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Art Olympics: Art Basel Miami Beach 2010 Opens This Week

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Art Basel Miami Beach is an international art show for newbies, accomplished collectors, starving artists, the super-rich and, of course, celebrities.  Art Basel is the art world’s Olympics as it is an international contemporary art exhibition held each year in Basel, Switzerland and Miami, Florida in the U.S.A.

Here’s a link to the Art Basel Miami  iTunes App Show Guide and online catalog.

Ron English for Wynwood Walls

Ron English for Wynwood Walls

A Work by Sonia Delaunay at Adler & Conkright Fine Art

Delaunay, Sonia: Rythme Color  at Adler & Conkright Fine Art.

I will definitely be checking out this gallery as I love early-  and mid- twentieth- century avant garde work.  But, where to stay?

W Hotel South Beach

W South Beach

Soho Beach House

SoHo Beach House

The SoHo Beach House and the W Hotel South Beach will surely  be two of the hottest spots to see and be seen at this year. If you can ‘t make it this year to either show,  in Miami or Basel,  then you might consider learning about the experience of this art phenomenon in Sarah Thornton’s non-fiction book about Art Basel…

Seven Days in the Art World

Seven Days in the Art World by Sarah Thornton

 

Shanghai Tang & Polo in Mongolia

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Picture yourself at the ‘Steppes’ in Mongolia, against the foothills of the Himalayas.  There are a  few days in the dusty hot desert before the winter sets in where the world’s second oldest olympic games are held.  The games, called Naadam, are a Chinese National event held in Ulaanbaatar, the Mongolian capital.  The event has 3 disciplines: horseback riding, wrestling and archery.  It dates back centuries and celebrates the camaraderie of warriors and sports enthusiasts alike.
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Polo Players in action at Monkhe Tengri.

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WoW Saturday Shopping with 1st Dibs

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1970′s Modern Fountain

USA

Homme

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Three Piece Surrealist Suite

Italy,1940

Lamberty

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Aldo Tura Lacquered-Blue Goatskin Console

Italy, 1960′s

Todd Merrill Antiques

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Art Deco Metal Tricycle

USA, 1937

Judith and James Milne

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Fine Moroccan Rug

1920, Morocco

JH Minassian

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Sculptural Fiberglass Room Dividers By Don Harvey

USA, 1960′s

Thomas Hayes Gallery

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Pair of Anabesk lounge Chairs by Folke Jansson

1955, Sweden

Craig Van Den Brulle

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Coney Island Pendants

1940, France

Coup D’Etat

Black Friday-Dress Shopping with 1st Dibs

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Black Friday is here, why not do something a little different and shop sustainably from home for your home for yourself for all those Holiday parties you have coming up!

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Haute Couture Yves Saint Laurent Red Silk Gown

France, 1070

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1997 Christian Dior Haute Couture Silk Tulle Skirt
France, 1997

20th Century Couture

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Versace Beaded Asymmetrical Pant Suit
Italy

The Way We Wore

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Valentino Haute Couture Zebra Sequin Ostrich Feather Coat
Italy

Lynnban

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Atelier Versace, Worn by Melanie Griffith, Canne Festival 2004
Italy

The Paper Bag Princess

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1977 Chanel Haute Couture Ensemble
France

Rare Vintage

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1968 Courreges Couture Navy and Cream Dress
France

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A Fine and Densely Beaded English Tunic
England

Rare Vintage

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1920s Gold Bullion Pullover
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Kakkoii Mono

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Valentino Knit Wool Dress
Italy

P.S.

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Jacques Cassia JC-34
Monte Carlo

Jacques Cassia Collection

Happy Thanksgiving-”The Gobble Song”

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Modern Eco-Treehouse

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If you are toying with the idea of buying a playhouse or treehouse for Christmas this year, here is an exceptional one the whole family would enjoy–and maybe even move into.  I’m not sure it’s in the budget this year, but I am sure our Godson, Cole, would think we were pretty amazing if we put a big red bow around this in his backyard!

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Germany’s treehouse makers, Baumraum, have created a brilliant arboreal home design.  Impressive, with its curvy body perched atop super-skinny spider-like “legs”, the unique and modern shape with its clean lines and cool features are signature Baumraum.

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It was conceived to show off housing company, WeberHaus’, homes, and resides in a fun interacting way at World of Living , their showspace/amusement park for sustainable housing. As if the treehouse itself were not cool enough, there is also a terrace and stairs spiraling the oak, suspended by a steel cable and heavy-duty webbing belts.

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WeberHaus has been self-build specialists for more than 50 years, with much experience in energy- efficient and sustainable homes.

Modern society increasingly demands more sustainable environmentally-friendly homes. 
Through the use of geothermics and thermal insulation, energy efficiency and lower energy costs are all part of the self-build homes. These ultimate eco homes are tailor-made with bespoke timber frame panels and built entirely to meet your specifications and requirements. You dream-–they build, with focus on quality, innovation, and the environment.

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The vaulted interior deceives visitors with wallpaper depicting giant oak leaves as if the house itself were a tree. In fact, the walls are all made of native oak.  Two skylights and large windows daylight the space and allow views in all directions over the park and into the tree crown.

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The treehouse was built in the company’s apprentice workshop in collaboration with external partners.  It was then put on a truck and carted to its destination.

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