Arts and Antiques

Award-winning photographers, marine biologists, and conservationists, Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen, co-founders of SeaLegacy, a non-profit organization dedicated to marine conservation, shared their exceptional experiences and stunning videos and photographs exploring the world and the ocean during their lecture at The Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut. The lecture was in conjunction with their Double Exposure exhibition at the C. Parker Gallery located on Greenwich Avenue, and it was a very memorable way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Imagine what it must be like to be a highly acclaimed contemporary pop and abstract artist who at the age of 10 years old already has an international following and has had exhibitions around the world. Artist Mikail Akar, born in Cologne, Germany on September 10, 2012, to Karem Akar and his wife Elvan, has taken the art world by storm with art collectors sitting up and taking notice (as well as writing substantial checks) to acquire his paintings that…

American Contemporary Artist William Nelson first caught the attention of Luxury Experience during the artist reception for his new works for the exhibition, PRETTY, Desirable, Delightful, DANGEROUS, at Cavalier Galleries in Greenwich, Connecticut. As film buffs, we were intrigued by his large-scale paintings featuring iconic actresses Rita Hayworth, Jane Russell, Brigitte Bardot, Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Uma Thurman, and many more set against New York landmarks and other film locations. The deft juxtaposition of the glamorous actresses and…

The Greenwich Concours d’Elegance 2022, held in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Connecticut, provided the fuel for dreams of the automotive kind. The three-day festival held from June 3 – 5, 2022, presented car collectors and car afficionados with the opportunity to see rare, classic, and unusual motorcars and motorcycles. As always, we loved the festival, especially speaking with the owners and learning the stories behind their vehicles.

Classics, RAD, d’Lemons, and more vehicles tempted our eyes at the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, sponsored by Hagerty, at Roger Sherwood Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Connecticut, however it was the car owners’ stories that captured our imaginations.

After a 2-year absence, the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, sponsored by Hagerty, was back at Roger Sherwood Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Connecticut, and Luxury Experience was on hand for the 2-day automotive festival. In addition to a fabulous collection of automobiles and motorcycles, new for the October festival, were interesting panel discussions throughout the day on Saturday, October 23, 2021. The seminar, "How to Score the Ultimate Barn Find" moderated by John Nikas, with panelists author and television host Tom Cotter…

When we learned that The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, Connecticut was open again after being closed for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we decided to immediately make a visit. Located in the historic town of Ridgefield, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is always at the forefront of the contemporary art world. During our visit, there were four wonderful exhibitions which run until May 9, 2021.

The National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) is the home to an amazing collection of 200 prestigious motor cars and race cars, as well as a fashionable collection of ball gowns and weddings worn by the Harrah Family to provide a glimpse into the past into the heyday of the motor cars and the era. If cars or vintage fashion are your passion, the National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) should be on your "must-visit" when in Reno, Nevada list.

Reno, Nevada has an abundance of art and culture at is fingertips, which we experienced at the Nevada Museum of Art located in downtown Reno in the Liberty district, where our art experience began by admiring the inspired contemporary design of the Nevada Museum of Art designed by internationally renowned American architect Will Bruder, and the sculptures located in its exterior courtyard.

Since 1996, the annual Greenwich Concours d’Elegance held in Greenwich, Connecticut attracts the best-of-the-best including rare, exceptional, and even unusual motorcars and motorcycles over the course of 2-days for its "Festival of Speed and Style" held in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park featuring American and International vehicles. Luxury Experience is proud to bring you the experience of some of the show highlights from the International show day.