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Play Ground, 183 cm x 152.4 cm (6 ft x 5 ft), Oil on canvas, 2020 Exploring the innocence, ephemerality, and world of make-believe that only childhood can offer, Jayson Cortez is a Postwar & Contemporary painter, with a flair for meticulously balancing elements of realism with fantasy. His hyperreal figurative paintings which have graced

For the first time, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller is fitted with an Oysterflex bracelet, the innovative, high-performance elastomer bracelet we saw introduced in 2015 on the 40mm and 37mm Yacht-Master. Fives years on, the Oysterflex strap and clasp is still divisive among watch fans but there’s no denying that on the new 18 ct yellow

Arguably the most famous car in the world, the iconic DB5 has firmly secured its place in automotive history – as 007 and every car enthusiasts’ favourite ride. Although not the first in the DB series, the DB5 represents the final evolution and is best-known for its iconic cinematic appearances. Marking 50 years since its

Working from home is all fun and games till you inevitably grow tired of its confinement. Covid-19 has thus brought new meaning to the phrase ‘don’t mix business with pleasure’, as the safe spaces of our home now accommodate the weight of a career, with little-to-no room for the necessary moments of relaxation and escape.

With declining tours and travel, alongside each organization’s limited ability to resume operations, Covid-19’s tremendous impact on the aviation industry is staggering. Driven by a trend of increased global disposable income, the introduction of low-fare airlines, increasing global economic activities, new travel trends, and the replacement of aging commercial aircrafts, the commercial aviation industry’s business

The first 44Alloy superyacht sold to Asia has been launched at the Sanlorenzo Superyacht Division in La Spezia and is the first of two hulls sold by Sanlorenzo Asia, a division of Simpson Marine. Hull one of the Sanlorenzo 44Alloy; two units will arrive in Asia this year The second hull sold to Asia is

As the world went into lockdown, artist Sacha Jafri embarked on an extraordinary project to create the largest painting ever on canvas. Revered for his philanthropic nature and history, Sacha Jafri is deemed the world’s most celebrated living artist, for raising over USD$60m from the sale of his art for charity over the last 18

Bangkok, 2 September 2020 — For the 24th issue in Thailand, World of Watches proposes visually uplifting content that thrills and excites. It is intended as an antidote for the gloom brought on by the necessary lockdowns in earlier months of the year. “Since our first year, the September issue of World of Watches Thailand

Established by Jason and Sabrina Hill in July of this year, Hill Helicopters have wasted no time in signing off on the most ambitious builds. Revealing the preliminary images of a clean-sheet rotorcraft, the company has done everything but shy away from setting our expectations, sky-high. Said to revolutionize the aerospace industry, whilst forging new

Targeting every savvy, discerning homeowner, the Sea of Dreams on Pease Bay by Cayman Estate offers an ideal balance of simplicity and first class living, plus privacy and connectivity, all within the world class, tax neutral jurisdiction of the Cayman Islands. As a British Overseas Territory, encompassing 3 islands in the western Caribbean Sea, the

As superyachts become larger and more innovative, so do the toys that come with them. The once-standard 25-meter luxury cruisers decked out in the most sophisticated technology and design are now some of the smaller fish in the yachting industry. Some of the most extravagant liners to be seen at the 2019 Monaco Yacht show

It’s an understatement to say that Cyril Kongo’s art is expressive. In 2016, a collaboration with Richard Mille saw the international street artist transform his namesake RM 68-01 Kongo Tourbillon into an unprecedented work of art.  Abstract yet avant-garde, his contemporary work is infused with street culture, boasting layers of heavy contextual expression. Kongo’s most

There is a certain art to cooking eggs. Go too high or too low on the heat and disaster awaits. Even boiling eggs can be dicey, depending on whether one starts with water at a boil, or brings water and eggs to boiling point together. To be sure, eggs are amongst the easiest things to

Much like Italian femme fatale, Monica Bellucci, who once equated her love for movies with an innate desire to explore the dark side of humanity without ever truly having to cross the line, herself – I too, subconsciously find myself living vicariously through other people’s creativity. In the case of today, that creativity has materialised

Constructing a home along the serene alleyways of Bangkok, for a couple who are airplane pilots, Warchitect studio’s concept prioritizes access to the natural environment and an abundance of fresh air. Dubbed the ‘V60 house’, the residence was strategically positioned in an area with low levels of air pollution, far from main road. Occupying inherited

Inspired by the mighty horse messenger system of Genghis Khan’s Mongol Empire, that connected half the planet on hooves, the Mongol Derby is the toughest horse race on earth. Through rebuilding the ancient empire’s trail network, the race spans across 1000km of Mongolian steppe, requiring participants to not only navigate and survive on their own

