Art
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Do women run the world?
Jessye Norman is an American Grammy award-winning opera singer and recitalist. A dramatic soprano, Norman is associated in particular with the Wagnerian repertoire, and with the roles of Sieglinde, Ariadne, Alceste, and Leonore. She’s been inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and is a Spingarn Medalist. Apart from receiving several honorary doctorates and other awards, she has also received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Medal of Arts, and is a member of the British Royal Academy of Music. In 2003, the Rachel Longstreet Foundation and Norman partnered to open the Jessye Norman School of the Arts, a tuition-free performing arts after-school program for economically disadvantaged students in Augusta, Georgia. Norman is actively involved in the program, including fundraisers for its benefit. Photo credit UNC Education. Why are these women chosen in honor of International Women’s Day? I think it’s worth noting that they were so many other influential leading ladies that I thought of, but time simply didn’t allow. Tennis superstar, Steffi Graff is instrumental, not only because of her endurance, grace, and skills, but she was the first tennis star that got me interested in the game. When I first watched her, I simply couldn’t believe how focus, and graceful she was on the tennis court. Jane Austen, Andree Putman, Bette Davis, Jessye Norman? These women, and the others embodies the longterm fruitage of hard work, endurance, and dedication. I salute them all. #OneDayIWill.
Audrey Hepburn, Bob Willoughby, 1963. from “My Fair Lady”. Recognized as a film and fashion icon, Hepburn was active during Hollywood’s Golden Age. She was ranked by the American Film Institute as the third greatest female screen legend in the history of American cinema and was inducted into the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame. Photo credit Peter Fetterman. 
International tennis superstar, Steffi Graf. “Graf won 22 Grand Slam singles titles. Her 22 singles titles is second all-time behind Margaret Court, and marks the record for most Major wins by a tennis player (male or female) since the introduction of the Open Era in 1968. In 1988, she became the first and only tennis player (male or female) to achieve the Golden Slam by winning all four Grand Slam singles titles and the Olympic gold medal in the same calendar year. Furthermore, she is the only tennis player to have won each Grand Slam event at least 4 times.” Photo credit The Famous People.com. 
21 Grand Slam tennis legend Serena Williams. According to Wikipedia Williams holds the most major singles, doubles, and mixed doubles titles combined among active players, male or female. Her record of 36 major titles puts her fifth on the all-time list and second in the open era with 21 in singles, 13 in women’s doubles, and two in mixed doubles”. She is widely known as the greatest female tennis player of all time. Getty Images. 
Eileen Moray Gray was an Irish furniture designer and architect and a pioneer of the Modern Movement in architecture. She is often refered to as the quintessential Modernist. She was born as Katherine Eileen Moray Smith on 9 August 1878, near Enniscorthy, a market town in south-eastern Ireland. Gray designed the iconic Bibendum Chair was as part of the modernist movement which was completely different from Gray’s earlier, more traditional work. She decided to make the change in style to simply make “progress”. The art critics loved the chair and reviews in papers and magazines exclaimed that it was a “triumph of modern living”. 
Jane Austen was an English novelist whose works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry, earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in English literature. Her realism, biting irony and social commentary as well as her acclaimed plots have gained her historical importance among scholars and critics. She is the author of the widly popular novel Pride and Prejudice. 
La Grande Dame of Design: Global sensation Andrée Putman. In 1997, Andrée Putman created her eponymous Studio, specializing in interior design, product design and scenography. When she imagined objects, she refused the excess of striving to re-design pieces which were perfectly designed by others in the past. “We have to accept that many things can no longer be changed – or very slightly. In her lifetime, she was awarded with a multitude of awards, including: BEST DESIGNER, voted by 4000 journalists (2009). Photo credit Marie Claire. 
Diana Vreeland, noted columnist and editor of Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue and as a special consultant at the Costume Institute of The Museum of Art. Diana was included in the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1964. In 1984 Vreeland wrote her autobiography, D.V. 
