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After nearly three decades in the jewellery industry, internationally trained gemmologist Peggy Elias Nakhle brings her expertise in precious gemstones, jewellery appraisal, and design to downtown Halifax.
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Digital drawing and creative technology are increasingly finding a place in early childhood education, giving young children new ways to experiment with colour, images, storytelling and design while also raising questions about screen time and appropriate use. Tablets, interactive displays and child-oriented creative applications are now being used alongside traditional materials such as paper, crayons and paint, allowing digital art to complement rather than replace hands-on artistic activities.
Distinguished artist Vian Borchert is presenting LUMINOUS, a solo exhibition centered on light as a metaphor for hope, renewal, clarity and inner awakening. The exhibition runs from August 13 through October 17, 2026, and is being showcased exclusively online through Artsy. Known for her expressionist approach and poetic treatment of abstraction, Borchert uses her signature blue palette to create atmospheric works inspired by the sea, sky and contemplative qualities of nature. Rather than depicting identifiable locations, the paintings present open-ended environments shaped by intuitive mark-making, lyrical color, expressive brushwork and nostalgic memories.
Today, as an internationally represented artist with Toolip Gallery in Vienna, Austria, Martinelli stands at the forefront of a remarkable creative journey that has carried her work across Europe and the United States. With more than 45 juried exhibitions spanning Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, and the United States, a major solo exhibition in Manhattan, and works exhibited alongside some of the most celebrated names in contemporary art, her moment has unmistakably arrived.
Most collections tell you who matters. The Epochal Collection asks a different question: what remains of us when the systems that rank, categorize, and increasingly imitate human beings have finished their work? By placing canonical figures beside artists whose careers are only beginning, and voices from the cultural center beside those long excluded from it, Neel Khokhani has assembled something stranger than a collection and more ambitious than a survey. It is a record of human expression at a moment when the meaning of being human is itself being renegotiated. Across paintings, sculptures, textiles, and even works made with breath as a material, a pattern emerges—one that turns a private collection into a cultural argument about memory, identity, mortality, and the future now arriving at our doorstep.
Under the glow of New York’s Lower East Side galleries, acclaimed abstract artist Vian Borchert unveils a new body of work that transforms ancient myth into contemporary visual poetry. From a landmark anniversary exhibition in Manhattan to powerful presentations in Washington, DC, Miami Art Week, London, and an upcoming appearance at the Venice Biennale, Borchert’s paintings trace a journey across continents and ideas—where Greek mythology, social consciousness, and the search for hope converge. As her career reaches new international heights, including recognition as one of MSN’s Top 10 Most Creative Artists of 2025, this story follows the forces shaping an artist whose work invites viewers to pause, reflect, and imagine what lies beyond the horizon.
Discover the extraordinary story behind a rare oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi that recently shattered auction records. Created by Clare Leighton—an artist who personally met Gandhi during a pivotal moment in history—this painting is more than just a work of art; it’s a unique glimpse into a legendary leader’s life. From its remarkable journey through history to its astonishing sale price, uncover the fascinating details that make this portrait a true treasure for collectors and history enthusiasts alike. Dive into the full story to learn why this artwork captivated the world and what it reveals about Gandhi’s enduring legacy.
For Camila Alves, the road to America wasn’t a red carpet-it was a journey of struggle, adaptation, and remarkable success. Her story is one of resilience, determination, and the pursuit of the American dream. From arriving in Los Angeles as a teenage tourist to becoming a model, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Alves’ journey offers inspiration to anyone facing the challenges of immigration. For those embarking on a similar journey, consulting with an experienced immigration attorney can be a critical step in securing a stable foundation in a new country.
On the corner of Bruton Street in Mayfair, a new kind of art space is quietly preparing to shake up London’s cultural and investment landscape. Bruton + Co, the brainchild of art entrepreneur Olyvia Kwok, will open its doors this June with a striking retrospective of post-war abstract art—bringing together masterpieces by the likes of Joan Mitchell, Robert Motherwell, Sam Francis, and Kazuo Shiraga. More than just an exhibition, this is a statement on the shifting power of art as an alternative asset, where emotion meets investment strategy. With global markets in flux, and blue-chip art increasingly seen as a financial safe haven, this opening marks more than a cultural moment—it’s a sign of where discerning collectors may be looking next.
