Collector Walls: On the trail of a de Kooning masterpiece
Following the artist’s 1957 painting “Ruth’s Zowie” through the different homes it has lived in. One afternoon in 1957, artist Ruth Kligman arrived at Willem
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Gardens Worthy of the Impressionists
150 years after impressionism changed the art world, the painterly gardens that inspired its famous artists continue to influence architects and designers, writes Mandi Keighran
How the Aten of Pharoah Akhenaten Inspired a diamond
The 67.2-carat brilliant-cut diamond, so aptly named The Aten by Sotheby’s, is the largest of its type in the world. A round stone with the
The Rolex Pepsi: A guide to the key references
Few watch models are as instantly recognizable as the blue and red bezelled Rolex GMT Pepsi. Rolex watch enthusiasts have long used nicknames for their
Hello sunshine: the beauty of Cayman’s tropical weather
Locals don’t really talk about the weather in the Cayman Islands. It is not generally a topic of small talk, because, no matter what season
Living With Nature
A biophilic approach to design sees architects finding innovative ways to intertwine domestic spaces with the natural world. Biophilia, literally the love of living things,
Elegant Island Living: Mastering the art of Cayman-style interiors
With seamless indoor-outdoor connections, natural materials and ocean-inspired colour palettes, island-style interiors in the Cayman Islands perfectly capture the essence of tropical living. With this
What to see under the sea in the Cayman Islands
For those who love the underwater world, the Cayman Islands offers year-round warm temperatures, crystal-clear waters, outstanding visibility, magnificent coral reefs, and vibrant marine life.
What does your bookshelf say about you?
The ‘bookshelf wealth’ trend encourages us to think about our interior spaces as expressions of our intellectual passions. In a time when books are increasingly
Turtle nesting in the Cayman Islands
Turtles are an ancient species of the world, having been around some 110 million years, and year after year four different species grace the shores