Diana Princess of Wales. Children with Leukaemia (currently Children with Cancer UK) was inaugurated in 1988 by the Princess of Wales in memory of Jean and Paul O’Gorman. The O’Gorman family was shattered when brother and sister, Paul and Jean, fell victim to cancer within nine months of each other. In November 1987, just days after Jean’s death, the O’Gorman family met Diana. Deeply moved by the double tragedy, Diana personally helped the O’Gorman family to start the charity. She inaugurated the charity on 12 January 1988 at Mill Hill Secondary School. Diana continued to support the charity until her death in 1997. Photo by Mario Testino. 
Ruth Elizabeth “Bette” Davis was an American actress of film, television and theater. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest actresses in cinema history, she was noted for her willingness to play unsympathetic, sardonic characters and was reputed for her performances in a range of film genres, from contemporary crime melodramas to historical and period films and occasional comedies, although her greatest successes were her roles in romantic dramas. -
Friday’s Art Muse: Kehinde Wiley
Shantavia BealeII, Kehinde Wiley Kehinde Wiley: A NEW REPUBLIC is now at the Seattle Art Museum. The exhibit showcases the powerful and poignant work of one of America’s leading contemporary artists. Composed of approximately 60 works—including paintings, sculptures, videos, and stained glass windows—the exhibition provides an overview of Wiley’s prolific 14-year career, prominently featuring his signature figurative canvases of black men in which he ingeniously reworks the grand portraiture traditions of Western culture. During a residency at the Studio Museum in Harlem in the early 2000s, Wiley found inspiration in the assertive and self-empowered young men of the neighborhood. He engaged subjects for portraits, asking them to pick a pose and dress themselves as they would like to be seen. Wiley then recast these photographic studies in the style of traditional history painting. Like the mashup or remix in hip hop, Wiley combined details from diverse sources—aristocratic portraits of 18th-century Europe, bucolic 19th-century wallpapers, electric contemporary colors, and the presence of his contemporary subjects—to present something provocatively new. This process allows him to reenter the established history and power structure, reaching back in time to imagine a different future – a new republic.
Kehinde Wiley shows the artist’s progression as he began to work in various mediums and deepened his explorations of race, gender, sexual innuendo, and the politics of representation. The exhibition includes a selection from Wiley’s ongoing World Stage project, which he initiated in 2006 by establishing a satellite studio in Beijing followed by cities in other countries including Nigeria, Brazil, India, Israel, Jamaica, and Haiti. The series touches on the commonalities found across nations and cultures with a history of colonialism and diverse populations.
The Two Sisters, Kehinde Wiley 
Colonel Platoff, Kehinde Wiley. THE SEATTLE ART MUSEUM. 
Napleon Leading the Army Over the Alps, Kehinde Wiley at The Seatle Art Museum “Kehinde Wiley’s work is absolutely gorgeous and fascinating. Moreover, it engages with timely issues in a very compelling way. The Brooklyn Museum has been a wonderful partner in organizing this exhibition, and I’m thrilled to bring these vibrant and necessary works to Seattle. Prepare to be wowed.” Kimerly Rorschach, SAM’s Illsley Ball Nordstrom Director and CEO.
Portrait of a Venetian Ambassador, Aged 59, II, Kehinde Wiley 
Randerson Romualdo Cordeiro, Kehinde Wiley 
Saint George and The Dragon, Kehinde Wiley Kehinde Wiley: A New Repblic is at the Simonyi Special Galleries at The Seattle Art Museum from February 11 – MAY 8 2016.
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Party like it’s 2016!
Official Armory Party Invitation The 2016 Armory Party
The Museum of Modern Art will host The Armory Party, a benefit event with live music and DJs celebrating the opening of The Armory Show and Armory Arts Week, on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. The Armory Show is New York’s leading international fair for modern and contemporary art, showcasing the most important artworks of the 20th and 21st centuries. The evening reception, along with the daytime Early Access Preview at Piers 92 and 94, benefits exhibition programming for MoMA.