Pierre et Gilles, Le vendeur de tous Eiffel (Ibrahima Ramon Magassa), 2019 Œuvre unique photographie imprimée par jet d’encre sur toile et peinte / Ink-jet photograph printed on canvas and painted 105,5 x 133,5 cm ; 41 1/2 x 52 1/2 in. For over four decades, photographer Pierre Commoy and painter Gilles Blanchard have been

First launched in 2019, the latest Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Off-Centered Chronograph is now offered with an onyx dial for the very first time, perpetuating the brand’s signature tradition of mineral dials. Deep, natural, and intense, this unique mineral grants the new Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Off-Centered Chronograph unprecedented depth. The absolute blackness granted by

With time we’ve seen an endless variety of custom-made BMW motorcycles by enthusiastic engineers and motorheads alike, all of which have led to this moment, in 2020 where we witness one by the brand itself. Announcing the highest capacity boxer motorcycle ever produced, the German multinational company presents a pure, stripped-down, and raked-out BMW Motorrad

It seems million dollar houses are selling out like hot pancakes on a Sunday morning, for everyone but the youngest and most stylish scion of the Salvatore Ferragamo dynasty, Massimo Ferragamo. Upon listing his multi-story Park Avenue apartment on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the residence sat idle on the market for over two years with

Utilizing flowers, leaves, twigs, and seeds, Canadian artist Raku Inoue is revered for his intricate portraits of everything from insects to animals, and now iconic fashion monograms and patterns. Born in Tokyo, Japan and based in Montreal, Raku is heavily influenced by nature and the diverse culture of both cities, incorporating elements of origami, painting,

Can there be a more restrictive ‘canvas” for an artist, much less a sculptor than the dial of a timepiece? The mother-of-pearl dial of Arnold & Son Ultrathin Tourbillon Koi and its delicately placed hand-painted carp and sculpted lotuses surrounding a flying tourbillon, would certainly prove a challenge but not one that would stymie the

Sporting an olive green colour-scheme, if the bugkart wasowski looks awfully familiar, it’s probably because it is. Through revamping the world’s beloved Volkswagen Beetle, Mexican-based Aldekas studio has created a unique classic kart. Showcasing the distinct characteristics of the Beetle that we know and love, the bugkart wasowski features a rounded shape, tall handlebar-steering system,

Showcasing passion for architecture and simplicity, Oakland-based Framestudio, is revered for their project diversity which celebrate all-things ‘calm, unassuming, and lyrical’. Through blending the latest advances in building technology and sustainable building practices with honest materials and hand craftsmanship, Framestudio is able to create spaces that go beyond providing shelter. In their latest project, Framestudio

In a paradise 1 hour and 15 minutes away from Lisbon, Comporta represents the ultimate change of pace. Offering escape from an overly hectic city life, this region provides a cosmopolitan mixture of surf spots, authentic beach cabins, forests of pine and cork oak, generous meals and cool boutiques. Regarded a rural nature reserve with

Lady Azul seems to possess an adventurous spirit. After several charters from Phuket since emerging at the end of last year from an extensive refit, the 39.4m Heesen is emerging post Covid-19 with plans to cruise up and down the Andaman Sea this winter. Built by Dutch superyacht yard Heesen, the 39.4m Lady Azul has

Ever since George Clooney sold Casaamigos tequila to Diageo for a cool $1 billion in 2017, more and more celebrities are launching their own liquor brands. The latest to follow in Clooney’s “sexiest man” footsteps? Ryan Reynolds. Just days after being named the second highest-paid actor of 2020, the Deadpool star raked in USD$610 million

“I don’t like the ‘digital show’ solution,” said Domenico Dolce on the debut of Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2021 menswear, “The fashion show cannot be substituted with something on a screen. You need the physical contact, the human connection. Because fashion begins with people.” Yet, irony of ironies, the Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2021 menswear

Born in 1963 with a love of oil and gasoline coursing through his veins, Dirk Oehlerking of Kingston Customs is one of the most experienced motorcycle racers and mechanics on the scene today. Conceptualising an all-new custom-made 1980 BMW R100 RS, with a whiff of steampunk styling, the Good Ghost represents the third instalment of

Hidden in the deep forests of the world’s most populous city, and Brazil’s vibrant financial center – Casa Atibaia, São Paulo represents the materialization of designers, Charlotte Taylor and Nicholas Préaud’s most far-out imaginations. Taking cues from modernist architect, Lina Bo Bardi, the dwelling is built on the banks of the Atibaia River, where it