Visitors in Casa Batllo (Photo courtesy of Casa Batllo) As museums begin to open worldwide after long coronavirus lockdowns, an increasing number are adopting the specialized technology of augmented reality (AR) to attract more visitors. From Spain to Ireland, France to the US, AR is playing an increasingly important role in enhancing the visitor experience, slowly
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ARTIFICE Review for an insider’s guide to discovering the world’s most romantic city. What does an insider’s guide look like for one of the most written about cities in the world? PARIS IN STRIDE from Rizolli books. Sarah Moroz is a Paris-based journalist, writer, and translator. Jessie Kanelos Weiner is an American illustrator, author, and food stylist based
Leslie + Wolfgang Waggoner As a kid from California, I am pretty typical; I was born somewhere else but grew up in Silicon Valley. The place itself was on the cusp of the boom that ended in the mid-1980s. The tradition of innovation in Silicon Valley is baked into the culture. One of the unique aspects
Render by Moare, courtesy of Snøhetta Snøhetta is the internationally known architectural group that began as a collaborative architectural and landscape workshop, and has remained true to its trans-disciplinary way of thinking since its inception. For 30 years, Snøhetta has designed some of the world’s most notable public and cultural projects, including the new library
Waldorf Astoria/ Presidential Suite Kaminski Auctions is set to host one of the largest auctions of the year. With online bidding and in person previews beginning on October 3rd, Fine Furnishings of the Historic Waldorf Astoria New York will be an extensive display of unique objects from the legendary hotel. Proceeds from the auction will
Chihuly glass creations. Photo: Fran Miller Chihuly Garden and Glass, Visit Seattle, and more than 25 Pacific Northwest artists and arts organizations are coming together to again host Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience, October 15-18, 2020. Following a successful first year, Refract continues as the region’s only glass festival and demonstrates why the Pacific Northwest is
Painted mural in Colinton tunnel devoted to R.L. Stevenson. Lovers of adventure stories are no doubt familiar with Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson, who penned ‘Treasure Island’ and ‘Kidnapped’ among other novels, but huge credit goes to several distinguished individuals who have helped keep the author’s achievements alive. I had the great pleasure of meeting
Maranello Design Maranello Design is a recently launched company that specializes in high-end Formula One artwork. Much of its art and design is customized and made to order. Founded by a team of F1 and motorsports enthusiasts, this design group offers products that evoke memories and emotions associated with the legends and experiences of Formula