The 2016 Armory Party runs from 9:00 p.m. to midnight, and features access to MoMA’s Marcel Broodthaers: A Retrospective exhibition. A VIP Hour will also be held from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. and includes access to Jackson Pollock: A Collection Survey, 1934–1954, as well as The Armory Party at 9:00 p.m. For tickets go to The Armory Show 2016.
Holy Ghost! (aka Alex Frankel and Nicholas Millhiser). Musicians, DJs, and go-to producers known for mesmerizing funk and neo-disco. 
The Armory Party at MoMA, 2015. Photo by Scott Rudd. Photo credit: MoMA Musicians, DJs, and go-to producers known for mesmerizing funk and neo-disco, Holy Ghost! (aka the NYC-based duo of Alex Frankel and Nicholas Millhiser) have released two critically acclaimed albums, 2011’s self-titled début and 2013’s Dynamics, on DFA Records. A remix album, 2015’s self-released Work For Hire also generated wide praise.
All photos courtesy MoMA.
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Friday’s Art Muse: Alfonso Rocchi
Fanciulla con elleboro/Alfonso Rocchi My work is involves the idealization of the female figure with touches of irony and desecration.My technique is very long and laborious. There are many overlapping layers of oil paint, alternating with as many periods of drying. This allows me to work on more than 20 paintings at once. Alfonso Rocchi
Fanciulla con cardo/Alfonso Rocchi 
Profilo di nobildonna/Alfonso Rocchi I devote high attention to detail. I personally build each frame, so as to match each painting more suitably. The most rewarding experience for me, once each work is finished, is my total appreciation of it. Alfonso Rocchi
Nobildonna con Coca-Cola/Alfonso Rocchi 
Fanciulla con cappello e cardo/Alfonso Rocchi 
Fanciulla con cardo/Alfonso Rocchi All photos via Artmine: Agora Gallery.
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Editor’s Top Picks from The 2016 Winter Antiques Show
In our opinion, The Winter Antiques Show is the one fair that you need to attend this season. The fair stands as an indication of the Antiques Season. The much-anticipated show consequently runs from Friday, January 22 – 31, 2016 at The Park Avenue Armory.
The grand opening night takes place on Thursday, January 21st, and the Young Collectors Night is on the following week, Thursday, January 28th. This year, High End Weekly™ been asked to choose a few of our favorite pieces for the show before it opens to the public. And of course, we were delighted with this fine prospect.
Nature at its best. A naturally beautiful painting from Sloan at Gerald Peters Gallery. 
A great big Blue Map from James Joyce. Truly a welcoming sight to all the wanderlusts out there. 
A Pair of Playful Bronze Greyhounds at Hirschl & Adler. How magnificent. 
The Wide Open Sky: Pittsburgh Environs from John Kane at Galerie St. Etienne. 
Ode to the nostalgic feelings that Americana Art brings into our lives: American House Trade Sign from Olde Hope Antiques. 
Have A Seat: Clean lines and sturdy elegance from the Carnegie Armchair at Historical Design. 
For the well-dressed woman: Giuliano Persian Cuff from Historical Design. 
When you need to impress your guests – and yourself: Sterling Vase from Historical Design. 
A Japanese Marbelized Clay Stoneware Vase from one of the Go-To Asian Art Dealer in Manhattan, Joan B. Mirviss. 
This art deco eye candy is just the ticket when you need to step out in style – night or day. Cartier Bracelet from Macklowe. 
Whimsical Pair of Rams from Barbara Israel. 
The Chiesa Lamp is perfect because it can easily fit in a traditional and modern home. Paul Donzella Gallery. 
Klein Atomic Bomb Sky from Peter Fetterman. A romantic, yet gloomy scenery of the Big Apple. The perfect moody mood for a cold winter night? 
A mischievous, almost abstract Bronze Bird from Lost City Arts. So much fun! 
An outstanding Shodo Sasaki Sculpture from Kadego Japanese Art. 
When furniture becomes art: Metamorphosis Sculpture from Paul Donzella. 
An antique, yet “modern” old print from American painter and printmaker Louis Lozowick. 
Springtime in Winter: Who wouldn’t want to possess this Ribbon Back Garden Bench from Robert Young? 
