers the promise of authentic experiences that are highly immersive and deeply reflective of the destination. In 2022, the brand showcased elevated palatial interiors and world-class epicurean delights in Madrid with the opening of Santo Mauro, brought luxurious coastal charm to the idyllic Greek island of Paros through Cosme, and made its debut in Australia with the opening of The Tasman in Hobart, a waterfront city steeped in rich history. With each hotel serving as a portal to the destination’s unique charms, The Luxury Collection anticipates debuting properties next year in enthralling locations that span the globe, including Turkey, Barbados, Japan, Mexico, and Tbilisi, Georgia. JW Marriott Celebrates Guests through Well-Being Experiences and Exceptional Service Inspired by its legendary namesake and offering experiences that encourage guests to be fully present, JW Marriott caters to sophisticated, mindful travelers who seek a balance in mind, body, and spirit. In 2022, the brand celebrated openings in captivating destinations including São Paulo, Changsha, Istanbul, Bangalore, and Frankfurt, marking the brand’s debut in Germany. In the coming year, JW Marriott anticipates continuing to bring its distinct style of warm, authentic service to established and emerging destinations with planned openings from Madrid to Jeju Island, South Korea, and Dallas to Xi’an and Berlin. The brand is also slated to enter the luxury safari segment in 2023 with the expected opening of JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge in Kenya. 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