Sophisticated Spectra

Unknown Rembrandt Portraits Fetch €13 Million at Christie's Auction

July 10, 2023 in Arts & Culture by Charlotte Sinclair

Two small portraits, previously unknown to the world and hidden in a private collection of a British family, turned out to be original works of the Dutch master Rembrandt. These unexpected treasures were auctioned at Christie's for an impressive sum of €13 million, exceeding their initial estimate by almost 50%.

LeRoy Neiman: The Playboy Sketches of an Artistic Mastermind

July 20, 2023 in Arts & Culture by Charlotte Sinclair

In the 1980s, the pages of Playboy bore the hallmark of a unique artist who captured the essence of celebrities and society through deft strokes and raw creativity. That artist was LeRoy Neiman, whose sketches for the iconic magazine during that decade painted a vibrant picture of a transformative era.

The Heartwarming Tale of Mrs. Santa Claus: The Unsung Heroine of Christmas

Dec. 22, 2023 in Photography & Visuals by Charlotte Sinclair

Mrs. Santa Claus is a cherished figure in Christmas lore, often portrayed as the wife of Santa Claus, the Christmas gift-bringer in Western culture. While Santa Claus himself is based on St. Nicholas of Myra and other figures, Mrs. Claus is a more recent addition to the Christmas tradition, having been introduced in the 19th century.

PLAYBOY INTERVIEW: DONALD TRUMP (03/1990)

June 23, 2024 in Arts & Culture by Charlotte Sinclair

A candid conversation with the decades most flamboyant billionaire on deal making, self-promotion, world affairs and how much is enough.

Japanese Grandmas Launch Sashiko Gals: A Sneaker Brand Fusing Traditional Embroidery with Modern Fashion

July 14, 2024 in Fashion & Style by Charlotte Sinclair

In a heartwarming blend of tradition and contemporary fashion, a group of Japanese grandmothers has taken the sneaker world by storm with their unique creations. The collective, aptly named Sashiko Gals, has been turning heads with their custom-designed sneakers adorned using the ancient Japanese embroidery technique known as sashiko.

Former Maid Resurrects Abandoned Corsican Hotel, Restoring Its Soul

July 16, 2024 in Travel & Destinations by Charlotte Sinclair

In a heartwarming tale of restoration and entrepreneurship, a once-glamorous hotel on the southern coast of Corsica has been given a new lease on life by an unlikely duo. The Grand Hôtel des Roches Rouges, which had fallen into disrepair and remained shuttered for two decades, has been lovingly revived by a former maid and her husband.