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luxpresso - 05/21/2013 06:00:00
The Grand Masters of Art
Our tagline ‘Developing Grand Masters’ says it all, explains Rishiraj Sethi of Aura Art. As art developers, their primary objective is to promote artists, both senior and upcoming, who are not fully valued by the art market. Finally, it is about bringing the art out of the gallery and into our... Continue Reading »
luxpresso - 05/20/2013 11:36:36
Jitish Kallat’s Circa at Art Basel Hong Kong
Jitish Kallat’s Circa, displayed at the Bhau Daji Lad Museum in 2011, is now on display at Art Basel in Hong Kong. From what we hear, he will be receiving more than just applause for his work there Continue Reading »
luxpresso - 05/16/2013 13:23:21
A Pear-shaped Diamond Auctioned for Rs150 Crore
A pear-shaped colourless diamond went under the hammer in Geneva fetching a record price of 25.9 million Swiss francs (Rs 147 crore approx). Find out who bought the legacy Continue Reading »
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luxpresso - 05/14/2013 11:55:47
DiCaprio & Christie’s Raise $32m for Charity
The release of the Great Gatsby may have taken over the headlines, but star of the film – Leonardo DiCaprio – was involved in another significant event earlier this week. The 11th Hour Auction, an event organised with him in association with Christie’s, raised $32 million for environmental... Continue Reading »
luxpresso - 05/14/2013 06:00:00
Auction Alert: Gina Lollobrigida Sell Indian, Bulgari Jewellery for Charity
The Hollywood star, who's philanthropic initiatives include projects for UNESCO, UNICEF and Mother Teresa's charity is raising money for stem cell research with the sale of 23 pieces of jewellery from her personal collection via Sotheby's Continue Reading »
luxpresso - 05/13/2013 14:46:00
Who Bought This Limited Edition Leo Messi Watch?
An exclusive Audemars Piguet watch designed for soccer star Leo Messi went under the hammer recently. The £65,500 collected will benefit the cause of underprivileged children in Argentina, Mexico and Spain Continue Reading »
luxpresso - 05/13/2013 06:00:00
Auction Alert: Leonardo DiCaprio & Christie's to Hold Charity Sale
The Great Gatsby made its US premier on Friday. Meanwhile, the star of the film, Leonardo DiCaprio, has been busy preparing for a charity auction. Scheduled to take place in New York on today, the auction aims to raise money for environmental causes Continue Reading »
luxpresso - 05/02/2013 14:18:32
Transient Identities: In Conversation with Curator Latika Gupta
Latika Gupta questions horizontal and vertical identities in an exhibition that explores art in a world of contested geographies.rnLatika Gupta questions horizontal and vertical identities in an exhibition that explores art in a world of contested geographies Continue Reading »
luxpresso - 04/26/2013 12:04:02
A Blue Diamond Sells for a Record Price of $9.4 mn
A rare blue diamond, weighing 5.3 carats and once used in a ring by Bulgari, sold for $9.4 million at a Bonham's auction in London Continue Reading »