Arts and Culture

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Hong Kong’s Auction Market Is Soaring As New York Stumbles

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As New York's auctions flee to the suburbs, Hong Kong's sales are heating up.

Bill Gross Called ‘Angry Billionaire’ With Short Fuse At Trial

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A neighbor claims Gross blasted music, including the theme to "Gilligan’s Island," at all hours of the day.

Going Skiing Is A Terrible Idea Right Now

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Ski closures could cost the Austrian economy more than $2.4 billion in lost activity.

Zappos Founder Tony Hsieh Dies At 46; Bezos Mourns Untimely Loss

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Hsieh’s success selling shoes online stood out as it was a product people like to feel before buying.

Billionaire Benko Beats Red Bull King For Coveted Austria Forest

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Forests are a favorite asset among Austria’s wealthy eager to escape urban life.

Banks Are the ‘New Medici’ When It Comes To Art Collecting

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Banks around the world have commissioned and collected art for decades.

Global Rich Trigger 1,900% Sales Surge For U.K. Country Estates

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Mirroring trends in New York and San Francisco, wealthy London residents have begun to reassess their urban lifestyles.

The Inside Story Of Estée Lauder’s $89 Billion Success

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How Estée Lauder went from small start-up to a luxury beauty goods powerhouse.

Mutant Virus In Mink Raises Doubts About The Future Of Fur

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An outbreak of mutating coronavirus among mink deals another blow to the beleaguered fur industry.

Retail Might Be Struggling, But The Rich Are Buying Rare Books

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People are "sitting at home and buying a lot of books," says one rare book dealer.

Alpine Ski Resorts Fear Lonely Winter As Lockdowns Freeze Europe

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Lift companies, hotels, bars and instructors make up a $33 billion Alpine ski industry.

For High-Flying Billionaires, Embraer Has A Jet To Match Your Porsche

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Embraer is working with Porsche to create 10 pairs of matching Embraer aircraft and Porsche cars

Brooklyn Museum Reaps $19.9 Million From Sotheby’s Art Sale

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The pandemic has upended the decades-old auction format and schedule.

Beastie Boys’ Mike D Is Selling His Mom’s $30 Million Art Collection

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The collection includes a number of Rothkos, a Bernini sculpture and a number of precious minerals.

Europe’s Richest Person’s Net Worth Soars On Luxury Rebound

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Arnault’s net worth reached a record high of $109.4 billion in January.

Sustainable Winemaking Is A Zoo With Armadillos, Falcons, and Pigs

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Vineyard animals often serve a practical purpose and lend a bucolic touch to the sustainable wine experience.

Airbnb Combats Surge In Party Houses After Covid Shuts Nightclubs

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Governments can shut down the economy more easily than they can stymie party culture.

Yearend Will Be The Start Of Travel’s Turnaround, Says Hilton Exec

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New York's Waldorf Astoria's reopening will likely be pushed back to 2022.

Perelman's Art Raises $145 Million, But T. Rex Steals Show

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The real surprise at a 20th century art auction was a 67-million-year-old fossil.

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