Avant-garde

Statement from Prince Castro Ben Leon Khatib: Bailiffs recover Russian Avantgarde paintings worth hundreds of millions in raids following Frankfurt and Paris court orders

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

The raid led to the discovery of a large number of paintings belonging to a collection of works of Russian Avantgarde stolen from the Khatib family.

Key Points: 
  • The raid led to the discovery of a large number of paintings belonging to a collection of works of Russian Avantgarde stolen from the Khatib family.
  • The Khatib family are avid art collectors and proud owners of many world-class artworks from a variety of periods.
  • Their collection of Russian Avantgarde paintings is one of the largest of its kind and contains works by famous artists such as Wassily Kandinsky and Kazimir Malevich.
  • The seizures are part of a long-running legal case following the theft of 1,800 Russian Avantgarde paintings from Wiesbaden, Germany in 2019.

Statement from Prince Castro Ben Leon Khatib: Bailiffs recover Russian Avantgarde paintings worth hundreds of millions in raids following Frankfurt and Paris court orders

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 2, 2024

The raid led to the discovery of a large number of paintings belonging to a collection of works of Russian Avantgarde stolen from the Khatib family.

Key Points: 
  • The raid led to the discovery of a large number of paintings belonging to a collection of works of Russian Avantgarde stolen from the Khatib family.
  • The Khatib family are avid art collectors and proud owners of many world-class artworks from a variety of periods.
  • Their collection of Russian Avantgarde paintings is one of the largest of its kind and contains works by famous artists such as Wassily Kandinsky and Kazimir Malevich.
  • The seizures are part of a long-running legal case following the theft of 1,800 Russian Avantgarde paintings from Wiesbaden, Germany in 2019.

Lee® Launches Its First Unisex Apparel Collaboration with Global Streetwear Brand, ROARINGWILD®

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Today, Lee® announces its first unisex apparel collaboration with ROARINGWILD®, the China-based brand known for their unique take on streetwear.

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  • Today, Lee® announces its first unisex apparel collaboration with ROARINGWILD®, the China-based brand known for their unique take on streetwear.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230926807324/en/
    Lee® has launched its first unisex apparel collaboration with ROARINGWILD®, the global apparel brand known for their unique take on streetwear.
  • Photo Credit is: ©Lee 2023 ©ROARINGWILD
    The two brands joined forces to create a global unisex capsule that showcases the link of music and culture through streetwear.
  • “This collection is a big step for Lee as it is our first fully unisex collection and one that’s available globally,” said Brigid Stevens, global vice president of marketing, Lee®.

MAXIMALISM IS THE FLAVOUR OF THE SEASON, FOR NATURAL DIAMONDS TOO

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

MUMBAI, India , April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) in India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is back with the bold third edition of their Jewellery Trend Report, offering connoisseurs an insight on what is in vogue this season. Bound to captivate audiences worldwide, show-stopping the red carpets, and being the favoured glamour choice during the festive seasons, the overarching theme of the year is 'Maximalism'. With people realising the importance of each fleeting moment, the younger generation has chosen more distinct fashion choices to stand out from the crowd. Maximalism is about living life in one's own unapologetic way and this has been identified as the ruling influence this season by NDC's Style Collective. Featuring experts across genres like design, fashion and journalism, the members of the erudite Style Collective include Rhea Kapoor, HH Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad of Baroda, Bibhu Mohapatra, Roohi Oomerbhoy Jaikishan, Katerina Perez, Sarah Royce-Greensill and Nonita Kalra.

Key Points: 
  • The larger-than-life XXL Earrings & Chokers, glittering with natural diamonds are a diamond lover's dream come true.
  • The second trend, Diamonds with Gemstones, embraces the playful side of natural diamonds by complimenting them with colourful gemstones.
  • One of my favourite necklaces that I inherited from my mother is with amethyst and uncut natural diamonds.
  • Natural diamonds are precious, but they're also among the oldest and last forever.

Seattle Artists Take a Stand Against Gun Violence

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

SEATTLE, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 31st 2023, TBCM Music Publishing will release a new song closing out a yearlong Anti-Gun violence Campaign called "Beloved," a multimedia and art driven project. Each phase of the campaign explores gun violence in the Black community as a symptom of illness caused by systemic inequality.  

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  • Each phase of the campaign explores gun violence in the Black community as a symptom of illness caused by systemic inequality.
  • Heroes of this Hell is a compilation of artist perspectives all painting a different picture of how gun violence plagues our community in four "movements."
  • Movement IV closes the song with Papa Black Davinci sharing his story and encouraging the community to be courageous, "stand up," and join him to end gun violence.
  • In the installations, each rose depicted represented a life or lives lost to gun violence in Martin Luther King County Washington.

22nd Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition Winners Announced

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

HONG KONG, Jan 17, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - With this year's Avant Garde theme, the 22nd Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition's winning pieces reflected the creativity, acute sense of style and boundless imagination of local designers.

