In 2016, the contemporary art world welcomed a work that was unusual, to say the least: América, a functional toilet made entirely of 18-carat gold, designed by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. Three years later, the work was stolen from an English palace. A look back at the history of the world’s most expensive throne! A golden […]
When we think of the sinking of the Titanic, we think first and foremost of the loss of life, and if nothing else, many luxury items also sank to the depths of the North Atlantic. Among these lost treasures was a priceless work of art: La Circassienne au Bain, a painting by the neoclassical painter Merry-Joseph Blondel. […]
Valentine’s Day, the day of lovers celebrated every 14 February, has a rich and fascinating history that has its origins in Roman antiquity and Christian tradition. But how did this day become the universal symbol of love? Let’s discover the history of Valentine’s Day together. The ancient origins of Valentine’s Day One of the earliest historical traces […]
