Oct 31, 2022Five 20th-Century Painters Whose Work Never Goes Out of FashionThe 20th century heralded a major shift in the art world, with famous artists of the era leaving behind vast collections spanning many important art movements. Not only was the conventional medium of brush and canvas revolutionized by a succession of innovative new art styles, but the modern age changed…4 min read4 min read
Oct 19, 20224 Masterpieces With Hidden Messages That Might Surprise YouLong before publication of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code, researchers have claimed that Da Vinci’s paintings are riddled with symbolism and hidden meanings. In this article, we look at four paintings by the masters, and secrets contained within them. 1. The Last Supper — Leonardo da Vinci Da Vinci’s…4 min read4 min read
Oct 13, 20226 FoodTech Trends That Are Revolutionizing the Global Food IndustryA relatively new ecosystem, FoodTech was created to enhance efficiency and sustainability in producing, enjoying, designing, delivering, and choosing food. Innovative technology is disrupting virtually every market sector today, and the food industry is no exception. The Taxonomy of FoodTech FoodTech comprises six main categories. 1. AgTech FoodTech begins with…4 min read4 min read
Oct 6, 20226 of the Most Iconic Portraits of the Late Queen Elizabeth II of the United KingdomOn September 8, 2022, Buckingham Palace announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. She died peacefully at Balmoral in Scotland, having spent much of the summer at her beloved country estate. Following a 70-year reign, the longest of any British sovereign, the Queen died at the…4 min read4 min read
Sep 29, 20227 of the Most Exciting Asian Fintech Companies of 2022Globalization and digitization have been the driving force behind financial technology (aka fintech). The booming fintech industry raised $94.7 billion in global funding in the first three quarters of 2021. As the sector is proliferated by new startups, it can be challenging to identify the diamonds in the rough. …4 min read4 min read
Sep 21, 2022A Profile of Pablo Picasso, One of the World’s Most Prolific ArtistsPablo Picasso was a Spanish expatriate painter, printmaker, sculptor, ceramicist, and stage designer. Many experts regard Picasso as one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century. Credited as the cocreator of Cubism, Picasso lives on in his enormous body of work. The Spaniard with the piercing…4 min read4 min read
Sep 13, 20227 of the Most Valuable Collectibles and Antiques of All TimeWhether their penchant is Star Wars figures, stamps, or vintage cars, for many, collectibles are an all-consuming hobby. In this article, we look at seven categories of antiques and collectibles that could end up earning you a fortune. 1. Duck Decoys It may seem an unlikely concept, but mid-20th century…4 min read4 min read
Sep 6, 2022Spotlight on Doing Business in the UKWith 22 Fortune Global 500 companies headquartered in the UK, the country has a large, diverse, and sophisticated economy. …4 min read4 min read
Aug 29, 2022A Look at Leonardo da Vinci and His Most Famous WorksBest known as a Renaissance painter and sculptor, Leonardo da Vinci was also an inventor, architect, draftsman, and military engineer, making him the epitome of a true Renaissance man. In this article, we explore the artist’s life and most celebrated works. Leonardo da Vinci was born in Vinci, in the…4 min read4 min read
Aug 22, 2022A Profile of One of the World’s Most Controversial Artists: BanksyPseudonymous artist Banksy is as much an enigma in the United Kingdom, believed to be his home country, as anywhere. Despite the British media’s endless speculation over the artist’s true identity, he remains an enigma. In a 2003 interview published in The Guardian, British writer and journalist Simon Hattenstone described…4 min read4 min read