An interesting Swedish flatweave from Peter Pap. The geometric lines provide that certain flair for an entryway, or hallway. 
Frank Horvat, Givenchy Hat from Peter Fetterman. A-must have for every fashion lover. The Winter Antiques Show marks its 62nd year in 2016 as the most prestigious art, antiques and design fair in America, featuring the “best of the best” from antiquities through modern times. Held at the historic Park Avenue Armory in New York City, the show provides curators, established collectors, dealers, design professionals and first-time buyers with opportunities to view and purchase exceptional objects showcased by more than 70 exhibitors.
The Winter Antiques Show is an annual benefit for the East Side House Settlement (celebrating its 125th anniversary this year), a community resource in the South Bronx. East Side House’s programs focus on education and technology as gateways out of poverty and as the keys to economic opportunity. All revenue from the show’s general admissions and the net proceeds from the preview parties go to East Side House and contribute substantially to its private philanthropic budget.
In honor the 125th anniversary of the East Side House Settlement, High End Weekly™ is having a giveaway. We are offering one very fortunate reader and a guest, tickets to the Young Collectors Night. Tweet Us, Facebook, and/or Instagram Us your comments for a chance to attend The Winter Antique Show on its 62nd year anniversary.
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Tête-à-Tête with The Creator of Luxury Online Antique Marketplace RubyLUX
Tom Johnson Founder of RubyLUX.com RubyLUX.com was officially launched in October 2015 by antique collector, and entrepreneur Tom Johnson. The savvy ‘techie” brings a wealth of experience in the area of online luxury marketplace. Mr. Johnson’s career in technology spans over 33 years, starting with a position at IBM in their high-end computer graphics division in Kingston, New York. The impetus for establishing a website catering to the antiques and collectibles world grew out of Tom’s love of 1950s California Pottery, many pieces of which were acquired via the internet. Combining his passion for antiques and collectibles with his high-tech background, Mr. Johnson created Ruby Lane in 1998 and named the site in honor of his mother Ruby.
High End Weekly™: You created RubyLane in 1998, so what made you decide to launch RubyLUX now? What are the differences between the two companies?
Tom Johnson: It was always my dream to launch a higher-end version of RubyLane with exclusive luxury products and a high-quality established brick and mortar base. And so based on the success of the first site I believed I was on the right track. RubyLUX.com launched in October 2015 with 150 dealers and an average price point of approximately $2,500.
At Rubylane we host over 2,500 shops, feature 500,000 items and receive 2 million visitors per month with about $125,000 a day in sales. The average price point is roughly $200.
Furthermore, RubyLUX was born in response to the many dealers requests I received to offer them an alternative to the main player in this game, 1stdibs. They’ve been frustrated with the change of direction that site has taken in the last 2-3 years including a fee structure that keeps mounting, a commission structure that has been added and is arbitrary, a dealer roster that keeps expanding with dealers whose merchandise doesn’t live up to the site’s original vision.
RubyLUX doesn’t charge commission, does not get in between the dealer and the buyer. We focus on quality not quantity.” Tom Johnson
High End Weekly™: I see. What would you say is the main difference between RubyLUX, and the online antique marketplace giant you just spoke about, 1stDibs?
A Pair of Showstopping Mystery Set Ruby and Diamond Earrings from Van Cleef & Arpels from Yafa Jewelry on www.RubyLux.com Tom Johnson: One key difference is that RubyLUX doesn’t charge commission, does not get in between the dealer and the buyer and lets them do what they do best. We focus on quality not quantity – we’re very strict about the quality of the dealers we sign on, we offer a more curated range of product, which means the best of the best rather than a little bit of everything. I’m particularly proud of the quality and caliber of international dealers we have been able to attract to this brand new venture.
High End Weekly™: As regards to the antique dealers, are you reaching out to them, or are they coming to you?
Tom Johnson: It’s a combination of the two. We have a great sales team that knows the antique and design industry intimately and enjoys great relationships with the best dealers in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Word of mouth has also led many dealers to RubyLUX, especially those who are looking for a viable alternative to the other sites.
