Champagne: a basic primer for a sophisticated wine
“Champagne! In victory one deserves it, in defeat one needs it,” Napoleon Bonaparte famously advised.1 With such generous encouragement, no wonder […]
What would you like insured?
A perfect pairing: art appraisals and insurance
Tea and biscuits. Peanut butter and jelly. Coffee and cake. Gin and tonic. These are attractive pairings. Yet in my […]
Sidewalk treasures: A conservation lesson from an Eames chair
Years ago, while on a walk through an L.A. neighborhood, I came across a pile of junk on the sidewalk—or […]
Jewelry prêt-à-porter
Are you headed this year to holiday gatherings with friends and family in Minneapolis or Miami? Or New Year’s Eve […]
Texture and textiles: Inspiration from an art fair
Image: Charline von Heyl’s After Zenge (2017). Courtesy of BravinLee programs. For art collectors, curators and arts enthusiasts, early December […]
Starting a collection, launching an adventure
The first work of art I ever bought was a print by the graphic designer Patrick Nagel. Fans of the […]
