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November 29, 2012

Made in Los Angeles

Ceramist Adam Silverman continues to explode antiquated distinctions between art and design with his new exhibition at the Edward Cella Art + Architecture gallery in Los Angeles. “New Pots and Sculptures” includes roughly two dozen vessels—each o...
November 28, 2012

A new book explores the scandals, intriques, and heartbreaking beauty of the Guinness family’s Luggala mansion

View SlideshowIn Ireland, a country with an embarrassment of architectural riches, a little-known house called Luggala—the name is pronounced something like “Lugga-ler”—stands out as an especially picturesque piece of real estate. Accented b...
November 24, 2012

Today’s Challenge: Improving the Escapement

While some watchmakers are experimenting with new materials, others rely on traditional techniques to bring the measure of time to heights only dreamed of by the master, Abraham-Louis Breguet.
November 24, 2012

Watchmakers Move Toward Single-Brand Stores

The shops are intended to control prices and maintain quality, but they cause rough times for retailers.
November 24, 2012

The Fetching Artistry of a Master Horologist

An auction, on Nov. 6 by Sotheby's included several creations by George Daniels, the British watchmaker who invented the double-wheel coaxial escapement.
November 24, 2012

From Watch to Work of Art

Photographers reveal the secrets behind making luxury watches look even more appealing to potential buyers.
November 24, 2012

Precise Future of Silicon Parts Still Being Debated

Many, but not all, luxury watchmakers have begun using silicon and silicon coated with diamonds to make precision parts traditionally made with steel.
November 23, 2012

Links We Love: What we’re reading this week

1. Vogue showcases Thornwillow Press’s chic new line of ikat photo albums, notebooks, and iPad cases, created using 19th-century bookbinding techniques.2. Celebrated New York–based lighting designer Lindsey Adelman takes Design Milk inside the cr...
November 23, 2012

Classic Chic

The lavish new volume Ann Getty: Interior Style (Rizzoli, $55) is the first dedicated to the San Francisco decorator. AD chats with the celebrated tastemaker. Architectural Digest: You’re such a passionate collector of art and design. What are you af...
November 23, 2012

Watchmakers Court Golfing World

But despite their high-profile sponsorships,most golfers do not wear mechanical watches when they play because their movements are too violent for the sensitive instruments.
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