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VALENTINO SUPPORTS ASPEN ART MUSEUM’S ARCH CONNELLY SURVEY, BRIDGING FASHION AND CONTEMPORARY ART

Maison Valentino is supporting the Aspen Art Museum’s first museum survey devoted to Arch Connelly, bringing renewed attention to the Chicago-born artist’s richly embellished, surrealist work. The partnership extends from the exhibition into archival research, film and a forthcoming monograph, creating a broader dialogue between fashion, craft and contemporary art.

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BVLGARI BRINGS “FREEDOM CREATES” TO BIENNALE ARTE 2026 WITH LOTUS L. KANG

As Bvlgari begins its three-edition partnership with La Biennale di Venezia, the Maison is placing contemporary artistic experimentation at the centre of its presence in Venice. For Biennale Arte 2026, a new installation by Lotus L. Kang explores transformation, memory and the unstable nature of materials.

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CHRISTOFLE BRINGS 250 YEARS OF FRANCO-AMERICAN LUXURY TO NEW YORK

As France and the United States mark 250 years of diplomatic and cultural exchange, New York becomes the setting for a celebration of the creative ties between the two countries. At The Shed, “Hidden Treasures: 250 Years of Franco-American Luxury Stories” brings together French maisons and cultural institutions, with Christofle offering a glimpse into its long relationship with transatlantic travel and the art of receiving.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE’S ALL-STEINWAY JOURNEY AND THE GROWTH OF ITS MUSIC PROGRAMME

The University of Mobile’s decade as an All-Steinway Institution offers a useful example of how an investment in instruments can become part of a broader educational strategy. Since 2016, its Alabama School of the Arts has expanded its music programme, strengthened its regional connections and developed opportunities that place students closer to professional performance.

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MONTEGRAPPA’S CULTURAL UNIVERSE: HOW ITALIAN CRAFTSMANSHIP BECAME A LANGUAGE FOR COLLECTORS

As luxury consumers increasingly seek objects with cultural meaning, Montegrappa offers an intriguing model for keeping heritage relevant. The century-old Italian writing house has built its identity around craftsmanship, storytelling and collaborations that connect fine writing instruments with cinema, motorsport, literature and the rituals of everyday life.

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CARTIER’S NEW CONTEMPORARY ART FOUNDATION BRINGS A NEW CULTURAL LANDMARK TO PARIS

Paris has gained a significant new cultural address. On 25 October 2025, the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain opened its new premises at 2 Place du Palais-Royal, directly opposite the Louvre, moving from its former home on Boulevard Raspail into a substantially larger historic building.

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