July 17, 2012

Recapturing the Luster

Relaunched a few years ago by private investors dedicated to restoring the brand’s reputation as a maker of singular jewelry, gem-covered eggs, and other precious objects, Fabergé recently unveiled a dazzling store on New York’s Upper East Side. T...
July 16, 2012

On the Dot

The letter x usually marks the spot, but for artist, filmmaker, and writer Yayoi Kusama, it’s the spot itself that counts—literally.  Since her childhood in World War II Japan, Kusama has been passionate for polka dots, painting them onto h...
July 16, 2012

Fast Forward

Come fall, five blockbuster museums, all conceived by some of architecture’s biggest names, will have art lovers racking up the frequent-flier miles. In Amsterdam, the venerable Stedelijk—transformed by Dutch firm Benthem Crouwel—reopens on Septe...
July 12, 2012

A modernist dwelling by Richard Gluckman in Austin

Austin, TXSTATS 3 BEDROOMS 3.5 BATHS 5,155 SQ. FT. $4.5 MILLION PEDIGREE: Designed by Manhattan architect Richard Gluckman, this sleek contemporary residence was built in 2003 for a former Dell executive. The split-level home features a front façade...
July 12, 2012

A prized 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster will shine at California’s annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

When collectors descend upon California’s annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance car show this month, all eyes will be on a prized 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster. Up for sale as part of Gooding & Co.’s headlining auction, the vehic...
July 11, 2012

Full Bloom

Growing up on an Arabian-horse farm in Pennsylvania in the 1970s and ’80s, David Leaser honed his photography skills at an early age, taking pictures of champion horses for their owners. After finishing school he worked in the technology field for co...
July 10, 2012

Fantastic Voyage

Most honeymoons blend relaxation and romance. For American heiress Doris Duke, however, a 1935 globe-trotting trip with groom James H.R. Cromwell made a strong impression not only on her heart but also on her tastes. Brought face-to-face with the Islam...
July 9, 2012

Time, and Parking Time

Metropolitan Diary: A pedestrian discovers that New York City's Muni-Meters are no substitute for a watch, or a good internal clock.
July 7, 2012

Cellphone Proposal for Southampton Clock Tower Provokes Dispute

The First Presbyterian Church wants to install cellphone antennas inside its clock tower, a beloved Southampton landmark, provoking fierce opposition among residents.
July 5, 2012

A Time for the Hip and Hot – Scene City

Harry Winston, the jeweler, introduced a watch at a party on Shelter Island as the guests braved the heat.