High End Weekly™: How does RubyLUX create luxury experiences for their clients each time they shop the collection online?
Tom Johnson: Since I am personally funding the site I can be more dealer-centric which means I can be aware of and respond to their needs personally. RubyLUX provides tools for clients and dealers to interact in a simple, easy to use and streamlined fashion. It’s really about back to the basics where people interact by phone, email, Skype. With any Internet site it’s the subtlety that works, having a balance between great design, just enough information and ease of use.
High End Weekly™: With a background in technology that spanned over 33 years, starting with a position at IBM in Kingston, NY., as well as your experience in the online marketplace since 1998, what are your thoughts about its future?Tom Johnson: I see 2016 as a year of growth attracting a larger base of respected dealers and an embrace of the design community so that they know we are the top resource for them and their clients’ needs. Also specialized online marketplaces like RubyLUX will become even more integrated with brick and mortar operations to create seamless experiences between online and the real world.
High End Weekly™: As an avid collector of California pottery, what advice do you have for millennials who are new to collecting? How should they approach the process?
Tom Johnson: Start by collecting based on your actual needs and what really inspires you. I’m a big fan of actually using what you collect. Invest in quality pieces that could last your lifetime, rather than throwaway pieces from those large brand name stores.
Rare Seguso Lamps on www.RubyLUX.com High End Weekly™: What fascinates you about the antique business, and what is your idea of true luxury?
Tom Johnson: The antique business allows one to evoke great memories from the past and pass them down to next generations for them to create new memories. As for luxury, it can mean so many things. For me, it’s being able to travel and live in three cities, surrounded by friends, family and my exceptional staff. True luxury is being happy with where you are in life, and being surrounded by beautiful objects of great design. There’s a reason why they still exist because great design stands the test of time.
High End Weekly™: What are your favorite galleries, and museums?
Tom Johnson: Besides some NYC favorites like MoMA and The Met, and SF’s Legion of Honor, I love the smaller Artis Baker Museum in Naples, Florida that gets some really interesting exhibits coming through. The Louvre is certainly a favorite and inspires the past and present like RubyLUX does. The Hakone Open Air Museum outside Tokyo is just a lovely outdoor experience, and ever since I first visited Barcelona I thought it was like one big museum, especially the Casa Batllo and the Picasso Museum.
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Editor’s Top Picks of The Year: Part II of III
ARTFUL OBJECTS FOR THE HOME
The LED Effect: This giant light sculpture is from Niamh Barry, and is sold at Todd Merrill Studio. The impressive light fixture is unique, handmade and powered by dimmable LEDs. The artist uses CAD/ floor plans and images of the interior to take into consideration every aspect of the room in which the piece will be exhibited.
Niamh Barry at Todd Merrill Studio. 
This fabulous and intricate iron daybed from interior designer Sandra Espinet has a strong and global appeal which suggest a taste for adventure and abundant flair. 
Cynthia Murphy has a keen eye for beauty. The New York-based designer creates her luxury pillows by selecting rich, intricate, 18th and 19th century embroideries and brocades from France, England and Italy. Her special interest in Art Deco and Arts & Crafts design expanded the scope of her entire glamorous online collection. 
Every home should have these Chocolate Quartz and Gold Lumino Coasters from Global Home. Edged in 24K gold and silver, they serve as a perfect way to upgrade the level of entertaining your guests! 
The Tabla End Table from Farrago Design is inspired by Tabla – an Indian percussion drum, it is individually handcrafted with wood and on-laid with bone chips to create a tone-on-tone pattern. The “purest” approach and details transform it to a true work of art. 
High End Weekly™ discovered these beautiful chairs at Collective Design last year, and later on this year at The Salon fair at The Park Avenue Armory. The decorative chairs are from the Wexler Gallery, and they were designed by Sharon Sides. The Flor Chair, Edition 10 of 12, 2015 is made of Bronze, and brass. -
Editor’s Top Picks of The Year: Part I of III
FOR THE HOME
Highly curated items for the kitchen, pantry, table, as well as kitchen design services from the San Francisco-based store MARCH. 
