On 13th May, Christie’s auction house will collaborate with the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, dedicated to the protection of wildlife and the environment, for a charity auction whose proceeds will go towards the activities carried out by the Foundation. More than thirty internationally renowned artists will participate in the auction, which will take place in Christie’s New York headquarters under the name of “The 11th Hour Charity Auction”. Works themed around wildlife will be featured, including some that have been created especially for this occasion. DiCaprio has expressed gratitude for the London gallery’s collaboration as well as for the participation of the artists involved in the auction.
Continue reading…Christie’s and Leonardo DiCaprio, united for the protection of wildlife and the environment…
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
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The new Rolls-Royce Wraith is the most powerful and technologically advanced model made by the British company, which took its first steps at the start of the century between the cities of Manchester and Derby.
This muscular car, distinctly sporty despite its grand dimensions, has accented aerodynamics. The buyer can exclusively personalise each model thanks to the different combinations of two-tone colours.
Continue reading…Rolls-Royce surpasses its own standards…
Thursday, 2 May 2013
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The latest creation of the design firm founded in 1930 by Battista Farina doesn’t drive around circuits, but instead uses the sea as its performance area. Continue reading…A yacht with the stamp of Pininfarina…
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
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$30 million. That’s the amount that American multi-millionaire David Siegel has finally raised to finish his incomplete residential project, which is situated in Orlando and aspires to become the largest mansion in the world. “Versailles” (the inspiration for the project isn’t hard to guess) occupies more than 8300m2 (The White House has barely 4900m2) in the exclusive area of Windermere, close to Orlando, Miami. Continue reading…A Versailles in Orlando…
Thursday, 25 April 2013
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The principality of Monaco is the ideal setting for the construction of the Odeon Tower – a building in which the last five floors will be occupied by a luxury apartment. Crowned with a spectacular circular swimming pool that will offer breathtaking panoramic views, the interiors of the penthouse are the vision of interior designer Alberto Pinto.
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Tuesday, 23 April 2013
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Until the 22nd April, all those who go down to the Juan Carlos I Royal Marina in Valencia will have the opportunity to discover first hand the main attractions of the nautical sector, thanks to the celebration of the VLC Boat Show.
Continue reading…The best of the Nautical Sector, in the VLC Boat Show…
Friday, 19 April 2013
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Fans of the German culture, and of course, beer, cannot miss the sixth edition of Oktoberfest taking place in Valencia’s Plaza de Toros from today until 5th May.
Among the novelties, there will be a traditional band to liven up both lunch and dinner with polkas and typical Bavarian tunes.
Included in the programme of activities is a “sausage day” and a “master brewer’s day”, and well as an “Erasmus special” and a “Viking party”. Oktoberfest Valencia has its doors open from 12:30 midday until the early hours of the morning.
Continue reading…Kick-start a new edition of Oktoberfest…
Thursday, 18 April 2013
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