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  • HONG KONG, Jan 17, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - With this year's Avant Garde theme, the 22nd Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition's winning pieces reflected the creativity, acute sense of style and boundless imagination of local designers.
  • The competition aims to encourage innovation and enhance the design quality of Hong Kong eyewear products, identify new talents and promote Hong Kong's creative products to international markets.
  • The award presentation held on 13 January was organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Hong Kong Design Institute as co-organisers.
  • Her eyewear design was inspired by the gear NFT video game characters use for survival.

DesignRush Celebrates The Best Real Estate Website Designs In Honor Of National Skyscraper Day

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Friday, September 2, 2022

DesignRush recognizes the best real estate website designs in honor of National Skyscraper Day.

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  • DesignRush recognizes the best real estate website designs in honor of National Skyscraper Day.
  • In honor of National Skyscrapers Day on September 3rd, DesignRush , a B2B marketplace connecting businesses with agencies, recognizes the best real estate website designs that inspire brand credibility and foster trust among visitors.
  • DesignRush identified the best real estate web design companies that can help businesses create websites that inspire trust and credibility.
  • Brands can explore the top real estate web design companies by location, size, average hourly rate, and portfolio on DesignRush.

FASHION ZOO 2021 "EVERYDAY NOW, EVERYDAY FUTURE" International Youth Fashion Culture and Art Festival

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Friday, October 22, 2021

SHANGHAI, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With the theme of "EVERYDAY NOW, EVERYDAY FUTURE", FASHION ZOO 2021 is now upgraded to an international youth fashion culture and art festival, opening unprecedented innovative and bold experiments, interweaving fashion, culture, and art into a new language, completing the definition and appeal of characteristics, and exploring the future of the whimsical world of fashion.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With the theme of "EVERYDAY NOW, EVERYDAY FUTURE", FASHION ZOO 2021 is now upgraded to an international youth fashion culture and art festival, opening unprecedented innovative and bold experiments, interweaving fashion, culture, and art into a new language, completing the definition and appeal of characteristics, and exploring the future of the whimsical world of fashion.
  • Joining hands with global pioneer designers, artists, international brands, media, curators, and charity organizations to break the routine and launch the call of "EVERYDAY NOW, EVEYDAY FUTURE", we look forward to presenting the unique experience of 21 future stations within three days and nights, to shape a fashionable community of youth culture together.
  • With the four matrices, we will talk about the future together.
  • 20+ global pioneering design forces, 10+ internationally renowned brands, 20+ top art universities at home and abroad, 150+ young art creators, 6+ linkages with authoritative institutions and organizations, FASHION ZOO 2021 International Youth Fashion Culture and Art Festival is spreading and exploring fashionable youth culture with influences across the globe, breaking the barriers of east and west, interacting in creative effects, and bringing a carnival that truly belongs to "future players".

FASHION ZOO 2021 "EVERYDAY NOW, EVERYDAY FUTURE" International Youth Fashion Culture and Art Festival

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Friday, October 22, 2021

SHANGHAI, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With the theme of "EVERYDAY NOW, EVERYDAY FUTURE", FASHION ZOO 2021 is now upgraded to an international youth fashion culture and art festival, opening unprecedented innovative and bold experiments, interweaving fashion, culture, and art into a new language, completing the definition and appeal of characteristics, and exploring the future of the whimsical world of fashion.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With the theme of "EVERYDAY NOW, EVERYDAY FUTURE", FASHION ZOO 2021 is now upgraded to an international youth fashion culture and art festival, opening unprecedented innovative and bold experiments, interweaving fashion, culture, and art into a new language, completing the definition and appeal of characteristics, and exploring the future of the whimsical world of fashion.
  • Joining hands with global pioneer designers, artists, international brands, media, curators, and charity organizations to break the routine and launch the call of "EVERYDAY NOW, EVEYDAY FUTURE", we look forward to presenting the unique experience of 21 future stations within three days and nights, to shape a fashionable community of youth culture together.
  • With the four matrices, we will talk about the future together.
  • 20+ global pioneering design forces, 10+ internationally renowned brands, 20+ top art universities at home and abroad, 150+ young art creators, 6+ linkages with authoritative institutions and organizations, FASHION ZOO 2021 International Youth Fashion Culture and Art Festival is spreading and exploring fashionable youth culture with influences across the globe, breaking the barriers of east and west, interacting in creative effects, and bringing a carnival that truly belongs to "future players".

PayBito's Portfolio Management Solutions to be Deployed in Dubai-based Brokerage Firm

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Friday, September 3, 2021

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Leading digital asset exchange PayBito confirms its alliance with a Dubai-based brokerage firm lending its portfolio management expertise.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Leading digital asset exchange PayBito confirms its alliance with a Dubai-based brokerage firm lending its portfolio management expertise.
  • PayBito is to furnish the brokerage firm with its digital asset portfolio management solutions .
  • The Portfolio Management System Packs:
    (i) Multi-asset support- The ability to organize and manage diverse asset classes on a single comprehensive platform.
  • (vi) Risk management- Avant-garde, professional-grade architecture that ensures PnL monitoring and exposure as risk management measures.