Chaim Even Zohar Viewpoint

Interesting overview on rough diamond prices. Many thanks.

Useful links:
www.diamondintelligence.com
www.dtc.com

Henri Cartier-Bresson Exhibition

Visit New York's Museum of Modern Art to view The Modern Century, Henri Cartier-Bresson's diverse choice of subjects. Don't miss.

Useful links:
www.moma.org
www.artic.edu
www.sfmoma.org
www.high.org

Lawrence Stoller

Take a look at Stoller's gemstone artistry @ www.crystalworks.com

The Johnny Cash Project

A brilliant idea. Take a look at a personalized, living portrait of Johnny Cash. Visually inspiring, really.

Useful links:
www.thejohnnycashproject.com
www.aaronkoblin.com

Art Market Update

The Economist review on Hong Kong's art market was interesting. I think the television in mainland China has played a big role in encouraging the wealthy elite to enter the art market. Period.

A white-jade seal dated from 1796, the last year of the Emperor Qianlong’s reign, set a new world record. Sold at auction less than two years ago for HK$46.2m against an estimate of HK$15m, it was estimated this time at HK$50m, only to earn HK$95.9m.
- Economist

Useful links:
www.sothebys.com
www.e-yaji.com

Ryan McGinness

I really liked Ryan McGinness's signature logo drawings. They were simply brilliant. Period. Take a look. www.ryanmcginness.com

Random Thoughts

It's good to stand there and take a step back and just look at the Army from a distance. This will be history one day, Camp Bastion will be dust. We are painting history.

- Graeme Lothian
www.iwm.org.uk
www.military-art.com

I think it's important to record it for the next generation.

Fast Pencil

Take a look at Silicon Valley startup FastPencil @ www.fastpencil.com