[Actress Eva Green and Montblanc International CEO LutzBethge reveal the Montblanc Meisterstück ‘Signature for Good’ Special Edition]
World-renowned writing instrument manufacturer and UNICEF team up
In an effort to help UNICEF’s worldwide education and literacy programs, Montblanc recently unveiled the Montblanc Meisterstück “Signature for Good” Special Edition, a new version of the classic Montblanc Meisterstück, the renowned penmaker’s 85-year-old flagship line of pens.
According to Montblanc, the new pen reinforces a commitment to UNICEF, a partner it has been working closely with since 2004. The special edition Meisterstück is part of a larger ‘Signature for Good’ collection of writing instruments, jewelry and accessories specially created to help raise funds to support UNICEF in its work addressing inadequate schooling and illiteracy. This first launch of the ‘Signature for Good’ collection is part of a one-year charity initiative to benefit UNICEF’s education and literacy programs. Montblanc will be donating 10% of the retail price from each Meisterstück ‘Signature for Good’ Special Edition with the overall aim of raising at least US$ 1.5 million in the next 12 months through various global fundraising initiatives.
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[Andreas Kaufmann Sales Director]
Getting up close and personal with the creative team behind one of the world’s most storied musical instruments
Bösendorfer ranks among the world´s oldest piano manufacturers. In operation since 1828, the company is both rich in tradition and world famous for its unmistakably inspiring sound and the outstanding quality of its instruments.
Recently, Art and Living went behind the scenes at the factory where these pieces of musical craftsmanship come to life. You can read all about it in our upcoming issue, but in the meantime, here’s a photo preview our coverage of the Bösendorfer creative team.
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We go inside the studios of Montblanc for a look at the creative team behind one of the world’s leading writing instrument manufacturers
Writing utensils seem so simple, yet Art and Living learned otherwise when we got to tour the design studios of renowned penmaker Montblanc. There’s a lot of design and artistry that goes into the crafting of these intricate pieces.
We’re hard at work on our latest issue, which will showcase our experience firsthand. But in the meantime, you can check out some photos we took of the journey.
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[Lobmeyr Managing Partner]
Art and Living explores the old-world traditions of heralded glass and crystal maker Lobmeyr
Since 1823, when Joseph Lobmeyr sen. opened up a small glass shop in the center of the city of Vienna, Lobmeyr has been at the vanguard of fine crystal and glass products.
Today, the company is helmed by the Rath family. We recently caught up with Leonid A. Rath at Lobmeyr’s headquarters in Vienna to see the company’s magnificent wares and to chat about the art of glassmaking.
You can read about the experience in the upcoming issue of Art and Living Connoisseur. For now, here’s a sampling of some highlights of Lobmeyr’s artful products.
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[Peter Petersen, senior director at Bang & Olufsen’s Idea Factory]
Art and Living takes a look at the magic that is the design of world renowned Bang and Olufsen electronics
Founded in 1925 in Struer, Denmark, Bang & Olufsen a/s is the creme-de-la-creme of audio and video manufacturers, producing a highly distinctive and exclusive range of televisions, music systems, loudspeakers, telephones, and multimedia products.
What makes them so highly distinctive, you ask? As Art and Living found out, it’s their high prioritization of top-notch design and creative engineering that really sets them apart. Here’s a photographic preview of our upcoming coverage of their amazing products, which we assembled after our recent tour of Bang and Olufsen headquarters and design studios.
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As a mecca of young, creative minds, Art Center College of Design is a fulcrum of artistic innovation. We investigate the faces and the forces behind the Southern California institution
By Derek Lazzaro
Situated on a tranquil, 175-acre campus in the wooded foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Art Center College of Design might strike some as the ultimate ivory tower retreat of artists and academicians. But in fact, Art Center is a vibrant nexus of hands-on learning and real-world application.
Learning at Art Center occurs in almost every imaginable field of art and expressive communication—from car design to photography to environmental design. Students are encouraged to interact and work together, a process that synergistically combines their talents. Read the rest of this entry »
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