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The Spiga 2 Dolce&Gabbana boutique is a launch platform for talented up and coming designers. For SS12, Dolce&Gabbana have selected an exciting collection of talented youngsters. Featured this week: Arzu Kaprol. ]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:40:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/spiga-2/2012/2/7 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/spiga-2/2012/2/7
Also known as Michelangelo Merisi (1571-1610), Swide recounts why he is known as the ‘Master of Light’ of the Renaissance and his masterpieces. ]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:28:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/caravaggio/2012/2/7 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/caravaggio/2012/2/7
My last publication revealed the illustrations of the Dolce&Gabbana's SS12 Men's collection that were done exclusively for Swide. This week I want to share the beautiful work that has been crafted for you, inspired by Dolce&Gabbana SS12 Women's collection. ]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:22:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/a-la-mode-ss12-womens-illustrations/2012/2/6 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/a-la-mode-ss12-womens-illustrations/2012/2/6
There is a whole world of options out there for art lovers. Swide picked for you 5 exhibitions you can't miss on February. Paris, London, New York, Berlin, Madrid… there are many chances to enjoy art. Every month Swide picks the most interesting exhibits worldwide for you. ]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:14:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/top-5-exhibitions-worldwide-february/2012/2/2 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/top-5-exhibitions-worldwide-february/2012/2/2
Recently, I had the absolute honour to interview famous Londoner and iconic photographer Terry O’Neill at his office in Mayfair. He has captured icons of royalty, film, music and politics over the last 50 years; Frank Sinatra, Audrey Hepburn, Sophia Loren, Nelson Mandela, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and Muhammad Ali - the list is endless! The original, ultimate A-list that make today’s bunch look somewhat insignificant. ]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:02:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/luxury-london-terry-oneill-interview/2012/1/24 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/luxury-london-terry-oneill-interview/2012/1/24
Swide traces the historic steps of the symbol of the Renaissance, Leonardo Da Vinci, author of The Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, The Lady with the Ermine. ]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:03:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/leonardo-painter/2012/1/21 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/leonardo-painter/2012/1/21
It’s La Ville Lumière turn to show off its menswear. But there is plenty to see off the catwalks too: paintings and much more are waiting in many Museums... ]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:41:38 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/paris-exhbitions/2012/1/19 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/paris-exhbitions/2012/1/19
What to do between one Fashion Show and another? Milan is not only the Italian Fashion’s Capital but also offers unique cultural entertainment all year long. Here is a list of exhibitions you can visit while strolling around the city looking for a break from the hectic mood of Men’s Fashion Week. ]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:42:10 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/exhibitions-guide-milan/2012/1/13 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/exhibitions-guide-milan/2012/1/13
The Spiga 2 designers for Spring Summer 2012 are as talented, innovative and exciting as ever. Here is a quick introduction of the chosen 19 to wet your appetite for the new season’s designs. ]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:27:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/presentation-spiga2/2012/1/11 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/presentation-spiga2/2012/1/11
Happy New Year everyone! By now, I am sure you have already seen the glorious pieces from the Dolce&Gabbana SS12 menswear and womenswear runways and are getting excited about the prospect of the Milan and Paris fashion weeks. Before we do, however, I wanted to invite to look at the illustrative work that reflects of the S/S 2012 collections. ]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:38:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/marcus-kan-a-la-mode-mens-ss12-illustrations/2012/1/10 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/marcus-kan-a-la-mode-mens-ss12-illustrations/2012/1/10
We spent the year exploring space. Exploring gallery space that is and in 2011 we in encountered a whole galaxy of talents. Here are five of the best that still orbit our sphere of thought. ]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:42:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/top-5-artists-on-swide-in-2011/2011/12/28 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/top-5-artists-on-swide-in-2011/2011/12/28
It has been a thrilled ride this year on Swide and I am very fortunate to be able to feature some of the world’s gifted artists every week on Swide. Today, I want to do an end of year wrap up and highlight some of my most memorable features from the last 12 months. ]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:14:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/marcus-kan-top-five-a-la-mode-illustrators/2011/12/28 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/marcus-kan-top-five-a-la-mode-illustrators/2011/12/28
Michelangelo changed my life – and the one of million other people in the world -through his sculptures. Here is how… ]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:25:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/my-crush-on-michelangelo---the-sculptor/2011/12/14 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/my-crush-on-michelangelo---the-sculptor/2011/12/14
From Art History to popular tradition, here is why the Madonna fully represents Italy... ]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:45:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/the-madonna-and-italy-a-country-devoted-to-tradition/2011/12/7 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/the-madonna-and-italy-a-country-devoted-to-tradition/2011/12/7
