I AM CHICO - well, Jahloul Bouchikhi is my real name - but everyone knows me as Chico. I was born and raised in Arles, a small town in the south of France, where the rhythms of flamenco and the pulse of the Gypsy culture surrounded me. In the 1970s, I co-founded a group called Los Reyes, which became the Gipsy Kings in 1981. We made music that connect...
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Monaco, September 26, 2024 Art, in its purest form, is often a reflection of its creator. But what if we could step beyond the canvas and experience the spaces where art is made, where the artist lives and breathes their craft? This is the journey Tiqui Atencio Demirdjian takes us on in her captiv...
By Luiz F. Costa Macambira
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AS I SIT IN MY STUDIO perched above the shimmering Mediterranean, the azure waters stretching endlessly beneath a cobalt sky, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and inspiration. Monaco, my adopted home, has been more than a backdrop for my life and work; it has been a mu...
By Marcello Lo Giudice
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In the Principality of Monaco, where elegance meets the eternal, Youssef Sy - founder of The Y-Cons - stands as a beacon of contemporary fashion. Born in France in 1982, Sy arrived in Monaco over a decade ago, bringing with him a vision that has transformed bespoke tailoring into a celebrated luxu...
By Alexander Agafiev
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In the Principality of Monaco, a domain distinguished by its grace and grandeur, Marcos Marin emerges as a paragon of artistic ingenuity. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, and a resident of Monaco since 2008, this optical artist of international acclaim unveiled his "State of Grace" exhibition in 2024. Pre...
By Alexander Agafiev
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FERDINAND PORSCHE, a name synonymous with automotive excellence, once famously said, “I couldn’t find the sportscar of my dreams, so I built it myself.” This declaration encapsulates the essence of Porsche’s legacy—a brand that has become a benchmark for engineering prowess, entrepreneurial spirit,...
By H.I.R.H. Archduke Carl Christian of Austria
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IN THE INTRIGUING TAPESTRY of history, few figures stand out quite like Charles-Maurice, Prince de Talleyrand-Périgord. His journey from reluctant priesthood to becoming a mastermind of diplomacy reads like a narrative pulled straight from the pages of a riveting historical novel. Talleyrand, a name...
By H.I.R.H. Archduke Carl Christian of Austria
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IN THE EARLY 1930S, Zurich, a city teetering on the brink of metamorphosis, sets the stage for our tale. At the city’s pulsating heart, a young man of 22, recently bequeathed with a substantial fortune, found himself standing at life’s crossroads. Rather than embarking on a journey...
By H.I.R.H. Archduke Carl Christian of Austria
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In an epoch marked by the ascendance of artificial intelligence (AI) within creative spheres, profound inquiries regarding the future trajectory of human creativity, notably within the domain of music composition, have emerged as paramount. The conundrum facing contemporary composers is whether they...
By Alexander Agafiev