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A Day Exploring Sydney’s Cultural Heartbeat

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Inspiration & Imitation: Appetite & Appropriation of Exotic Porcelain

Category: Decorative Arts

Although seaborne trades had been active for centuries, it was not until 1602 when the Dutch East India Company was founded that a monopoly on trades ...

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The Year of the Dragon (Long): Depictions in Chinese Art

Category: Asian Art

In the Chinese lunar calendar, the year 2024 is known as the Year of the Dragon, or ‘Long’ (龙)...

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Beyond Functionality: Forms & Figures

Category: Modern Design

Anthropomorphism and Zoomorphic design have been prevalent themes in the 20th century, deeply rooted in the intersection of culture, history, and desi...

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On Our Nature (Strip)

Category: Modern Design

One of my earliest memories while walking the neighbourhood as a young boy was the sight of...

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What is it Really Worth?

Category: Jewels

When it comes to jewellery valuations, it can seem like navigating a minefield...

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Fifty Shades

Category: Luxury

Few accessories possess the transformative power of sunglasses, serving as an entry point for many into the coveted world of high-end design or inval...

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Hot off the Press: A Guide to Prints and their Editions

Category: Prints & Multiples

Have you ever wondered about the significance of an ‘edition’ on a print?...

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Gripping Docuseries Examines Shadowy World of Elephant Poaching in India

Category: The 22nd Report

A new Amazon Original series is captivating worldwide audiences with a real-life look into the shadowy world of elephant poaching...

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The Vogue for the Loge: Painting the Theatre Box

Category: Art

Opera, coming from the Italian word for labour/work, realised the Baroque ambition of integrating all the arts...

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Contemporary Collecting – Our Picks from Centum

Category: Art

Ahead of our Centum Contemporary Art auction on Monday evening, we have selected our personal favourites from the collection....

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