Van Cleef & Arpels, Gladiator brooch, 1956, yellow gold, emeralds, rubies, turquoise, pearls, baroque pearl, diamonds. Collection Van Cleef & Arpels. UPCOMING EXHIBITION: "Paris, City of Pearls" at L'ECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts - We are all familiar with pearls. Sought-after since ancient times, they still inspire the great modern jewelers. But how many people know that they were at the heart of an intense trade between the Gulf and France from the late 19th to the mid-20th century? How many remember that they were a…
TOKYO INITIATIVES FOR SUSTAINABLE URBAN SYSTEMS IN HARMONY WITH NATURE - Climate change will be the major theme at COP29, which will be held in Azerbaijan from November 11, 2024. In this vein, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is promoting major efforts toward environmental protection and sustainable urban planning, to bolster the coexistence between cities and nature. By sharing these ideas with the international community, Tokyo's urban environmental policy can provide mutual, sustainable development models. Conserving Tokyo’s Green S…
DISCOVER OJIKA: THE ISLAND OF A THOUSAND STORIE S Welcome to Ojika, an island where every café, boat, and house hides a unique story. Located in the far west of Japan, near Nagasaki, Ojika is often overlooked by visitors who prefer bustling cities and famous cultural landmarks. Yet, the island offers a window into centuries-old traditions, local life, and the peaceful atmosphere of an authentic Japan. Ojika is the perfect invitation to escape the conventional and experience “slow travel” in Japan. The island welcomes you like a friend, ready t…
India Art Fair Delhi announces its 16th edition in 2025 with record exhibitor numbers, strong international participation, expanded design focus and major institutional collaborations India Art Fair Delhi, the leading platform showcasing modern and contemporary art from India and South Asia, returns for its 16th edition at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds in New Delhi from 6 to 9 February 2025. Led in partnership with BMW India, India Art Fair Delhi 2025 sees a record number of 116 Indian and international exhibitors, featuring 77 galleries and 25 …
NEW GLOBAL DATA FROM 108 COUNTRIES REVEALS INCREASING TENURE INSECURITY: URGENT POLICY ACTION REQUIRED - The latest global land and housing tenure security assessment reveals alarming trends. According to the 2024 Prindex Report, approximately 1.1 billion adults worldwide— 23% of the global population—feel insecure about their rights to property or land, with the number rising significantly over the past four years. Based on data from 108 countries and 87% of the world’s adult population, this new report highlights a disturbing upward trend i…
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