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Robert Comploj is a master of glass art. He learned the craft of glassblowing from the glass masters of Murano. Each of his glass objects, which can be purchased in the GLASHÜTTE COMPLOJ studio in Vienna, is a handmade unique piece …
Michael Kovacek is one of the founders of the Viennese auction house im Kinsky and, as he will tell you himself, has dedicated himself “body and soul” to art. We discuss the thrill of the auctions, the passion for collecting and why record prices are always worthy of making the headlines …
The women at the Kinsky aren’t shrinking violets! Whatever different art periods they may come from, they’re confidently looking out into the world …
The new showpiece unveiled by Swatch is not a watch, but office architecture at its finest. To create the reptilian curves of the new Swatch headquarters in Biel, star architect Shigeru Ban has built one of the world’s largest timber-framed constructions …
Charming boutique hotels in Salzburg’s old town are worth a visit at any time of year. But during the Salzburg Festival, the Hotel Goldgasse sets the scene for an even more profound experience …
Selected museums and cultural sites of the emirate are open to visitors again! Strict health and safety guidelines and precautions have been implemented in advance. …
From old master’s paintings, antiques and design objects to contemporary art: the im Kinsky summer auction is offering highlights for every taste …
The future of Moscow’s former power station GES-2 remains full of energy. Star architect Renzo Piano is transforming the complex into a “cultural powerhouse” that is second to none …
The auction house im Kinsky is offering a wonderful rare collection of objects from a cabinet of wonder, dating from the gothic period to the 19th century. The significance of these cabinets dates back to the Renaissance …
Design studio Neko has won a prestigious Red Dot for outstanding design in the Red Dot Award for their ‘Wave’ play sculpture: Product Design 2020. This makes Neko one of the winners in one of the world’s most renowned design competitions …
The F.U.L.L. Bar in Kiev scores not only with the minimalist design and interior of the Ukrainian studio Slava Balbek. The drinks served there are also quite extraordinary …
Louvre Abu Dhabi is adding to its digital offering, providing free access to more content through virtual tours, video, audio and downloadable activities. This development brings Louvre Abu Dhabi’s stories of cultural connections – of its artworks and exhibitions – to audiences around the world, ensuring that the museum remains accessible …
Rudolf Polanszky has „made it“ – not only the Auction House im Kinsky did sell one of his works for a world record price of 126.000 € (hammer price 100.000 €) in June 2019, but New Yorker Gagosian Gallery dedicated a solo show to him in March 2020 …
The Svart Resort is the world’s first hotel with a positive energy performance. Stunningly designed by architecture office Snøhetta, the hotel offers a breathtaking view of Norway’s Svartisen glacier. Svart is due to be completed in 2021 …
When Hiroaki Takashita opened Restir in 1987 he had a clear vision of the perfect clothing store. These days, it’s no longer just about selling clothes for the veteran of the Japanese fashion industry …
With a selling price of (KP) von €249.600 (hammer price €195.000), “The Skittle Player” by Werner Berg became the top lot of the march auction. The “german carinthian” painter is holding his high price level …
The Japanese city of Kobe is part of the international UNESCO Creative Cities Network – and rightly so! Kenji Kondo give us an insight into the creative culture …