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The Dirty Dozen: as Legendary as the Cinema Classic
Latest Stories
From Mockery to Mastery: Banksy’s Laugh Now and the Power of the Monkey
Category: Art
They say that if you gave a thousand monkeys a thousand typewriters at some point you’d have yourself a novel...
The Intersection of Technology & Art
Category: Art
From the early cave paintings in Lascaux to the marble masterpieces of ancient Greece, art has served as a timeless mirror reflecting the human experi...
The Dirty Dozen: as Legendary as the Cinema Classic
Category: Timepieces
For most people, the words “The Dirty Dozen” immediately call to mind Robert Aldrich’s genre defining World War II epic starring Hollywood hard ...
Beyond Priceless: Wallis Simpson’s Jewellery Collection
Category: Jewels
The romance between King Edward VIII and the American divorcée Wallis Simpson stands out as one of the most captivating and controversial love storie...
Inspiration & Imitation: Appetite & Appropriation of Exotic Porcelain
Category: Decorative Arts
Although seaborne trades had been active for centuries, it was not until 1602 when the Dutch East India Company was founded that a monopoly on trades ...
The Year of the Dragon (Long): Depictions in Chinese Art
Category: Asian Art
In the Chinese lunar calendar, the year 2024 is known as the Year of the Dragon, or ‘Long’ (龙)...
Beyond Functionality: Forms & Figures
Category: Modern Design
Anthropomorphism and Zoomorphic design have been prevalent themes in the 20th century, deeply rooted in the intersection of culture, history, and desi...
On Our Nature (Strip)
Category: Modern Design
One of my earliest memories while walking the neighbourhood as a young boy was the sight of...
What is it Really Worth?
Category: Jewels
When it comes to jewellery valuations, it can seem like navigating a minefield...