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Thursday, March 04, 2010

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Matisse: Radical Invention, 1913–1917

Hilarie M. Sheets's viewpoints in ARTnews about the greatest pictures of Henri Matisse was educational and insightful. Many thanks.

Useful links:
www.artic.edu
www.moma.org
www.musee-matisse-nice.org
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_Matisse

Luxury Industry + Art

Check out the FT report on luxury + art at www.howtospendit.com

Jewelry In 2010 And Beyond

Check out IdexOnline's global report for jewelry in 2010 and beyond.

The U.S. economy is showing vitality, after significant weakness over the past year. Three key factors are having a positive impact on the U.S. economic recovery:
- The U.S. government and the Federal Reserve threw all of their defenses and stimuli at the recession early in the economic decline, long before other nations implemented recovery plans.
- The U.S. economy is far more resilient than most people understand. History confirms that U.S. recessions over the past 50 years are less frequent and not as volatile as in the prior periods since economists began tracking the economy in the late 1700s.
- The Federal Reserve has engineered the stimuli to put the U.S. economy back on track. If there is one thing to be learned from history, it is this: don’t bet against the Fed. The Fed may not be perfect, but overall its success record is enviable.


Useful links:
www.idexonline.com
www.commerce.gov

Spot on. Many thanks.

Sarin's Galaxy™ 1000

Sarin's new Galaxy™ 1000 accurately, quickly, and automatically detects and maps inclusions regardless of their type, size, and location within the rough diamond, using a unique patent-pending technology. It revolutionizes not only diamond manufacturing, but also diamond trading. Even frosted rough diamonds, are now fully revealed. No windows need to be polished to view the inclusions within. Check it out. What about colored stones?

Useful link:
www.sarin.com

The Secret Of Kells

Check out Irish filmmaker Tomm Moore's animation The Secret of Kells. It has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film.

Useful links:
www.thesecretofkells.com
http://theblogofkells.blogspot.com

Global Business BBC

Peter Day has a great post on his site about his interview with Richard Tait. Many thanks Peter. I thorougly enjoyed it.

Useful link:
www.boomboombrands.com

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Brian Rea

Check out Brian Rea's exhibition Murals that opened at the Joan Miró Foundation in Barcelona. One-of-a-kind, really. Don't miss.

Useful links:
www.brian-rea.org
www.fundaciomiro-bcn.org

Gem Notes

GemLab Notes. Vol 1. No.1. Feb 2010. www.gemlab.net

Louvre Stories

Sasha Watson's viewpoints in ARTnews about Musée du Louvre Édition's graphic novel project was interesting. Hats off to Fabrice Douar, deputy director of the Louvre's publishing division (Musée du Louvre Éditions).

Useful links:
http://musee.louvre.fr
www.louvre.fr
www.futuropolis.fr
www.flb.be

Vietnamese Art

Souren Melikian's viewpoints in the New York Times about the arts of ancient Viet Nam was interesting. Many thanks.

Useful link:
www.asiasociety.org

Spencer Tunick Update

Lie down. Heads up. Stop smiling. www.spencertunick.com

IM Pei

The timeless architecture of IM Pei. www.pcf-p.com

Celeste Boursier-Mougenot

Celeste Boursier-Mougenot's latest installation in The Curve, Barbican, in London was brilliant. It's amazing to see the birds create a unique and changing soundscape. It's a visual experience, really. Don't miss.

Useful link:
www.barbican.org.uk

Cesar Awards 2010

French equivalent of the Oscars. www.lescesarducinema.com

Platinum Guild International Update

Advice. Information. Design inspiration about platinum jewelry. Check it out.

Useful links:
www.preciousplatinum.com
www.platinumguild.com

Random Thoughts

Its high and even saturation of brilliant sky-blue color, internally flawless clarity and classic pear shape will undoubtedly spur intense bidding amongst discerning collectors from around the world. It is an unprecedented opportunity to acquire at auction a gem with this unique historical proven.

- Quek Chin Yeow
Deputy chairman/Head, Jewelry department
Sotheby’s Asia
www.sothebys.com

Spot on.