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Viewing Avedon: Glamorous

The Wick Culture - Vicomtesse Jacqueline de Ribes and Raymundo de Larrain, New York, Flatbed scan of 105.53.
Scanned for the 2022 Avedon Centennial Exhibition

Above Vicomtesse Jacqueline de Ribes and Raymundo de Larrain, New York, Flatbed scan of 105.53. Scanned for the 2022 Avedon Centennial Exhibition

The Wick Culture - Richard Avedon, Sunny Harnett and Alla, evening dresses by Balmain, casino, Le Touquet, August, 1954 (1)

Above Richard Avedon, Sunny Harnett and Alla, evening dresses by Balmain, casino, Le Touquet, August, 1954 (1)

The Wick Culture - Richard Avedon, Debutante Cotillion, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 19, 1963

Above Richard Avedon, Debutante Cotillion, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 19, 1963

Above Vicomtesse Jacqueline de Ribes and Raymundo de Larrain, New York, Flatbed scan of 105.53. Scanned for the 2022 Avedon Centennial Exhibition

Above Richard Avedon, Sunny Harnett and Alla, evening dresses by Balmain, casino, Le Touquet, August, 1954 (1)

Above Richard Avedon, Debutante Cotillion, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 19, 1963

Avedon: Glamorous
Hamiltons Gallery

17 May – 14 July 2023
www.hamiltonsgallery.com/exhibitions/150/works

Glitz and glamour arrive at Hamiltons with the celebration of the late American Photographer Richard Avedon’s centenary. Showcasing iconic and rare photographs, the exhibition centres around glamour, which was a central theme in Avedon’s work. Avedon was known for his ability to bring sophistication and appeal to his subjects, capturing the essence of notable figures and infusing even the mundane with excitement.

Avedon was a pioneer and influential photographer who began his career at Harper’s Bazaar in 1945. The exhibition, curated in collaboration with The Avedon Foundation, highlights Avedon’s profound understanding of capturing human emotion and transcendent glamour through the lens. His portraits reveal the true character of his sitters and invite viewers to connect with the individuals beyond their public personas. Avedon’s revolutionary approach redefined fashion and perceptions of glamour, leaving an unmatched legacy in the world of photography.

If you’re looking for something glamorous to add to your diary, head to Hamiltons for this special exhibit.

Viewing FT’s Business of Luxury Summit

The Wick Culture - FT’s Business of Luxury Summit

Above FT’s Business of Luxury Summit

The Wick Culture - Summit Guest of Honour: His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco

Above Summit Guest of Honour: His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco

Above FT’s Business of Luxury Summit

Above Summit Guest of Honour: His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco

Above FT’s Business of Luxury Summit

FT Business of Luxury Summit
Monte Carlo

21 – 23 May 2023
luxuryglobal.live.ft.com

Pack your bags and hop on a plane to Monte Carlo because the FT’s Business of Luxury Summit is back and stronger than ever. Now in its 19th year, this edition will be chaired by the FT’s fashion editor Lauren Indvik. With a weekend of discussion between the great mind of the luxury sector, the Summit is set to explore how the sector’s growth amidst the financial and geopolitical headwinds, how creativity pivots with changing consumer requirements, and the changing climate of the luxury sector with the new sustainability rules.

The weekend is a chance to gather an eclectic group of leading executives from the industry, policymakers and entrepreneurs to not only debate the changes in luxury but also probe what the future has in store. This year will see the gathering of the likes of Sidney Toledano, Chairman and CEO of LVMH Fashion Group, Priya Ahluwalia, Founder & Creative Director Ahluwalia and the Summit Guest of Honour: His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco. But it’s just thought-provoking keynotes to entertain but the weekend is welcomed in with a drinks reception and a glamorous gala black-tie dinner providing lots of time to develop your relationships between luxury leaders.

Viewing Eye of the Collector

The Wick Culture - Eye of the Collector.
Photo by Linda Nylind. 17/05/2023.

Above Eye of the Collector. Photo by Linda Nylind. 17/05/2023.

Eye of the Collector
Two Temple Place

17 – 20 May 2023
www.eyeofthecollector.com

Where tradition meets innovation. Hurry over to Two Temple Place and immerse yourself in the curated art fair, the Eye of the Collector. Founded by Nazy Vassegh, the Eye of the Collector is an innovative art and design fair alternative set in the Neo-Gothic mansion of Two Temple Place. The fair unveils a tantalising assortment of 20th-century artworks, such as Bridget Riley, Andy Warhol, Frank Auerbach, Barbara Hepworth, and Lynn Chadwick, alongside contemporary and emerging artists and designers presented by the likes of Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery, Pi Artworks, Gillian Jason Gallery and Brooke Bennington.

This year the edition has a strong focus on modern and contemporary artists and designers and will include new commissions created especially for the fair. The May 2023 edition of the fair offers a unique environment to appreciate and acquire works by established and emerging artists and designers. Vassegh says, “This edition will very much continue our ethos of artistic discovery, shining a light on new and overlooked talent. We have a particularly strong focus on supporting international contemporary artists and designers, with 60 works being revealed at Eye of the Collector for the first time.” A must-see for all culturally curious art lovers!