The Axor 240 2-Jet Showerhead and Axor 1-Jet Handshower by Front were inspired by the hidden aesthetics of technology, turning the typical hardware, such as pipes, joints, valves and funnels, into charming design objects. Axor’s designs with Front are currently part of the critically acclaimed Pathmakers: Women in Art, Craft and Design, Midcentury and Today exhibit, which just opened at the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) in Washington, D.C. “Pathmakers,” which explores and celebrates the contributions of women in design and art, comes to D.C. after a successful six-month run at the Museum of Arts and Design in NYC (MAD museum). THE WATCH HOUNDS
“_To mark its 85th birthday, we wished to offer a new vision of the Reverso, so that each individual can immediately recognise the collection that matches their own character and the model destined to become theirs.” Daniel Riedo, CEO Jaeger-LeCoultre.
REVERSO Tribute Duo, Front Dial from Jaeger-LeCoultre. Since 1931, the year the Reverso watch was created, its emotional impact has remained as powerful as ever. This undisputed style icon elicits the same wonderment decade after decade. The strength of its pure, almost discreet lines makes the Reverso timepiece the epitome of elegance. 
An Important Gold Split Seconds Stop Watch sold at Sotheby’s from Abraham Louis Breguet/Photo credit Sotheby’s THE ART LOVERS
The African-American Art Sale at Swann Galleries: RICHMOND BARTHÉ (1901 – 1989) Head of a Dancer. Cast bronze, with a brown patina, mounted on a white stone base. 
Frank Horvat, Givenchy Hat , 1958, Winter Antiques Show 2016 (Peter Fetterman Gallery) -
The Jet Set Life: Q&A with Nina Flohr
Nina Flohr, VistaJet’s Creative Director High End Weekly™ recently caught up with VistaJet creative director Nina Flohr to talk about the company’s newly released book, The Art Of Flying, published by Assouline. The uber chic, and cosmopolitan creative director also spoke to us about the importance of customer service, the changing expectations of their clients, technology, and of course, art and design. VistaJet is a global company, with offices in London, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Beijing. They currently flies Hong Kong-based clients on a nearly daily basis.
High End Weekly™: Tell us about your latest book, The Art of Flying.
Nina Flohr: The Art of Flying is a creative collaboration between VistaJet and Assouline Publishing. It has been a passion project of ours as the book explores aviation’s fascinating past from the mid-twentieth century to the present. This vibrant cultural history takes readers on a tour of air travel’s technological developments as well as the constant interplay between art, architecture and air travel that has always made flying a reflection of its time and a symbol of the cutting edge. The book features many of the inspirations from which we created the VistaJet brand.
© Mike Kelley HEW: How do your customers experience VistaJet’s general culture each time they fly?
Nina Flohr: Our customers expect a very high level of quality, service, and attention to detail as part of their daily personal or business routine. It is our belief that this same standard of excellence should apply to air travel. VistaJet owns a branded fleet of over 55 aircraft and offers an unprecedented consistency in service, whether clients are flying for business or pleasure. VistaJet’s worldwide service area covers all major routes, we are proud to provide special training so that our VistaJet employees understand the importance of our customers’ local cultural requirements.
© courtesy Lufthansa Archive 
© courtesy Bombardier Business Aircraft HEW: How has VistaJet focused on the lifestyle experience they offer to their passengers, and been able to communicate that side of the brand to them over the years?
