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The Quiet Beauty of Japan's Cherry Blossoms

Spring in Japan is magical. From late March to mid-April, the country’s iconic sakura (cherry blossoms) blankets the earth in muted wonder. Blossoms begin in Okinawa and moves up-country on its Cherry Blossom-Front or sakura-zensen. The Japanese are dedicated followers of the forecast, holding location-dependent celebrations, or hanami. Here, National Geographic invited photographers to share submissions of the blooms. Witness the quiet charm that is mother nature and contemplate seeing it for yourself the next time around.

To get into the spirit of the celebrations yourself, check out the PUMA SUEDE “Sakura.”

SOURCE: BORED PANDA

WE LOVE ARTPasquale KaratzetzoMarch 27, 2016WE LOVE ART, art, JAPAN, ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, GENTLEMAN, GENTLEMANS DIARY, GENTLEMANS DIARY MAGAZINEComment

Lexus Creates a Fully Drivable Cardboard Car

To celebrate the skills of its craftspeople, Lexus has created a full-size, drivable cardboard replica of its IS sedan using 1,700 sheets of precision-cut cardboard. Each 10mm thick, the cardboard sheets had to be glued together by hand in sequence with a water-based wood glue, taking 10 minutes to set every time. The project was carried out by LaserCut Works and Scales and Models using a digital 3D model of the sedan provided by Lexus, and took a total of three months to assemble. The cardboard replica was then mounted atop a steel and aluminum frame with an attached electric motor, thus allowing the car to be driven.

WE LOVE ARTPasquale KaratzetzoOctober 6, 2015LEXUS, NICE CARS, ART, WE LOVE ART, GENTLEMANS DIARY, GENTLEMANS DIARY MAGAZINEComment

BMW 40 Years of Art Car

Beginning with Calder’s 1975 BMW 3.0 CSL Art Car, the German automobile company has worked with renowned artists from Warhol to Koons on some of the most famed art pieces set on four wheels. This year marks the Art Car’s 40th anniversary, and BMW is celebrating with exhibitions around the world, with its first stop at Concorso d’Eleganza at Lake Como. Since the first Art Car, there have been 17 artists who have recreated their own iteration of a BMW car, including Warhol’s 1979 M1, Roy Lichtenstein’s 320, Koons’ M3 GT2 and Hockney’s 1995 850 CSi. Stay tuned as the “rolling sculptures” will be making their way to New York, Shanghai and Miami. For more information, check out BMW’s site here.

WE LOVE ARTPasquale KaratzetzoJune 1, 2015WE LOVE ART, ART, GENTLEMAN, GENTLEMANS DIARY MAGAZINE, GENTLEMANS DIARYComment

Fondazione Prada New Venue in Milan!

On 9 May 2015, the Fondazione Prada will open its doors in Milan, in a new 205,000 square foot space is located in Largo Isarco. The new Milan venue of the Fondazione, conceived by architecture firm OMA—led by Rem Koolhaas—expands the repertoire of spatial typologies in which art can be exhibited and shared with the public.

The opening will coincide with the launch of “Serial Classic”, an exhibit of classical sculpture co-curated by Anna Anguissola and Salvatore Settis.

WE LOVE ARTPasquale KaratzetzoMay 17, 2015PRADA, WE LOVE ART, ART, MILAN, GENTLEMAN, GENTLEMANS DIARY MAGAZINE, GENTLEMANS DIARYComment

"Art of the Italian Two Wheel" Vintage Motorcycle Exhibit in NYC

A collection of rare Italian motorcycles are going on display in New York City, courtesy of Stuart Parr. Parr is a designer, architect, collector and perhaps most well known as being the producer of Eminem’s 8 Mile, is now unveiling “Art of the Italian Two Wheel,” showcasing his own personal collection of motorcycles and street bikes. With an affinity for Italian builds hailing from the 1960s and 1970s, many of these motorcycles are considered top of its class and very rare. Renowned makers such as Ducati, MV Agusta, Laverda and Magni play a big role in the exhibit, unsurprisingly. But unlike normal collectors who treat their collections like gold, Parr actually rides all of his bikes in the streets of NYC. If you’re interested in vehicles and motorcycles, make sure to drop by the exhibition, open now.

Art of the Italian Two Wheel
285 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022

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WE LOVE ARTPasquale KaratzetzoApril 20, 2015ART, WE LOVE ART, EXHIBITION, MOTORCYCLE, GENTLEMAN, LIFESTYLE, THE GOOD LIFE, AESTHETIC, GENTLEMANS DIARY, GENTLEMANS DIARY MAGAZINEComment

Vasku & Klug Display Preciosa Chandeliers

In the foyer of the hofburg palace in vienna, michael vasku and andreas klug, together with preciosa, open up an alternate universe with their ‘behind locked doors’ installation. They intend to take visitors to, ‘an abandoned place to show them what happens when man is no longer there and organized structure begins to fall apart.’ within this context, they persuade guests to follow a childish instinct that they believe many of us have already lost: the curiosity to want to look behind every door, to investigate every corner; an emotional experience that occurs entirely without curatorial official guidance. His royal building, which grew over the centuries, stands on strong cultural history foundations. It is so firmly rooted in the consciousness of the inhabitants of the city and country that for many it is probably scarcely conceivable that something new and unfamiliar is still to be found. With the first step through the gate, visitors leave behind the metropolis and become part of a classically-charged backdrop in which shimmering chandeliers are presented within a contemporary design gallery. This royal building, which grew over the centuries, stands on strong cultural history foundations. it is so firmly rooted in the consciousness of the inhabitants of the city and country that for many it is probably scarcely conceivable that something new and unfamiliar is still to be found. With the first step through the gate, visitors leave behind the metropolis and become part of a classically-charged backdrop in which shimmering chandeliers are presented within a contemporary design gallery.

WE LOVE ARTPasquale KaratzetzoDecember 2, 2014art, WE LOVE ART, DESIGN, GENTLEMAN, GENTLEMANS DIARY MAGAZINEComment