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Major retrospective dedicated to the Swiss artist Sophie Taeuber-Arp opens at Kunstmuseum Basel Installation view. Photo: Julian Salinas. BASEL .-The Kunstmuseum Basel dedicates a major retrospective to the Swiss artist Sophie Taeuber-Arp (1889–1943), whose face will be familiar to many of her present-day compatriots thanks to her decades-long presence on the 50 Swiss Franc note. Showcasing over 250 works, the exhibition Sophie Taeuber-Arp. Living Abstraction, which is produced in cooperation with the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and Tate Modern, London, introduces broad international aud...

In the 22nd article in a series on 20th century artists who shaped Maltese modernism, Joseph Agius delves into the world of Harry Alden. La Pietà Art history has provided us with numerous examples of artists who are defined by a preferred stylistic choice, sometimes trickling into a thematic disposition as well. One can mention Giorgio Morandi and his still lifes that exude musical silence and metaphysical properties, Carlo Mattioli and his ephemeral trees amid minimal landscapes and Mark Rothko and his exploration of the spiritual through the minimalistic reduction of elements. In Maltese...

17 great mechanical watches for under £1,000 While million-dollar wristwear is here to stay, the good news is that you don't need to spend a fortune to find the perfect watch The Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT Precious and rare materials, lashings of gemstones and super-complicated movements can all push the price of a mechanical watch to stratospheric heights. But even if you are shopping on a budget there is a good quality, robust and reliable timepiece out there for you. The mix of dress, sports and tool watches below are a small selection of what’s on offer in 2021. Alpina Starti...

To find out more, including which third-party cookies we place and how to manage cookies, Our site uses technology that is not supported by your browser, so it may not work correctly. Please update your browser for the best experience. Free Design: Jazz Posters that Swing In celebration of International Jazz Day on April 30, we present a selection of jazz concert posters from MoMA’s collection. Aside from the occasional open-window or rooftop soloist, it has been well over a year since I’ve seen music of any kind performed live. No being blown away by feedback whi...

How 20th century design movements left their mark on the watches we wear today Startling transformation in watch design came with radical changes in the real world - here we delve into the history of time 19 April 2021 • 5:00am The pavilion of the Louvre at the International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts in 1925 – the start of art deco Credit: Corbis via Getty Images  A timepiece has to at least aim for timelessness – apropos Patek Philippe, there’s no point looking after a watch for the next generation if they are not going to be interested. The tortoise to the...