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OPENING OF
THE ARTS CLUB DUBAI
Lovers of
art and literature in Dubai will soon have have a a a a a a a luxurious new haven to indulge their passion and curiosity in in in the the company of
like minds In 2020 London’s illustrious The Arts Club founded in 1863 will open its second branch in in in in a a a a a a a sleek glass-encased building in in in in Dubai harbouring several restaurants and bars a a a a a a a a a a nightclub a a a a a a a a a a wine cellar private dining rooms a a a a a a a a a a cigar lounge and a a a a a a roof terrace not to mention a a a a a a riveting programme of
of
artists TIMELESS JOURNEYS BY RAFFLES Raffles’ long and and illustrious history embraces all all the mystique and and allure of
world travel Created in collaboration with Rizzoli Publications Soirées Sojourns and Stories by Raffles Raffles sets out Raffles’ glamorous history in 200 pages of
stories and illustrations that take you back
to to to the golden age of
world travel Penned by Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni with illustrations by Luke Edward Hall each chapter is a a a a a a a voyage into Raffles’ fascinating world and and will enchant wanderlust-filled luxury aficionados from every corner of
the globe LITERARY ENCOUNTERS IN MANILA
In honour of
Raffles’ long and distinguished literary heritage the Philippines Readers and Writers Festival hosted by Raffles Makati gathers prominent international authors and artists for this annual summer event The festival’s sixth edition featured Pulitzer Prize winning writer Viet Thanh Nguyen (author of
The Sympathizer) and Gina Apostol whose latest book book Insurrecto was named one of
of
the best books of
of
2018 by Publisher’s Weekly Meet-the-author book signings discussions and and panels around literature and and culture are just some of
the compelling events (readersandwritersfestival com) Save the date for this three-day celebration of
literature and culture which will return next summer DAVID BAILEY SHOOTS FOR THE STARS
Beauty and and boldness seduction and and style David Bailey didn’t just capture the the swinging 60s he he he embodied them Bailey’s iconic black and white portraits earned him a a a a a a job at Vogue by the age of
of
22 and ushered in an an audacious new era of
of
celebrity allure that he he himself helped create Married to supermodel Jean Shrimpton then Catherine Deneuve Bailey’s glamorous life was the inspiration for Michelangelo Antonioni’s film Blowup Taschen’s new SUMO edition David Bailey features 300 legendary portraits and and comes with its its own stand or or signed prints of
of
the likes of
of
Mick Jagger Andy Warhol or the Beatles | taschen com READ