Nina Flohr: VistaJet’s focus on comfort and style is apparent from the moment our passengers step on board. Our aircraft immediately differentiate themselves from competitors with their distinct silver with single red stripe livery, while our crew are dressed in custom cabin uniforms featuring Moncler coats. Additionally, like many of our passengers, we have a passion for design and art. As a result, we have embarked on a series of artistic initiatives to promote younger contemporary artists like RETNA and Ian Davenport to create bespoke designs for the tails of a few select aircraft, as well as, Jean Philippe Dehomme to illustrate our 10th anniversary story book. This strong design aesthetic continues into the interiors of the planes as they are outfitted with rich woods and buttery leathers that would not be out of place in our clients’ homes. To further enhance the comfort of our passengers we have partnered with a range of beloved brands from around the globe such as Nobu for a custom in-flight menu selection and bookshop Heywood Hill on curated in-flight libraries. Furthermore, we have developed the Ultimate Sky Sleep program to enhance customers’ onboard sleeping experience. It includes custom fitted mattresses, hypoallergenic feather duvets and pillows, high thread-count linens, cashmere blankets, eye masks and socks, brushed cotton pyjamas, cozy slippers, alongside an amazing new raw organic skin care regime by The Body Deli.
The Art of Flying Cover The VistaJet culture is to understand and anticipate our customers’ needs. We are not European or Asian. We are truly global in how we think and operate. As a result, our customers are not stepping into our culture, but instead we are allowing them to feel at home when they fly with us. Nina Flohr
HEW What are the biggest challenges you face today when it comes to improving your customer experience?
Nina Flohr: As a company, we always want to be at the forefront of in-flight cabin service so there is constant work to be done to keep the on board experience relevant for our customers. One of our primary focuses is continuing our expansion into new global markets , this means further adapting the cabin experience to reflect the cultural differences of our various service areas. For instance, when our aircraft fly to Asia, they are equipped with the necessary dinner ware for Asian style meals and offer a selection of Asian snacks along with traditional favourites.
© courtesy Lufthansa Archive HEW: As you build a luxury brand, what insights do you have about the future of the luxury sector given customers’ changing expectations?
Nina Flohr: The future of the luxury sector will see companies offering increasingly personalized services to their clients. For VistaJet, we customize the in-flight experience to match a client’s needs be that in-flight catering from their favourite restaurant, providing specialized entertainment and menus for children, we know how important pets can be to their families, they are also welcome on board and we take special care to ensure the aircraft is equipped for their needs as well. The definition of luxury is increasingly becoming tied to having the comforts of home and feeling at home, wherever you may be.
Alain Girard/Blue Storm Média © VistaJet HEW: Lets talk about technology. What role does technology play in improving the VistaJet experience?
© courtesy Bombardier Business Aircraft/VistaJet Nina Flohr: Technology plays a central role in the VistaJet experience for passengers who are traveling for business. While Wifi is standard in all our aircraft, we’ve recently made a commitment to secure even faster, more consistent wifi capabilities for our aircraft, which should become available in 2016. For in-flight entertainment, we’ve introduced iPads equipped with new release movies, TV shows, games, music and magazines as well as a custom content magazine called Voyager containing exclusive articles and interviews created quarterly for VistaJet travellers. On a technical rather than experiential note, our entirely customized operations software called Global View churns out statistics on a daily basis to aid with logistics and fleet optimization in order to ensure that passengers can go anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice.
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Texture and Originality at the 2015 Print Fair
Highlights from the 2015 Print Fair at the Park Avenue Armory. Rare and exceptional prints can be found in all price ranges, including exciting new projects from today’s leading and emerging artists. The IFPDA is the ideal fair for museum curators, major collectors, interior designers, decorators and of course, art lovers.
November 4 – 8, 2015
John Baldessari, Karl Lagerfeld 2015 – Gemini G.E.L. at Joni Moisant Weyl 
Louise Bourgeois, Untitled, 2004, Marlborough Graphics 
Alex Katz, Mary Ryan Gallery, Inc. 
Pablo Picasso, John Szoke, New York 
Tal R, Almanach 67, 2015. Suite of 67 woodcuts on Japanese paper, Carolina Kitsch Gallery 
Richard Pettibone, Unitled (Appropriation Print), 1970, Silkscreen, Mary Ryan Gallery 
Georges Braque, Ceramic – Profil sur Fond Bleu, c. 1960, William Weston Gallery Ltd. 
Dolan/Maxell 
Jean Cocteau, Profile de Marianne, 160, William Weston Gallery LTD 
Pablo Picasso, John Szoke, New York Photo credit High End Weekly™ – All rights reserved