Recently I have come across a beautiful photo series shot by Seb Janiak, and it features Naomi Campbell. The series is so powerful that it has stuck in my head ever since. ]]> Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:22:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/seb-janiak/2011/12/3 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/seb-janiak/2011/12/3
Swide's column about the masters of Italian Renaissance recounts why it's impossible not to fall in love with Michelangelo Buonarroti... ]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:16:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/michelangelo---parte-i/2011/11/30 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/michelangelo---parte-i/2011/11/30
We have seen the roast and now we can say without a doubt that Spiga2's emerging designers for FW 12 are not only talented, but creative people we personally want to get to know. ]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:48:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/spiga-2-msgm/2011/11/29 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/spiga-2-msgm/2011/11/29
With the German Pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale awarded the Golden Lion award for Best National Participation, featuring the work of the late Christoph Schlingensief, and exhibits of German Installation Art popping up, Swide wanted to see what all the fuss was about… ]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:13:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/german-art/2011/11/29 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/german-art/2011/11/29
Lucia Giacani, a fashion photographer who is based in Milan, has really captured my heart with her wonderful images. Her style is very surreal and dreamy and her images will forever stick in your mind once you have your first glanced on them. ]]> Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:03:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/a-la-mode/2011/11/26 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/a-la-mode/2011/11/26
We have seen the roast and now we can say without a doubt that Spiga2's emerging designers for FW 12 are not only talented, but creative people we personally want to get to know. ]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:46:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/spiga2-horiyoshi-the-third/2011/11/22 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/spiga2-horiyoshi-the-third/2011/11/22
When I first encountered Ashley Lebedev’s photography works, I instantly fell in love with her “Faerieland” series. Her photography style is very soft, elegant and at the same time, it has this mysterious element which makes you to think about the story behind the photos. ]]> Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:33:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/a-la-mode/2011/11/19 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/a-la-mode/2011/11/19
A Sicilian Island, a local family, a boat with illegal aliens that recounts Italy, but not only… ]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:45:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/terraferma/2011/11/15 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/terraferma/2011/11/15
We have seen the roast and now we can say without a doubt that Spiga2's emerging designers for FW 12 are not only talented, but creative people we personally want to get to know. ]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:54:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/spiga-2/2011/11/15 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/spiga-2/2011/11/15
Gerhard Richter (1932-) is one of the most important artists to emerge after the second Worldwar (or even, as many say, the best living painter). ]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:57:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/richter/2011/11/15 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/richter/2011/11/15
Surreal, bold and edgy are the words I can use to describe the works of Dimitris Theocharis. I have become a fan of his works sometime ago and this week I have decided to feature this amazing fashion photographer on Swide. ]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:49:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/a-la-mode/2011/11/12 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/a-la-mode/2011/11/12
He is the man who created the Piss Christ and shot the Morgue series. Now on show the new serie Holy Works reveal a new point of view of the artist ]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:15:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/serrano/2011/11/8 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/serrano/2011/11/8
I am very excited to present you Jonathan Bartlett this week on Swide as I think he is a very gifted illustrator. Because of the composition, I always find a mysterious vibe in his works. ]]> Sat, 05 Nov 2011 11:06:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/a-la-mode/2011/11/5 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/a-la-mode/2011/11/5
A personal chat with emerging designer Daniel Vosovic his first encounter with fashion, his passions, inspirations, and intimate notes, as well as style advice. We have seen the roast and now we can say without a doubt that Spiga2's emerging designers for FW 12 are not only talented, but creative people we personally want to get to know. Childhood memories, his fashion heroes and inspirations make for a compelling read, to discover an up and coming designer divided between futurism and grunge. ]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:24:00 +0100 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/spiga2-daniel-vosovic/2011/11/1 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/spiga2-daniel-vosovic/2011/11/1
It’s almost Halloween time and today I have the second part of my Halloween special for you. I have been a big fan of Natalie Shau’s works for a long time and her works are extremely surreal, dark and there is always a twist with her fairytale image. ]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:16:00 +0200 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/a-la-mode/2011/10/29 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/a-la-mode/2011/10/29
The American photographer Leonard Freed represented Italy from Post- 2nd World War onwards with emotional, intimate black and white photography… ]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:24:00 +0200 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/leonard-freed/2011/10/27 http://www.swide.com/luxury-magazine/Faces/Artists/leonard-freed/2011/10/27